Mel Kiper Jr's latest ESPN NFL Draft Big Board reveals his top QB

This is always a good reminder that the best players available in an NFL Draft aren’t always the quarterbacks.

But because NFL teams need a quarterback to build around, they sometimes reach. And that means the best players on paper might drop. In the latest NFL mock from our Christian D’Andrea, QBs Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders go Nos. 1 and 2.

But on Mel Kiper Jr.’s latest ESPN NFL Draft Big Board, he’s got Travis Hunter, Abdul Carter and Mason Graham ahead of the two big-name quarterbacks. And who’s the top QB? That would be Sanders (No. 4) over Ward (No. 5). Here’s his take on the Colorado QB:

You won’t find a tougher or more resilient quarterback prospect than Sanders, who took 99 sacks over the past two seasons but still put up really strong numbers. I’m always impressed watching him throw on the move, rolling either left or right. He is very accurate in those spots and has the arm to drive the ball. When his mechanics and footwork are sound, he can pick apart a defense. And while he’s not necessarily a major rushing threat, he can keep the chains moving with his legs when there is an opening.

Intriguing! Make sure to check out D’Andrea’s latest mock draft.