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2017 NFL Combine: 10 Players to watch from the ACC

By Jerran Anderson

Dec 30, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) runs the ball in the first quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) runs the ball in the first quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-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 /

4. QB Mitch Trubisky, North Carolina

North Carolina Mitch Trubisky had a pretty good season in his first year as starter, enough so he’s ready to go to the NFL. Trubisky led the Tar Heels to an 8-5 record in 2016. With their fair share of weaknesses, everything wasn’t the quarterback’s fault.

Trubisky threw for 3,748 passing yards, 30 touchdowns and six interceptions through 13 games last season. He didn’t throw an interception until the team’s fifth game of the season in 2016.

He is an accurate passer who doesn’t turn the ball over often. His six interceptions came in three games total; he threw two in each game. He was first in the ACC in pass completion percentage (68.0) and second in passer efficiency rating (157.9).

Trubisky has taken a lot of criticism for his performances but he’s shown great awareness in the pocket, making plays in key moments. After all, there’s a reason he was second in the ACC in passing touchdowns in 2016. He’ll have an opportunity this week to continue to raise his draft stock before the NFL Draft in April.

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