Player Profiles
SPARQ = Speed, Power,Agility, Reaction, Quickness
Dynasty Summary: Carson Wentz is an average quarterback that has been built up by the NFLs flawed criterion for what a starting quarterback should look like, culminating into a situation that foreshadows nothing but disaster. With a 6-foot-6 frame, strong arm, and ability to make the occasional great throw, a team is basically taking a chance on Carson Wentz with their most valuable asset (a first round pick) because of the fact that he may be able to piece together tools that weren’t all the way there despite five seasons of grooming in the Missouri Valley conference. The fact that Wentz is so valued as a commodity speaks volumes to the strength, or lack there-of, in this years QB class, and shows the incredible desperation teams have for any sort of skill at the position as well as the mediocrity they are willing to ignore for any sort of chance at finding their next franchise quarterback.
Rotoworld: 23. Where He Wins: Produced some of the best touch, bucket throws we’ve seen in the last few years. There are a number of throws that clearly show he is willing to work to his second option, so “progressions” might not be a leap. Converted from a number of unclean pockets. Seemingly mastered Cal’s system.
Mike Mayock: This is a special moment for a Division-1AA (FCS) player. There is precedent in Joe Flacco, who came out of Delaware. Wentz is the No. 1 player on my board, so while I understand and believe that Goff is more ready to play today, Wentz will be a better player five years from now."
At the combine:
40yd dash - 4.77 sec
Three cone drill – 6.86 seconds
Vertical Jump – 30.5 inch
Broad Jump – 118.0 inch
NFL COMPARISON: Blake Bortles
NFL Grade: 6.5
Good NFL Starter with Pro Bowl Potential
Contract:
5/12/2016: Signed a four-year, $26.7 million contract. The deal included a $16.7 million signing bonus.