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Farrell’s Best Value QB Picks in the 2023 Draft

Why Jake Haener, Aidan O’Connell, and others were great values for their franchises

May 1, 2023
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It’s not always the biggest names that are key to the NFL Draft. There’s a thing called value and here are some valuable picks at positions. Here are the top five QB values.


1. Bryce Young, Carolina Panthers

— This is the only example of a No. 1 pick being good value in this draft, but Young is far and away the best QB.

Apr 28, 2023; Charlotte, NC, USA; Bryce Young holds up a jersey depicting his draft position at Bank of America Stadium.

2. Jake Haener, New Orleans Saints

— I love this pick. A big value in round four, he could be the starter of the future for the Saints.

Sep 10, 2022; Fresno, California, USA; Fresno State Bulldogs quarterback Jake Haener (9) throws a pass against the Oregon State Beavers in the first quarter at Valley Children’s Stadium.

3. Jaren Hall, Minnesota Vikings

— A round five flier? Why not, as he has the potential to follow Kirk Cousins down the line.

Sep 3, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Jaren Hall (3) looks to pass the ball against the South Florida Bulls during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports

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4. Aidan O’Connell, Las Vegas Raiders

— A round four pick is a great value here, as he has the potential to be a starter for them down the line.

Nov 26, 2022; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Aidan O’Connell (16) looks to pass the ball during the first quarter against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium.

5. Dorian Thompson-Robinson, Cleveland Browns

— DeShaun Watson has nothing to worry about, but DTR is a nice round five get and a good insurance policy.

Nov 20, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (1) scores a touchdown past Southern California Trojans linebacker Ralen Goforth (10) in the first half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Category: DraftTag: Bryce Young, Deontay Wilder, Dorian Thompson-Robinson, Eli Gillman, Jake Haener, Jaren Hall, Jeff Exinor Jr, Mike Farrell, NFL Draft
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