In the 2017 NFL draft, every team will be trying to find the next Carson Wentz in the top five or the next Dak Prescott on Day 3. But the best value in this year’s quarterback class is likely to be found somewhere in the middle.

At the top of this this year’s draft, there’s a handful of talented passers, but no sure thing. North Carolina’s Mitch Trubisky and Notre Dame’s DeShone Kizer have the physical and mental tools to be top picks, but both could use another year in school to refine both sides of their skill sets.

Clemson’s Deshaun Watson is a dynamic, dual-threat playmaker, but has been plagued by inconsistency and head-scratching decisions down the field. Miami’s Brad Kaaya is efficient and experienced, but won’t light the world on fire with his physical traits.

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In some order, those four players are expected to be the first four quarterbacks off the board come next April, should all of them declare.

But what about the next tier of passers? That’s where NFL teams could find the best bargains in Washington State’s Luke Falk and Oklahoma State’s Mason Rudolph.

A former walk-on who has notched back-to-back 4,000-yard seasons in coach Mike Leach’s “Air Raid” offense, Falk has been one of the most productive passers in the country over the past two years.

At 6-4, 216 pounds, he has the prototypical frame of an pro quarterback (though he could use a few pounds of extra bulk), and his arm talent in NFL caliber. His touch is arguably the best of any quarterback in the nation, and he’s got a fantastic balance of being willing to challenge opposing defenses down the field, but also taking when he’s given in the right situations.

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Falk’s detractors will point to the “system quarterback” label, but after seeing 2016 No. 1 overall pick Jared Goff come from a similar offense, it’s clear the NFL isn’t as concerned about that having a negative impact on a passer’s evaluation. Identifying vital traits is more important to pro scouts, and Falk should check those boxes, regardless of his offensive system.

In this year’s Apple Cup, Falk struggled against a Washington defense that is among the most dominant in the nation. He also completed less than half of his passes the week before in a loss to Colorado. That won’t look great to NFL scouts, but it shouldn’t overshadow his entire body of work, nor his overall projections as a prospect.

The knocks on Falk could keep teams from considering him a first-round talent, but that means a team could luck out by grabbing him in the middle rounds. The same could be true of Rudolph.

Similar to Falk, Rudolph’s last two games of the season weren’t the prettiest. The talented junior completed just 50 percent of his passes against TCU (albeit in a 31-7 win), then struggled in a rainy loss to Oklahoma in the Big 12 title game, completing just 11 of his 25 throws. But don’t let recency bias could the physical traits Rudolph brings to the table.

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At 6-5, 235 pounds, and with plenty of arm strength, Rudolph is the kind of quarterback prospects many NFL teams typically fall in love with throughout the predraft process. He’s been more efficient this season compared to his 2015 campaign, minimizing poor decisions and cutting down on turnovers (25/4 TD/INT ratio in 2016, 21/9 in 2015).

His stat line betrays his mobility, as sack yardage is subtracted from his rushing totals. Considering he’s been sacked 30 times in each of the past two seasons, it makes it look like Rudolph is your typical statue in the pocket. He’s no Watson when he leaves the pocket, but he’s athletic enough to negotiate the pocket and pick up vital yardage when things break down.

Both of these prospects are far from perfect. But we’re talking about balancing floor with ceiling, risk for reward, and the resources it will likely take to invest in them. Would you rather spend a first-round pick on Trubisky, Kizer, Watson (or even a second-rounder on Kaaya)? Or take a mid-round gamble on a productive passer with all the physical and mental traits to develop into a quality NFL starter within just a couple of seasons.

If you’re more interested in the latter, Falk and Rudolph are the names to watch for on draft weekend in April.