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2017 Tiers: RB | WR | TE

For years we've preached a wait-on-quarterbacks philosophy because the depth at the position is so good. In 2017, the depth might be better than ever. 

The best way to draft quarterbacks is to take them when it feels like you're stealing them. Only four are worth a pick before 50th overall, then another before 70th overall. After that, everything's up for grabs because the ranking of quarterbacks after the top 5 is so subjective. 

Which is why waiting is the way to go if you don't have a strong preference. Don't be shocked in the least to see really good quarterbacks fall as far as Round 10.

This is also a good year to draft two quarterbacks -- one early and one late, or two late if you'd like. Just don't do it thinking you'll trade one of them -- only the biggest stat-producers at quarterback fetch a decent return in trade. 

Quarterback Tiers
Elite Excellent Very Good The Steal Tier No. 2/Upside
Rounds 2, 3 Rounds 4, 5 Round 7 Rounds 8, 9, 10, 11 Rounds 12+
Aaron Rodgers Drew Brees Jameis Winston Russell Wilson Philip Rivers
Tom Brady Andrew Luck
Derek Carr Kirk Cousins

Matt Ryan
Ben Roethlisberger Carson Palmer



Marcus Mariota Cam Newton



Dak Prescott Andy Dalton



Eli Manning Matthew Stafford