Chicago Bears: 5 Possible Developmental Quarterbacks
By Erik Lambert
Carson Wentz (North Dakota State)
Jan 10, 2015; Frisco, TX, USA; North Dakota State Bison quarterback Carson Wentz (11) throws a pass during pre game warmups against the Illinois State Redbirds at Pizza Hut Park. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
A broken wrist has set back his 2015 season, but before that Carson Wentz was building a strong case for being a Day 2 pick next April. For an FCS quarterback playing at North Dakota State, there is no denying his top tier ability. At 6’6″ he has great size but can run with the ball and has shown an aptitude for playing under center or in shotgun. Reading the defense and knowing where to go with the ball is also something he excels at.
Carson Wentz throws glance route on rhythm. What so impressive is how he reads DB hips and leverage to confirm throw pic.twitter.com/G8aZ0YXTVa
— Will Hewlett (@WillHewlett) October 20, 2015
Arm strength is not a big issue and he knows how to spread the ball around. The rub of course is the injury and not being proven against top competition. Comparisons range but the one that made the most sense was a more mobile Matt Ryan. Again, assuming he fulfilled his potential.
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