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Predictions: Arkansas Razorbacks in the NFL Draft

By Barrett Pfeiffer

Jan 2, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback Brandon Allen (10) throws against Kansas State Wildcats defensive end Jordan Willis (75) during the second half at Liberty Bowl. Arkansas Razorbacks defeated the Kansas State Wildcats 45-23. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback Brandon Allen (10) throws against Kansas State Wildcats defensive end Jordan Willis (75) during the second half at Liberty Bowl. Arkansas Razorbacks defeated the Kansas State Wildcats 45-23. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 10, 2015; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback Brandon Allen (10) scrambles up the field against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the third quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 10, 2015; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback Brandon Allen (10) scrambles up the field against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the third quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /

Prediction: Chicago Bears, Round 4, Pick 127

Fourth round seems a little late, huh? I sure think so. When I saw that the first two picks in the draft were most likely going to be quarterbacks, I thought to myself, “Well what do these guys have on Brandon Allen?”

I still stand by my inner speculation. Following the NFL Combine and other scouting reports, Cal’s Jared Goff and North Dakota State’s Carson Wentz are the two guys that set themselves apart from the rest in the draft. In my opinion, they don’t look that much greater than the rest of the quarterbacks in the draft mix, but whatever. I’m no scout by any means. They are seeing things that I am not.

Oct 31, 2015; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback Brandon Allen (10) scores a touchdown in the second half against the Tennessee Martin Skyhawks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Arkansas defeated UTM 63-28. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 31, 2015; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback Brandon Allen (10) scores a touchdown in the second half against the Tennessee Martin Skyhawks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Arkansas defeated UTM 63-28. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /

As the projections state it, former Arkansas QB Brandon Allen is looking like a middle round pick. With an arm that gets better day-by-day, Allen is a great pick for any team looking to fill a quarterback hole. He finished 2015 with the best Total QB Rating in all of college football (87.9). This along with 50 touchdowns on just 13 interceptions in the last two years has given Allen the title of an elite collegiate quarterback (but no All-SEC team, for some odd reason).

The Chicago Bears have been longing for a quality backup to Jay Cutler. If drafted, BA would need to surpass the current No. 2 guy David Fales. His personal connection with Bears Offensive Coordinator Dowell Loggains might just give him that chance.

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