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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Deshaun Watson heads to Broadway

By Brad Weiss

Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) walks on the field during the first quarter in the 2016 CFP Semifinal against the Washington Huskies at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) walks on the field during the first quarter in the 2016 CFP Semifinal against the Washington Huskies at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 30, 2016; El Paso, TX, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) throws the ball against the Stanford Cardinal defense at Sun Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ivan Pierre Aguirre-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2016; El Paso, TX, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) throws the ball against the Stanford Cardinal defense at Sun Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ivan Pierre Aguirre-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mitch Trubisky

QB, UNC

One team that is definitely going to go quarterback in the first round is the San Francisco 49ers, who will be heading into next season with a new coach. Chip Kelly was relieved of his coaching duties after one season, and rightfully so, as the 49ers were an absolute embarrassment in 2016. The organization needs to move on from quarterback Colin Kaepernick, and bringing in somebody who can play right away has to be the goal in 2017.

The University of North Carolina’s Mitch Trubisky only started 13 games in his collegiate career, but he is definitely the best quarterback prospect in this draft. Trubisky has the tools to be very successful at the next level, and has the size and arm strength to make all of the throws. There is not a ton of tape out on him, but he will have plenty of opportunities leading up to the draft to prove he should be the first quarterback taken next April.

San Francisco is going to need to upgrade at a ton of positions in 2017, but most of all, they need to bring in the quarterback who is going to lead them for the next five years at least. Trubisky had a breakout year in a conference that proved to be the best in college football in 2016. He has already declared for the NFL Draft, and on draft night, it won’t be long until he hears his name called by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.

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