Eagles use 6th-round pick on QB Tanner McKee

The Philadelphia Eagles selected Stanford quarterback Tanner McKee in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 188th overall.

McKee threw for 28 touchdowns to 15 interceptions over his last two seasons at Stanford. He finished with a career completion percentage of 63.2.

He'll likely compete for a backup role behind Jalen Hurts in Philadelphia. The quarterback depth chart includes Marcus Mariota and Ian Book.

Pre-draft profile

McKee is an old-school prototype at quarterback: big body, big arm. He's got the frame evaluators have long sought under center, and the arm strength to rip throws into a tight window. He doesn't pair that with the necessary accuracy and touch just yet, but that's something that can perhaps still be developed, given he's one of the younger mid-late round QB options in this draft. McKee's ceiling will be limited due to the fact he offers next to nothing in terms of mobility. He'll have to master the art of dealing with pressure and extending plays within the pocket to be a capable starter, and there's plenty of development required in that regard.

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