Spencer Rattler draft projection: 3 best NFL landing spots for South Carolina’s QB

Modified Apr 22, 2024 13:11 GMT

South Carolina v Tennessee — Spencer Rattler draft projection: 3 best NFL landing spots for South Carolina’s QB

1) Seattle Seahawks

Geno Smith is not getting any younger, and John Schneider needs a contingency plan

Someone here may be asking why a resurgent team like the Seattle Seahawks will draft a quarterback, even though Geno Smith has been stellar.

Two reasons.

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First, his primary backup Drew Lock is a free agent, and it is unsure whether he will stay with the team. Second, Smith himself is 33 years old; and while he is still a highly intelligent player, he does not have finite durability.

Enter Spencer Rattler. He is young enough to learn under the two-time Pro Bowler and potentially succeed him; plus he will get to work with the likes of Kenneth Walker III, DK Metcalf, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

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Andre Castillo is an NFL journalist at Sportskeeda who holds a Bachelor’s degree in English and Master’s degree in Journalism. He has over seven years of working experience and has also covered MMA with FanSided, wrestling with The Sportster, and automobiles with Hot Cars.

Andre follows the New York Jets and the Washington Commanders, mostly because he likes their colors. His favorite position is tight end, and players like Mark Andrews and Travis Kelce have always drawn Andre's attention when watching a game. Bill Belichick is his favorite coach, and his all-time favorite Super Bowl is the XLII edition, when the underdog New York Giants upset the then-undefeated New England Patriots.

If he can change one moment in NFL history, it will be from the NFC Championship Game in January 2019. In that game, a highly controversial no-call cost the Saints what would have been Drew Brees' second Super Bowl visit, where he would have faced Tom Brady and the Patriots.

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Outside the writing realm, Andre is a professional licensed teacher. His hobbies include watching UFC, MotoGP, playing the piano, and travelling.

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Edited by Parag Jain