Kelly Bryant , who attempted just nine passes in 2016 as Watson 's backup , will enter spring as the favorite .
Kelly Bryant 'll have competition from Hunter Johnson , the top - rated QB in the 2017 recruiting class .
Kelly Bryant , who attempted just nine passes in 2016 as Watson 's backup , will enter spring as the favorite , but he 'll have competition from Hunter Johnson , the top - rated QB in the 2017 recruiting class .