Much has been said about Sam Darnold’s game since the Jets drafted him No. 3 overall. His arm strength has been praised, his size is ideal, his proclivity for turnovers is one of a few concerns. One of his greatest strengths, however, rarely gets mentioned.

That would be his mobility.

At USC, Darnold excelled at extending plays with his legs – either passing on the run and tucking the ball himself. Now, with a couple of practices against NFL players, many are starting to remember Darnold was one of the best mobile quarterbacks in all of college football.

Scouts drooled over Darnold’s playmaking ability outside of the pocket, where he attempted 96 passes – eighth-most in 2017 – according to The Washington Post via Sports Info Solutions. Darnold’s 91.5 passer rating on those attempts on the run ranked 32nd out of 153 quarterbacks. He was also in the top-25th percentile when it came to passes under pressure with 1,049 yards, four touchdowns and eight interceptions, according to CFB Film Room.

If the stats aren’t enough evidence, just look at this:

Obviously, Aaron Rodgers is a high ceiling for Darnold, but some of the throws he made in college were comparable to some of the passes that make Rodgers one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL.

Scouting Darnold before the draft, NFL Network’s Bucky Brooks said Darnold’s “ability to make precise passes on the move might be his biggest strength as a mobile playmaker.” Brooks’ NFL comparison for Darnold was the Buccaneers’ Jameis Winston, who, coincidentally, had the highest passer rating outside the pocket in 2017, according to Pro Football Focus.

The other quarterbacks on that list? Dak Prescott, Case Keenum, Derek Carr and Rodgers.

Darnold’s offense at USC incorporated a lot of run-pass option plays, which allowed Darnold to utilize his legs more and maximize his playmaking ability. If he didn’t throw the ball, he could just as easily run it himself.

In two seasons at USC, Darnold rushed 137 times for 332 rushing yards and seven touchdowns. While those numbers aren’t eye-popping, Darnold won’t be expected to lead the team in rushing. It’s an option he has in his back pocket when all else fails. With a 6-foot-3, 225-pound frame, the 21-year-old is quick on his feet but also built to take a hit.

Now that he’s in camp and practicing, Jets coaches are finally seeing the type of plays Darnold made at USC, but against NFL defenders.

“It’s some of the things he did in college as well, extending plays,” Todd Bowles said. “It’s good to have good feet in this league as well as an arm.”