2020 NFL Draft: Updated quarterback big board after Tua Tagovailoa injury
By Cory Kinnan
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Jacob Eason 10
Someone is inevitably going to fall in love with Jacob Eason’s gigantic arm as he has gotten his first crack back in the starting lineup with the Washington Huskies after transferring from the University of Georgia two years ago. With touch and a bit of accuracy are holding Eason back from taking a massive leap forward, he has continued to progress throughout his 2019 campaign.
At this point in the season, the 6-6 and 227 pound prototypical quarterback in Eason has thrown for nearly 2,500 yards, 20 touchdowns, and seven interceptions for the Washington Huskies; Eason is completing just below 65 percent of his passes on the season. While Eason has been given a third round grade from this writer, he will undoubtedly hear his name called in the first round team.
Eason would be a prime target of a team like the Los Angeles Chargers or Pittsburgh Steelers, who will need to get back in the quarterback market as their longtime starters are on the last leg of their careers. With the talent there, it would do Eason a good amount of justice to sit behind a veteran a year or two before being handed the reigns of an NFL franchise.
He could opt to go back to school, but with the likelihood that he will be a first round pick, it is highly doubtful to see Eason turn down millions of dollars to play football for free. He comes in at number five on this list.