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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Mitch Trubisky, DeShone Kizer on the rise

By Brad Weiss

Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs for a large gain after a reception during the first quarter of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs for a large gain after a reception during the first quarter of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 10, 2016; Durham, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) throws to a receiver in the first half of their game against the Duke Blue Devils at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Dolejs-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 10, 2016; Durham, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) throws to a receiver in the first half of their game against the Duke Blue Devils at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Dolejs-USA TODAY Sports /

2. player. 42. . QB. UNC. Mitch Trubisky

The 2017 NFL Draft class has been labeled as one that does not have a sure-fire franchise quarterback in it. While that may be the case, at least five teams picking in the top-10 need a quarterback, whether that is through the draft, or in the free agent market. The University of North Carolina’s Mitch Trubisky has the accuracy and arm strength to play at the next level, and the San Francisco 49ers should definitely take him at No. 2.

San Fran may very well go with Jonathan Allen at No. 2, as some experts believe he is actually the best prospect in this draft. However, the 49ers need a fresh start at quarterback, and for head coach Chip Kelly, this could be his last shot at retaining his job. Kelly likes to have full control of his offense, and he may not mesh well with a veteran in what could be the last year for him in the Bay Area.

Trubisky played only one season as the starter in Chapel Hill, so there is not a ton of tape on him. However, when it comes to the skills needed to play the position at the next level, there is no better prospect in this draft. The 49ers need a lot of help on both sides of the ball, but if Trubisky can become the kind of quarterback that can lead the organization, then they will have the most important position on the field taken care of.

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