North Dakota State Offensive Coordinator Explains Carson Wentz’s Draft Ascension

March 3, 2016   ·   Brent Sobleski   ·   Jump to comments

The Carson Wentz hype train picks up steam with each passing day, and he appears destined to be the first quarterback selected in the 2016 NFL draft. 
Is the FCS standout actually worth the hype, though? 
The North Dakota State product fits prototypical standards for an NFL quarterback. He stands 6'5", weighs 237 pounds, owns 10-inch hands and can make every throw with ease. He's also a good athlete and ran a 4.77-second 40-yard dash at the NFL combine in Indianapolis.
In fact, the quarterback finished among the top five performers at his position in the 40-yard dash, broad jump and three-cone drill. 
Physically, Wentz is the total package. 
Concerns arise about his level of play and how advanced he is as a passer at this point in his career. Wentz only started two seasons and played in a run-dominant scheme. 
As such, the 23-year-old signal-caller is generally considered a developmental passer with tremendous upside who may need t...

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