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2017 NFL Mock Draft: First-Round Projections after Week 12

By Tyler Brooke

Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs for a large gain after a reception during the first quarter of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs for a large gain after a reception during the first quarter of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 29, 2016; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) looks to throw in the first quarter against the Miami Hurricanes at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) looks to throw in the first quarter against the Miami Hurricanes at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports /

57. . QB. Notre Dame. DeShone Kizer. 5. player

The first quarterback is finally off of the board with the No. 5 overall pick. The Chicago Bears are almost certainly going to be parting ways with Jay Cutler and his massive contract this offseason, which is going to leave a huge hole at the position.

As of right now, I have Notre Dame’s DeShone Kizer as my No. 1 quarterback in this draft class. That could change come April, but right now the QB out of Clemson simply hasn’t done enough to prove he’s the best quarterback.

The Fighting Irish aren’t having a great season, but Kizer has shown flashes of greatness throughout the year. He has the ideal size of a pro-style QB at 6’4” and 230 pounds along with a great arm and the ability to make some beautiful throws.

Kizer is also mobile enough to escape the pocket and extend plays when needed. The biggest concern with Kizer is that he occasionally has lapses in judgement, but you have to wonder how much of that is on Brian Kelly considering how poorly the offense has been run this year.

He might not be a perfect prospect, but Kizer fits Chicago’s offensive system and could develop into a franchise quarterback with the right coaching.

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