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2017 NFL Draft: The biggest steal in each round

By Sayre Bedinger

Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Jonathan Allen (Alabama) is selected as the number 17 overall pick to the Washington Redskins in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Jonathan Allen (Alabama) is selected as the number 17 overall pick to the Washington Redskins in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 15, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Ole Miss Rebels quarterback Chad Kelly (10) passes in the second quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Ole Miss Rebels quarterback Chad Kelly (10) passes in the second quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /

45. . Quarterback. Ole Miss. Chad Kelly. 7. player

The Denver Broncos make their second appearance on this list after the selection of Chad Kelly with the final pick in the entire drat. I don’t know that there was a bigger steal in this entire draft, potentially, if Kelly keeps his act together.

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Going into this past season, I would have probably ranked Kelly as a top five prospect at the position easily. He was coming off of a phenomenal junior season in which he dominated the rest of the SEC and was named MVP of the Sugar Bowl.

After losing Laremy Tunsil and Laquan Treadwell to the NFL, Kelly’s play understandably dropped off a little bit this past year. He also tore his ACL in the 9th game of the season, and didn’t get to participate in any offseason workouts or activities as a result.

He was making significant progress toward a pro day in April, and then hurt his wrist. He was unable to show teams any progress he’d made from his injuries, and as a result of injuries, off-field issues, and inconsistency from 2015 to 2016, he dropped in the draft.

The Broncos cashed in, and now have someone who can compete for their third quarterback job right away and perhaps, when healthy, a starting job.

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