Scouts Down On Notre Dame’s DeShone Kizer?

NFL scouts are “cooling” on Notre Dame quarterback DeShone Kizer, according to Tony Pauline of DraftAnalyst.com. Not only are evalutors questioning Kizer’s 2016 production, but they’re worried about potential character concerns, per Pauline.DeShone Kizer (vertical)

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Kizer is generally considered one of the top three quarterbacks in this year’s class along with UNC’s Mitch Trubisky and Clemson’s Deshaun Watson, and is projected to be selected in the first or second round. Browns scout Lake Dawson reportedly spent an “inordinate” amount of time in South Bend scouting Kizer, and Cleveland could potentially be interested in the Fighting Irish QB with pick Nos. 12 or 33.

In his second season as Notre Dame’s starter, Kizer completed 212 of 361 passing attempt for 26 touchdowns against nine interceptions. Comparing him to Carson Palmer, Dane Brugler of CBSSports.com calls Kizer a loose athlete who “understands ball placement and not intimidated by tight windows.”

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