Matthew Sluka QB Holy Cross | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Matthew Sluka QB Holy Cross
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| PLAY STYLE: Dual Threat QB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/24/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.80 seconds (56%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PLAY STYLE: Dual Threat QB | |
| Last Updated: 04/24/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.80 seconds (56%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 78.5 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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48% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| Release Speed: |
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77% |
| Short Passing: |
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76% |
| Medium Passing: |
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89% |
| Long Passing: |
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92% |
| Rush/Scramble: |
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95% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
5th
Overall Rank:
#139
Position rank:
#20
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| College Games: 24 College Snaps: 1472 | ||
247 RATING: 88/100
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Draft Profile: Bio
Matthew Sluka from Kellenberg Memorial High School was rated a 3-star prospect by 247 Sports with a rating of 0.880. After high school, Sluka opted to join Holy Cross.In 2020 as a freshman Sluka saw action in just 3 games for the Crusaders as he threw for only 189 yards on 34 attempts with a completion percent of 55.9 for an average of 5.6 yards per pass, with only 2 TDs, while taking 8 sacks, and QB rating of 79.2. He added 37 runs for a total of 261 yards at an average of 7.1 per run.
In 2022 as a sophomore he played in 12 games as he passed for 2393 yards on 244 attempts with a completion percent of 58.2 for an average of 9.8 yards per pass, with an elite 26 TDs, while also taking 25 sacks, and putting up an elite QB rating of 121.8. He made 152 runs for a total of 953 yards at an average of 6.3 per rush.
As a junior in 2023 Sluka played a total of 9 games. He passed for 1737 yards on 198 attempts and put up a completion percentage of 62.6 for an average of 8.8 yards per attempt, with 20 TDs, and allowing 17 sacks, with QB rating on the year of 114.0. As a runner he logged 161 runs for a total of 1188 yards at an average of 7.4 per run.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Sluka has a quick release and a live arm, delivering tight spirals, and Sluka shows good touch at the intermediate levels
- Sluka has a quick release and shows good accuracy on shorter throws when on the move to either side.
- Physically, he is a natural athlete who plays with the balance and light feet to float in the pocket.
- Possesses a strong arm and is capable of making every NFL throw easily. Can drive the deep out to the sideline from the opposite hash and has no problem threading the needle between closing defenders. Easily zips to all areas of the field, demonstrating very good touch on underneath routes to running backs and receivers, as well as down the sideline on deep passes.
- Sprays the ball anywhere on the field, especially when given a pocket from which to deliver. Will step up into pocket while looking downfield, reset his feet and deliver.
- Good accuracy overall, including excellent accuracy on short timing routes to backs and receivers, placing the ball slightly in front to lead receivers to potential yardage after the catch.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Sluka often holds the ball too long. While Sluka keeps his eyes up while moving, his mechanics get increasingly sloppy once he’s pushed off his spot.
- Mechanically, his stride is inconsistent, adding to accuracy issues. His decision making after the snap is shaky.
- Inconsistent mechanics are an issue, though a correctable one.
How other scouting services rate Matthew Sluka (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
141.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
19.0
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in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
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.