NFL Draft 2017: 5 Riskiest First Round Picks
By Joel W. Cade
Texas Tech. Patrick Mahomes. 2. player. 124. . Quarterback
This one is a virtual toss-up between Patrick Mahomes and Mitchell Trubisky. The Bears trading the house for a one year starter is super risky, but the Chiefs move to take Mahomes is riskier.
The Saints were passed over at number eleven by the Kansas City Chiefs. Subsequently, the Chiefs picked the riskiest quarterback in the draft. Patrick Mahomes has the highest upside of any quarterback in the draft. But he also needs the most work of any quarterback.
How long will it take the Chiefs to groom Alex Smith’s heir apparent?
Patrick Mahomes has the biggest arm in the draft. He used that arm while playing at Texas Tech. Some of his highlights are absolutely mind blowing. Some of the throws he made in college will not work in the NFL. But some of the stuff he did at Texas Tech could turn naysayers into believers.
The risk involved with Mahomes comes from his collegiate offense. Until someone from that system can make it big in the NFL, any quarterback coming from an Air Raid offense will be a risk. Mahomes’ offense allowed him to call plays, make checks and set protections. If anyone can make the transition, Mahomes has the best chance.
High risk, high reward. Chiefs fans need to hope it does not all fall apart.
The Saints dodged two potential bullets. Be thankful for that Saints fans.