Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt (10) looks for a receiver against NAU during a game at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe on Aug. 30, 2025.
Sam Leavitt QB LSU |
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Jersey: #10 PLAY STYLE: Mobile Pocket Passer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 11/03/2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2027 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FORTY time: 4.65 seconds (84%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Jersey: #10 | |
| PLAY STYLE: Mobile Pocket Passer | |
| Last Updated: 11/03/2026 | |
| Draft Year: 2027 | |
| Forty time: 4.65 seconds (84%*) | |
| Overall Rating: |
84.8 / 100
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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83% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| Release Speed: |
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84% |
| Short Passing: |
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81% |
| Medium Passing: |
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88% |
| Long Passing: |
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96% |
| Rush/Scramble: |
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81% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
3rd
Overall Rank:
#73
Position rank:
#11 (QB)
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| College Games: 32 College Snaps: 1964 | ||
ESPN RATING: 78/100
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247 RATING: 90/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.6 (92%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| J.J. McCarthy - Michigan |
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91% |
| Hendon Hooker - Tennessee |
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81% |
| Bo Nix - Oregon |
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80% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Sam Leavitt played at three high schools in Oregon and Utah and was the 2022 Gatorade Oregon Player of the Year at West Linn, throwing for 3,184 yards and 36 touchdowns. His brother Dallin played in the NFL. He enrolled at Michigan State in June 2023, redshirted and entered the transfer portal in December, then moved to Arizona State.Leavitt won the Arizona State job in 2024 and threw for 2,885 yards, 24 touchdowns and six interceptions while running for 443 yards, leading the Sun Devils to the Big 12 title and their first playoff berth and earning Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year. He hurt his right foot against Baylor in September 2025, re-injured it after returning and had season-ending surgery in November with stabilizing screws, finishing with 1,628 yards, 10 touchdowns and three interceptions in seven games. He entered the portal in January as On3's No. 1 quarterback and transferred to LSU.
Leavitt had the screws removed in April and missed most of spring practice, but Lane Kiffin said in July that he was at full strength. He ran for 113 yards and two touchdowns in the 51-10 win over Clemson, played through a sore throwing shoulder at Ole Miss and a hamstring pull in the win over Texas A&M, and threw for a career-high 387 yards without a turnover at Auburn. He has 2,158 passing yards, 17 touchdowns and eight interceptions, plus eight rushing touchdowns, for a 6-2 team.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Dangerous runner, with eight rushing touchdowns and 113 yards against Clemson
- Threw for a career-high 387 yards without a turnover at Auburn
- Accurate on the move, fitting throws between the hashes
- Tough competitor who played through shoulder and hamstring injuries this season
- Led Arizona State to a Big 12 title and a playoff berth in 2024
- Rare speed for a quarterback, with a top-tier forty time
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Eight interceptions this season, including three against Louisiana Tech
- Ball security is an issue, with four fumbles this season
- Lisfranc surgery in 2025 will be a key part of his medical review
- Light frame that takes a lot of hits as a runner
Scouting Report: Summary
Leavitt is a tough, mobile quarterback who extends plays and punishes defenses with his legs. He has rare speed for the position, eight rushing touchdowns this season and a 113-yard rushing day against Clemson, and he throws accurately on the move. He has already led a program to a conference title and a playoff berth, at Arizona State in 2024, and Lane Kiffin called his play through a hamstring injury against Texas A&M a gutsy performance. He has run for 388 yards this season.His recent tape has been his best at LSU. He threw four touchdown passes against Mississippi State and a career-high 387 yards without a turnover at Auburn, and he has 17 touchdown passes and 2,158 yards for a 6-2 team. He has also played through a sore throwing shoulder and a hamstring pull, after missing most of spring practice while his foot healed. LSU has won its last two games with him throwing seven touchdown passes and no interceptions.
However, the turnovers are a concern. He has thrown eight interceptions, including three against Louisiana Tech, and he has fumbled four times, and his willingness to take risks cuts both ways. His frame is light for a quarterback who runs this often, and the 2025 Lisfranc surgery, which required screws, will be a key part of his medical review. He also has only one full, healthy season as a starter before this one. He has also been sacked 14 times.
Overall, Leavitt is a competitive dual-threat passer whose mobility and toughness give him a clear role in a movement-based offense. He projects as a third-round quarterback with the ceiling of a starter if he cleans up the turnovers. His 2024 season at Arizona State, with 24 touchdown passes and a playoff berth, remains the best proof of what he can be when healthy.
How other scouting services rate Sam Leavitt (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
71.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
12.0
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For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.