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2017 NFL Draft: San Francisco 49ers Quarterback Big Board

By Vincent Berrones

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
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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Nov 25, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Patrick Mahomes (5) warms up on the bench during the game against the Baylor Bears at AT&T Stadium. Texas Tech defeated Baylor 54-35. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Patrick Mahomes (5) warms up on the bench during the game against the Baylor Bears at AT&T Stadium. Texas Tech defeated Baylor 54-35. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 4: Pat Mahomes II, Texas Tech

Projected Round: 2nd-3rd

The draft stock on Texas Tech’s quarterback Pat Mahomes II is trending upwards.

Mahomes, 6-foot-3 and 219 pounds, is a true gunslinger. In 2016, he led the FBS with 5,052 passing yards.

Mahomes has most of the attributes it takes to become a stater in the NFL.

He has one of the strongest arms of any quarterback in his class. He is also a very accurate passer as he completed 65.7 percent of his passes this season.

Mahomes has great mobility inside and outside of the pocket. He is athletic and talented enough to extend plays with his legs and can make accurate throws on the run.

A knock on Mahomes is he played in an air-raid offense at Texas Tech. He will need to be able to adjust and learn how to play in a pro-style offense at the next level.

Mahomes also has poor decision making at times. He made a habit out of throwing back across the field and relying on his arm strength to keep him out of trouble.

Mahomes has some learning and adjusting to do, but if he’s there in the 2nd round, it should be a no-brainer for the Niners.