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Enjoy Patrick Mahomes while you've got him, Red Raider fans

As if Texas Tech's offensive line and defense weren't incentive enough, Mahomes was just ranked the second-best quarterback for the 2017 draft by ESPN's Mel Kiper. On top of that, Oklahoma State's Mike Gundy compared Mahomes to Dak Prescott.
 
   

Do you think citing the biggest rookie success story in Cowboys history was Gundy's subtle way of suggesting Mahomes might like to turn pro?

For the record: Mahomes is more athletic than Prescott. How do we know? He doesn't even need to set up properly to deliver the ball on target, and with something on it. Of course, it doesn't mean he'll have the same success, at least not right away. Prescott inherited a unique situation, and he has great intangibles.

But Mahomes is a smart kid, too. Honor student, in fact. He has three games left this season, maybe four if he can figure out a way to win two of the next three against Oklahoma State, Iowa State and Baylor.

  I've seen about 8 games featuring Mahomes. He is the #1 QB in terms of passing yardage.A lot of TDs and he can run the ball effectively. What amazes me most is his improvisation skills which he needs with the crappy OL he plays behind. He can scramble and throw across his body with accuracy and power.Amazing arm. If he played for big name college he could easily be the 1st QB taken. He's the only QB whose team can score 55 pts. and still lose. Maybe we take him with our 2nd rounder if he's still there. Better than all the rest.

Mahomes will be on TV today at 3:30 ET against Iowa State on FS1, Dish 150 if interested.

Jake Elliott, either in the 7th or as an UDFA...Connor Barth isn't cutting it for me...

This year...yes.  Next year...not really.

We'll have Grasu back to provide depth for Whitehair, Sitton and Long.   Leno is not a pro bowler but rarely gets any credit for very solid play at the toughest spot on the O-line.   Massie could be upgraded with a 3rd or 4th round right tackle type eventually.     We need someone to replace Adams.

I haven't followed a lot of college ball but the kid down here from A&M is still on a lot of draft lists.  Could be the next Von Miller who was also an Aggie.  Myles Garrett.  Built more like our Floyd.

Reach for a QB or take Garrett.  Always the quandry

The draft picture isn't clear right now. While a QB is desireable, this isn't a great QB draft. To me it really depends on what Cleveland does in front of us. I am not sure they don't trade down. And I don't really see a Carson Wentz waiting to be drafted. Trading back isn't such a bad idea. That gets you more picks and we have so many holes both offensive and defensive. I am truly intrigued by Mahomes, but don't see 1st round value after his injury. I am sorry to say I didn't see him play preinjury. I am sure they are protecting Mahomes value by keeping his injury status silent. But I am sure it will come out sooner or later. I am just not enamored with Kizer or others and wouldn't waste a pick on them. The idea of a QB at #2 in the draft is a fail for sure.