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With three signal-callers already off the board, quarterback-needy teams will become more desperate to acquire a talent like Notre Dame’s DeShone Kizer in the second round. 

Physically, Kizer is everything a team wants in its quarterback. He stands 6’4″ and weighs 233 pounds with an arm to effortlessly make difficult throws. His willingness to stand tall in the pocket and stare down oncoming pass-rushers or blitzes is his greatest asset. 

His regression during the previous season is worrisome, though. 

As a sophomore, Kizer looked like a future No. 1 overall pick. He completed 63 percent of his passes for 2,884 yards, 21 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. He ran for 520 more yards with 10 scores on the ground. But he lost three of his top four receivers, the team’s starting running back and his blindside protector to the NFL after the 2015 campaign. 

“To be able to experience 4-8 and also experience a 10-win season Fiesta Bowl trip, I’m able to compare the two seasons and determine the different things that go into winning—the leadership things, the culture things, how do I approach my teammates,” the quarterback said, per NFL.com‘s Dan Parr. 

When asked to take on a bigger role, Kizer failed to answer the call. His completion percentage, yards per attempt and quarterback rating all dropped. His mechanics fell apart, and Kizer’s play became far more erratic.

Any team that selects the Notre Dame product will do so with the hope the 2015 version shows up at the next level and not the 2016 edition.