2017 NFL Draft: Arizona Cardinals 7-round mock
Nathan Peterman
Quarterback, Pittsburgh
The Arizona Cardinals need to start thinking about who their next franchise quarterback will be. Luckily, Palmer has at least a year or two left in him so they don’t have to address it by drafting one of the top four quarterbacks. Nathan Peterman should be around in round four to give them an excellent option moving forward.
He has a lot of experience in a pro-style system, which is always a good thing. Peterman has above average arm strength and great decision making abilities. He was a part of an impressive Pittsburgh offense that put up over 40 points per game in 2016. Peterman threw for 27 touchdowns and just seven interceptions last season.
He’s great in the pocket but can also make plays with his feet. Peterman threw for 2,855 passing yards and ran for 286 rushing yards, adding five touchdowns on the ground. He completed nearly 70 percent of his passes in 2016, showing impressive accuracy.
Peterman’s deep ball needs some work to be ideal in Arian’s offense, but he has all the tools you want to see in a starting quarterback. He can serve as Palmer’s backup and develop. Whenever he retires, Peterman will be ready to step in and ensure there is a seamless transition.