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NFL Draft 2017: Top 10 draft prospects from the ACC

By Jerran Anderson

Dec 28, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes tight end David Njoku (86) reacts after a touchdown in the second half against the West Virginia Mountaineers in the Russell Athletic Bowl at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes tight end David Njoku (86) reacts after a touchdown in the second half against the West Virginia Mountaineers in the Russell Athletic Bowl at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-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 /

North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitchell Trubisky is arguably the best quarterback in the NFL Draft from an accuracy standpoint. He completed 68.0 percent in 2016, ranking first in the ACC and sixth in the FBS. He earned just third-team All-ACC honors but with Lamar Jackson and Deshaun Watson in the way, it’s understandable.

Trubisky started all 13 games in his first season at quarterback. He threw for 3,748 passing yards, 30 touchdowns and just six interceptions last season. He was second in the ACC in passing yards and 10th in the FBS.

The first-year starter set the single-season record for passing yards, passing touchdowns, and total offense (4,056). He threw at least three touchdowns in seven games, finishing with a 157.9 passing efficiency rating.

Trubisky threw 13 touchdowns passes before throwing his first interception of the season. He’s shown tons of accuracy in the ACC, but it remains to be seen if it can translate to the NFL. He’ll need to prove to NFL teams he can take snaps under center, however, as a majority of his snaps in UNC’s offense came out the shotgun formation. He could be a late first-round pick or an early second-round pick.

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