One can only wonder if Florida State QB Jordan Travis hadn’t suffered a lower leg injury late in the 2023 college football season — which eventually derailed any CFP National Championship aspirations the undefeated team had up to that point — would he have seen an ascent on NFL Draft boards similar to that of Michael Penix Jr.?
Unfortunately, we won’t ever get the answer to that question, but here is everything else you need to know about Travis and his evaluation as a prospect in the 2024 NFL Draft.
How Tall Is Jordan Travis?
Travis is a 6’1” quarterback, who falls into the 17th percentile in the height category in direct comparison to his positional counterparts.
The modern NFL has seen multiple signal-callers who don’t fit the traditional 6’5” mold for the position have success. That suggests his lack of ideal height isn’t necessarily a death sentence when projecting his game to the professional ranks.
How Much Does Travis Weigh?
Unfortunately, Travis’ current weight is a bit more problematic, considering his play style as a rushing contributor. He tips the scales at just 200 pounds, which again puts him at the third percentile in direct comparison to his counterparts at the position.
The injury to his leg that ended his 2023 season is something that could drop his draft stock a bit; it’s factored in alongside his traditionally smaller size for the position.
How Old Is Travis?
Travis enters the league as one of the older quarterbacks in the 2024 NFL Draft. He is currently 23 years old, but he’ll turn 24 shortly after the event takes place later this month.
What School Did Travis Go To?
Travis is mostly known for rocking the garnet and gold during his college playing days, but he actually first took the field for the Louisville Cardinals back in 2018.
After spending just one season at Louisville, Travis transferred to Florida State and played the next five years as a member of the Seminoles.
Revisiting Travis’ College Career
Travis started his collegiate football career at Louisville in 2018. His impact was limited to just 71 passing yards and a score over his three appearances as a true freshman.
Travis transferred to FSU ahead of the 2019 season where he appeared in the final four games of the year. His impact was once again limited, generating just 79 passing yards and 228 rushing in his redshirt freshman campaign.
In 2020, Travis would get the starting nod on six occasions, producing 1,056 yards and six scores through the air, all while breaking the single-season record for rushing yards by a quarterback for FSU — which was previously held by Heisman Trophy winner Charlie Ward — with 559 yards on the ground.
After another modest year of production in 2021, Travis exploded in 2022 with 3,214 passing yards to go with 31 total TDs. In 2023, Travis boasted an 11-0 record as the starter while throwing for 20 TDs to just two interceptions over his final collegiate season.
Travis’ Potential in the NFL
Travis has been an interesting case study throughout this past year of college football.
On one hand, he clearly saw noteworthy improvement as a passer over the final two years of his college career. He was picking up some real draft buzz with FSU positioned to make a run at the CFP National Championship in 2023.
Yet, the leg injury he suffered late in the season derailed any of the Day 1 or Day 2 momentum he was starting to generate after his final season ended prematurely.
His dual-threat capabilities and extensive experience under center certainly make him worth a Day 3 pick, but it is a bit trickier to determine if he possesses starting-level upside in the league or is destined to fight for a backup role in the NFL.
His arm strength isn’t in the elite category, his lower-body passing mechanics aren’t where they should be for a quarterback who spent six years in college, his pocket manipulation is inconsistent, and he dealt with durability issues in college.
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The flashes of quality processing, layering throws with touch on the second and third level, elite off-script playmaking, and leadership intangibles are present.
However, his inconsistencies with playing on time, footwork mechanics, and handling pressure are likely enough reasons for him to drop out of the Day 2 range.
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