This is a bit scary, but then I realized it was from Sports Illustrated.
NFL Comparisons for Three 2019 Florida Gators Standouts
QB Kyle Trask: Nick Foles, Jacksonville Jaguars
Trask: 6-5, 239, lbs.
Foles: 6-6, 243 lbs.
This comparison was ridiculously easy, for the background story of course.
Foles was leading a journeyman NFL backup career up until the 2017 season, when he filled in at quarterback given Carson Wentz' season-ending torn ACL. He went on to lead the Philadelphia Eagles to a 2-1 regular-season record, a perfect postseason record, a Super Bowl, and for himself - a Super Bowl MVP Award.
Trask is on a similar career path. Prior to leading Florida out of losing Franks, Trask had not started a football game since his freshman season of high school.
And here we are.
But beyond their stories, both quarterbacks are similar within their playing styles and intangibles. They stand tall in the pocket, yet are sneakily mobile, and are vastly accurate within the short-to-intermediate levels of the field. Over the past two seasons, Foles has completed 78.5% of his 172 passes within 20 yards of the line of scrimmage. This season, Trask is at 74.6% on 142 throws in the same area.
Again, this comparison was pretty easy on the surface. And as you look more in-depth, you realize it's just about perfect.