“He has the best of both worlds—a young kid with talent, the young gun with bravado but also with the maturity, the calmness, the stability.”
—NFL veteran Trent Dilfer

“He chose the hard over the easy. Not many would do that.”
—Dilfer

“He's got the look of Elway, he really does. He's got vision, he's got instinct, he's got size and he's got a great arm. And then there's the mentality. He wants to succeed, really wants to get better and does everything he can to get better. I love the kid, can't say enough good things about him."
—NFL veteran Kent Graham

“He can throw, he can throw with touch, he can move in the pocket and manufacture a play.”
—Fresno State coach Pat Hill

“He’s always so calm. I always have game-day butterflies, but if he does, you can never tell.”
—Former Fresno State teammate Rodney Michael

“He reminds me of Brett Favre. He’s a very mature young man who worked very hard to be part of something special."
—Texans offensive coordinator Chris Palmer

“I tell you, he takes a licking and keeps on ticking.”
—Redskins cornerback Champ Bailey

“He has a big, strong arm. He’s very accurate and has a great work ethic.”
—Texans GM Charlie Casserly

“He’s going to be a really good player in this league. He has command, a presence, guys want to play for him. He can make things happen when they have to happen. That is what leadership is all about.”
—Packers director of college scouting John Dorsey

“He’s an unbelievable athlete who’s able to make plays when nothing is there. He’s very impressive. He’s going to be a difference maker in this league.”
—Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan

“He didn’t come in with a cocky attitude, but he did come in with a confident attitude, and a lot of guys appreciate that.”
—Texans teammate Ryan Young

“He’s not afraid to challenge the corners, to make the tough throws.”
—Texans teammate Aaron Glenn

“He’s very mature for his age. I think once he gets an off-season or two behind him, he’s going to be a dynamite quarterback, one of the best in the league.”
—Texans teammate Steve McKinney