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2017 NFL Draft: Top 25 Big Board after Week 11

By Tyler Brooke

Oct 22, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) returns a fumble for a touchdown against the Texas A&M Aggies during the third quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) returns a fumble for a touchdown against the Texas A&M Aggies during the third quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 12, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) leaves the field after Notre Dame defeated the Army Black Knights 44-6 at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) leaves the field after Notre Dame defeated the Army Black Knights 44-6 at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports /

There is a constant debate over who the No. 1 quarterback is in this year’s draft class. Many argue that it’s Deshaun Watson (he’s at No. 26 on my big board and just barely missed the cut), while others are starting to talk up North Carolina’s Mitch Trubisky. However, Notre Dame’s DeShone Kizer looks to have the highest upside of any QB in this class.

All of the physical tools are there for Kizer to be a franchise quarterback. He comes in at a solid 6’4” and 230 pounds while possessing a terrific arm and the athleticism to extend plays by escaping the pocket.

However, it has been a tough season for the Fighting Irish and Kizer has made his fair share of mistakes. Sometimes his decision making can just make you shake your head, but there’s no telling how much of that is on Kizer or the coaching staff.

He’s not a perfect prospect, but Kizer has enough of the tools you want from a franchise quarterback that someone could reach for him early in April.

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