Thread: Kellen Mond

I have to say I like what I saw from this kid. Coach, or texas residents whats the word on this guy?

He reminded me of Manziel and Baker mayfield. I know nothing of the team he had. He only threw for like 20 something Tds and ran for like 5 or 6 more. So only like mid 20s total tds where as guys like fields are in the 40s.


That said, this kid, had hop feet like manning used too. He has good run ability, not amazing but sneaky. He had good anticipation throws and the arm looked plenty fine.


if we do not go top 10 with a QB- this would be the one I would target. I have seen some say he is 1st round and others say he is 3rd round. No clue but I like him.



Whats the word on this kid

Not really a big fan myself but if he is a later round pick it wouldnt really hurt either.

It's tough to gauge Mond by his numbers because of the offense that A&M runs under Jimbo Fisher. It is truly a pro style balanced attack, so the QB isn't going to have gaudy numbers. When you have the "Maroon Goons" as your OL and Isaiah Spiller in the backfield...you can go that way.

That said...Mond was solid if nothing else over his A&M career. Played well enough to get an invite to the Senior Bowl and won the MVP of the game. He can run when necessary, but has a ton of patience in the pocket, strong arm, quick release, throws great on the move, SEC experience. But, I feel like he was never pressed to develop more than he has. There are definitely still some things that need a lot of work. Pocket awareness, keying on primary receiver, accuracy on mid range passes, etc.

If he was there in the 3rd, I would take a chance on him as a developmental QB and hope that Shurmur can coach him up...but I wouldn't take him any earlier than that.

Originally Posted by CoachChaz

It's tough to gauge Mond by his numbers because of the offense that A&M runs under Jimbo Fisher. It is truly a pro style balanced attack, so the QB isn't going to have gaudy numbers. When you have the "Maroon Goons" as your OL and Isaiah Spiller in the backfield...you can go that way.

That said...Mond was solid if nothing else over his A&M career. Played well enough to get an invite to the Senior Bowl and won the MVP of the game. He can run when necessary, but has a ton of patience in the pocket, strong arm, quick release, throws great on the move, SEC experience. But, I feel like he was never pressed to develop more than he has. There are definitely still some things that need a lot of work. Pocket awareness, keying on primary receiver, accuracy on mid range passes, etc.

If he was there in the 3rd, I would take a chance on him as a developmental QB and hope that Shurmur can coach him up...but I wouldn't take him any earlier than that.

3rd it is! I like him.

Originally Posted by CoachChaz

It's tough to gauge Mond by his numbers because of the offense that A&M runs under Jimbo Fisher. It is truly a pro style balanced attack, so the QB isn't going to have gaudy numbers. When you have the "Maroon Goons" as your OL and Isaiah Spiller in the backfield...you can go that way.

That said...Mond was solid if nothing else over his A&M career. Played well enough to get an invite to the Senior Bowl and won the MVP of the game. He can run when necessary, but has a ton of patience in the pocket, strong arm, quick release, throws great on the move, SEC experience. But, I feel like he was never pressed to develop more than he has. There are definitely still some things that need a lot of work. Pocket awareness, keying on primary receiver, accuracy on mid range passes, etc.

If he was there in the 3rd, I would take a chance on him as a developmental QB and hope that Shurmur can coach him up...but I wouldn't take him any earlier than that.

There are some rumors out there we have interest in him in the rd 3-4 range.....I would also be fine with Rd 3 and taking a chance on him, but as you alluded to not so sure he isn't just a solid backup type.....We dodnt exactly have a good track record of getting the most out of our QB's in Denver either....

Originally Posted by Elevation inc

There are some rumors out there we have interest in him in the rd 3-4 range.....I would also be fine with Rd 3 and taking a chance on him, but as you alluded to not so sure he isn't just a solid backup type.....We dodnt exactly have a good track record of getting the most out of our QB's in Denver either....

The potential is definitely there and I think if he is going to be successful, it's going to be in a West Coast system. I know he can master the nuances because Jimbo runs a pretty technical offense...I just haven't seen enough "wow" from him over the last 4 years to have much faith in him being any better than what he appears.

Originally Posted by CoachChaz

but you can find that type of player in free agency every year. Why use draft capital on it? The Brady's and Prescott's don't happen often enough to make it worth it.

this is where i'm at. . . of all the dozens of QBs taken in the middle rounds over the last decade, only four have really panned out-- rus, dak, cousins, and derek carr (high second). . . i think the success rate must be under 10%. . . if you're going to draft a QB, go big or go home. . . taking guys in the second or third is usually just a wasted pick, which would've had a much higher chance of hitting if you'd drafted a position player. . .

Kellen Mond > Mac Jones.

Originally Posted by Jaded

Kellen Mond > Mac Jones.

I agree with this. I have leaned towards mac simply because the people that are way more advacnced and professional in scouting than I say Mac first. That said, my limited eye test shows Mond more than Mac.


The thing I do not like about Mac is his guy was always open (by nfl standards) on nearly ever single pass. The ones they were not were passes within or behind the line of scrimmage. That to me is Kyle Freaking Orton. I NEVER EVER EVER EVERY WANT TO SEE ANOTHER ORTON HERE AGAIN!!!!


Orton might be my most hated bronco ever, even ahead of Eddie Kennison and others. Nate Jones is up there. Rahim has a spot. Buuuuuuuut Mac reminds me a lot of Orton. I did not want to say it because I have not watched enough of him, but every time I do I see Orton. I have been drinking a lot tonight. A lot! But I see Mac Orton. That is something I do not want. And the similarities are sooooooooooooooo Damn Freaking Close!

FU Orton as a bronco QB. Mac- no. No. NO!



Mond over Orton, I thank you!

Originally Posted by underrated29

I agree with this. I have leaned towards mac simply because the people that are way more advacnced and professional in scouting than I say Mac first. That said, my limited eye test shows Mond more than Mac.


The thing I do not like about Mac is his guy was always open (by nfl standards) on nearly ever single pass. The ones they were not were passes within or behind the line of scrimmage. That to me is Kyle Freaking Orton. I NEVER EVER EVER EVERY WANT TO SEE ANOTHER ORTON HERE AGAIN!!!!


Orton might be my most hated bronco ever, even ahead of Eddie Kennison and others. Nate Jones is up there. Rahim has a spot. Buuuuuuuut Mac reminds me a lot of Orton. I did not want to say it because I have not watched enough of him, but every time I do I see Orton. I have been drinking a lot tonight. A lot! But I see Mac Orton. That is something I do not want. And the similarities are sooooooooooooooo Damn Freaking Close!

FU Orton as a bronco QB. Mac- no. No. NO!



Mond over Orton, I thank you!

I drink beer tonight.

I am not advocating for Mac, but he is pretty damn accurate. Open receivers aside, his ball placement is impeccable. He spots the ball where he wants to. He leads receivers well. He throws away from defenders. There are limitations to his overall game, but I wouldn't crap on his accuracy just because he has talented wideouts.

I'm not a Mond guy, but he has improved his completion % every year and has improved his TD/INT ratio. Worth a mid round flier.

I'm an Aggie and I'd take Jones over Mond.

I just don't see Mond being a starter. He can be a solid backup and give you some spot starts, but you can find that type of player in free agency every year. Why use draft capital on it? The Brady's and Prescott's don't happen often enough to make it worth it.

Originally Posted by CoachChaz

I'm an Aggie and I'd take Jones over Mond.

I just don't see Mond being a starter. He can be a solid backup and give you some spot starts, but you can find that type of player in free agency every year. Why use draft capital on it? The Brady's and Prescott's don't happen often enough to make it worth it.

I know I'm a homer and it's easy to say this in hindsight, but it's kinda crazy to me that Dak dropped that far at all. I think some of his spring break shenanigans probably didn't help his stock, but leading lowly MSU to #1 in the country is such a hurculean feat. I think maybe teams were also gunshy thinking he was another Tebow from Mullen's system. But I'll always be pissed that Dallas wasn't able to trade over us to get Lynch, because all indications were that Dak was Elway's #2 guy in that draft if we missed on PL.

Originally Posted by BroncoWave

I know I'm a homer and it's easy to say this in hindsight, but it's kinda crazy to me that Dak dropped that far at all. I think some of his spring break shenanigans probably didn't help his stock, but leading lowly MSU to #1 in the country is such a hurculean feat. I think maybe teams were also gunshy thinking he was another Tebow from Mullen's system. But I'll always be pissed that Dallas wasn't able to trade over us to get Lynch, because all indications were that Dak was Elway's #2 guy in that draft if we missed on PL.

The pure fact that Elway...or anyone...thought Lynch was a first round talent was the first problem. Even at the time, Prescott in round 2 was a much better idea than Lynch in round 1...let alone round 4.

If you are in a talent battle with jerry Jones...odds are you're safer just walking away