Barkley is the unquestioned franchise quarterback of this group. He made improvements in the critical areas that Lane Kiffin challenged him in heading into last season: efficiency in the red zone and on third downs, and controlling his emotions in the big moments.
I have made two trips to Los Angeles this offseason to sit down with Barkley, and each time I am more and more impressed by one thing in particular: his lack of satisfaction. Barkley continues to refine his fundamentals, working to keep his body balanced, and shoulders on plane throughout his drop and movement throws.
The questions will come in February next year at the combine when his height (a little taller than 6-foot-1) and hand size will be scrutinized. Accomplishing what Andrew Luck and Sam Bradford couldn't in recent years -- coming back to school and winning it all -- would erase any doubts of his physical limitations and cement him as the No. 1 pick next April. And given his supporting cast at USC, he's got a good chance to do it.
Market Data 
Markets 
AI
