2017 NFL Draft: Why Texas Tech’s Patrick Mahomes Should Enter Weak QB Class

December 8, 2016   ·   Justis Mosqueda   ·   Jump to comments

As we enter the winter, many NFL fans turn their attention from on-field play to the potential of a franchise-saving offseason. As we've seen over the years, in the free agency era, the NFL draft is the easiest way to improve your team, as you're able to acquire a level of talent that isn't available in free agency and on contracts that are usually below market price.
There is also no position more important in the sport than the quarterback position. Per Spotrac, 21 of the 23 most well-paid NFL players on an average salary basis play quarterback.
Finding a quarterback on a rookie contract can make or break the job security of a general manager or head coach at this level. Unfortunately, in this coming draft class, there isn't much talent, which is why an underclassman like Texas Tech's Patrick Mahomes could make a big splash come April.
Mel Kiper Jr. of ESPN is the godfather of the draft community. If you look at the top senior passers from his preseason rankings, ...

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