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and turnovers. Pair those struggles with the rise of Alabama’s Mac Jones and BYU’s Zach Wilson, and Trask fell out of firstround projections.
He should be available on Day 2, if the Lions want an experienced signal-caller who will be less of a project than some of the other late-round options.
Kellen Mond, Texas A&M
Projected draft range: Third-fifth round
Why Mond fits: Mond is a four-year starter from Texas A&M who has won some big games. He’s got a cannon of an arm, and moves very well. In Mond, a team will be getting a very naturally-talented quarterback who is in need of some development.
There are connections to Mond and Campbell, as both come from Texas
A&M. Mond is a very good athlete, and adds versatility to any scheme. With the Lions already in possession of a trio of talented running backs, having Mond to pair with them could do wonders, should he develop into a solid, accurate passer.
Davis Mills, Stanford
Projected draft range: Third-sixth round
Why Mills fits: Mills is a little more raw than the previous two players listed, making only 11 career starts. He was able to snag the starting job from K.J. Costello in 2019, and Costello promptly transferred
to Mississippi State.
With the 2020 season shortened due to the coronavirus pandemic, Mills got less opportunities to show his development from the 2019 season. Having played in a pro-style system certainly helps, but there is room for improvement for him heading to the next level.
Mills is a big quarterback, standing in at 6-foot-3, and he is mobile, as well. Taking a chance on him isn’t a bad move, especially given that he has room to grow.
Feleipe Franks, Arkansas
Projected draft range: Fifth-undrafted
Why Franks fits: Franks is another quarterback who has been up and down in his career. As an underclassman at Florida, he showed flashes of stardom, while exhibiting the struggles that come with being a young quarterback.
After suffering a serious ankle injury and losing the starting job to Trask, Franks moved on to Arkansas as a graduate transfer in 2020. In his one season with the Razorbacks, Franks threw for 2,107 yards and 17 touchdowns, against four interceptions. And, he showed he still has potential.
Franks is mobile, with a big arm — similar to Mond. Whether he has a higher ceiling than what he’s already shown will likely determine whether he’s selected in this year’s draft.