How scouts rank the QBs

Information used from scouts from around the NFL to assess and rank the 2017 quarterback class. All asked to remain anonymous for competitive reasons.

1. Mitchell Trubisky

One-year starter who completed 68% of his passes for 3,748 yards and 30 TDs with six interceptions for an 8-5 North Carolina team in 2016. Most consistent and accurate passer in this class. Solidly built. Big arm. Good release. Showed athletic ability with good showing at the combine in 40-yard dash (4.67 seconds), 20-yard shuttle (4.25). Not a typical alpha male leader who will take over a room. Quieter, somewhat bland personality (think Eli Manning), but teammates love him.

Projection: Top-15 pick

2. Deshaun Watson

Two-time Davey O’Brien Award winner as nation’s best QB and Heisman Trophy finalist. After injury-riddled true freshman year in 2014, led Tigers to 28-2 record and consecutive national championship games against Alabama, including a win in January. Strong enough arm. Mobile. Plenty smart. Has won big games and played big in them. Makeup is impeccable. Has a presence about him. Accuracy seems to be the primary concern about how his skill set will transfer.

Projection: First round

3. DeShone Kizer

Started most of the past two seasons, completing 60.7% of his passes for 5,805 yards and 47 touchdowns with 19 interceptions. Ran for another 18 TDs. Plenty of arm. Accuracy and ball placement are questions, but can spin it as well as anyone when he’s on. Projection: Late first round.

(USA Today/TNS)