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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Mitch Trubisky, DeShone Kizer on the rise

By Brad Weiss

Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs for a large gain after a reception during the first quarter of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs for a large gain after a reception during the first quarter of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 26, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) throws a pass against the Southern California Trojans during a NCAA football game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) throws a pass against the Southern California Trojans during a NCAA football game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

32. . QB. Notre Dame. DeShone Kizer. 11. player

The 2017 NFL Draft class does not have that one quarterback that a team is going to mortgage their future for, but it does have a couple of players who could be solid options at the next level. One of those players is DeShone Kizer, who by all accounts, has all of the physical ability to play in the NFL. With good size coupled with nice touch on his ball, Kizer could wind up being the best of the bunch.

Kizer struggles with decision making, which has led to him laying a few eggs during his collegiate career. Being selected by the Arizona Cardinals would be the best thing for his development at the next level, as the team will likely roll with Carson Palmer for at least the next year or two. If the Cards select Kizer and allow him to develop under Palmer, it would set themselves up for a nice transition at the position.

With how quarterback hungry the teams at the top of the draft are, there is definitely a big possibility that Kizer will be gone within the first five picks. However, there is just too much defensive talent in this draft, and with the 2018 NFL Draft class loaded with arms, teams are likely to pass early. Arizona is in a nice spot because they are a win-now team that can draft a guy they can develop while still winning next season.

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