http://draftbreakdown.com/2016-nfl-draft-trait-based-scouting-carson-wentz-qb-ndsu/
Pro section: Moves out from center quickly, sets up and gets his eyes downfield at the back of his drop. He’s a very good decision maker, once he identifies the open receiver he wastes no time moving into his delivery. Limits risks while throwing the football in all areas of the field, checks down when receivers are covered and takes advantage of one on one coverage on deep throws. Throwing motion is quick and efficient when throwing to the short and intermediate part of the field. Very good arm strength to work all areas of the field, has natural arm strength and lower body torque that puts little to no air under the ball when throwing over the middle as well as deep in the field. Very good accuracy, shows the ability to throw into tight windows in short and intermediate areas, especially on out breaking routes, because of his rare arm strength. Good ability to work the deep area of the field, especially down the seam with his arm strength and placement that allows only his player to make a play on the ball. Stands tall under pressure and displays a willingness to take a hit while throwing the ball. Good ability to extend plays outside the pocket, gets out of pressure and has athletic ability to challenge the defense as a runner. Has very good accuracy while throwing on the run on designed boots, product of his arm strength and torque. Has solid play strength to work through tackles in the open field because of his size and athleticism. Clear leader, elected a captain in his first year as a starter, plays with fire and competitive edge on the field.
Projection: Overall, a starter at the NFL level who would benefit from a year of sitting on the bench to develop his mental processing of NFL defenses and coverage schemes. Has the prototypical size, arm strength and accuracy to be a top tier QB at the next level. Must improve his ability to move within the pocket, mental processing and ball security to be a consistent starter at the next level.
Right now I see him as a mid-Day 2 pick, but obviously a lot can change in the upcoming season. Wentz displayed impressive accuracy and arm strength for a first time starter at a FCS school, and I think those traits along with his size and athleticism could make him an appealing pick for some QB-needy NFL teams. If he improves his ability to quickly read defenses, which could very well happen in his second year as a starter at NDSU, Wentz could become a fascinating prospect to watch for in the 2016 Draft as teams weigh his natural physical traits and ability against the level of competition he faced in college.
