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Get To Know First-Round Pick QB Carson Wentz

The Eagles welcome QB Carson Wentz to Philadelphia as the second-overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. Learn more about Wentz...

The Eagles drafted QB Carson Wentz as the No. 2 overall pick in this year's NFL Draft
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The Eagles drafted QB Carson Wentz as the No. 2 overall pick in this year's NFL Draft

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Wentz was a two-year captain for North Dakota State during their 2014 and 2015 NCAA FCS National Championships
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Wentz was a two-year captain for North Dakota State during their 2014 and 2015 NCAA FCS National Championships

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Wentz was 20-3 as an NDSU starter
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Wentz was 20-3 as an NDSU starter

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After his senior season, Wentz is ranked third in NDSU history in the following categories: career passing attempts (612), completions (392), yards (5,115), touchdowns (45), completion percentage (.641) and pass efficiency rating (153.9)
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After his senior season, Wentz is ranked third in NDSU history in the following categories: career passing attempts (612), completions (392), yards (5,115), touchdowns (45), completion percentage (.641) and pass efficiency rating (153.9)

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In both the 2015 and 2016 NCAA FCS Championship Games, Wentz was named the Most Outstanding Player
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In both the 2015 and 2016 NCAA FCS Championship Games, Wentz was named the Most Outstanding Player

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In 2015, Wentz was named to the STATS FCS Offensive Player of the Year Watch List
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In 2015, Wentz was named to the STATS FCS Offensive Player of the Year Watch List

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Wentz declared for the draft after his senior season
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Wentz declared for the draft after his senior season

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Welcome to Philadelphia, Carson!
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Welcome to Philadelphia, Carson!

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