2017 NFL Draft Quarterback Power Ranking: Faces of the Franchise

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Nov 19, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) looks to pass in the first quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

Mitch Trubisky, QB, North Carolina

Even though Trubisky isn’t my top ranked quarterback, I still believe he’ll be the first quarterback taken. It makes sense, too. The San Francisco 49ers should strongly consider him, and that’s because of what they already have at the position. Finding their ‘Face of the Franchise’ should be on top of their board because the 49ers are still at least two years away from competing.

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With Trubisky, he can still take the next season to learn a new offense. Let’s keep in mind that he’s incredibly talented but still raw. He’s only started 13 games in college and has taken almost every snap out of the shotgun. From recent memory, a quarterback that comes to mind while making an adjustment to a pro-style offense was Blaine Gabbert. In fact, here’s what they looked like at the Scouting Combine.

Trubisky: 4.67 (40 time), 116 inch broad, 6.87 (3 cone) & 4.25 (20yd)
Gabbert: 4.62 (40 time), 120 inch broad, 6.84 (3 cone) & 4.25 (20 yd)

However, there’s a lot to like about Trubisky. He has the size to be an NFL quarterback at 6’2 and 222 pounds. He doesn’t possess elite arm strength, but with a 68% completion percentage in 2016, it’s hard to question his pin-point accuracy. With only six interceptions this past year, it’s clear that he can read defenses and there isn’t much to question with his decision making. Can he make the transition to a pro-style offense? With Kyle Shanahan as his coach, I think he can.

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