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2017 NFL Mock Draft: First-Round Projections after Week 10

By Tyler Brooke

Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) runs the ball during the first half of a game against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) runs the ball during the first half of a game against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 5, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) looks to pass the ball in the second quarter against the Navy Midshipmen at Everbank Field. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) looks to pass the ball in the second quarter against the Navy Midshipmen at Everbank Field. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /

3. player. 57. . QB. Notre Dame. DeShone Kizer

At this point, Notre Dame quarterback DeShone Kizer has not established himself as one of the best players in this draft class. However, with the Chicago Bears looking like they’re ready to move on from Jay Cutler after this season, the team is likely going to reach for a QB in the draft, especially if they have a top-three pick.

Notre Dame has had one of the most disappointing seasons in recent memory, but Kizer has displayed the skills to make him a first-round pick. Scouts have already fallen in love with his size (6’4”, 230 pounds) and arm strength to make big time throws.

Kizer is capable of putting some beautiful touches on passes and is athletic enough to extend plays with his feet when needed. Although the Notre Dame prospect occasionally makes bad mistakes with some poor decision making, the right coach could help develop Kizer into a long-term starter at the position.

By replacing Cutler with Kizer, the Bears could move forward and try to start rebuilding their franchise.

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