Carson Wentz Bio, career timeline and draft history
- Age
- 33
- Height / weight
- 6'5", 237 lb
- Experience
- 11th season
- Drafted
- 2016 R1, #2
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 12.8
- Pos rank
- QB33
- Rostered
- 3%
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Carson Wentz Bio
Carson Wentz is a quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings, where he wears No. 11. Born December 30, 1992, in Bismarck, ND, he attended Century and played college football at North Dakota State.
The Philadelphia Eagles selected Wentz in round 1, pick 2, of the 2016 NFL Draft. He was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles on April 20, 2016. He was traded to the Indianapolis Colts on March 17, 2021. He was traded to the Washington Commanders on March 15, 2022. Since then, Wentz played for the Indianapolis Colts (2021), Washington Commanders (2022), Los Angeles Rams (2023) and Kansas City Chiefs (2024) and joined the Minnesota Vikings in 2025.
In 105 regular-season games since 2016, he has thrown for 23,902 yards and 162 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
6 stops with 6 teams in 11 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
Minnesota Vikings Current team2025–present
He was the starter, with 6 starts in 7 games.
Kansas City Chiefs2024
He was a part-time starter, with 1 start in 3 games.
Los Angeles Rams2023
He was a part-time starter, with 1 start in 2 games.
Washington Commanders2022
Acquired in a trade with the Indianapolis Colts on March 15, 2022. He was the starter, with 7 starts in 8 games.
Indianapolis Colts2021
Acquired in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles on March 17, 2021. He was the starter, with 17 starts in 17 games.
Philadelphia Eagles2016–2020
Selected in round 1, pick 2, of the 2016 NFL Draft. He was the starter, with 68 starts in 68 games. Member of the Super Bowl LII champion Eagles.
College: North Dakota State
Transactions
- Re-signedRe-signed with the Minnesota Vikings.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Minnesota Vikings.
- SignedSigned with the Minnesota Vikings.
- SignedSigned with the Kansas City Chiefs.
- SignedSigned with the Los Angeles Rams.
- ReleasedReleased by the Washington Commanders.
- ActivatedActivated by the Washington Commanders.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Washington Commanders.
- TradedTraded by the Indianapolis Colts to the Washington Commanders for a 2022 second-round pick (conditional), a 2022 third-round pick (conditional) and a 2023 second-round pick (conditional).
- TradedTraded by the Philadelphia Eagles to the Indianapolis Colts for DE Chauncey Golston and a 2022 first-round pick (conditional).
- ContractSigned a four-year, $128 million contract extension with the Eagles.
- ContractEagles exercised the fifth-year option on his rookie contract.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Philadelphia Eagles.
- SignedSigned a four-year, $26.67 million rookie contract with the Eagles.
- TradedTraded by the Cleveland Browns to the Philadelphia Eagles for OT Jack Conklin, CB Daryl Worley, QB Connor Cook, QB Deshaun Watson and DE Tyquan Lewis.
- DraftedSelected by the Philadelphia Eagles in round 1, pick 2.
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About Carson Wentz: Bio FAQ
How old is Carson Wentz?
Carson Wentz is 33 years old. He was born on December 30, 1992. 2026 is his 11th NFL season.
How tall is Carson Wentz?
Carson Wentz is 6 feet 5 inches tall (6'5"), listed at 237 pounds, and plays quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings.
How much does Carson Wentz weigh?
Carson Wentz weighs 237 pounds, his listed weight on the Minnesota Vikings roster. He is listed at 6'5".
What number does Carson Wentz wear?
Carson Wentz wears number 11 for the Minnesota Vikings. He plays quarterback.
What position does Carson Wentz play?
Carson Wentz plays quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings, wearing number 11. 2026 is his 11th season in the NFL.
What team does Carson Wentz play for?
Carson Wentz plays for the Minnesota Vikings as a quarterback. He has been with the Vikings since 2025.
Where did Carson Wentz go to college?
Carson Wentz played college football at North Dakota State, after attending Century (ND). The Philadelphia Eagles drafted him out of North Dakota State in 2016.
When was Carson Wentz drafted?
The Philadelphia Eagles selected Carson Wentz in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft with the 2nd overall pick, out of North Dakota State.
What round was Carson Wentz drafted in?
Carson Wentz was a first-round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, taken 2nd overall by the Philadelphia Eagles.
What pick was Carson Wentz in the NFL Draft?
Carson Wentz was the 2nd overall pick of the 2016 NFL Draft, selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the first round.
Where is Carson Wentz from?
Carson Wentz went to high school in North Dakota, at Century, before playing college football at North Dakota State.
When is Carson Wentz's birthday?
Carson Wentz's birthday is December 30. He was born on December 30, 1992 and is 33 years old.
How long has Carson Wentz been in the NFL?
2026 is Carson Wentz's 11th NFL season; he entered the league in 2016 as a first-round pick of the Philadelphia Eagles. View his career statistics.
What teams has Carson Wentz played for?
Carson Wentz has played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Indianapolis Colts, Washington Commanders, Los Angeles Rams, Kansas City Chiefs and Minnesota Vikings. View his career statistics.
Has Carson Wentz won a Super Bowl?
Yes. Carson Wentz was a member of the Philadelphia Eagles team that won Super Bowl LII after the 2017 season.