2021 NFL draft: Trevor Lawrence leads the top quarterbacks
From the 2021 NFL draft: These are the top players by position series
Trevor Lawrence is the likely top pick, but who are the other top quarterbacks in the 2021 NFL Draft? Find out.
1. Trevor Lawrence (Jr., Clemson, 6-foot-5, 213 pounds)
Lawrence checks every box — physical and mental — as a generational talent. He went 86-4 in seven seasons as a starting quarterback in high school and college, his four losses coming in the playoffs. Projected: First overall
2. Trey Lance (So., North Dakota St., 6-3, 224)
Size, athleticism and arm strength remind me of Steve McNair. His poise and pocket presence are advanced for someone with only 17 career starts and zero experience facing FBS-level competition. Projected: Top 10
3. Zach Wilson (Jr., BYU, 6-2, 214)
The youngest quarterback to ever start for the Cougars, Wilson's elite arm talent enables him to thrive in off-platform situations. His improvisational skills are Saturday Night Live-worthy. There are durability concerns due to a slight frame and past injuries (labrum surgery on his throwing shoulder and a broken right thumb). Projected: Top 3
4. Justin Fields (Jr., Ohio St., 6-2, 227)
Fields features elite athleticism, arm talent and leadership qualities. The toughness he exhibited during the 2021 Sugar Bowl against Clemson was impressive. He has a tendency to stare down targets, which can get him in trouble when he's under duress. Projected: Top 10
5. Mac Jones (Jr., Alabama, 6-2, 217)
Jones has adequate arm strength, but it's his accuracy where he sets himself apart in this class — he set a NCAA single-season record for completion percentage (77.4%). How much of his success was due to a near-perfect situation in Tuscaloosa? Projected: 1st round
6. Davis Mills (Jr., Stanford, 6-3, 217)
Mills' arm talent is as impressive as BYU's Wilson, but he only had 11 career starts for the Cardinal and there are durability concerns. Projected: 2nd to 4th round
7. Kellen Mond (Sr., Texas A&M, 6-2, 211)
Mond is the third SEC quarterback to produce 9,000 passing yards and 1,000 rushing yards in a career (Tim Tebow and Dak Prescott were the others). Projected: 3rd or 4th round
8. Sam Ehlinger (Sr., Texas, 6-1, 220)
Ehlinger is a four-year starter with dual-threat ability. His decision-making and anticipation will need to be coached up in the NFL. Projected: 5th round to 7th round
9. Kyle Trask (Sr., Florida, 6-5, 236)
Trask had a prolific senior season — he led the FBS with 43 touchdown passes — but almost half of his 4,283 yards came after the catch. He's a statue in the pocket, and his inconsistent mechanics could make that a detriment to his potential at the next level. Projected: 2nd or 3rd round
10. Jamie Newman (Sr., Georgia, 6-2, 234)
Newman has all the physical traits scouts look for and was productive as a starter for Wake Forest in 2019 (he opted out last season due to COVID-19). Projected: 5th to 7th round
BONUS. Feleipe Franks (Sr., Arkansas, 6-6, 234)
Franks features elite arm strength and capable mobility within the pocket considering his size. He needs to develop consistency to have a shot in the NFL. Projected: 7th round or UFA
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