Sawyer Robertson

NFL Draft Profile: Sawyer Robertson

Position: Quarterback | School: Baylor | Class: Redshirt Senior

Height: 6'4" | Weight: 220 lbs | Archetype: Rhythm-Based Pocket Passer

College Career Summary

Sawyer Robertson’s journey to the NFL draft is defined by a massive breakout in his final season. After starting his career as a highly-touted recruit at Mississippi State under Mike Leach, Robertson transferred to Baylor to lead Jake Spavital’s uptempo offense.

The 2025 season was a statistical explosion for Robertson, who became one of the most productive passers in the Big 12. He surpassed the 3,500-yard passing mark and finished near the top of the conference in touchdowns. While the Bears struggled with consistency in November, Robertson’s pro-style frame and "gunslinger" flashes in high-volume games (including a 400-yard masterpiece against SMU) caught the eyes of scouts looking for a developmental pocket operator.

2025 Regular Season Stats

• Passing Yards: 3,681

• Completion %: 60.3%

• Passing TDs: 31

• Interceptions: 12

• Rushing TDs: 3

2025 Game-by-Game Grades

Week	Opponent	Stats (Cmp/Att, Yds, TD/INT)	Grade	Scout's Notes
1	vs Auburn	27/48, 419 Yds, 3 TD/0 INT	A	Showcased elite volume and deep-ball verticality in a thriller.
2	@ SMU	34/50, 440 Yds, 4 TD/0 INT	A+	The Peak. Total mastery of the offense; hit windows across the field.
3	vs Samford	23/37, 211 Yds, 3 TD/2 INT	C+	Sluggish performance; uncharacteristic errors against FCS speed.
4	vs Arizona State	25/39, 250 Yds, 3 TD/1 INT	B	Solid in the red zone. Effectively used his size to stand tall under heat.
5	@ Oklahoma St	24/35, 393 Yds, 4 TD/0 INT	A+	Highly efficient. Averaged 11.2 YPA in a hostile road environment.
6	vs Kansas State	25/39, 345 Yds, 2 TD/1 INT	B+	Good yardage; displayed nice touch on intermediate "hole" shots.
7	@ TCU	25/52, 318 Yds, 2 TD/3 INT	D	The Slump. Mechanics unraveled under heavy blitzing; poor ball security.
8	@ Cincinnati	18/26, 137 Yds, 2 TD/0 INT	B-	Scaled-back game plan. Focused on efficiency over explosive plays.
9	vs UCF	29/40, 267 Yds, 3 TD/0 INT	A	Returned to form. Orchestrated a clinical, rhythm-based victory.
10	vs Utah	29/59, 430 Yds, 3 TD/2 INT	B	Massive production, but volume was inflated by a late comeback effort.
11	@ Arizona	22/33, 162 Yds, 1 TD/2 INT	C-	Stifled by complex coverages. Failed to push the ball vertically.
12	vs Houston	23/46, 309 Yds, 1 TD/1 INT	B-	Gritty finale. Production was hampered by drops and protection issues.

NFL Scouting Report

Strengths

• NFL Prototype Build: Standing 6'4", 220 lbs, he looks the part of a traditional franchise QB. He has the size to withstand hits and see clearly over NFL-sized linemen.

• Intermediate Precision: Robertson is a rhythm thrower who excels in the 10-20 yard range. He understands ball placement, often leading his receivers away from coverage.

• Aggressive Mentality: He isn't afraid to test tight windows. He trusts his arm to drive the ball into the "honey hole" of zone defenses.

• High-IQ Processing: Coming from Mike Leach and Jake Spavital systems, he is extremely comfortable identifying coverages and working through multiple progressions quickly.

Weaknesses

• Inconsistent Deep Ball Velocity: While he has a strong arm, his velocity can "taper off" on deep vertical shots, occasionally leading to underthrown balls that DBs can close on.

• Interception Clusters: Robertson has a tendency to "press" when the team is down. He can turn one mistake into three by forcing throws into double coverage.

• Pocket Mobility: He is primarily a pocket passer. While he can move to avoid a rush, he isn't a threat to break away for 20 yards with his legs.

• Footwork Decay: When the pocket gets "muddy," his base can get too wide, causing his accuracy to sail—particularly on out-routes.

Scheme Fit

• Primary Fit: West Coast / Timing-Based System. He would thrive with a team like the Minnesota Vikings or Tampa Bay Buccaneers that asks the QB to distribute the ball quickly and accurately in the short-to-intermediate game.

Scout's Final Word

"Sawyer Robertson is a 'classical' quarterback prospect. He doesn't have the dual-threat magic that is currently in vogue, but he has the size, intelligence, and intermediate accuracy that have kept pocket passers in the league for decades. His high touchdown production in the Big 12 proves he can lead a scoring offense. He currently projects as a Mid-to-Late Day 2 pick (Round 3-4) with the upside of a high-end backup or 'bridge' starter."