49ers: Quarterback Big Board for 2017 NFL Draft

2017 NFL Draft: San Francisco 49ers Quarterback Big Board

Jan 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; NNotre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) leaves the field following the 2016 Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Notre Dame 44-28. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 29, 2016; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) looks to throw in the first quarter against the Miami Hurricanes at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 3: DeShone Kizer, Notre Dame

Projected Round: 1st

Notre Dame’s DeShone Kizer has the most potential to become a franchise quarterback in the NFL.

Kizer finished with 5,809 yards, 47 touchdowns and 19 interceptions in two seasons as the signal-caller for the Fighting Irish.

Kizer’s is a big quarterback, standing at 6-foot-4 and 230 pounds. His size and toughness draw attention from the scouts. He has great arm strength, accuracy and has a lot of zip behind his ball. With his big frame, Kizer is able to make all of the throws.

He also has great speed and can make plays with his legs. Over the last two seasons he rushed for 18 touchdowns.

A weakness of Kizer is he tends to hold on to the ball too long sometimes. As a result of this, Kizer was sacked 25 times in 2016.

Another downfall is his decision making needs some improvement.

All the tools are there for Kizer to be successful in the NFL, but the 49ers should trade down in the first round if they are considering drafting him.