3. Pat Mahomes impresses big time
Heading into the combine, there were three likely first-round picks at the quarterback position. That list included Mitchell Trubisky, Deshaun Watson and DeShone Kizer. While all three will likely be in the mix when it comes to the first player selected at this position, Texas Tech product Pat Mahomes impressed the most in Indianapolis.
Mahomes’ throwing session at the annual dog-and-pony show was met with swift praise from those on hand. And the video speaks for itself.
https://twitter.com/FulphilO/status/838115512454418433
The former Red Raider is coming off a 2016 campaign that saw him throw for 5,052 yards with 41 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. There was some concern over whether playing in a spread offense at Tech would be an issue for scouts. That can pretty much be thrown out the window.
If he impresses at Tech’s pro day and throughout the remainder of the draft process, it wouldn’t be a surprise to hear Mahomes name called in the first round. He’s also drawn some interest from quarterback-needy teams in Indianapolis.
Pat Mahomes has meetings with 49ers, Jets, Giants, Bills, Saints, Steelers, Browns, Redskins, Texans, Chargers
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) March 4, 2017
None of this means that Mahomes will be the first quarterback off the board. That’s still highly unlikely. But in a league where as many as eight teams need starting quarterbacks, he will surely be valued come draft time.