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College Football: Top 10 quarterbacks heading into spring camps

By Jerran Anderson

Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) points as he gets ready to throw the ball against the Clemson Tigers in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) points as he gets ready to throw the ball against the Clemson Tigers in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 2, 2017; New Orleans , LA, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) reacts after a Sooners touchdown against the Auburn Tigers in the third quarter of the 2017 Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2017; New Orleans , LA, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) reacts after a Sooners touchdown against the Auburn Tigers in the third quarter of the 2017 Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports /

Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Baker Mayfield returns for his senior season despite winning the last two Big 12 Championships. Mayfield has quite the resume despite missing the College Football Playoff last season.

He finished fourth in Heisman voting in 2015, third in 2016. In 2015, he was Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year, throwing for 3,700 passing yards and 36 passing touchdowns. Last season, he threw for 3,965 passing and 40 touchdowns.

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However, the Sooners got off to a slow start in 2016. They lost their season opener 33-23 to the Houston Cougars. Mayfield was sacked seven times in that game. Then a few weeks later, they lost 45-24 to the Ohio State Buckeyes. Mayfield threw two interceptions and was sacked four times in that game as well.

The Sooners face the Buckeyes on the road in 2017 on September 9. As Mayfield shakes off off-the-field distractions, look for him to elevate his play next year.

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