The Indianapolis Colts used their fourth-round pick in the 2020 NFL draft to select Washington quarterback Jacob Eason, and the new rookie is ready to get in the room with his fellow quarterbacks.
Drafted as a high-ceiling prospect to sit behind veteran Philip Rivers for at least a season, there were some concerns that caused Eason to fall to the fourth round—specifically issues with accountability and work ethic.
However, Eason wants to set the record straight. He told reporters on a conference call just how ready he is to get in the room once he’s physically allowed to do so.
If that doesn’t sound like a young Philip Rivers, nothing does.
Eason is an intriguing quarterback prospect for the Colts. He has elite size and an elite arm, but he has to develop instincts and decision-making before taking over as the starter. That’s going to keep him working behind Rivers and Jacoby Brissett for the first year of his career.
The Colts felt the value on Eason was strong enough to take him after his slide in the draft and how they go about carrying the depth chart will be interesting to see.
Regardless, Eason is making it clear he’s ready to get in the room and work. Even it comes at the cost of losing something near and dear to himself.
