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5 Teams that should take DeShone Kizer in the 2017 NFL Draft

By Tyler Brooke

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 /
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Dec 11, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; New York Jets quarterback Bryce Petty (9) looks on before the snap against the San Francisco 49ers during the first quarter at Levi
Dec 11, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; New York Jets quarterback Bryce Petty (9) looks on before the snap against the San Francisco 49ers during the first quarter at Levi /

4. New York Jets

It looks like the New York Jets have officially lost faith in Ryan Fitzpatrick. However, even if Fitzpatrick doesn’t return for the 2017, are the Jets really that confident in starting either Bryce Petty or Christian Hackenberg?

Petty got the starting nod this past Sunday against the 49ers, going 23-of-35 with 257 yards and an interception. While that’s not a terrible stat line, the fact that it came against a struggling San Francisco 49ers defense doesn’t exactly make Jets fans confident in the young quarterback.

Meanwhile, Hackenberg has yet to throw a single pass for the Jets despite the team spending a second-round pick on him. The former Penn State standout received plenty of mixed reviews heading into the draft, and the Jets haven’t exactly been raving about him.

Kizer might not be the Jets’ first choice for a draft pick. However, if he somehow slid to late in the first round or even early in the second, it wouldn’t be a bad idea for the Jets to scoop up Kizer and groom him to be the starter. His game could mesh very well with receivers like Brandon Marshall and Eric Decker, making him a solid fit if the Jets don’t feel confident in their current QB options.

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