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2017 NFL Draft: Luke Falk continuing to improve

By George Stockburger

Nov 12, 2016; Pullman, WA, USA; Washington State Cougars quarterback Luke Falk (4) drops back for a pass against the California Golden Bears during the second half at Martin Stadium. The Cougars won 56-21. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Pullman, WA, USA; Washington State Cougars quarterback Luke Falk (4) drops back for a pass against the California Golden Bears during the second half at Martin Stadium. The Cougars won 56-21. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports /
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Week 12 of the college football season has arrived! Here are a few players who have seen their 2017 NFL Draft stock on the rise and a pair who have seen it drop since last week.

Stock Up: Luke Falk, QB, Washington State

In a quarterback class lacking a true number one star, teams will be looking for a hidden gem. Luke Falk may not be as far off the map as Carson Wentz was last year at North Dakota State, but he’s producing similar numbers in the PAC-12.

Falk tied a season-high by throwing five touchdowns in last weeks 56-21 win over Cal, with 373 yards with a 72 percent completion rate. The junior now has an 11/2 touchdown-interception ratio with 33 touchdowns and six interceptions.

Nov 12, 2016; Pullman, WA, USA; Washington State Cougars quarterback Luke Falk (4) drops back for a pass against the California Golden Bears during the second half at Martin Stadium. The Cougars won 56-21. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Pullman, WA, USA; Washington State Cougars quarterback Luke Falk (4) drops back for a pass against the California Golden Bears during the second half at Martin Stadium. The Cougars won 56-21. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports /

He is less than 1,300 yards away from breaking Connor Halliday’s program record for career passing yards (11,308) and six shy of tying Halliday’s 90 passing touchdown record.

While not known as a mobile quarterback, Falk moves well in the pocket and has enough athleticism to pick-up a short first down. His accuracy is best when delivering the ball in short-range territory, and it tends to waiver the further down the field he throws.

Falk is projected to be a mid-round draft pick, possibly going to a team in the third round looking for a project to build behind a veteran quarterback. Arizona, San Diego, and Kansas City come to mind.

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