2017 NFL Mock Draft: Wild Card Edition
By Tyler Brooke
Mitch Trubisky
QB, North Carolina
Even though the New York Jets took Christian Hackenberg in the second round of last year’s draft, the fact that he’s yet to see the field says a lot about the team’s faith in their rookie QB. Instead, the Jets might be ready to try and find another starting quarterback in 2017 given what they’ve seen from Ryan Fitzpatrick and Bryce Petty.
North Carolina’s Mitch Trubisky has only been the starter for the Tar Heels for one season, but he’s looked every bit like a legitimate NFL quarterback. Trubisky has some decent zip on the ball and some great accuracy and ball placement on short and intermediate routes.
What I like most about Trubisky is his pocket awareness. He’s not an exceptional athlete, but Trubisky knows when to step up in the pocket or roll out to avoid pressure and extend the play.
Trubisky’s biggest limitation is his deep ball placement, but he occasional made some solid throws downfield throughout the year. If he can be more consistent throwing deep, then Trubisky could have a bright future ahead of him in the NFL, especially if he could get the chance to throw to guys like Brandon Marshall and Eric Decker.