Will Levis has been an underrated quarterback for most of his college career. The Kentucky Wildcats are long removed from their days as a football school. Today, they are better known as basketball royalty. But the team experienced a resurgence with Levis at the helm.
Levis joined the Wildcats in 2021, having spent the first two years as a backup to Sean Clifford at Penn State. There he got the opportunity to show off his cannon for an arm and his ability to read the field like a pro. In just two years in Kentucky, he threw for over 5200 yards and 43 touchdowns. As draft season approached, Levis was seen as the #3 QB prospect, primarily for his pro readiness and throwing ability. A rumor even emerged that he would go first overall. But the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft has come and gone without Levis hearing his name.
Levis Shockingly Still On The Board On Day Two
It was a long night for Levis and his girlfriend, Gia Duddy. The pair was on-site in Kansas City as Levis was expected to be taken in the first 31 picks. In fact, Levis was widely considered to go in the top ten. But Levis' name wasn't called. Three other QBs joined new teams but the Wildcat was agonizingly kept in his cage. However, he was widely praised for maintaining his composure. 2022 fourth-overall pick Sauce Gardner tweeted, "Will Levis… God makes no mistakes. You will be great."
However, that means that Levis is the best player left on the board. There are other top talents still available, like Notre Dame TE Michael Mayer and Penn State CB Joey Porter Jr., but Levis is the best player available. However, he is only appealing to teams who need a starting or future starting QB. So where could he go? Not to jinx him again, but Levis should go in the first ten picks of Round 2. The Lions, Rams, Seahawks, and Raiders all pick and could nab the QB. If he falls any further than that, the Saints, Titans, and possibly even the Falcons could be in line for an absolute steal of a pick. Unless scouts have seen something the public hasn't, the absolute lowest he will likely fall is 50th overall to the Buccaneers. Follow every moment of the draft here at HotNewHipHop.
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