Louisville Football: 6 ACC Players Picked In PFF’s 2017 NFL Mock Draft
By Derek Snyder
3. Chicago Bears: QB, Mitch Trubisky
I think it shows just how far the ACC football conference has come now that Pro Football Focus believes that two of the top three draft picks this year are from the conference. Mitch Trubisky is a guy that has seen his NFL Draft stock soar over the course of this season.
However, that might be more telling of the depth of quarterbacks in this draft than his actual NFL quarterback ceiling going forward.
Take a look at what Pro Football Focus had to say about Trubisky in their mock draft:
"“Another unique situation at quarterback, Trubisky has turned one year of starting into a potential first-round pedigree. He didn’t completely burst onto the scene, as his talent was evident in limited time in 2015. He finished with the No. 2 passing grade in the class at 81.6, as he showed the arm to drive the ball with velocity outside the numbers while showing the footwork to maneuver the pocket and create space to get the ball out of his hand. There are some concerns about Trubisky’s game, as there were plenty of games in which he showed his potential but also left wanting for more, but like Watson, there are enough positives to warrant taking a chance near the top of the draft. The Bears are ready for a new look under center, and Trubisky has the tools to develop into a good starter.”"
This would definitely be an interesting situation for both the Chicago Bears and Mitch Trubisky. Chicago hasn’t had consistent quarterback play in a long time, but does putting your faith in a rookie automatically mean success is coming? Just ask the Jacksonville Jaguars.