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2017 NFL Mock Draft: First-Round Projections after Week 13

By Tyler Brooke

Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) runs the ball during the first half of a game against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) runs the ball during the first half of a game against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 24, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) passes the ball during the first quarter against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) passes the ball during the first quarter against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

North Carolina. Mitch Trubisky. 4. player. 57. . QB

It definitely seems like the Chicago Bears will be parting ways with quarterback Jay Cutler after this season. Once Cutler is gone, the Bears will have to try and find their quarterback for the future, and that might mean reaching for one in the first round of the NFL draft.

I’ve been torn with who should be the No. 1 QB in this draft class, but North Carolina’s Mitch Trubisky continues to make plays that have him right in that argument. He has the ideal size of a pro-style QB at 6’3” and 220 pounds, but is also surprisingly mobile with the pocket awareness to avoid pressure and extend plays.

Trubisky has some nice ball placement on short and intermediate routes, but I’ve been concerned at times with his lack of arm strength and ability to hit players in stride downfield. However, Trubisky had a really nice throw against N.C. State on Friday with a deep touchdown that gives me hope that he’s still developing.

He might not be the fourth-best prospect in this draft class, but Trubisky could come in and be a solid starting quarterback for the Bears in 2017.

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