The 2017 NFL Draft is almost among us and with that, it is time to release my final position rankings. We will start out with the position group that is the most hotly debated: the quarterbacks. You, me, your best friend, your dad, your grandma, and your dog all have different opinions about how the quarterbacks should be ranked. It is important to rank that these are my personal rankings and not the order I think that these prospects will be drafted in. With that, here's a peek at my quarterback list:
1st Round Locks
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| Mitchell Trubisky |
2. Deshaun Watson, Clemson: Deshaun Watson slots in just behind Trubisky. Watson doesn't have the accuracy of Trubisky, but he is as clutch as they come, has good dual-threat ability, and can make any throw on the field. He is a first round lock.
The Next Big Three
3. Davis Webb, Cal: This is where things get interesting. Just about everyone has Webb outside of the top quarterback tier, but I would disagree. Webb has great size at 6'5'' and 222 lbs and has a cannon for an arm. There are some accuracy and decision-making questions, but he is mechanically sound and has great intangibles.
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| Davis Webb |
4. Pat Mahomes II, Texas Tech: Mahomes falls just behind Webb because of his inconsistent mechanics and at times horrendous decision making. While Mahomes is definitely a project, he has every tool needed to succeed in the pros including the coveted ability to improvise.
5. DeShone Kizer, Notre Dame: I just finished Kizer's tape and I did not like what I saw. Kizer has really bad accuracy, ball placement, and decision making. While he has the tools, he is the biggest risk at the quarterback position in this year's class because at this point he is just an arm.
College Stars, Development Prospects:
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| Nate Peterman |
6. Nate Peterman, Pitt: Peterman comes from a pro style offense and displays very good accuracy and decision making in his tape. He doesn't have much upside because of his lack of arm strength and athleticism, but he can be a good starter if he isn't asked to do too much.
7. Josh Dobbs, Tennessee: Josh Dobbs is a highly intelligent, dual-threat quarterback who has the tools to succeed in the pros. He does have accuracy, mechanical, and decision-making questions, but he is worth a day three flier.
8. Brad Kaaya, Miami: Once considered a potential first-round pick, Brad Kaaya has fallen far. Kaaya has is smart and tough, but his questionable decision-making and lack of velocity on tape worry me enough to push him to day three.
9. Jerod Evans, Virginia Tech: Jerod Evans has a good arm and dual-threat ability, but he is one of those prospects that really needed an extra year at the college level. Never the less, he has the talent worth spending a day three pick on.
10. Chad Kelly, Ole Miss: Chad Kelly has the bloodlines and talent to be a first-round pick, but inconsistent play, off the field issues, and frequent injuries will keep him on day three.
Small-School Gems and the best of the rest
11. Alek Torgerson, Penn: Alek Torgerson is a small school prospect with nice tools and high intelligence, he just needs to prove he can hang with the big boys.
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| Alek Torgerson |
12. Antonio Pipkin, Tiffin: Antonio Pipkin is a D-II prospect with a good arm, tight spiral, and dual-threat ability. Teams will worry about his size and the competition he played against, but in my mind, he has enough tools to warrant a day three flier.
13. CJ Beathard, Iowa: CJ Beathard is a tough as nails quarterback from a pro style offense. He is intelligent and shows good ball placement, but his uninspiring arm and athleticism makes him seem like a career backup.
14. Seth Russell, Baylor: Seth Russell's main problem has been injuries. The dual-threat quarterback has the tools to be a star, but his serious injury problems (a neck injury and a dislocated ankle) and the fact that he comes from an air raid offense has caused him to plummet down the board.
15. Zach Terrell, Western Michigan: Terrell is a solid quarterback prospect, but his stock depends on how much he succeeds because of star wide receiver Corey Davis. In my film studies, Terrell seems to get bailed out quite a bit.
16. Wes Lunt, Illinois: Lunt has the arm, size, and mechanics to succeed in the pros. He is one of those prospects who was doing it all by himself in college, so he might end up being an underrated gem.
17. Brady Gustafson, Montana: He is almost the same size as Brock Osweiler, which is intriguing. He can be a star if he fixes his also Osweiler-like accuracy.
18. Cooper Rush, Central Michigan: He had some strong performances against smaller schools, but a very weak arm will keep him in the late rounds or free agency.
19. Trevor Knight, Texas A&M: Trevor Knight has a big arm and was a very good college quarterback, but his lack of size is keeping him off of many teams radars. Watch for him to make a position change.
20. Sefo Liufau, Colorado: Liufau has great intangibles and is extremely tough, but he does not resemble a pro quarterback. Look for him to either undergo a position change or go to the CFL.
21. Mitch Leidner, Minnesota: He has all of the tools, but he is too inconsistent to get drafted. Look for him in the CFL or the Arena League.
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