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STAFFORD AND SANCHEZ TOP GUNS IN DRAFT

This is not a great year to look for a franchise quarterback in the draft. The Heisman finalists – Oklahoma’s Sam Bradford, Texas’ Colt McCoy and Florida’s Tim Tebow – are staying put, leaving little from which to choose, especially if you have the No. 17 pick, like the Jets do.

There is name power, but no clear-cut, can’t-miss prospects. Let’s take a look, as the Jets begin post-Brett Favre preparations for April 25 at Radio City:

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Matthew Stafford, Georgia: This 6-foot-3, 237-pound Texan clearly is the most pro-ready QB. He worked out of multiple formations, but with an emphasis on the run and a reliance on the tight end, Georgia resembles a pro-style offense more than most programs.

“Whichever NFL team gets him,” Georgia coach Mark Richt said, “will be very blessed.”

The question is winning. Stafford never captured an SEC title, and the team did not live up to last year’s preseason No. 1 ranking.

Mark Sanchez, Southern Cal: This 6-3, 225-pound Californian will benefit, salary-wise, from Bradford’s decision. The Trojan will be a first-rounder – probably the next behind Stafford – and may be available at No. 17. He will join former Trojans Carson Palmer, Matt Leinart and Matt Cassel in the NFL.

The question is experience. He started just one full season, and critics will not forget USC’s 27-21 loss to Oregon State Sept. 25.

“He’s a competitive guy that’s willing to take on this challenge,” USC coach Pete Carroll said. “Mark clearly has the potential to be as good as any of those guys we’ve had.”

Nate Davis, Ball State: This 6-1, 218-pound Ohio native worked out of the spread, so adjustment to the pro style will be needed. What he lacks in size, he makes up in arm strength. But competition will be an issue. The Cardinals went 12-0 in the regular season, but when the going got tough – in the MAC title game and the GMAC Bowl – Davis struggled.

Josh Freeman, Kansas State: This 6-6, 248-pound Missouri native has a gun and can move very well for his size. Other than a few upsets, though, Freeman did not win. He defeated Iowa State, 38-30, in his finale, but that ended a five-game losing streak, and a 5-7 season.

Rhett Bomar, Sam Houston State: Bradford can thank this 6-2, 220-pound Texan, whose transfer from Oklahoma helped pave the way for Mr. Heisman. But Bomar could be a steal. Keep in mind, Oklahoma doesn’t win many bowls. The Sooners have lost three straight. The last one they won? The 2005 Holiday Bowl, a 17-14 win over Oregon. Who started and won MVP? Bomar.

Graham Harrell, Texas Tech: He once was in Heisman talk. Then came a 65-21 loss to Oklahoma. Then a 47-34 loss to Ole Miss. His numbers are outstanding, but the Red Raiders don’t have a history of producing NFL QBs. He’s unlikely to break that mold.

tsullivan@nypost.com