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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; Winston-Salem, NC, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs in for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at BB&T Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Winston-Salem, NC, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs in for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at BB&T Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

Deshaun Watson (Clemson)

Following the national championship game last year, everybody was certain Deshaun Watson would be the top pick in 2016. His athleticism is elite, he can run and he showcased a poise when passing that good quarterbacks need. Sadly he had to go through another year and it hasn’t helped his image. Some worry about his accuracy and have begun to question his decision-making. Still, he’s got a good arm with a compact, tight release. Plenty to work with.

Best Fit:  San Francisco 49ers

That Chip Kelly offense is tailor-made for somebody like Watson. Kelly likes to run a spread system with an up-tempo element. Quarterbacks stay in shotgun frequently and are tasked with surveying and delivering the ball quickly to the open man. Read-option plays are also prominent. These are all things Watson has done with success at Clemson. San Francisco seems to like quarterbacks of this style, so it’s a no-brainer.

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