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2022 NFL Draft: Perfect pairings for the best draft eligible quarterbacks

By Michael Johnson

Sep 6, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Matt Corral (2) shows emotion against the Louisville Cardinals in the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 6, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Matt Corral (2) shows emotion against the Louisville Cardinals in the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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MANHATTAN, KS – SEPTEMBER 18: Quarterback Carson Strong #12 of the Nevada Wolf Pack drops back to pass against the Kansas State Wildcats during the first half at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium on September 18, 2021 in Manhattan, Kansas. (Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images) /

The 2022 NFL Draft quarterback class may not have the hype, but these quarterbacks are perfect matches for quarterback-needed teams.

Where did the time go for the 2021 College Football season? Some signal-callers have impressed NFL draft media, staking their claim as first-round prospects for the 2022 NFL Draft. For some, it’s still early in the process, but we all know which NFL teams are desperate for a future star behind center. Those teams will rely on this year’s draft class to help fill a massive void.

Houston Texans Deshaun Watson didn’t get traded, so he’ll dictate the quarterback market. Whoever’s trading will likely give up at least three first-round picks.

Of course, only one team will get him — we’re looking at you Miami Dolphins. The rest must look forward to the 2022 NFL Draft to fill that quarterback spot.

2022 NFL Draft: Perfect pairings for the best draft-eligible quarterbacks

The 2022 NFL Draft quarterback class doesn’t have the same hype as years past. QB1 is still up in the air. However, Ole Miss quarterback Matt Corral is leading the charge, not by much. Sam Howell (North Carolina) and Malik Willis (Liberty) are two other guys looking to claim that number one spot.

Where they go, no one knows, but here are the perfect spots for the incoming 2022 NFL Draft signal-callers.

5. Perfect Fit: Carson Strong, QB, Nevada – Pittsburgh Steelers

There’s no telling how many years Big Ben has left in the tank. Dwayne Haskins may or may not be the answer, but he’s been a healthy scratch — it doesn’t look good. This is the year Mike Tomlin dips his hand into the draft pool and takes a quarterback with the first-round pick. A name slowly climbing up draft boards is Nevada’s Carson Strong.

With the Steelers likely holding a pick outside the Top 20, he’s an ideal pick.

Like Big Ben, Strong stands tall in the pocket. He’s not a runner, but he has enough pocket athleticism to avoid the rush. The 6-5 215-pound quarterback’s greatest strength is his ability to play from the pocket. He has a solid base and good mechanics. He’s a pocket passer who does a great job with anticipatory throws. The Nevada signal-caller makes good decisions and goes through progressions.

Similar to Mac Jones (Patriots) Strong’s an NFL-ready signal-caller who can have success as a game manager. If Rothelesberger retired, the Steelers will have a guy they can feel comfortable throwing into the fire week one.

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