Yahoo Sports NFL on Kyle McCord

McCord's preseason performance and Trubisky comparison support modest backup upside.

McCord threw for 446 yards and four touchdowns in the Packers preseason in 2026. NFL.com's Lance Zierlein compared him to Mitchell Trubisky and projected him as a third- to fourth-round pick pre-draft, describing him as a pocket passer with good size who played in a high-volume, pro-passing scheme; Zierlein noted McCord proved confident and productive at Syracuse without elite supporting talent, with solid fundamentals and adequate poise under pressure, though his decision-making and ball placement don't always match his gunslinger mentality. Zierlein concluded McCord 'could find a home as a backup quarterback with modest upside.'

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