Carson Wentz was drafted No. 2 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2016 NFL Draft out of North Dakota State. 103 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value
2016 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 2 · #2 overall
Carson Wentz North Dakota State Draft
Carson Wentz was drafted No. 2 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2016 NFL Draft out of North Dakota State. 103 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value
1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #2
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2016
- NFL games
- 103
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 632nd at North Dakota State
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Carson Wentz came off the board in 2016.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 237 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 10 prospect91.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
103 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value
- Games played
- 103
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 632nd among North Dakota State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4368% of career value
- Final season
- 20259 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 2
Who came off the board on either side of Carson Wentz.
California · 5× Pro Bowl
Ohio State · 5× Pro Bowl
North Dakota State in the 2016 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from North Dakota State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Carson Wentz in the 2016 NFL Draft
Carson Wentz is a Quarterback out of North Dakota State selected No. 2 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2016 NFL Draft. 103 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value North Dakota State has produced 27 NFL draft picks since 1981.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Carson Wentz drafted?
Carson Wentz was selected No. 2 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2016 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/carson-wentz.
What college did Carson Wentz play for?
Carson Wentz played college football at North Dakota State in the MVFC. See every North Dakota State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-dakota-state-bison.
How did Carson Wentz's NFL career turn out?
103 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/carson-wentz.