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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Top Quarterbacks Start Their Rise

By Erik Lambert

Nov 29, 2014; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) throws a pass during the second half against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Kenan Memorial Stadium. The Wolfpack won 35-7. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 29, 2014; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) throws a pass during the second half against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Kenan Memorial Stadium. The Wolfpack won 35-7. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 29, 2016; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) makes a signal to the crowd after a touchdown during the game against the Florida State Seminoles at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) makes a signal to the crowd after a touchdown during the game against the Florida State Seminoles at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports /

11. Arizona Cardinals

player. 32. Bruce Arians and the Cardinals have a difficult decision to make. Does Carson Palmer have another year in him? He took a considerable step back for much of 2016, leading some to believe his decline will only increase next year. That puts Arizona in a serious bind. If they want to remain in the title picture moving forward, they have to consider making a move at quarterback while they’re high enough in the draft to do so. <p>Deshaun Watson may not seem like the type of quarterback that fits the Arians style, but he’s no stranger to adaptation. Watson may not have that big arm, but he’s got enough. He’s also way more athletic and speedy than Palmer is, opening up more scrambling opportunities. He’s quick on the release, decisive and can be accurate when he’s not overly tentative. Get him playing confident and he’ll rack up the stats in a hurry.</p>. QB. Vanderbilt. Deshaun Watson . 11

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