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NFL Draft 2017: Top 10 draft prospects from the ACC

By Jerran Anderson

Dec 28, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes tight end David Njoku (86) reacts after a touchdown in the second half against the West Virginia Mountaineers in the Russell Athletic Bowl at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes tight end David Njoku (86) reacts after a touchdown in the second half against the West Virginia Mountaineers in the Russell Athletic Bowl at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 28, 2016; Bronx, NY, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Nathan Peterman (4) throws the ball during 2nd half of The Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium. Northwestern defeats Pittsburgh 31-24. Mandatory Credit: William Hauser-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2016; Bronx, NY, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Nathan Peterman (4) throws the ball during 2nd half of The Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium. Northwestern defeats Pittsburgh 31-24. Mandatory Credit: William Hauser-USA TODAY Sports /

Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Nathan Peterman is a prospect with experience in a pro-style offense that could take him places. Peterman originally attended Tennessee, where he was the starter before losing the starting job to Josh Dobbs due to a broken hand.

As a two-year starter at Pittsburgh, he bounced back. He threw 47 touchdown passes and 15 interceptions in two seasons, but was an accurate passer. He completed 60.5 percent of his passes with 163.4 passing efficiency rating (second in the ACC) as a senior.

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Despite not throwing a lot of passing yards, Peterman was still first in passing yards per attempt  (10.1) in the ACC in 2016. He still threw for 2,855 passing yards last season. He didn’t have to do much with his arm as the Panthers averaged 225.1 rushing yards per game on offense.

Peterman threw for a career-high 308 pass yards and five pass touchdowns against Clemson Tigers defense in 2016, a game Pittsburgh won 43-42. He also led the Panthers to a victory.

With his experience, a team is sure to take a chance on him in a draft that isn’t heavily filled with quarterbacks. He’s met with the Bills, Steelers and Chiefs so far and could see his name called on Day Two or Three.

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