Carson Wentz is an American football quarterback who currently plays for the Indianapolis Colts in the National Football League (NFL). He was born on December 30, 1992, in Raleigh, North Carolina, and played college football at North Dakota State University.
Wentz was drafted second overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2016 NFL Draft, and played with the team until 2021. During his time with the Eagles, Wentz had some notable accomplishments, including leading the team to a Super Bowl victory in 2017 (although he was injured for most of the season), and being named to the Pro Bowl in 2017.
However, Wentz also struggled with injuries during his time in Philadelphia, and his performance on the field declined in his later years with the team. In 2021, he was traded to the Indianapolis Colts, where he hopes to revitalize his career.
Football reference
Carson Wentz’s football reference can be found on the website Pro-Football-Reference.com. The website provides a comprehensive statistical analysis of his career, including passing yards, touchdowns, interceptions, completion percentage, and passer rating.
Here are some of Wentz’s career stats as of the end of the 2021 season:
- Passing yards: 18,853
- Passing touchdowns: 118
- Interceptions: 64
- Completion percentage: 62.7%
- Passer rating: 88.5
Additionally, the website provides information on his game logs, career milestones, and other advanced metrics such as adjusted yards per attempt, net yards per attempt, and approximate value. It also includes comparisons to other quarterbacks in the league and historical players.
Draft class
Carson Wentz was a part of the 2016 NFL Draft class. He was selected second overall by the Philadelphia Eagles, after the Los Angeles Rams selected Jared Goff with the first overall pick. The 2016 draft class was considered to be a strong one for quarterbacks, with several notable names being selected including Paxton Lynch, Christian Hackenberg, Jacoby Brissett, and Dak Prescott. However, Wentz and Goff were considered to be the top two quarterbacks in the draft, and both were selected within the first two picks.
College
Carson Wentz played college football at North Dakota State University (NDSU), a Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) school located in Fargo, North Dakota.
During his college career at NDSU, Wentz led the Bison to two national championships and was named the Most Outstanding Player of the championship game both times. He was also a two-time All-American and was named the Most Valuable Player of the 2015 Senior Bowl, a showcase game for top college football players.
Wentz’s success at NDSU helped him become a highly touted prospect in the 2016 NFL Draft, where he was eventually selected second overall by the Philadelphia Eagles
