Mitch Trubisky is Mel Kiper Jr.’s No. 1-rated QB on NFL Draft board

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North Carolina quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) tosses a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game between North Carolina and Virginia at Scott stadium in Charlottesville, Va., Oct. 22.Steve Helber-Associated Press
By Mark Podolski, The News-Herald

POSTED: 10/27/16, 2:43 PM EDT | UPDATED: 24 SECS AGO

The college football season has yet to reach November, but the buzz for the 2017 NFL Draft has already started.

That includes one of the fast-rising prospects — Mentor graduate and current North Carolina quarterback Mitch Trubisky.

Longtime NFL Draft expert Mel Kiper Jr. released his “Big Board” ranking the top 25 players for the upcoming draft, and Trubisky checked in at No. 15 overall, and his No. 1 QB.

Kiper on Trubisky:

“Welcome to the Big Board, Mitch Trubisky. He’s my new No. 1 quarterback. I’ve been looking for a QB to make the leap this season, and I found it in Trubisky, who has been the best signal-caller in the country.

“Yes, that includes Louisville’s Lamar Jackson, who has missed too many throws overall. Trubisky (6-3, 220) is completing 71.2 percent of his passes in his first season as the full-time starter, even with the nightmare game while playing in Hurricane Matthew in which he was just 13-of-33. He has 18 touchdown passes and only two interceptions. He throws a nice ball, has some touch and velocity, and is mobile, too.”

The big factor for Trubisky is if he will declare for the 2017 draft. He’s a redshirt junior, and is in his fourth season at UNC.

http://www.news-herald.com/article/HR/20161027/SPORTS/161029471

 

[Elusive6thRing]

Although some have said he may go in the first round I believe Patrick Mahomes of Texas Tech will be the Dak Prescott of next years draft. He has one of the worst defenses in the history of college football so he doesn't get the attention but through 7 games he has thrown for 3313 yards 26 TDs to only 6 Interceptions. He has a beautiful long ball. If the Texans are smart they will draft this kid and put Brock Osweiler on the bench (his guaranteed money is only this season and next.) But I don't consider them to be a smart franchise so I suspect someone else will end up with Mahomes and be very happy they did.

 

[stilltheguru88]

I agree, even though we don't need a qb anymore.

 

[CaptainCreed]

Go Heels. Mitch is playing great, scouts know the VT game was a fluke because of the hurricane. There are a lot of NFL skill position players on that offense too between Hood, Switzer and Howard.

 

[StarHead69]

The Giants would be terrifying on offense with Mahomes and a decent RB.

 

[darthseinfeld]

Although some have said he may go in the first round I believe Patrick Mahomes of Texas Tech will be the Dak Prescott of next years draft. He has one of the worst defenses in the history of college football so he doesn't get the attention but through 7 games he has thrown for 3313 yards 26 TDs to only 6 Interceptions. He has a beautiful long ball. If the Texans are smart they will draft this kid and put Brock Osweiler on the bench (his guaranteed money is only this season and next.) But I don't consider them to be a smart franchise so I suspect someone else will end up with Mahomes and be very happy they did.

Mahomes was my pet cat before Dak stepped up. Still think he goes mid to late first

 

[Elusive6thRing]

Mahomes was my pet cat before Dak stepped up. Still think he goes mid to late first

I was at Texas Tech vs Oklahoma last week it was insanity, over 1700 yards combined and 125 points. Never seen a game like it on TV or in person.

 

[stilltheguru88]

Mahomes needs a lot of work just like Dak. We didn't know Dak had the work ethic/leadership of a great though. Mahomes has talent though. I don't think he'll go round 1.