Drew Lock is widely considered the best quarterback in college football, but the test he is facing on Saturday against Georgia will be one of his toughest in four seasons at Missouri. As far as Kirby Smart is concerned, it will be even tougher for the Bulldogs.
When asked about Lock on Tuesday, Smart raved about the senior’s arm strength and play-making ability. The Georgia coach compared Lock to Matthew Stafford and Jay Cutler, who were two of the best quarterbacks the SEC has ever seen.
“I hate comparing guys like that, [but] there’s arm strength [Matt] Stafford-like, [Jay] Cutler,” Smart said, per Mike Griffith of Dawg Nation. “Those were guys I had to coach against who were elite arm talent. He’s a good athlete as well, one of the better quarterbacks we’ll face.”
Lock has thrown for over 1,000 yards, 11 touchdowns and just 1 interception in three games this season. He is expected to be the first QB off the board in the 2019 NFL Draft, and he may even go as high as No. 1 overall. Smart clearly agrees with those projections.
“He’s in a league of his own,” Smart added.
Georgia ranks seventh in the nation in overall team defense this season, and Missouri is seventh in offense. With the game being held in Columbia, Smart knows his team will have to put forth its best effort to avoid an upset.
