2015 NFL Draft: Best remaining players at every position

Jan 24, 2015; Mobile, AL, USA; North squad quarterback Bryce Petty of Baylor (14) throws a pass as South squad inside linebacker Stephone Anthony of Clemson (42) pressures him in the fourth quarter of the Senior Bowl at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. The North won, 34-13. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Andrews-USA TODAY Sports

Quarterback

Bryce Petty  —  This second wave of quarterbacks will be drafted higher than their value suggests they should, which traditionally happens at the position, but Petty is the likeliest bet to leave the board first. The 6’3″, 230 pound Baylor product has the body and psyche for the NFL, but coming from a one-read system, he will need a minimum of one redshirt season to learn NFL progressions.

When Petty does step into a deep ball, he has improved accuracy and great velocity on his throws, making him an intriguing match for a vertical offense. The New Orleans Saints have been linked to Petty, and hold the 12th pick of round two.

Brett Hundley  —  The ultra-athletic Hundley has skills that few possess when he chooses to leave the pocket, but his projection as an NFL starter is cloudy. He needs to show that he can still perform from inside the pocket while moving through his progressions, but if he can do that, his body and ability to break off chunks with his legs will make him exciting. Hundley will be quite the project, but on the right team, he could be worthy of a third round selection.

Garrett Grayson  —  The Colorado State prospect has crept into this second tier of quarterbacks after a strong season, and other than a slower-than-ideal release, his mechanics are fairly clean. With a quality deep ball and his experience producing from under centre and inside the pocket, Grayson is a high-floor, low-ceiling prospect worthy of a mid-round choice.

Sean Mannion  —  Standing at 6’6″, 230 pounds, Mannion towered over his offensive lines for four seasons as the starter at Oregon State. If the right coach can speed up his work in the pocket, he could click, but his college tape shows a slow and methodic process that will introduce him to NFL defenders quickly. Like Grayson, Mannion will warrant a mid-round selection.

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