Carson Wentz
A quarterback whose meteoric rise and brutal injuries created a modern NFL parable of potential, resilience, and constant reinvention.
Born 1992 (age 34)·American football player·Birthday: December 30·Millennials
Biography
Carson Wentz's football story is one of dramatic peaks and valleys, written in the cold of North Dakota and the passionate crucible of Philadelphia. At North Dakota State University, he led the Bison to two FCS national championships, proving his mettle in a program known for producing tough, pro-ready players. The Philadelphia Eagles selected him second overall in the 2016 NFL Draft, a franchise-defining moment. His second season was magical: he played at an MVP level, dragging the Eagles to the brink of the playoffs before a devastating knee injury ended his year. The team, led by his backup, went on to win the Super Bowl, creating a complex legacy for Wentz. Trade stints with the Indianapolis Colts and Washington Commanders followed, each marked by flashes of his formidable arm talent and frustrating struggles with consistency and health. His career embodies the physical toll and high-stakes pressure of the modern quarterback position.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Carson was born in 1992, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Carson Was Born
The biggest hits of 1992
#1 Movie
Aladdin
Best Picture
Unforgiven
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Carson's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1992Born
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1997Started school
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2005Became a teenager
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Could drive
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2010Could vote
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Turned 21
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2022Turned 30
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 34 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Was the starting quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2017 when he led the NFL in touchdown pass percentage and was a front-runner for MVP before his injury.
- Led North Dakota State University to back-to-back NCAA FCS national championships in 2014 and 2015.
- Set the Philadelphia Eagles single-season franchise record for touchdown passes (33) in 2017.
- Was selected with the 2nd overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, the highest selection ever for an FCS player.
Did You Know?
He is an avid hunter and outdoorsman, often sharing photos from his trips.
He and his wife founded the AO1 Foundation, which supports initiatives for underprivileged youth, outdoors opportunities, and service dogs.
In college, he wore jersey number 11 because his favorite Bible verse is Philippians 1:1.
He played wide receiver and safety in high school before switching to quarterback.
“I just want to play ball and win games.”
