TYLER Shough is being tipped to rise into the first round of next week’s NFL Draft.
The Louisville star is receiving some buzz and is now regarded as one of the best quarterbacks in this year’s class.
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Shough, 25, has not been a highly-tipped prospect, largely due to his age.
He has also had to contend with plenty of injuries during his seven years in college.
Regardless, Shough is thought to have impressed team executives during the draft process.
The top quarterback in this year’s class is Cam Ward.
The University of Miami star is almost certain to be taken at No1 by the Tennessee Titans.
He even appeared to leak the news himself while playing Fortnite with a buddy.
Shedeur Sanders has divided several draft experts.
The Colorado star could be taken by the New Orleans Saints at No9.
Shough, meanwhile, could be taken by a franchise looking for a league-ready option at QB.
He is set to workout with the New York Giants, who possess the No3 and No34 picks.
Per The New York Post, the Cleveland Browns, who has the No2 pick, could trade back into the late first round to take Shough.
Their report adds that the Giants could do something similar.
An NFL scout has assessed Shough’s situation.
They told the Post, “He has all the traits you want in a quarterback.
“Because he’s older, had three consecutive injuries and this was his first full season, he was under the radar.
“Otherwise, could we be having a very different (first-round) discussion?”
Other lower-tier quarterbacks available include Jaxson Dart and Jalen Milroe.
