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2017 NFL Draft: Best Landing Spots For Top 5 Quarterbacks

By Erik Lambert

Nov 19, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) with the ball as Citadel Bulldogs linebacker Myles Pierce (50) defends in the second quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) with the ball as Citadel Bulldogs linebacker Myles Pierce (50) defends in the second quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 19, 2016; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) passes the ball in the third quarter against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Notre Dame Stadium. Virginia Tech won 34-31. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) passes the ball in the third quarter against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Notre Dame Stadium. Virginia Tech won 34-31. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports /

The 2017 NFL draft has the same tag as many others. It’s quarterback class is likely to be “average.” Truth is nobody knows that for sure.

Many classes given that labels have turned out some great players. There’s no reason to think this one should be different. Often the way that happens is by the stroke of good fortune where the top prospects end up in the best possible situations for their talents. With that in mind, which teams should be considered the top matches for the five biggest names in this upcoming crop?

Deshone Kizer (Notre Dame)

While his stock has fluctuated the past month or so, many still agree that in terms of talent Deshone Kizer is the top quarterback in the 2017 class. He’s got the total package:  size, arm strength, accuracy, mobility and smarts. The problem is he hasn’t gotten the best coaching and therefor his production remains good but not “top pick in the draft” kind of good. People need to know more about him before determining if he’s the real deal.

Best Fit:  Cleveland Browns

Hue Jackson likes his quarterbacks big and strong. He’s also had success with types like Kizer before. During his brief stint in Oakland as head coach, he inherited former 1st round pick Jason Campbell. Together they helped the Raiders go 8-8 following the death of Al Davis. Kizer exhibits many of the same promising attributes as Campbell. There is no reason to think Jackson won’t be able to maximize what he can do on the field.

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