Sporting News has delivered plenty of NFL mock drafts since

Sporting News has delivered plenty of NFL mock drafts since

Sporting News has delivered plenty ofNFL mock drafts since the beginning of the 2020 season. With all 32 teams finally set to go on the clock on Thursday night, it's time to offer one last set of projected picks for the .The most recent SNeditions were , followed by. We decided to go another three roundsone final time with the most Kayvon Webster Jersey updated information and rumors considered with all 105 picks through Days 1 and 2.There are few more key changes in the first roundthat have a ripple effect throughout this mock. Although the landing spots forthree quarterbacks are pretty clear, here are ourbest educated gue ses to figure out the rest:NFL DRAFT BIG BOARD: NFL mock draft 2021: Round 1 1. Jacksonville Jaguars (1-15) Trevor Lawrence, QB, Clemson (6-6, 213) pounds)The Jaguars enjoy the benefits of having the worst record by landing Lawrence to be Urban Meyer's first franchise QB in the NFL. The arm, athleticism and winning mentality make Lawrence a near can't-mi s at the most volatile but also most important position.MORE: 2. New York Jets (2-14) Zach Wilson, QB, BYU (6-3, 210 pounds)The Jets liked Wilson enough as the second-best all-around QB prospect behind Lawrence they could easily move on from Sam Darnold. He's a great fit for the pa ser-facilitating offense of Mike LaFleur.3. San Francisco 49ers (from Texans through Dolphins) Mac Jones, QB, Alabama (6-3, 214 pounds)Jones would seem to fit best the traits of what Kyle Shanahan wants in a quarterback, including accuracy, smarts and quick decision-making. Jones has underrated athleticism, too. He also brings the physical and mental toughne s John Lynch likes. For them, Jones' high floor comes with a little le s risk than North Dakota State's young developmental Trey Lance or the boom-or-bust Justin Fields.MORE: 4. Atlanta Falcons (4-12) Kyle Pitts, TE, Florida (6-6, 245pounds)The Falcons will think about trading down to stockpile picks to help them addre s multiple needs, but if they resist temptation to stash a QB when staying put, getting the dynamic Pitts to put with Julio Jones (or help replace him)and Calvin Ridley in newcoach Arthur Smith's offense would be a big revitalizing boost to their current QB, Matt Ryan.5. Cincinnati Bengals (4-11-1) Ja'Marr Chase, WR, LSU (6-1, 200 pounds)The Bengals have a legitimate question when it comes to better supporting Joe Burrow in Year 2: Upgradedprotection, or upgraded weapons? The Bengals do have a solution at the tackles withJonah Williams and Riley Reiff but are mi sing a key lead playmaker in the pa sing game who can also make Cooper Kupp Jersey big Tee Higgins and slot ace Tyler Boyd more dangerous. It doesn't hurt that Burrow and Chase have great established rapport from their big 2019 season together at LSU.MORE: 6. Miami Dolphins (from Eagles) Jaylen Waddle, WR, Alabama (5-10, 182 pounds)Should Chase be off the board, the Dolphins have the opportunity to reunite Tua Tagovailoa with one of his favorite Crimson Tide targets, too. Waddle makes a little more sense for their purposes as they desperately need a big-play element both stretching the field and operating after the catch in open field to complement DeVante Parker and tight end Mike Gesicki. Waddle has some Tyreek Hill on-field style to his game.7. Detroit Lions (5-11) Penei Sewell, OT, Oregon (6-5, 325 pounds)The Lions can't be ruled out for taking a new top rookie quarterback for offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn to develop, despite the trade for Jared Goff. With new Dominique Easley Jersey GM Brad Holmes, should they not trade down to help addre s multiple positions on a weak roster, they need to think about the best player available. Taylor Decker is still at left tackle, but he's getting older and Sewell can start and immediately upgrade right tackle with Halapoulivaati Vaitai moving to guard. He's smooth in pa s protection and also a long-term rock for the running game.8. Carolina Panthers (5-11) Patrick Surtain II, CB, Alabama (6-2, 203 pounds)The Panthers would think about another offensive tackle, Northwestern's Rashawn Slater, should Sewell go before their turn. They also can't be ruled out for a QB such as Lance or Fields Todd Gurley Jersey , now that they have only Sam Darnold as an option with Teddy Bridgewater dealt to Denver. But in terms of other key needs, a big corner to help support edge rusher Brian Burns and safety Jeremy Chinn in pa s defense would be huge. Surtain is a sure thing with the size, outside coverage skills pedigree to turn into a shutdown defender. 9. Denver Broncos (5-11) Trey Lance, QB, North Dakota State (6-4, 226 pounds)The Broncos will be ready to jump on Fields if Lance is off the board,but the fact they got Bridgewater as a contingency on top of third-year second-rounder Drew Lock says they could now wait a season to unleash a dynamic dual threat with high upside for John Elway. Fields is a great fit, too, but Lance comes with a higher ceiling for Pat Shurmur and Mike Shula.10. Dallas Cowboys(6-10) Jaycee Horn, CB, South Carolina (6-1, 205 pounds)With Caleb Farley having some additional injury concerns, Horn has taken advantage to join Surtain as a top-two corner prospect. He made a ton of big plays in coverage and he also has appealing NFL pedigree as the son of former NFL wide receiver Joe Horn. Dallas is tempted by luxury at other positions because it's Jerry Jones but ultimately feel great about filling a big defensive need.11. New York Giants (6-10) Rashawn Slater, OT, Northwestern (6-4, 315 pounds)The Giants are working hard to clean up everything for Daniel Jones in Year 3 and a second young tackle after taking Andrew Thomas last year is the final step.Slater can take over the left side soon and let Thomas settle into a more comfortable spot on the right side anchoring the run blocking for Saquon Barkley.12. Philadelphia Eagles (from 49ers through Dolphins)DeVonta Smith, WR, Alabama (6-1, 170pounds)The Eagles will be ready if either of the top two offensive tackles or top two cornerbacks fall here, but they Cornelius Lucas Jersey also can't ignore the potential of reuniting Smith with Jalen Hurts. They did use a first-rounder on Jalen Reagor last year and have Greg Ward back for the slot, but they could use a reliable route-running No. 1 with some big-play flair for new offensive-minded head coach Nick Sirianni.MORE: 13. Los Angeles Chargers (7-9) Alijah Vera-Tucker, OT/G, USC(6-4, 300 pounds)Vera-Tucker has gained morebuzz because of his ability to translate his power and strength into boosting hisathleticism on the outside. The Chargers upgraded their line by signing center Corey Linsley and tackle/guard Matt Feiler, but they need to think about Vera-Tucker fitting well to dominate the other guardor upgrade
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