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Patrick Mahomes went to the Kansas City Chiefs with the 10th pick in that same draft. Of course, no NFL general manager would've taken Mahomes over Garrett with the No. 1 pick at the time. With the benefit of hindsight, no general manager would pass up the chance now.

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Mahomes' 10th-pick 2017 value illustrates QB position importance vs. Garrett.

Mahomes went to the Kansas City Chiefs with the 10th pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, the same draft where Myles Garrett was selected No. 1; with hindsight, no general manager would pass up the chance to take Mahomes over Garrett now, illustrating the importance of the quarterback position in the NFL.

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