New York Giants: Quarterbacks To Consider In 2017 NFL Draft

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Dec 28, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Brad Kaaya (15) drops back to attempts a pass against the West Virginia Mountaineers during the second half at Camping World Stadium. The Miami Hurricanes defeat the West Virginia Mountaineers 31-14. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /

Brad Kaaya, Miami Hurricanes

Age: 21 (9/3/1995)
Class: Junior
Height & Weight: 6’4″ & 215 pounds
2016 Season Statistics: 3,532 YDS, 62.0% CMP, 27 TD, 7 INT

It’s impossible to ignore the upside that Miami Hurricanes quarterback Brad Kaaya possesses. He’s a 6’4″ pocket passer who takes care of the ball and does a solid job of withstanding pressure in the pocket.

That doesn’t necessarily mean he’ll be a solid NFL player, but he has the skill set to be an ideal player for the New York Giants to groom behind Eli Manning.

Miami’s all-time leader in passing yards, Kaaya isn’t afraid of going deep and does an acceptable job of putting the ball where it needs to be. He didn’t win as much as some would have liked him to, but he has the fundamentals of a backup NFL quarterback.

If Manning, a two-time Super Bowl champion, and Ben McAdoo, a former quarterbacks coach, can help him develop his game, Kaaya could be the starter of the future.

Kaaya’s fundamentals are strong, but he’s been criticized for playing too much by the book. An NFL quarterback needs to be able to make plays when things break down, and while Kaaya has done that on occasion, he doesn’t always show the necessary ingenuity to be a star.

Kaaya may not do anything that blows you away like a star-caliber quarterback normally does, but he clearly has the fundamentals to be a quality backup turned potential starter.

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