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2017 NFL mock draft: Mitch Trubisky heads west

By Brad Weiss

Sep 19, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies defensive back Budda Baker (32) warms-up before the start of a game against the Utah State Aggies at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 19, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies defensive back Budda Baker (32) warms-up before the start of a game against the Utah State Aggies at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Patrick Mahomes, 2017 NFL Draft
Oct 24, 2015; Norman, OK, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Patrick Mahomes (5) looks to pass the ball against the Oklahoma Sooners during the fourth quarter at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /
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Patrick Mahomes II

QB, Texas Tech

The Kansas City Chiefs played some tough football all season long, as they and the Oakland Raiders went back and forth as the leaders in the AFC West. The Raiders ended up losing to the Denver Broncos in Week 17 to give the Chiefs the division, and rightfully so. The Chiefs beat the Raiders both times they played in 2016, as their defense proved to be too much for the high-powered Oakland offense.

Though they did win a bunch of games, and have won a lot with Alex Smith as their quarterback, the Chiefs need to make a decision about the future of that position. Smith has not shown the ability to win the big game during his time in the NFL, and Chiefs fans are tired of settling for being just really good. The AFC is a very tough conference to navigate, but you have to think the Chiefs have the talent to make it to the Super Bowl if they can get someone under center who can win big games.

While Patrick Mahomes II is not on everybody’s first round board, we like him here at No. 27. When it comes to arm strength, he has the talent to make every throw, and has an incredible football I.Q. Mahomes needs to work on his footwork if he is going to be successful at the next level, but we believe has the talent to be a Pro Bowl quarterback down the road.

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