Withthefirstpick 2017 NFL In-season Mock Draft Week 5

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Sep 17, 2016; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) attempts to throw the ball against the Michigan State Spartans during the first quarter of a game at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /

From the time he stepped in for Malik Zaire last year, I knew DeShone Kizer had an NFL future. I thought that future would start in 2018 but he has emerged as the best quarterback prospect. So there is no longer any reason for him to stay in school.

He’s in head coach Brian Kelly’s pro style system that has some Spread Offense in it. So he knows how to make pre-snap reads, change plays and adjust protections. He also goes through his progressions and throws into tight windows with his big arm and accuracy.

But the most impressive thing about Kizer is that he can throw an accurate ball while under pressure. He’s 6’5″, 230 pounds so he’s okay with taking a hit as he throws the ball. And at the same time, he can run so there’s nothing not to like here.

Plus he’s from Toledo Ohio, so he can be marketed out there as the “Chosen One” of football. He has so much talent, head coach Hue Jackson won’t be able to pass on him. The Browns would then truly be on their way up after they take Kizer at No. 1 overall.

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