NFL scouts are “cooling” on Notre Dame quarterback DeShone Kizer, according to Tony Pauline of DraftAnalyst.com. Not only are evalutors questioning Kizer’s 2016 production, but they’re worried about potential character concerns, per Pauline.
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Kizer is generally considered one of the top three quarterbacks in this year’s class along with UNC’s Mitch Trubisky and Clemson’s Deshaun Watson, and is projected to be selected in the first or second round. Browns scout Lake Dawson reportedly spent an “inordinate” amount of time in South Bend scouting Kizer, and Cleveland could potentially be interested in the Fighting Irish QB with pick Nos. 12 or 33.
In his second season as Notre Dame’s starter, Kizer completed 212 of 361 passing attempt for 26 touchdowns against nine interceptions. Comparing him to Carson Palmer, Dane Brugler of CBSSports.com calls Kizer a loose athlete who “understands ball placement and not intimidated by tight windows.”
At least they aren’t down and in the dumps or trapped in a dumpster on fire.
I feel like this kid is going to be a stud. He’s still only 21 I believe but he has all the physical traits you want in a quarterback. He’s young and he was far from the reason Notre Dame had a down year. He was also missing Will Fuller who was such a huge part of the passing game at ND. He may need to sit a year or two but when he puts it together he could be a franchise QB.
As long as the Bears are down on him, that’s all I care about.
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