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' journey to the did not unfold as many expected. Once seen as an early Day 1 pick, the former star fell deep into the fifth round before the called his name with the No. 144 overall pick.
While some saw the slide as a setback, others see it as a setup for a major comeback. Among those optimistic about ' future is who believes the rookie quarterback could seize the ' starting job earlier than anyone anticipates. Despite a crowded quarterback room, argues that may have landed in the perfect situation to prove his worth.
A wide-open competition in Cleveland quarterback lineup heading into the 2025 season is anything but settled. The room currently includes veterans , and , alongside rookie . However, as pointed out, each option comes with major questions.
future with the appears uncertain, and career is winding down. , meanwhile, has bounced between teams and struggled to find stability. , drafted earlier than , enters the league with less hype despite his third-round selection.
Given the shaky ground beneath his competitors, could find himself with a real shot to move up the depth chart quickly. According to , the circumstances surrounding ' draft position don't diminish his talent or potential to lead. A fresh start and a chance to shine While the draft marks a major milestone, reminds fans that it is just the beginning of a player's story.
In ' case, his new environment in could be the launchpad he needs to make an immediate impact. "If I had to bet," said, "I would bet that is the starting quarterback for sometime relatively early this season." It's a bold prediction, but considering the instability around him, ' path to playing time might be much shorter than anyone expected.
Now, it's up to to show that the slide on draft day was just a detour, and that his real story is only getting started..
