2017 NFL Draft Big Board: Holiday Update
By Jon Dove
61. Carlos Watkins, DL, Clemson
62. Dan Feeney, OG, Indiana
63. Cam Sutton, CB, Tennessee
64. Devonte Fields, Edge, Louisville
65. Lowell Lotulelei, DT, Utah
66. Dion Dawkins, OT, Temple
67. Matthew Dayes, RB, NC State
68. Isaiah Ford, WR, Virginia Tech
69. Brad Kaaya, QB, Miami
70. Malachi Dupre, WR, LSU
71. Patrick Mahomes II, QB, Texas Tech
72. Mitch Trubisky, QB, North Carolina
73. DeShone Kizer, QB, Notre Dame
74. Montravius Adams, DL, Auburn
75. Corey Clement, RB, Wisconsin
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This group is heavy on the quarterback position with Brad Kaaya, Patrick Mahomes II, Mitch Trubisky and DeShone Kizer all finally making an appearance. Their ranking on my Big Board shows that I feel most of these prospects should’ve returned to school for another season.
Kaaya is the most polished of the group but is also the least physically gifted. His experience in a pro-style system is something that really helps his overall draft stock.
Trubisky and Kizer have taken turns getting the bulk of the media hype in the draft community. They both have tremendous upside but neither are ready to start in the NFL. Their games are filled with inconsistencies and lack of overall polish.
Mahomes is in a similar boat in that he has the physical talents, but his experience Texas Tech’s spread attack will slow his transition to the NFL. It’ll be interesting to see where these quarterbacks are actually selected as it looks like they are all destined to be over drafted.