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New York Giants: Quarterbacks To Consider In 2017 NFL Draft

By Maxwell Ogden

Dec 28, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Brad Kaaya (15) attempts a pass against the West Virginia Mountaineers during the first half at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Brad Kaaya (15) attempts a pass against the West Virginia Mountaineers during the first half at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 29, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies quarterback Jerod Evans (4) celebrates after a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium. Virginia Tech defeated Arkansas 35-24. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 29, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies quarterback Jerod Evans (4) celebrates after a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium. Virginia Tech defeated Arkansas 35-24. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

Jerod Evans, Virginia Tech Hokies

Age: 23 (1/16/1994)
Class: Junior
Height & Weight: 6’3″ & 235 pounds
2016 Season Statistics: 3,552 YDS, 63.5% CMP, 29 TD, 8 INT; 204 ATT, 846 YDS, 12 TD

Jerod Evans is a big and athletic quarterback who burst onto the scene during the 2016 college football season. Lethal with his legs and impressive as a thrower, Evans is an upside player whom the New York Giants can develop over multiple seasons behind Eli Manning.

With Evans projected to be a fifth-round draft pick, the risk would be minimal in selecting and grooming him to be Manning’s heir apparent.

Evans isn’t yet ready to be a starting NFL quarterback, but that’s the exact appeal of New York drafting him. Manning is locked in as the starter, which means Evans would be tasked with backing him up, studying his ways, and improving fundamentally.

A two-time Super Bowl champion would be quite the mentor and the continuity of a returning head coach in Ben McAdoo would only help Evans progress.

The Giants’ offense consistently utilizes short and intermediate passes that trust the wide receiver to create after the catch. With Odell Beckham Jr. and Sterling Shepard on the receiving end of those throws, Evans would have intriguing safety blankets.

There’s still significant room for improvement as far as his pocket presence is concerned, but Evans has size, arm strength, and underrated touch on throws to the end zone.

There’s upside to explore.

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