NFL fans not buying Will Levis’ performance at Kentucky’s Pro Day - “He’s giving me Zach Wilson vibes”

NFL fans compare Will Levis
NFL fans compare Will Levis' performance at Pro Day to Zach Wilson

Will Levis gave his final performance in front of NFL teams prior to the 2023 NFL Draft, as the Kentucky quarterback shone during his Pro Day workout. While Levis continues to impress everyone with his power and explosiveness, fans on social media compared him to an NFL quarterback.

Levis has drawn comparisons to Josh Allen for Levis, but after seeing his throws during Pro Day, fans compared him to Zach Wilson. The New York Jets quarterback also performed quite well on his pro day but failed to translate that performance to the NFL.

Here's how social media reacted to it:

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Similar to Levis, other top draft prospects Bryce Young and C.J. Stroud also performed exceptionally well during their Pro Day workouts. While Stroud and Young are expected to be drafted with the first two overall picks, Will Levis is expected to get drafted a bit later.

Whether or not Levis ends up like Zach Wilson remains to be seen, but the Kentucky quarterback has faced better competition during his college days than the Jets quarterback did with BYU. It will ultimately help him in the NFL as playing in the SEC is the highest level at which a college athlete can play before turning pro.


Analysts have serious doubts about Will Levis' physique

Will Levis: NFL Combine
Will Levis: NFL Combine

Will Levis played well during his time with Kentucky, but many have serious doubts about his chiseled physique. Both Colin Cowherd and Chris Simms have pointed out that not many muscular quarterbacks have performed well in the NFL, which is why Levis could have some difficulties in the future.

Although Levis plays similarly to Josh Allen, it will be difficult to anticipate whether he will perform similarly against superior athletes in the NFL. During his college career, he played 34 games for Penn State and Kentucky in which he threw for 5,876 yards for 46 touchdowns and 25 interceptions.

As of now, Levis is projected to be a top-10 pick in the NFL Draft, and the Las Vegas Raiders seem like the best destination for him. Getting drafted by the Raiders will provide him time to develop under Jimmy Garoppolo, but it won't be a surprise if any other team also decides to pursue him.


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Edited by Abhimanyu Chaudhary
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