Prospect Profiles Tony Romo Position: Quarterback College: Eastern Illinois Height: 6-2 Weight: 230 Hometown: Burlington, Wis. Career Notes | Agility | High School | Personal | Stats ANALYSIS Positives: Has broad shoulders, quick feet and deceptive speed Very effective at reading defenses to deliver the underneath passes Able to go through progression and has the quick release needed to get the ball off when pressured Has above-average arm strength, especially when throwing from the inside hash Has good touch on his short tosses and can lay the ball up for receivers running down the sidelines Shows very good poise and is known as a vocal leader Gets good movement rolling around the pocket with a keen sense for the pass rush Effective scrambler who can make defenders miss when he decides to run Quick thinker who communicates well with his teammates and coaches (coaches call him a student of the game) Appears to be able to throw the ball better on the move rather than standing in the pocket. Negatives: Lacks ideal foot speed, but manages to elude and get the ball off (rarely gets sacked) Operates out of the shotgun, showing just adequate drop in his pass set when operating under center Forces his vertical tosses and is more effective working the short and medium passing game Needs to show better arm strength on his long balls as he tends to over-shoot Will stand flat-footed at times, resulting in throwing off balance, causing the ball to sail. CAREER NOTES The first player in school and Ohio Valley Conference history to win the Walter Payton Award (given to the nation's top player at the NCAA Division I-AA level) Also became the first three-time OVC Player of the Year Holds school and conference career records with 85 touchdown passes Second in school history and third in OVC annals with 8,212 yards passing Second in Eastern Illinois and OVC history with 584 pass completions Second on the school's all-time list with 941 pass attempts Ranked second on the school's career chart (third in OVC) with 8,059 yards in total offense. 2002 SEASON All-America first-team selection by The NFL Draft Report, American Football Coaches Association, Associated Press and The Sports Network All-OVC first-team and Player of the Year choice for the third straight year Recipient of the Walter Payton Trophy Set school and conference records as he completed 258 of 407 passes (63.4 percent) for 3,165 yards (second in OVC and third in EIU annals) and 34 touchdowns Scored once on 35 carries His 3,149 yards in total offense ranked third in school and conference season annals. Hawaii - Hit on 30 of 53 passes (attempts rank third on the school's single-game list) for 319 yards and 4 scores.

- Hit on 30 of 53 passes (attempts rank third on the school's single-game list) for 319 yards and 4 scores. Kansas State - Gained 169 yards on 23 of 35 throws with a touchdown.

- Gained 169 yards on 23 of 35 throws with a touchdown. Indiana State - Connected on 13 of 23 tosses for 207 yards and 3 scores, including a 40-yarder to Will Bumphus.

- Connected on 13 of 23 tosses for 207 yards and 3 scores, including a 40-yarder to Will Bumphus. Illinois State - Followed with 16 of 21 passes for 278 yards and 3 touchdowns.

- Followed with 16 of 21 passes for 278 yards and 3 touchdowns. Tennessee Tech - Turned the ball over on a fumble, but completed 28 of 38 attempts for 373 yards and 4 scores.

- Turned the ball over on a fumble, but completed 28 of 38 attempts for 373 yards and 4 scores. Eastern Kentucky - Fumbled the ball, but scooped it up for an 8-yard touchdown run Hit on 19 of 38 passes for 359 yards and a pair of scores, including a 71-yarder to Bumphus.

- Fumbled the ball, but scooped it up for an 8-yard touchdown run Hit on 19 of 38 passes for 359 yards and a pair of scores, including a 71-yarder to Bumphus. Southeast Missouri - Gained 295 yards on 24 of 34 tries and 5 touchdowns His 5 scoring tosses rank third on the school's single-game list.

- Gained 295 yards on 24 of 34 tries and 5 touchdowns His 5 scoring tosses rank third on the school's single-game list. Tennessee State - Completed 17 of 31 throws for 322 yards and 4 touchdowns, including 47-, 21- and 51-yarders to Bumphus.

- Completed 17 of 31 throws for 322 yards and 4 touchdowns, including 47-, 21- and 51-yarders to Bumphus. Tennessee-Martin - Hit on 17 of 21 attempts for 211 yards and a pair of scores.

- Hit on 17 of 21 attempts for 211 yards and a pair of scores. Florida Atlantic - Gained 115 yards with 3 touchdowns on 17 of 22 throws.

- Gained 115 yards with 3 touchdowns on 17 of 22 throws. Murray State - Totaled 302 yards on 33 of 47 passes, including 2 scores.

- Totaled 302 yards on 33 of 47 passes, including 2 scores. Western Illinois (NCAA Division I-AA Playoffs) - Closed out his career with 21 of 44 passes for 215 yards and a touchdown. 2001 SEASON Associated Press All-America third-team choice All-OVC and Player of the Year pick Led Division I-AA in passing efficiency, as he completed 138 of 207 passes (66.7 percent) for 2,068 yards, 21 touchdowns and only 6 interceptions Averaged 198.8 yards per game in total offense. 2000 SEASON All-America honorable mention by Football Gazette All-OVC first team and Player of the Year Ranked second in Division I-AA ranks in passing efficiency, completing 164 of 278 passes (59.0 percent) for 2,583 yards and 27 touchdowns Scored once on 36 carries. 1999 SEASON Appeared in three games, completing 24 of 49 passes (49.0 percent) for 396 yards and 3 touchdowns. 1998 SEASON Redshirted as a freshman. INJURY REPORT No injuries reported. CAMPUS AGILITY TESTS Timed at 4.91 in the 40-yard dash 300-pound bench press 400-pound squat 250-pound power clean 30-inch vertical jump 32 3/8-inch arm length 9 3/8-inch hands Right-handed. COMBINE AGILITY TESTS ARM HAND TEST 40 20 10 VJ BJ SHUTTLE CONE 32 9 5/8 37 5.01 2.9 1.72 30 8'9" 4.2 7.11 HIGH SCHOOL Attended Burlington (Wis.) High, lettering three times in football. PERSONAL Business major Born April 21, 1980 Resides in Burlington, Wis. STATS PASSING STATISTICS YEAR ATT COMP PCT YARDS TD YD/ATT YD/CMP INT I/PCT LG GM/AVG 1999 49 24 49.0 396 3 8.08 16.50 2 4.08 47 132.00 2000 278 164 59.0 2,583 27 9.29 15.75 12 4.32 98 234.82 2001 207 138 66.7 2,068 21 9.99 14.99 6 2.90 80 206.80 2002 407 258 63.4 3,165 34 7.77 12.27 16 3.93 71 263.75 TOTAL 941 584 62.1 8,212 85 8.73 14.06 36 3.83 98 228.11 RUSHING STATISTICS YEAR GP GS NO YARDS AVG TD LONG 1999 3 0 10 -37 -3.7 0 20 2000 11 11 36 -20 -0.6 1 62 2001 10 10 33 -80 -2.4 0 8 2002 12 12 35 -16 -0.5 1 19 TOTAL 36 33 114 -153 -1.3 2 62 TOTAL OFFENSE YEAR GM PLAYS PASS RUSH YARDS TDR P/AVG GM/AVG 1999 3 59 396 -37 359 3 6.08 119.67 2000 11 314 2,583 -20 2,563 28 8.16 233.00 2001 10 240 2,068 -80 1,988 21 8.28 198.80 2002 12 442 3,165 -16 3,149 35 7.12 262.42 TOTAL 36 1055 8,212 -153 8,059 87 7.64 223.86 Copyright (C) 2003 The Sports Xchange. All Rights Reserved.

