Right after finishing up his junior season at USC, scouting experts had Barkley in the same class and Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III. All three of these guys were destined to be stars, but right now only two are. That is not to say Barkley can’t reach that same level, but doing so as a fourth round pick will certainly be a bit of a shock.

Nothing went right for Barkley during his senior season, as USC went from #1 to not ranked, and the signal caller was unable to even play in the last two games of the season due to injury. Still, many thought that strong workouts and his entire body of work would at least get him drafted in the first two days.

The biggest question surrounding Barkley right now is his arm strength at the next level. He grades out as an intelligent quarterback with a quick release. However, at the pro level arm strength is needed to really be successful. Philadelphia ended up taking a risk on him in the fourth round, but as far as he is concerned, he should still be thrilled.  He will be far from a fourth round pick come fantasy football draft time.

Philadelphia was awful last year, and they are dealing with a once-prominent quarterback in their own right in Michael Vick. Many thought he would be the long-term solution for the Eagles, but now Barkley can come into camp with a legitimate shot to start right away. That seems weird for a fourth round quarterback to have that opportunity, but then again, not a lot has made sense in the last year plus for Matt Barkley.

Kramerica Sports weekly player rankings are based on Yahoo Sports standard scoring settings.

Positional ranks are based on numerous factors, including opposing defense, historical data, player health, gut feelings, and other classified variables.

Kramerica Sports weekly player rankings are based on Yahoo Sports standard scoring settings.

Positional ranks are based on numerous factors, including opposing defense, historical data, player health, gut feelings, and other classified variables.

Kramerica Sports weekly player rankings are based on Yahoo Sports standard scoring settings.

Positional ranks are based on numerous factors, including opposing defense, historical data, player health, gut feelings, and other classified variables.

Kramerica Sports weekly player rankings are based on Yahoo Sports standard scoring settings.

Positional ranks are based on numerous factors, including opposing defense, historical data, player health, gut feelings, and other classified variables.

Kramerica Sports weekly player rankings are based on Yahoo Sports standard scoring settings.

Positional ranks are based on numerous factors, including opposing defense, historical data, player health, gut feelings, and other classified variables.

Kramerica Sports weekly player rankings are based on Yahoo Sports standard scoring settings.

Positional ranks are based on numerous factors, including opposing defense, historical data, player health, gut feelings, and other classified variables.

Kramerica Sports weekly player rankings are based on Yahoo Sports standard scoring settings.

Positional ranks are based on numerous factors, including opposing defense, historical data, player health, gut feelings, and other classified variables.

Kramerica Sports weekly player rankings are based on Yahoo Sports standard scoring settings.

Positional ranks are based on numerous factors, including opposing defense, historical data, player health, gut feelings, and other classified variables.

Kramerica Sports weekly player rankings are based on Yahoo Sports standard scoring settings.

Positional ranks are based on numerous factors, including opposing defense, historical data, player health, gut feelings, and other classified variables.