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Why Washington should draft Carson Strong

By Damien Bartonek

MANHATTAN, KS - SEPTEMBER 18: Quarterback Carson Strong #12 of the Nevada Wolf Pack drops back to pass against the Kansas State Wildcats during the first half at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium on September 18, 2021 in Manhattan, Kansas. (Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images)
MANHATTAN, KS - SEPTEMBER 18: Quarterback Carson Strong #12 of the Nevada Wolf Pack drops back to pass against the Kansas State Wildcats during the first half at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium on September 18, 2021 in Manhattan, Kansas. (Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images) /
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BOISE, ID – OCTOBER 2: Quarterback Carson Strong #12 of the Nevada Wolf Pack gets a pass off under pressure from defensive tackle Scott Matlock #99 of the Boise State Broncos during second-half action on October 2, 2021, at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. Nevada won the game 41-31. (Photo by Loren Orr/Getty Images)
BOISE, ID – OCTOBER 2: Quarterback Carson Strong #12 of the Nevada Wolf Pack gets a pass off under pressure from defensive tackle Scott Matlock #99 of the Boise State Broncos during second-half action on October 2, 2021, at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. Nevada won the game 41-31. (Photo by Loren Orr/Getty Images) /

We are finally at one of football’s greatest times, the NFL Draft season. Sure, your favorite team likely did not win the Super Bowl, but at least your team has a plethora of picks that they can use in order to improve their ball club next season. Unless you’re the Carolina Panthers, if you are, I am sorry.

Anyways, we are starting off our 2022 NFL Draft coverage here at Riggo’s Rag with a bang, discussing Washington’s biggest needs outside of a new name.

In the genesis of this new series titled “Why Washington should draft (enter QB’s name)” we begin in the heart of Nevada, talking about all things Carson Strong.

The 6-foot-4 signal-caller from Vacaville, California has put together three strong seasons as a member of the Wolfpack. Entering college, Strong was just a three-star recruit who was coming off of a major knee injury, with his only FBS offer coming from his alma mater.

Here’s why the Washington Football Team should draft Nevada quarterback Carson Strong.

It seems as if there has been a chip on his shoulder from the beginning. From being under-recruited to battling back from brutal injuries, Strong seems to be as mentally tough as they come. His eyes have been set on the league after he chose to opt-out of the 2021 Quick Lane Bowl back in December and it is for good reason.

Strong has shown the ability to be a franchise quarterback at the next level with real deal arm talent to make every throw in the book. His mechanics within a clean pocket are as perfect as can be and his touch at all three levels looks magical at times. With real first-round arm talent, Washington should consider the gunslinger in round two.

While there are obvious flaws within the game of Carson Strong, one thing is for certain. If Washington is looking to build a solid roster and surround their future quarterback with premier talent, Carson Strong could turn out to be a mid-to-high floor quarterback option that can make every throw in the book within significantly structured concepts and a clean pocket.

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