John Mateer, Oklahoma
Senior
Height: 6 feet 1 inches
Weight: 224 pounds
Scouting Scores:
Physicals - 7.5
Athleticism - 8
Statistical Output - 8
Positional Skill - 8
Cumulative Score: 31.5
Overview:
After tearing up the PAC-12 at Washington State, John Mateer is now jumping to the SEC and joining the Oklahoma Sooners. His overall skill and leadership are highly sought after qualities, and he will now get to put those on display against elite college talent. If he shines he could end up as one of the top picks in the 2026 class.
2024 Statistics: 3,139 Yards - 29 Touchdowns - 7 Interceptions - 164.1 Passer Rating
Accolades:
2024 Manning Award Finalist
2024 PAC-12 Offensive Top Performer
2024 National Total Touchdowns Leader
Strengths:
Effortless arm strength; ball jumps out of his hand.
Muscle packed body with a solid base.
Instant accelerator who gets north and south quickly as a runner.
Works through his progressions with good speed.
Manipulates the pocket well to create space and beat pressure.
Above average ball placement and anticipation.
Impressive ability to throw from different arm angles.
At his best when improvising and playing out of structure.
High football IQ that allows him to read defenses and adjust pre-snap.
Weaknesses:
Shorter stature for the quarterback position could be an issue against taller NFL fronts.
Inconsistent processing showing inability to adjust against post-snap coverages.
Holds the ball too long at times forcing him to rely on his legs to bail him out.
Ball tends to die on short and intermediate throws forcing receivers to have to adjust to routine passes.