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Three reasons why the Detroit Lions should not draft Tua Tagovailoa

By Kevin McCormick Jr

TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - NOVEMBER 09: Tua Tagovailoa #13 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates throwing a touchdown pass during the second quarter against the LSU Tigers in the game at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - NOVEMBER 09: Tua Tagovailoa #13 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates throwing a touchdown pass during the second quarter against the LSU Tigers in the game at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) /
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Injured quarterback Tua Tagovailoa #13 of the Alabama Crimson Tide (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
Injured quarterback Tua Tagovailoa #13 of the Alabama Crimson Tide (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Tua Tagovailoa has been a hot topic amongst Detroit Lions fans as of late. With Matthew Stafford still under center, is there really a reason to draft him?

I’m seriously dumbfounded on why there are some Detroit Lions “fans” out there that want to draft Tua Tagovailoa. Don’t get me wrong, the former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback is an excellent player. I’m not trying to bash Tua whatsoever.

This past season, Tagovailoa threw for 2,840 yards, 33 touchdowns, and only three interceptions. Granted, he played a mere nine games due to injury. Nonetheless, Tua was still impressive in the time that he played.

Two seasons ago, Tua threw for just under 4,000 yards. He also tacked on 43 touchdowns and only six picks. He played all 15 games for the Tide in his sophomore campaign. So I think it’s safe to say he would’ve put up identical numbers last season if it weren’t for injury.

Tagovailoa’s football IQ is off the charts as well. He goes through his progressions swiftly and has a good pocket presence too.

If I were to compare him to any current NFL QB, it’d have to be Seattle Seahawks QB, Russell Wilson. Tua has that same pass first mentality that Wilson does. He’s not a running quarterback, he’s just a quarterback who can run.

With all of this said, there’s still no need to draft Tua Tagovailoa if you’re the Detroit Lions. I think he’ll be a good quarterback in the NFL, it just won’t be while wearing the Honolulu blue. I offer three reasons as to why …

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