Michael Pratt became a freshman starter at Tulane after three games that season and remained there for the next three years. He enters the draft as one of the most experienced quarterbacks. Pratt was relatively durable, missing only a couple of games because of a sprained knee to start the 2023 season. He played in 11 games but never appeared totally healthy, even though he led them to the AAC Championship game for the second straight season.
Pratt ended his time with Tulane as their all-time passing leader and opted out of their bowl game to prepare for the NFL draft. He’s improved during his four years as a starter. But he’s also entering the NFL draft in a year considered to have a very strong quarterback class. Pratt is expected to hear his name called on Day 3 when teams want to add to their depth.
Height: 6-2
Weight: 217 pounds
40 time: 4.65 seconds
Table: Michael Pratt NCAA stats (2020-23)
| Year | School | Games | Runs | Yards | TD | Pass | Complete | Yards | Avg. | TD | Int |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Tulane | 10 | 115 | 229 | 8 | 254 | 140 | 1806 | 12.9 | 20 | 8 |
| 2021 | Tulane | 12 | 105 | 154 | 5 | 329 | 190 | 2390 | 12.6 | 21 | 8 |
| 2022 | Tulane | 13 | 129 | 478 | 10 | 338 | 215 | 3009 | 14.0 | 27 | 5 |
| 2023 | Tulane | 11 | 98 | 286 | 5 | 283 | 185 | 2406 | 13.0 | 22 | 5 |
Pros
- Solid build for a pocket passer
- Capable scorer at the goal line with 28 rushing touchdowns at Tulane
- Superior mechanics when he throws, even when passing off-platform
- Quick feet and solid balance makes him hard to sack
- Adequate arm strength to hit all short, intermediate and sideline passes
- Tough player and highly competitive – was unquestioned team leader for the last three years.
Cons
- Some inaccuracy on deeper throws and outside of the numbers
- Lacks elite arm strength
- Plenty of rushes in college, but lacks the quickness and change-of-direction to be a true dual threat
- Intelligent, but played in an offense that wasn’t that sophisticated or required him to make rapid, high-level decisions so he’ll face more complexity in the NFL
- Tended to hold onto the ball too long and needs work on knowing when to get rid of the ball
Fantasy outlook
Pratts is only expected to be an NFL backup and while he’s been good in almost all areas, he hasn’t been elite in any of them. But he’s been solid at Tulane playing within their system, and he could continue to improve in the NFL.
His best quality is that he can step in and help an NFL team, and as a deeply drafted quarterback, he’ll come at a very low price. He’ll remain well outside of immediate fantasy value, and will need to continue to grow and land in the right spot for his future to become brighter.
