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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Jets go quarterback

By Brad Weiss

Sep 24, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) in game action against the Arkansas Razorbacks at AT&T Stadium. Texas A&M won 45-24. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) in game action against the Arkansas Razorbacks at AT&T Stadium. Texas A&M won 45-24. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-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 /
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DeShone Kizer

QB, Notre Dame

With their second pick in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft, the Cleveland Browns need to address arguably the biggest hole on their roster. For years, the quarterback position has been a turnstile for the team, as it seems like they trot out a new signal-caller every week. They need to draft their future at the position, and having the luxury of having two first round picks may be just what they need to pull the trigger on a quarterback in April.

DeShone Kizer of the University of Notre Dame certainly has the physical ability to be a good quarterback at the next level. He can make all the throws, and while his decision making has come under question, his physical talents should make him a first round pick in 2017. While some believe he should have stayed in school for one more year, Kizer decided to make the jump, and only time will tell if it was a good decision.

Head coach Hue Jackson cannot afford another one-win season, and the collection of arms they put out there this past season was a joke. Robert Griffin III is no longer a serious option at the position, and guys like Cody Kessler and Josh McCown are career backups. Kizer is going to be given an opportunity be someone in April, and while it may not be the best case scenario for his development, he could start right away for the Browns if he is taken at No. 12.

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