2017 Quarterback Mock Draft

This position is so important that it deserves a 2017 Quarterback Mock Draft.

So instead of a mock draft, this is a change up: a 2017 Quarterback Mock Draft. As always, this is premised on what the author would do. Not what the teams will do.

DeShone Kizer, Notre Dame
Projection: #3 to Chicago. Kizer is rawer than most of the prospects available in this draft but the tools are clearly there. He’s big, thick and has a great arm.

His mechanics need work. And the scouts/film guys need to dig through Kizer’s play and if it was the reason Notre Dame struggled so badly.

That said, the sky is the limit for him. If he isn’t rushed into a bad situation, he’s a guy who can anchor an offense much like Prescott has. He’s clearly smart and makes good decisions.

Chicago doesn’t have much talent at quarterback right now and Jay Cutler is just overpaid. It would make far more sense for them to draft someone like Kizer and then team him with a functional veteran.

Kizer also played locally, so the hometown effect could encourage them to make this move.
Davis Webb, California
Projection: 1st round to the New York Jets. His draft stock is going to be pegged to the performance of Jared Goff. Webb reminds the scouts of Goff and comes from the same system.

The Jets just can’t roll into 2017 with Fitzpatrick, Smith and Hackenberg as their quarterback options. It’s not going to work and will get Bowles fired.

Unless Webb is a total bust, he’ll buy everyone some time in NYC. If he thrives, then they look like geniuses.