NFL scout compares Mitch Trubisky to Carson Wentz

Posted Feb 16, 2017
North Carolina quarterback Mitch Trubisky started just one season in Chapel Hill, but his excellent play vaulted him into the discussion as potentially the top signal-caller in the 2017 NFL Draft. One AFC scout recently shared his thoughts on Trubisky as a prospect, comparing him to Carson Wentz, who was selected No. 2 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in last year's NFL Draft. (Carolina Blue)

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