For now Ahlers should project as the Seahawks practice squad QB behind Drew Lock and Geno Smith. Ahlers impressed Loses no momentum changing direction or avoiding defenders. Last season, Ahlers (6-foot-3, 230 pounds) threw for 3,708 yards, completing 67.2% of his passes. Ahlers mental clock will need to speed up on plays. Keaton hit good times at the NFL Combine and had a good showing at ECU Pro Day as well. Diminutive ECU cornerback Malik Fleming has the physicality to mix it up with much bigger receivers than his 510, 187-pound frame. Ahlers earned First-Team All-Conference honors three times and was the Conference Player of the Year twice. East Carolina QB Holton Ahlers Our Latest Nfl Draft Stories 2024 NFL Mock Draft: Williams No. Want more information on Mitchell? Steady wideout who is effective when extending his hands to make the reception away from his frame and makes the difficult catch in a battle. In his 13 games last season, Ahler completed 67.2 percent of his passes for 3,708 yards, 28 touchdowns and five interceptions, adding 182 rushing yards and six touchdowns on 72 carries. The 2023 NFL Draft is in the books. Who is Holton Ahlers? 2023 NFL Draft QB literally a He currently has questionable pocket awareness at best, which contributed to his nine fumbles in 2021. Ahlers added another 182 yards and six touchdowns as a rusher. He has pocket-passer size and is best in the short and intermediate game. Seattle spent plenty of the pre-draft process talking up the top quarterback prospects but ultimately passed on taking a signal-caller. He ranked third in passing yards (11,198), second in total offensive yardage (14,784), third in passing touchdowns (145), third in total touchdowns (201), fifth in completions (670), and sixth in pass attempts (1,157). The 63, 235-pound edge rusher was previously a tight end. Odds and lines subject to change. NFL Draft All Rights Reserved. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. NFL undrafted free agents: Updated list of notable UDFA signings Several other ECU players in this year's draft class are considered NFL prospects, headlined by Mitchell, a projected mid-to-late round running back who posted a 4.37 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine. section: | slug: holton-ahlers-heading-to-seattle | sport: football | route: article_single_fantasy | The entire NFL screwed up by letting the Eagles win the draft so easily. He added 933 rushing yards and 14 more scores on the ground. 6-keys: media/fantasynews/nfl/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. Goes through progressions and looks off the primary receiver. 2023 NFL undrafted free agent tracker: Team-by-team list of Hours after the NFL draft ended, Ahlers took to I agree to receive the "Fantasy Football Today Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. Seattle has also signed one of Ahlers teammates ECU wide receiver C.J. He added 933 rushing yards and 14 more scores on the ground. An updated look at the Pirates who have declared for the NFL Protected the ball better last season but has thrown a lot of interceptions in the past. The closer the NFL Draft gets, and the more scouts lay eyes on and speak with Ahlers, the more it seems its trending towards the former. The last day there, I hit 71 yards.". He leaves ECU as the schools all-time record holder in several categories, including passing yards (also an AAC record) and touchdowns responsible for. The former ECU quarterback really impressed in his senior bowl games and on his pro day. Ahlers doesnt have much wiggle as a runner, but his large frame helps generate yards after contact. A draft that began on Thursday night when the Carolina Panthers selected Alabama quarterback Bryce Young first overall drew to a close Saturday evening, when the Los Angeles Rams added Toledo defensive tackle Desjuan Johnson, making him this seasons Mr. NFL Draft Who is Holton Ahlers? 543 recruit according to 247Sports and No. Throughout his high school career, Ahlers amassed 3,586 rushing yards and 56 rushing touchdowns. Ahlers mental clock will need to speed up on plays. He showcases explosion and speed off the edge, and has the length to be disruptive in multiple phases of the game. At 63 and 230 pounds, Ahlers is built for the rigors of Please check your email for a confirmation. East Carolina quarterback Holton Ahlers is going to be signing a professional contract with an NFL team soon. Ahlers sometimes makes the poor decision to throw off his back foot when pressured, which creates easy potential turnovers for defenses. NFL Draft Profile: Holton Ahlers, Quarterback, East Carolina NFL Draft Lets work!!! His scrambling will be less effective at the NFL level where defenders are faster and more disciplined. He threw for 2,457 yards and ran for another 1,142 as a high school sophomore while amassing 42 total touchdowns. @Giants pic.twitter.com/9i7T2NrDpH. Additionally, Jones linebacker physicality shows up in blocking. Ahlers is comfortable throwing on the run, and he puts excellent touch on his passes to all levels of the field. Johnson (6-foot-2, 222 pounds) posted 67 catches, over 1,000 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns this past season. NFL Draft The Seahawks did not draft a quarterback again this year. He comes with size limitations and must improve his pass-catching ability to make a roster. Overall: Mitchell is an explosive RB, with the ability to score whenever the ball is in his hands. Ahlers doesnt have much wiggle as a runner, but his large frame helps generate yards after contact. Top 10 Running Backs in the 2023 NFL Draft: Jahmyr Gibbs and Tyjae Spears Firmly in Bijan Robinsons Shadow, East Carolina 2023 NFL Draft Scouting Reports Include Holton Ahlers, C.J. 543 recruit according to 247Sports and No. NFL Draft And so, we feel like [with] Geno [Smith] and Drew [Lock], we have two really good quarterbacks, right? D.H. Conley grad Holton Ahlers shared he has signed with the Seattle Seahawks. Hes top three in the world at what he does. Tough and effective blocking downfield. God is good Im a Seahawk Lets work!!! He has three older brothers. A rising running back, a returning quarterback, and a receiver carrying some question marks headline the Pirates prospects. He keeps his eyes downfield on extended plays, which has helped him consistently generate downfield production. Iowa FB Monte Pottebaum is signing with the Steelers, per, App State running back Camerun Peoples is signing with Carolina, per, South Alabama WR Jalen Wayne is signing with the Bills, per, Indiana linebacker Cam Jones is signing with the Chiefs, per, Coastal Carolina DT Jerrod Clark is signing with the Chargers, per, Kentucky OL Tashawn Manning is signing with the Ravens, per, Illinois QB Tommy DeVito is signing with the Giants, per, East Carolina QB Holton Ahlers is signing with the Seahawks, per, Pittsburgh DE Habakkuk Baldonado is signing with the Giants, per, Liberty OLB Durrell Johnson is signing with the Cowboys, per. With the 2023 NFL Draft in the books, Chad Reuter ranks the best undrafted rookie free agents by position. Ahlers is sometimes quick to drop his head in the pocket and run when he still has plenty of time. 40 time: seconds. If he can transfer his dominance to the FCS level, he has the potential to assert himself onto the 2023 NFL Draft class. His response revealed incredible information about him. ECU tight end Ryan Jones signs UDFA with the New York Giants. He doesnt have the arm talent to consistently unlock the deep third of the field. Being a Viking could help Ahlers channel his inner Ragnar Lothbrok and conquer the NFL. Draft NFL Pro Day News and Rumors: Holton Ahlers, Hassan Hall, and Justin Marshall Headline Offensive Names To Know Tony Pauline breaks down his top offensive prospects who didn't attend the NFL Scouting Combine, including East Carolina QB Holton Ahlers. Hes a four-time American Athletic Conference All-Academic Team selection. As a high school senior, Ahlers completed 223 of 358 pass attempts for 3,763 yards, 61 touchdowns, and four interceptions. In 2017, the Associated Press named him the North Carolina Offensive Player of the Year and a First-Team All-State selection. Overall: Johnson comes off a sensational season for East Carolina, where he totaled 10 receiving touchdowns and doubled most of his other pass-catching numbers. Where versatility is as valuable as ability in the later rounds, there are few more versatile 2023 NFL Draft prospects out of East Carolina than Jireh Wilson. He posted 28 touchdown passes to go with five interceptions. Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA (select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. NFL Draft Like every prospect each year Not a quarterback youll use on designed runs. Johnson, and Keaton Mitchell. 12 games, 414 attempts, 256 completions, 3,126 yards, 18 touchdowns, 10 interceptions + 116 carries, 204 yards, 6 touchdowns, 8 games, 269 attempts, 165 completions, 1,927 yards, 18 touchdowns, 9 interceptions + 54 carries, 109 yards, 1 touchdown, 12 games, 442 attempts, 264 completions, 3,387 yards, 21 touchdowns, 10 interceptions + 108 carries, 359 yards, 6 touchdowns, 10 games, 263 attempts, 127 completions, 1,785 yards, 12 touchdowns, 3 interceptions + 119 carries, 592 yards, 6 touchdowns, Missed one game in 2018 with a knee injury, battled shoulder injury in 2022, founder and co-owner of the Christian-based apparel company Built When Broken, : Four-time American Athletic Conference All-Academic Team selection, Time to throw meets NFL parameters, limited manufactured production on screens, consistent production on downfield throws, mobility to extend plays and punish defenses with his legs, large frame helps generate yards after contact, keeps his eyes downfield on extended plays, downfield passes display excellent touch, comfortable throwing on the run, 50-air-yard pass against SMU (2019), surprising number of successful plays when rolling right, applies touch at all levels of the field, avoids getting stuck when working through reads, throws with anticipation, generally throws from a good base in the pocket, trusted to alter and adjust ECUs offense depending on what he sees from the defense, stands and delivers in the face of pressure, Age, penalized three times in 2019 and 2021, nine fumbles in 2021, benefits from playing lesser competition, his scrambling will be less effective in the NFL, eight passes batted at the line of scrimmage in 2021, throwing motion dips into a loop before the release, release is delayed, sometimes quick to drop his head in the pocket and run, lacks elite velocity, doesnt have the velocity to consistently drive throws to the sideline, salesmanship on RPOs and play action is weak, needs to learn when to throw the ball away and live to fight another down, too much hero ball, pocket awareness is questionable, overthrows on short to intermediate routes because of his release, throws off his back foot when pressured, feet appear heavy and footwork is rigid, doesnt have the arm talent to consistently unlock the deep third of the field. Displays eye/hand coordination, adjusts to the errant throw, and consistently makes the reception away from his frame. Holton Ahlers (AYE-lurrs) is another quarterback with a ton of experience whom the Steelers have had contact with prior to the 2023 draft. NFL Draft Gambling Problem? Our goal every year is to draft a quarterback, Schneider said during an April 29 press conference. Ahlers displayed a next-level arm and the ability to make all the throws. Johnsons size and strength are assets. Shows a lot of quickness. Holton Ahlers Hes a four-time American Athletic Conference All-Academic Team selection. Holton Ahlers: Heading to Seattle. Im finally becoming a real quarterback, a pro quarterback, Ahlers said at Pro Day. Displays a burst of speed that he turns on in a single step and is fast enough to beat defenders around the corner. Ahlers was an unranked three-star recruit for Rivals. But were not gonna panic and push just to do it. Ahlers avoids getting stuck when working through his reads and shows flashes of throwing with anticipation. (91%*), 9 6/8 It helped me last year going into my senior year. East Carolina 2023 NFL Draft Scouting Reports Include Holton Ahlers, C.J. Ahlers left high school ranked among the most statistically accomplished quarterbacks in North Carolina history. He earned two varsity letters in baseball and basketball. Elusive enough to scramble away from defenders, gets outside the pocket to avoid the rush, and keeps his eyes downfield. 1; top 2 picks Cards' Ryan Wilson 1 min read 2023 NFL Draft With the 2023 NFL Draft in the books, GMs around the league are competing to sign undrafted rookie free agents. Fellow DH Conley alum C.J. Was 13-of-28 for 144 yards and one score in first five At 63 and 212 pounds, hes a physically imposing chess piece who boasts some impressive athletic ability combined with a strong understanding of the game. Like every prospect each year entering the draft process, every part of Ahlers' life is being analyzed by teams. Johnson, Isaiah Winstead, Ryan Jones, Keaton Mitchell and more. As a high school junior, he produced 5,414 total yards. Overall: Jones really watched his game take off after moving to tight end and found his next-level position.