A two-year starter at Kentucky, Levis had a promising 2021 season in offensive coordinator Liam Coen’s scheme (31.8 points per game, 10 wins). However, he struggled with consistency in 2022, as the offense saw a complete makeover with Wan’Dale Robinson and multiple offensive linemen departing to the NFL and new play-caller Rich Scangarello taking over for Coen, who left to become the Los Angeles Rams’ offensive coordinator.

Physically built for the pro game, Levis is strong in the pocket, moves very well for his size and has a power arm to deliver with velocity and accuracy from various platforms. However, defenses are too easily able to put doubt in his mind, which leads to forced or inaccurate throws because of hesitancy in his game.

Overall, Levis needs more reps to continue developing his read efficiency and ball placement, but he has an NFL starter’s skill set with his impressive physical tools (size, arm, athleticism) and exceptional competitive toughness. Similarities with Carson Wentz should be considered both a positive and negative, but he has starter-level traits and upside. — Brugler

Who could take Levis in Round 2?

The Steelers, who own the first pick of the second round, will undoubtedly keep their phones charged in case teams are interested in moving up for Levis or even Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker.

The Lions, who passed twice on Levis in the first round, have the third pick Friday night and could reconsider if they’re interested in developing a quarterback behind Jared Goff. The Rams, who have the fifth pick of the second round, need to strongly consider boosting their depth chart because of Matthew Stafford’s elbow concerns, and head coach Sean McVay will have the best intel on Levis in the league thanks to his connection with Coen. The Seahawks, who sit behind the Rams, also passed twice on Levis in the first round and have been involved in the quarterback market.

The Raiders are behind them, and they’ve already declared the likelihood of drafting a QB to learn behind Jimmy Garoppolo. It’s unclear how they view Levis compared to the rest of the class, though.

Other possibilities include Tennessee, Atlanta and Miami. — Jeff Howe

Required reading

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• Judging every first round pick
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