NFL Draft 2018: Giants' Pat Shurmur, Mike Shula watch Josh Allen throw at Wyoming Pro Day

Wyoming Cowboys quarterback Josh Allen throws a pass during the 2018 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. (Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports)

The Giants continue to do due diligence on the top quarterback prospects in next month's NFL Draft, as head coach Pat Shurmur and offensive coordinator Mike Shula were in attendance to watch Josh Allen throw at Wyoming's Pro Day on Friday.

Allen is viewed by many talent evaluators as having the strongest arm of any of the top quarterbacks in this year's class, but perhaps the rawest when it comes to readiness to step on the field and play at a high level in the NFL.

Last season, Allen completed just 56.3 percent of his passes for 1,812 yards and 16 touchdowns while throwing six interceptions and averaging 6.7 yards per attempt.

If the Giants are committed to sticking with Eli Manning for at least this upcoming season, giving Allen a year to learn and develop behind the 37-year-old veteran might help him ultimately reach his potential.

Previously, Shurmur took in Sam Darnold's Pro Day at USC, and the Giants were among the teams in attendance to watch Johnny Manziel throw at San Diego's Pro Day.

You can check out a scouting report and highlights from Allen's junior season below:

STRENGTHS

Prototype frame for pocket passer. Sturdy base allows him to shake off sacks and extend plays. Rare arm strength and overall arm talent. Has variety of release points if needed. Can uncork suddenly when it breaks open. Able to thread the needle with a rocket launcher. Makes throws that no other quarterback in college can make. Excellent thrower of deep outs. Able to outpace safeties to deep sideline throws. Aggressive pump-fakes open double moves. Turns into competent traffic director when scrambling. Can roll right and fling it down the field with impressive velocity and placement. Asked to read the entire field. No throw is too challenging. Has arm strength and mobility to create explosive plays when play goes off-schedule. Ability to challenge safeties over the top could help running games. Attacks intermediate windows with pretty good precision when allowed to sit down in the pocket. Has experience under center and operating in play-action passing attack. Willing to pull it and move the chains with his legs. Has experience in poor weather.

WEAKNESSES

Never had completion rate higher than 56 percent in either season as a starter. Accuracy diminishes greatly when he's forced to move his feet. May have too much hero in his blood. Tries to overcome obstacles with arm talent and makes poor decisions because of it. Takes too many chances with low percentage throws. Needs to play smarter and place higher value on the ball. Fastball pitcher whose touch could use improvement short. Will baby the deep throws at times. Field-reading is spotty. Needs to be more patient in allowing combo routes to develop. Would benefit by trading some velocity for better timing. Anticipatory throws don't seem to come naturally. Pre-snap game plan appears unfocused. Breaks from pocket without cause throwing off his timing with receivers. Doesn't keep feet "throw-ready" when sliding in pocket. Frequently defaults to off-platform throws when there is time to set feet and deliver.

Matt Lombardo may be reached at MLombardo@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @MattLombardoPHL.

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