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4 quarterback prospects who could be great backups for Patrick Mahomes

By Grant Tuttle

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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LOUISVILLE, KY – OCTOBER 29: Malik Cunningham #3 of the Louisville Cardinals runs the ball as Chelen Garnes #9 of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons pursues at Cardinal Stadium on October 29, 2022 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
LOUISVILLE, KY – OCTOBER 29: Malik Cunningham #3 of the Louisville Cardinals runs the ball as Chelen Garnes #9 of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons pursues at Cardinal Stadium on October 29, 2022 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /

Malik Cunningham, Louisville

Projected Round: 7-Undrafted

Fit into Andy Reid’s offense: Low

Analysis: I have to admit, this one would be a project. With that in mind, the athletic traits that Malik Cunningham possesses are incredible. While he has a smaller frame, his ability to make plays with his mobility are very good. That, however, is the only thing that he is elite at. His throwing mechanics are at a lower level than they should be and his accuracy is spotty at best.

If there is anyone that could get the best out of a player and make them a proficient passer, it’s Andy Reid. With help from Reid, Matt Nagy, and Patrick Mahomes, Cunningham could become a very intriguing backup that could be cost-controlled and effective in some spread looks.

Malik Cunningham will likely never be a threat to anyone’s starting job, but in the right system and the right help, he could be a functional backup. It would be a little surprising if Kansas City went with Cunningham, but it would certainly be intriguing.

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