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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 12, 2016; Stillwater, OK, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Patrick Mahomes II (5) looks to pass against the Oklahoma State Cowboys during the first half at Boone Pickens Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Stillwater, OK, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Patrick Mahomes II (5) looks to pass against the Oklahoma State Cowboys during the first half at Boone Pickens Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports /

Patrick Mahomes (Texas Tech)

One of the dark horses of the 2017 class that still isn’t getting much attention. Patrick Mahomes has been setting passing records for much of the season at Texas Tech. He checks the boxes in terms of size, arm strength, mobility, accuracy and poise. He’s the son of the coach and being developed by one of the brightest offensive minds in college football. On top of that he’s tough and fearless to fire the ball down the field no matter the situation.

Best Fit:  Arizona Cardinals

Bruce Arians loves quarterbacks with the following attributes. They should be big, smart, dedicated workers and have a strong arm. He is a coach who loves to take the deep shots whenever possible. He did it with Peyton Manning, Ben Roethlisberger, Andrew Luck and now Carson Palmer. Mahomes will need lots of refinement in order to learn a pro-style offense, but he fits almost every parameter the Cardinals look for in their signal callers.

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