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QB Carson Wentz 'crossed off every box' at pro day

Carson Wentz's snow-day pro day melted NFL scouts' hearts.

The North Dakota State quarterback put on an impressive show Thursday, according to multiple reports, completing 62 of 65 passes in a scripted workout at the Fargodome, the indoor stadium where Wentz led the Bison to the past two FCS titles.

"I really wanted to go out and show the athleticism that I possess — the ability to throw on the run, throw in awkward platforms and still deliver an accurate football," Wentz said (via ESPN.com). "Overall, I thought that showed through."

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Because of snowstorms in Chicago and Minneapolis, some NFL teams asked Wentz's camp to postpone the workout, and, according to ESPN.