Career Timeline of Carson Wentz: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Carson Wentz, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Carson Wentz is an American professional football quarterback currently playing for the Kansas City Chiefs. He gained recognition playing college football for North Dakota State University, leading them to two consecutive NCAA FCS national championships. Wentz was drafted second overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2016 NFL draft, marking him as the highest-drafted player from the FCS.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1970: Rookie Record

In 2016, Carson Wentz became the first rookie quarterback since 1970 to win his first two games of the season and not throw an interception.

2012: First Collegiate Game

In 2012, Carson Wentz, as a redshirt freshman, played in his first collegiate game on September 22. He completed all eight of his passes for 93 yards and threw his first touchdown.

2012: Rookie Season Stats

In his rookie season of 2016, Wentz started all 16 games for the Eagles, finishing with a 7-9 record. His 607 pass attempts rank second in the league's history for rookie attempts, only trailing Andrew Luck who had 627 attempts in 2012.

2013: Appears in 11 Games

In 2013, Carson Wentz appeared in 11 games as the second-string quarterback. His best game was October 13 against Delaware State.

2014: Starting Quarterback

In 2014, Carson Wentz became the Bison's starting quarterback during his junior year. He started his first game in the opener against Iowa State on August 30, completing 18-of-28 passes for 204 yards.

2014: Leads NDSU

In 2014, Wentz led NDSU to a 15-1 record, completing 228 of 358 passes for 3,111 yards, 25 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions.

January 10, 2015: National Championship Win

On January 10, 2015, Carson Wentz started in his first national championship game against Illinois State. He passed for 287 yards and a touchdown, and rushed for 87 yards and scored a touchdown, leading NDSU to a 29-27 victory and their fourth consecutive NCAA Division I Football Championship.

January 9, 2016: Wins Fifth Straight Title

On January 9, 2016, Carson Wentz led the Bison to its fifth straight FCS title, running for two touchdowns and throwing for a third. He was named the NCAA Division I-AA Championship Game Most Outstanding Player for the second straight year.

January 30, 2016: Senior Bowl Participation

On January 30, 2016, Carson Wentz played in the 2016 Reese's Senior Bowl, completing 6 of 10 pass attempts for 50 yards.

February 2016: Draft Projection

In February 2016, Carson Wentz was projected to be selected in the mid-first round of the NFL draft, but his prospect ranking improved after his pro day.

April 28, 2016: Drafted by Eagles

On April 28, 2016, Carson Wentz was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the first round as the second overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft.

2016: Named Eagles Starter

In 2016, Carson Wentz was named the starting quarterback for the Eagles after Sam Bradford was traded. He threw for 278 yards and two touchdowns during the 29-10 victory against the Cleveland Browns.

2016: Drafted by the Eagles

In 2016, Carson Wentz was selected second overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL draft, making him the highest drafted FCS player.

2017: Successful Season and Injury

In 2017, Carson Wentz had his most successful season with the Eagles, obtaining the conference's top seed. However, his season ended early due to an injury in week 14.

2018: Returns as Starter

On September 17, 2018, Carson Wentz was medically cleared and regained his starting quarterback role after recovering from an ACL injury.

April 29, 2019: Fifth-Year Option Exercised

On April 29, 2019, the Eagles exercised the fifth-year option on Wentz's contract.

March 17, 2021: Traded to Indianapolis Colts

On March 17, 2021, Carson Wentz was traded to the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for draft picks and was reunited with former Eagles offensive coordinator Frank Reich.