Next April, the Rams could be making a decision about whether to choose a quarterback in the first round of the NFL draft. The following is a look at 10 quarterbacks the Rams could target (listed alphabetically):

Sam Bradford, Jr., Oklahoma

Height, weight — 6-4, 218

Résumé — High QB IQ, accurate, soft touch, shoulder problems are big issue.


Jarrett Brown, Sr., West Virginia

Height, weight — 6-4, 223

Résumé — Good athlete, one-year starter with room to grow, accuracy needs work.


Jimmy Clausen, Jr., Notre Dame

Height, weight — 6-3, 223

Résumé — Plays in pro-style offense, has improved greatly this year, so-so arm strength.


Tim Hiller, Sr., Western Michigan

Height, weight — 6-5, 228

Résumé — Quick release, strong arm, plays in spread offense, which could make transition to NFL difficult.


Dan LeFevour, Sr., Central Michigan

Height, weight — 6-3, 228

Résumé — Good release, accurate, needs to improve decision-making.


Jake Locker, Jr., Washington

Height, weight — 6-3, 225

Résumé — Excellent athlete, uses his legs well, produces without great talent around him.


Colt McCoy, Sr., Texas

Height, weight — 6-3, 217

Résumé — Athletic, intelligent, very accurate, needs to improve deep throws.


Tony Pike, Sr., Cincinnati

Height, weight — 6-6, 230

Résumé — Quick release, strong arm, accurate, injury issues (non-throwing forearm).


Jevan Snead, Jr., Mississippi

Height, weight — 6-3, 215

Résumé — Great arm strength, quick release, excellent leader, only fair accuracy.


Tim Tebow, Sr., Florida

Height, weight — 6-3, 245

Résumé — Inspirational leader, proven winner, passing skills need work.


— By Bill Coats