4 quarterback prospects who could be great backups for Patrick Mahomes

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 09: Max Duggan #15 of the TCU Horned Frogs looks to pass in the second quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs in the College Football Playoff National Championship game at SoFi Stadium on January 09, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 09: Max Duggan #15 of the TCU Horned Frogs looks to pass in the second quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs in the College Football Playoff National Championship game at SoFi Stadium on January 09, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) /
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PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 17: Dorian Thompson-Robinson #1 of the UCLA Bruins passes during a game between the UCLA Bruins and the South Alabama Jaguars at Rose Bowl on September 17, 2022 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 17: Dorian Thompson-Robinson #1 of the UCLA Bruins passes during a game between the UCLA Bruins and the South Alabama Jaguars at Rose Bowl on September 17, 2022 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) /

Dorian Thompson-Robinson, UCLA

Projected Round: 6-7

Fit in Andy Reid’s offense: High

Analysis: Dorian Thompson-Robinson is extremely athletic and when Andy Reid is the coach that you have, sometimes that is all you need. Not only is Thompson-Robinson mobile, but he also has a very strong arm that would fit a high-volume passing offense. While he has virtually no chance of being taken early, he is probably the most appealing “project” in the draft.

At times, Thompson-Robinson would flash the sort of abilities that seemed to be in the top-tier of quarterbacks in this class. However, there were a lot of times when he would miss open receivers or overthrow targets. With NFL coaching and assistance from scheme, he may be able to improve and be a talented backup. If Andy Reid was capable of making Kevin Kolb a tradable asset, he could certainly do the same with Thompson-Robinson.

To me, it seems that if the Chiefs are going to be taking a quarterback in the draft as a backup for Mahomes, this would be the right range. In the sixth and seventh rounds, there are a number of options. To me, Thompson-Robinson is the best option.