The Controversial Class of 2017 Quarterbacks: Where Are They Now?

TLDRThe 2017 quarterback class, outside of Patrick Mahomes, has been underwhelming, but still has some interesting stories. Chad Kelly went to the CFL, Brad Kaaya struggled to find a team, Nathan Peterman became a meme, Davis Webb became a coach, C.J. Beathard became a backup, and DeShone Kizer showed promise but couldn't deliver. Overall, it's a class that didn't live up to expectations.

Key insights

Chad Kelly became a starting quarterback in the CFL.

Brad Kaaya struggled to find a team after being cut by the Lions and Colts.

Nathan Peterman became a meme due to his struggles with interceptions.

Davis Webb retired from playing and is now a quarterback coach.

C.J. Beathard has been a solid backup for two teams, but didn't live up to his third-round hype.

Q&A

What happened to Chad Kelly after being Mr. Irrelevant?

Chad Kelly went on to have a career in the CFL, where he became a starting quarterback for the Toronto Argonauts.

Did Brad Kaaya ever find success in the NFL?

Brad Kaaya struggled to find a team after being cut by the Lions and Colts. He has not found success in the NFL so far.

Why is Nathan Peterman considered a meme?

Nathan Peterman became a meme due to his struggles with interceptions. He famously threw five interceptions in the first half of a game.

What is Davis Webb doing now?

Davis Webb retired from playing and is now a quarterback coach for the Denver Broncos.

Did C.J. Beathard live up to his third-round hype?

C.J. Beathard has been a solid backup for two teams, but he didn't live up to his third-round hype coming out of Iowa.

Timestamped Summary

01:46Chad Kelly became a starting quarterback in the CFL.

03:23Brad Kaaya struggled to find a team after being cut by the Lions and Colts.

04:11Nathan Peterman became a meme due to his struggles with interceptions.

05:41Davis Webb retired from playing and is now a quarterback coach.

07:38C.J. Beathard has been a solid backup for two teams, but didn't live up to his third-round hype.