Friday 29 April 2016 15:31, UK
Just two weeks ago, it looked all-set for offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil to walk into the 2016 Draft and be taken with the number one overall pick by the Tennessee Titans. But as ever it's the QBs that have taken the headlines.
The quarterback-needy Los Angeles Rams kicked things off by trading all the way up from number 15 to take the Titans' pick which they used to land Jared Goff.
Just last week, the Philadelphia Eagles followed suit, moving up to number two from eighth, with the Cleveland Browns making way.
The Eagles had just handed a huge-money deal out to incumbent starting quarterback Sam Bradford. Now, he has demanded an immediate trade from Philly, leaving one thing in no doubt - the Eagles needed a quarterback and they drafted Carson Wentz.
Two men initially touted as back-end top ten selections, perhaps even falling into the top 20 took the first and second spots
In an NFL era starved of genuine franchise quarterbacks, huge salaries have been dished-out to unproven and underperforming quarterbacks, such as Brock Osweiler and the aforementioned Bradford.
It is just the sixth time in the Super Bowl era that quarterbacks have gone one and two respectively. Just last year, Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota were taken with the opening selections.
Sky Sports takes a closer look at the two players now firmly in the spotlight.
A vast number of popular NFL draft scouts and analysts appear to believe that Carson Wentz is the best quarterback in this draft class.
Renowned NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock recently placed him at the very top of his draft board as the best prospect available, while former NFL coach-turned-analyst Jon Gruden revealed his belief what Wentz is the most NFL-ready quarterback to enter the draft in recent years.
One thing for sure is that Wentz has the prototypical size NFL scouts look for in a professional quarterback. He is 6'6'' tall, over 230lbs and the arm-size that gives him all the tools to be a top pro-level player. His frame and athleticism is without a doubt a major strength.
It is not a stretch to say that many people a little over a year ago, or even until the draft started to come into focus, did not know who Wentz was.
The 23-year old played college football at North Dakota State, a school playing in the FCS - in simpler terms, essentially the 'second tier' of college football.
This has been the biggest concern as the draft has grown closer, with question marks around the level competition he faced in college, and his 'big game' experience, so to speak.
However, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco, a first round pick out of FCS school Delaware in 2008, has gone on to win a Super Bowl.
Wentz had his first year as the starting quarterback in 2014, leading North Dakota State to the FCS Championship game, where they defeated Illinois State to win their fourth consecutive title.
It was a breakout year for Wentz, who excelled and caught the eye as he threw for over 3,000 yards and 25 touchdowns, as he started in all 16 games. He also proved an efficiency and calmness in pressurised situations.
Last season was a little more difficult for him. After an excellent start to the year, Wentz broke his wrist during the week six clash with South Dakota, going on to miss the next eight games.
Wentz would return as North Dakota State again reached the FCS Championship game, leading the team to another title with a win over Jacksonville State, also earning his second-consecutive outstanding player award.
So, while there may be doubts over the level of competition, what cannot be questioned is Wentz's success in the FCS, where he set the school's single-season records for total yards, completions and touchdowns..
In total, Wentz started 27 times for NDSU, throwing for 5,115 yards and 45 touchdowns.
There is no doubt he possesses all the physical tools to excel as an NFL quarterback, but the transition to the pro-leagues and the huge step-up in competition is still a big question.
Wentz's NFL comparison: Blake Bortles (Jacksonville Jaguars)
California's Jared Goff had long been considered the strongest quarterback available in this draft class, until Wentz proved himself a viable contender for that accolade.
The 21-year old left California having set the school's records for touchdown passes, passing yards and completions - incidentally, the only Cal quarterback with a more efficient passing career is a certain Aaron Rodgers.
And it was not just school records that Goff was setting. In 2015, while leading the team to its first eight-win campaign in six years, Goff was outstanding in setting PAC-12 Conference records for for passing yards and touchdowns in the process.
Standing at 6'4'', Goff also has the desired size for an NFL quarterback, but at 215lbs and smaller hands than Wentz, some questions have been raised surrounding his grip and security of the ball, although it could be argued this was something that was never a concern for him in college.
Goff is a player who is calm in the pocket, and despite his smaller hand size, has proven he has a strong arm more than capable of making deep, downfield throws when they are needed.
One area where Goff has the beating over Wentz is in his experience and overall productivity.
While Wentz essentially had only one-and-a-half years as a starter, Goff was the main man during all three of his years at Cal, playing in a highly-competitive conference against the likes of Oregon, Stanford and USC.
His numbers put up in college almost double that of Wentz - he threw for 12,195 yards and 96 touchdowns, throwing for over 3,000 yards in every one of his seasons under center.
Goff's NFL comparison: Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons)
