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2017 NFL Mock Draft: First-round projections after Week 11

By Connor Muldowney

Nov 12, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) passes the ball during the first half against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) passes the ball during the first half against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 5, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) goes into the end zone after scoring a forth quarter touchdown run against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Kenan Memorial Stadium. The North Carolina Tar Heels defeated the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 48-20. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) goes into the end zone after scoring a forth quarter touchdown run against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Kenan Memorial Stadium. The North Carolina Tar Heels defeated the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 48-20. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports /

30. . QB. North Carolina. Mitch Trubisky. 5. player

Could the Jets really pick a quarterback yet again? It seems like this team has picked a gunslinger in each draft for the past decade but it has amounted to zero luck. One step up from the luck that the Browns have had with quarterbacks over the past number of years, the Jets need to find a way to settle on a starter for the future.

Ryan Fitzpatrick has been one of the most disappointing starters in the league this year after signing a deal in the offseason. He has eight touchdown passes to 13 interceptions and has been dealing with injury issues. He’s also been benched for Geno Smith, who is now injured, and Bryce Petty.

None of those guys seem like the answer for this offense and it might be time to look toward the first round, namely the top-five, for a quarterback of the future. Mitch Trubisky of North Carolina very well could be that guy.

Trubisky is easily one of the most underrated quarterbacks in the country and no one seems to be talking about him despite his impressive season. He is the first-year starter for the Tar Heels and he’s been rock-solid. In fact, he’s completing 70 percent of his passes for 3,004 yards, 22 touchdowns and four picks.

Is this a reach? Maybe, but it fills a dire need instantly.

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