Finding Ryan Pace and John Fox Their Ideal QB In 2017 Draft Class

Firepower

A common saying is a quarterback is only as good as his team around him. However, often a great way to measure the singular brilliance of one is by determining how little protection or weaponry he has. Can he make plays happen without a star receiver or consistent blocking?

A good way to help figure it is by finding out whether the schools of each QB on the list are also putting out quality offensive talent (not counting running backs) in the draft. Using CBS Sports and Walter Football big boards, here is a breakdown of the caliber of talent each of them suited up with every Saturday.

Please note the list only includes prospects that are eligible for 2017, not future drafts. The less draftable talent the quarterback had around him, the higher he goes on the list.

1. Patrick Mahomes (Texas Tech)

• OT Ryan Melton – UDFA
• C Tony Morales – UDFA

2. Davis Webb (Cal)

• OT Steven Moore – UDFA
• OG Chris Borrayo – UDFA

3. Josh Allen (Wyoming)

• TE Jacob Hollister – 7^th round
• OG Chase Roullier – UDFA
• WR Tanner Gentry – UDFA
• WR Jake Maulhardt – UDFA

4. Deshone Kizer (Notre Dame)

• OT Mike McGlinchey – 1^st round
• OG Quenton Nelson – 1^st round

5. Mitch Trubisky (UNC)

• WR Ryan Switzer – 3^rd/4^th round
• OT Jon Heck – 7^th round
• C Lucas Crowley – 7^th round
• Mack Hollins – UDFA
• Bug Howard – UDFA
• Caleb Peterson – UDFA

6. Brad Kaaya (Miami Fl.)

• TE David Njoku – 1^st/2^nd round
• WR Stacy Coley – 4^th round
• OG Danny Isidora – 4^th/5^th round
• TE Standish Dobard – UDFA

7. Deshaun Watson (Clemson)

• WR Mike Williams – 1^st round
• OG Tyrone Crowder – 2^nd round
• TE Jordan Leggett – 3^rd round
• WR Artavis Scott – 3^rd/4^th round
• C Jay Guillermo – 7^th round