NFL Draft: 5 second round selections that can blossom into Pro Bowlers

MADISON, WI - OCTOBER 12: Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor (23) celebrates a touchdown during a Big Ten college football game between the University of Wisconsin Badgers and the Michigan State University Spartans on October 12, 2019 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, WI. (Photo by Lawrence Iles/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 21: Quarterback Jacob Eason #10 of the Washington Huskies looks to pass against the Boise State Broncos during the Mitsubishi Motors Las Vegas Bowl at Sam Boyd Stadium on December 21, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Washington won 38-7. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images) /

4. Jacob Eason

Eason enjoys the distinction of being the best quarterback available heading into Day Two. That makes him a prime candidate to be the target of a team trying to move up in the second round.

Admittedly, Eason is a high variance prospect. The former Washington star has an absolute cannon for an arm. When he is given a clean pocket he throws one of the best balls in this year’s draft class.

The trouble with Eason is that he isn’t very athletic. He’s a pocket quarterback to a fault. That makes him a bit of a throwback in the modern game. Eason will need to be protected by a top-notch offensive line to enjoy success at the next level.

Of course, if Eason were capable of making plays on the edge with his feet then he would’ve challenged Joe Burrow to be the No. 1 overall selection. An offensive-minded coach is going to trust his ability to build an effective scheme on the back of Eason’s arm talent. That gives him a chance to grow into a Pro Bowler in a few years.

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