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2017 NFL Mock Draft: First-round projections after Week 14

By Connor Muldowney

Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs for a large gain after a reception during the first quarter of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs for a large gain after a reception during the first quarter of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 25, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) is pushed out of bounds by North Carolina State Wolfpack linebacker Jarod Fernandez (4) during the second half at Kenan Memorial Stadium. The Wolfpack won 28-21. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) is pushed out of bounds by North Carolina State Wolfpack linebacker Jarod Fernandez (4) during the second half at Kenan Memorial Stadium. The Wolfpack won 28-21. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports /

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

Mitch Trubisky could easily be the first quarterback chosen in this year’s draft class, but Kizer’s strong arm and dual-threat ability make him a more attractive prospect to the 49ers than the North Carolina junior.

It’s not like Trubisky doesn’t have wheels, though. He can tuck and run when he sees fit and he even has 270 rushing yards and five touchdowns this season. He looks the part of a reliable NFL quarterback and the Bears need that. They have stumbled upon a potential rising star in Matt Barkley, but the sample size just isn’t big enough to dub him Jay Cutler’s future replacement.

Cutler, on the other hand, has had a tough time staying healthy and that’s got to be frustrating for the front office that is paying him a lot of money. Trubisky could come in right away and be that cornerstone of the franchise.

I don’t see him starting from day one, but if the Bears pick Trubusky, he could learn for a couple of games and take over after either Barkley or Cutler struggle. He doesn’t have elite arm strength, but he has above average accuracy and doesn’t make many mistakes. He can move the chains on a regular basis with safe, reliable intermediate throws.

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