Mitch Trubisky is Mel Kiper's No. 1 QB prospect

Posted Oct 27, 2016
Could Mitch Trubisky only spend one season as UNC's starting quarterback? With his success this year, NFL scouts and analysts are salivating over the Ohio native's potential. NFL Draft expert Mel Kiper Jr. has given Trubisky his endorsement. Kiper ranks Trubisky as his No. 1 quarterback prospect and puts him at No. 14 on his Big Board. (Carolina Blue)

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