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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Fournette, Peppers land in top 10

By Brad Weiss

Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) breaks the tackle of Michigan State Spartans linebacker Chris Frey (23) during the first half of a game at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) breaks the tackle of Michigan State Spartans linebacker Chris Frey (23) during the first half of a game at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 22, 2016; Charlottesville, VA, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) throws the ball as Virginia Cavaliers defensive tackle Donte Wilkins (1) chases in the first quarter at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2016; Charlottesville, VA, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) throws the ball as Virginia Cavaliers defensive tackle Donte Wilkins (1) chases in the first quarter at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports /

57. . QB. North Carolina. Mitch Trubisky. 3. player

If Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler played the way he did on Monday Night Football every week, they would not have to take a quarterback with the third pick in the draft. However, Cutler has proven to be one of the more inconsistent quarterbacks in recent memory, and the team needs to replace him as soon as possible. Mitch Trubisky from the University of North Carolina is a first round talent, and would fit nicely in John Fox’s system.

Trubisky is a classic pocket passer, who can make tough throws look easy. The Bears have some talented players on their offense, including star wide receiver Alshon Jeffrey. With Cutler under center on Monday, Jeffrey finally had a good game, which can happen every week if the team can get somebody to throw it to him on a consistent basis.

Since an opening week dud of a performance, Trubisky has played as good as any quarterback in college football. Despite his rising stock, he has tried to stay level-headed, and just play football. At 6-foot-3, 200 pounds, he has the size to play the position at the next level, and he appears to have the head to do so as well.

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