Former NDSU quarterback Carson Wentz has been named as the 2015-16 CoSIDA Division I Academic All-America of the Year, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America. A health and physical education major with a 4.0 GPA., Wentz was a two-time CoSIDA Academic All-America first-team choice.
“I am extremely honored and blessed to be selected as the CoSIDA Academic All-American of the Year. Being a student-athlete means making a strong commitment to both academics and athletics. I am proud to represent a championship football team, but also a program that values the importance of education,” said Wentz.
The Philadelphia Eagles selected Wentz with the second pick of the 2016 NFL Draft in April. A native of Bismarck, North Dakota, he was a two-time NCAA Football Championship Subdivision Championship Game Most Outstanding Player in 2015 and 2016.
“NDSU taught me so many things both in the classroom and on the football field,” he continued. “And I truly believe that helped me get to where I am today. I am very thankful for all of the support I received at NDSU.”
He is the first quarterback drafted out of NDSU and the highest-drafted non-Football Bowl Subdivision quarterback. “Carson is a perfectionist. His work ethic is second to none. A huge part of Carson's success, leadership and work ethic comes from his firm foundation of faith and not compromising but always staying focused on a greater plan,” said NDSU head football coach Chris Klieman.
His brother, Zach Wentz, a former baseball standout at NDSU, was a two-time CoSIDA Academic All-America selection earning first team honors in 2012 and second team in 2010.
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