re: Question for LSU fans regarding Franks

The ceiling talk on this instance is pretty simple.
Patterson is very close to a finished product from a physical and skill standpoint. The only major growth for him to make is the mental part of the game and that's the case with every hs qb. Even there though he is pretty advanced according to those that have scouted him. Basically his size/polished skillset combination have him close to "maxed out" as a prospect. He's about as good as he will get, which is very good. A lot of it ties to pro potential

Franks has prototype size and a frame that will allow for more bulk to be put on and increase his arm strength. He's also raw as a passer skill wise. His motion leaves a lot of room to improve. His release leaves plenty of room to improve as well. He's already a good, solidly skilled passer but has tons of room for improvement therefore not at his ceiling.

In short, Patterson is very close to as good as he will ever be from a physical and skill standpoint which gives him a high floor but low ceiling while Franks still has plenty of room for physical and skill growth but his floor is also much lower than Patterson's.

For a somewhat similar comparison at another position compare perhaps the 2 biggest hs stars of the last few years Clowney and Nkemdiche. Clowney was the personification of a high ceiling prospect while Nkemdiche was the prototype high floor prospect. Much more bust factor in Clowney than Nkemdiche because he was so raw while Nkemdiche was pretty polished and was at least gonna be a solid player regardless.