File QB-54 · National rank 660 · 2027 class
Dru DeShields
6'2"Height
195 lbWeight
My Grade
5.9/10
Priority UDFA
Current · UDFA Territory
4.7 Floor
range 1.9
Ceiling 6.6
6.6/10
Priority UDFA
Ceiling · +0.7
4.7/10
UDFA
Floor · −1.2
Ceiling: Projected 2026 starter (QB1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.7) · MAC draft-temper · QB premium.
Floor: Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −1.2.
Grade not yet reviewed
8.9+
Round 1 Caliber
7.8+
Day 2 Caliber
6.7+
Day 3 Caliber
5.6+
Priority UDFA
4.4+
UDFA
3.3+
Long Shot
2.2+
Raw Prospect
1.1+
Deep Project
0.0+
Non-Prospect
Grade History
5.9
2025
Re-graded after each season · 2025 is the beta baseline.
Scouting Notes
Top of the board and essentially where the machine had him. Second-team All-MAC quarterback on both 2026 preseason feeds. Held rather than raised because of a serious durability file — see the injury flag.
Draft Projection & Mocks
Scouting Reports & Mentions
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Sports Illustrated Oct 23, 2022Dru DeShields scores twice in fourth quarter to lead West Branch past Salem, 48-38 - Sports Illustrated