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Top 10 NFL Draft quarterback prospects

By Rucker Haringey

Nov 21, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Memphis Tigers quarterback Paxton Lynch (12) throws the ball against the Temple Owls at Lincoln Financial Field. The Temple Owls won 31-12. Mandatory Credit: Derik Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 21, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Memphis Tigers quarterback Paxton Lynch (12) throws the ball against the Temple Owls at Lincoln Financial Field. The Temple Owls won 31-12. Mandatory Credit: Derik Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Dak Prescott (15) makes a pass during the first quarter of the game against the Mississippi Rebels at Davis Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports
Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Dak Prescott (15) makes a pass during the first quarter of the game against the Mississippi Rebels at Davis Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports /

10. Dak Prescott – Mississippi State

Prescott is one of those quarterbacks that you really want to fall in love with. He’s got a ton of heart and play-making ability, both things that he showed time and time again in college. Unfortunately, I don’t think his skills translate all that well to the next level.

While he has the size you like to see in a quarterback at the next level, measuring in at 6-2, 226 pounds, he doesn’t have the polish that you’d like to see for a guy who’s played that much SEC football. Prescott showed real toughness for the Bulldogs, but he simply didn’t make enough pro-style throws for my liking.

I think he’s got enough arm to succeed at the next level, but I’m just not sure he possesses enough talent to figure out all of the footwork and technique. Whoever drafts him is going to have a serious project on their hands to break down some bad habits and build him back up again.

Prescott is a guy who’s going to be drafted and will have a chance to stick at the next level. I think his ceiling is as a career backup though. If he’s starting for your franchise any time soon, prepare to be drafting a quarterback with a first round pick the following season.

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