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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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Nov 5, 2016; Lubbock, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Patrick Mahomes (5) drops back to pass against the University of Texas Longhorns in the first half at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; Lubbock, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Patrick Mahomes (5) drops back to pass against the University of Texas Longhorns in the first half at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports /

Patrick Mahomes II, Texas Tech Red Raiders

Age: 21 (9/17/1995)
Class: Junior
Height & Weight: 6’3″ & 230 pounds
2016 Season Statistics: 5,052 YDS, 65.7% CMP, 41 TD, 10 INT; 131 ATT, 285 YDS, 12 TD

It’s admittedly rare that players make a successful transition from an air raid offense to the NFL. That’s especially true of the Texas Tech Red Raiders, which run a wonderful offense from a production perspective, but don’t often produce NFL-caliber quarterbacks.

Patrick Mahomes II is the player who could buck the trend and develop into a quality player at the next level.

There has been talk that Mahomes could come off the board in the second or third rounds, which may be too early for the New York Giants to take him. If New York fills its biggest holes early in the draft, however, then Mahomes would be an intriguing player to invest in.

The system may turn you off from Mahomes, but he knows how to make quick throws and fast decisions when given direction—a plus for Ben McAdoo’s system.

Mahomes has the ability to create with his legs and make accurate throws on short to intermediate route throws. His pocket presence must improve, however, as he makes too many poor decisions under pressure and doesn’t always keep his feet set when he throws.

In a draft class with a limited supply of high-quality quarterback prospects, however, Mahomes could be worth the risk in the middle rounds.

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The question is: is there actually a quarterback prospect for the New York Giants to consider taking in 2017?

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