The Eagles take Carson Wentz in the 2016 NFL Draft

Apr 28, 2016

MOBILE, AL - JANUARY 30: North team's quarterback Carson Wentz #11 with North Dakota State looks to throw a pass during their game against the South Team on January 30, 2016 at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images)

With the second overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft, the Eagles have selected Carson Wentz, the QB out of North Dakota State University. Wentz, standing at 6’5” and 237 lbs, is considered one of the top two quarterbacks in this draft along with Jared Goff. This is the first time the Eagles have taken a QB second overall since Donovan McNabb was taken in 1999. The Eagles are hoping that Wentz can repeat the success the McNabb found with the franchise. The Eagles traded up to the second overall pick, sending the 8^th overall pick, a 2016 3^rd and 4^th round pick, the 2017 1^st round pick, and the 2018 2^nd round pick to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for the 2^nd overall pick in 2016, and a 4^th round pick in 2017. With the size, skill, and personality to be successful in Philly, the Eagles ushered in a new era today.

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