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2017 NFL Draft: San Francisco 49ers Quarterback Big Board

By Vincent Berrones

Jan 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; NNotre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) leaves the field following the 2016 Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Notre Dame 44-28. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; NNotre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) leaves the field following the 2016 Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Notre Dame 44-28. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 24, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) during the game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 2: Mitch Trubisky, North Carolina

Projected Round: 1st

After only one full season as a starter at North Carolina, Mitch Trubisky was impressive. The 6-foot-3, 220 pound quarterback threw for 3,748 yards, 30 touchdowns and only six interceptions.

Trubisky’s arm strength and accuracy are among a few reasons why he is a top prospect in this years draft. With a quick release to compliment both of those attributes, Trubisky can be developed into an elite passer in the NFL.

Especially if Shanahan is his head coach.

He is also mobile in the pocket and can use his legs to make plays when he needs to. Trubisky rushed for 308 yards and five touchdowns this season.

Trubisky only started one season, so his experience and readiness to play in the NFL is concerning to scouts. He may not be a guy that starts as a rookie, but with time and development Trubisky could be worth the 49ers selecting him in the first round.