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Why the 49ers Must Avoid QB Mitch Trubisky in 2017 NFL Draft

By Akash Anavarathan

Oct 15, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) attempts a pass against the Miami Hurricanes during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) attempts a pass against the Miami Hurricanes during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 17, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) looks to pass in the first quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) looks to pass in the first quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

Breaking Down the Scouting Reports

According to NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein, Trubisky is a high-end NFL quarterback prospect and has all the tools to be successful. But, Zierlein backtracks saying that the ex-Tar Heel QB has not put all of the pieces together yet.

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CBS Sports has Mitch Trubisky as their 12th ranked prospect in this year’s draft. With the San Francisco 49ers selecting second overall, this could be a huge reach. It’s something John Lynch cannot afford to do in his first year as General Manager.

No executive or scout is excited about the potential and talent that Trubisky showcased this year, as stated by Daniel Jeremiah of NFL.com. This is a scary sight, as scouts do not find Trubisky to be a top-10 prospect.

Jeremy Klump of NFLSpinZone.com broke down Mitch Trubisky and said that his ceiling could be Russell Wilson and his floor could be Alex Smith. That’s a wide range of possibility, not sure if that is something the 49ers can risk this early in the Kyle Shanahan era.