College Football Top 25 Breakout Players of 2016

Posted Aug 2, 2016
17. Mitch Trubisky, QB, North Carolina: Trubisky will likely put up huge numbers in an offense with a loaded receiving corps and one of the nation’s best running backs in Elijah Hood. Trubisky showed the accuracy needed to excel in UNC’s system as he completed 40-of-47 passes, averaging 11.8 yards per attempt to go with six touchdowns and no interceptions. (Pro Football Focus)

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