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Why Baylor QB Bryce Petty Isn’t Worth Reaching for in 2015 NFL Draft

April 17, 2015   ·     ·   Jump to comments

There isn't a position in the NFL draft that carries more weight than quarterback. Every year, the top prospects receive a tremendous amount of attention, both from NFL clubs and the draftnik community alike.
However, the desperate situation that more than a few teams find themselves in can give them tunnel vision. They will look past flaws and ignore red flags in their zeal to upgrade at the league's most important position.
In 2015, Baylor Bears signal-caller Bryce Petty fits the bill.
There's little argument who the top prospects are under center this year: Florida State's Jameis Winston, Oregon's Marcus Mariota and, well, everybody else.
However, for more analysts than not, Petty is the No. 3 prospect at the position. That's after a 2014 season in which the 6'3," 230-pounder threw for nearly 3,900 yards and 29 touchdowns to lead the Bears to an 11-2 record.
There's plenty to like about Petty.
He has ideal size, and while he isn't go...

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