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2017 Reese’s Senior Bowl Breakdown: The Quarterbacks

By Erik Lambert

Nov 26, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during the fourth quarter against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Tigers won 56-7. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during the fourth quarter against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Tigers won 56-7. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 27, 2016; San Diego , CA, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Mitch Leidner (7) looks downfield during the first half against the Washington State Cougars at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 27, 2016; San Diego , CA, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Mitch Leidner (7) looks downfield during the first half against the Washington State Cougars at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /

The Sleepers

Brady Gustafson (Montana)

Massive 6’7″ QB from the FCS circuit who has shown steady progress as a passer every year. Good arm, decent accuracy and keeps the turnovers down. Given the success of Carson Wentz, this is somebody worth watching.

Mitch Leidner (Minnesota)

Throwing more interceptions than touchdowns in 2016 isn’t going to help his cause. Still, it’s not like Leidner was in a helpful offense. Minnesota loves to run the ball and has few receiving options. He’s a big quarterback with a good arm and understands how to manage games.

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Antonio Pipkin (Tiffin)

Given the wave of solid dual-threat QBs sweeping the NFL, kids like Pipkin are bound to get longer looks. He’s solid in size and can run really well. He also threw for 25 TDs with just six interceptions. That’s a surprisingly healthy touchdown-to-interception ratio.

Nathan Peterman (Pitt)

The Pitt offense was a machine this season. Much of it center around their powerful run game, but that can’t overshadow how productive Nathan Peterman was. He threw 27 touchdowns and just 7 interceptions, boasts decent size and isn’t afraid to sling it around the field when asked.

Cooper Rush (Central Michigan)

Maybe another Andy Dalton? Okay, maybe it’s just because of the red hair. Even so Rush has been the starter at Central Michigan since 2013. He’s experienced, good-sized and has the arm to make NFL throws. He just needs to cut down on the poor decision-making.

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