3 QB Recruits You Wouldn’t Believe Were Ranked Higher Than Patrick Mahomes in 2014

Patrick Mahomes is arguably the best quarterback in the NFL, coming off a Super Bowl victory. In just three seasons, he's already been named a Super Bowl MVP, the NFL MVP and he's been a Pro Bowler in both of his two seasons as the Kansas City Chiefs' starter. However, Mahomes wasn't always thought of this highly.

Despite being a two-sport athlete, and dominating on the football field in high school, Mahomes only checked in as the No. 47 quarterback in the 2014 class. This means there are a whole lot of people that panned out to be far worse than Mahomes that were ranked ahead of him.

With that in mind, let's take a look at three recruits that shockingly ranked higher than Mahomes in the 2014 recruiting class.

2014 QB Recruiting Class

All 2014 QB recruiting class rankings are according to 247 Sports.

3. David Blough, Detroit Lions

David Blough played for the Lions in 2019. / Dustin Bradford/Getty Images

2014 QB Recruiting Ranking: No. 44
College: Purdue
NFL Draft Results: 2019 NFL Draft (undrafted)

2. Trace McSorley, Baltimore Ravens

Trace McSorley was a member of the Baltimore Ravens in 2019. / Scott Taetsch/Getty Images

2014 QB Recruiting Ranking: No. 37
College: Penn State
NFL Draft Results: 2019 NFL Draft, Baltimore Ravens (Round 6, Pick 197)

1. Mason Rudolph, Pittsburgh Steelers

Mason Rudolph was a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2019. / Stacy Revere/Getty Images

2014 QB Recruiting Ranking: No. 27
College: Oklahoma State
NFL Draft Results: 2018 NFL Draft, Pittsburgh Steelers (Round 3, Pick 76)

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