2017 NFL Draft: Brad Kaaya getting attention

Brad Kaaya, QB, Miami: Stock Up

Miami Hurricanes quarterback Brad Kaaya was once at the top of the deck when it came to prospective NFL quarterbacks, but has since been lost in the shuffle. With a mediocre team around him, Kaaya no longer garners the hype given to Deshaun Watson, DeShone Kizer, or Chad Kelly.

Coming off a game against Florida Atlantic where he threw two interceptions, Brad Kaaya reminded us why he was considered the king of his class. The junior connected on 21-27 passes over 368 yards in the air.

He found Stacy Coley for a touchdown two times, including a 55-yard score where Coley was wide open down the field.

Physically, Kaaya reminds me too much of first overall pick Jared Goff. I’m not comparing their game, especially with Kaaya’s arm being much stronger and accurate than Goff.

In terms of size, both Kaaya and Goff are both measured at 6’4, 215 lbs.

Kaaya looks like he needs to fill out his 6’4 frame, but not add too much muscle. That growth will come with the NFL Draft and combine process, but it’s something NFL scouts will take note of.

Brad Kaaya’s future after the Hurricanes season is still an unknown, but if he were to enter the draft, he’d be a first round pick. Regardless of names such as Kizer, Watson, Kelly, and Dobbs Kaaya will be among the top names running up the Art Museum steps in Philadelphia in April.

Keep an eye on teams such as the Chicago Bears who may not be in the top five picks, but certainly within the top 10. If a team truly committed to “redshirting” Kaaya in his rookie season, the Saints and Giants are options.