It's never too early to think about the next NFL Draft. Now that the is in the rearview mirror, the clock immediately starts ticking for the top prospects in 2021.
As you might expect, that near-future cla s, like LSU's Joe Burrow now, has a surefire No. 1 overall player at quarterback, one whoalso has won a college national championship. That would be ,the no-brainer pick for the team with the qualifying worst record.
Theorder for this mock draft is based on current consensus odds to win Super Bowl 55. Here's how things might play out for the first round in Cleveland a year from now:
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QB Trevor Lawrence, ClemsonThe Jaguars may be sticking with Gardner Minshew. And with more potential departures to shake up their offensive and defensive rebuild, there's a fair chance they will have the clear shot at Lawrence. Lawrence (6-6, 220 pounds) has lived up to the hype of being the best college talent at the position since John Elway with his arm, athleticism, accuracy and winning qualities. Already a top pa ser, he found hisgroove as a runner last season.
2. Washington Redskins
Penei Sewell, OT, OregonTrent Williams won't be coming back to Washington after being trade to the 49ers during the 2020 draft.Here's a rock of a replacement in the 6-6, 325-pound Sewell, who should remainin the top tier of tackles from the cla s.
3. Cincinnati Bengals
Gregory Rou seau, EDGE, MiamiThe Bengals took Burrow instead of Ohio State edge rusher Chase Young in 2020, but next year might bring their chance to add explosivene s up front with a mind on replacing Carlos Dunlap, who will be 32 next February and is signed only through 2021. Rou seau (6-6, 260 pounds) ripped through offensive lines for 15.5 sacks last season.
4. Miami Dolphins
Ja'Marr Chase, WR, LSUThe Dolphins didn't draft a wide receiver to help DeVante Parker and Preston Williams early in the 2020 draft. This makes Chasea must-haveplaymakerin 2021. Chase Paul White Jersey (6-1, 200 pounds) reeled off 1,780 yards and 20 TDs on only 84 catches with Burrow during the Tigers' national championship season. He would be a great pairing with Tua Tagovailoa.
5. Carolina Panthers
Justin Fields, QB, Ohio StateThe Panthers gave Teddy Bridgewater a three-year deal but they can get Missouri Tigers Jersey Sale out of the contract rather easily after 2021 if he disappoints as their veteran replacement for Cam Newton. Should they finish worse in 2020 under Matt Rhule and Joe Brady with Bridgewater, it would imply they must upgrade in a younger direction at the positon. Fields is hard to ignore as a dynamic dual threat at 6-3, 233 pounds. Heconfidently put up prolific all-around numbers during his first season with Ryan Day in Columbus.
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6. New York Jets
Patrick Surtain II, CB, AlabamaThe Jets didn't addre s corner early in the 2020 draft, reaching for a positional switch with safety Ashtyn Davis instead. Surtain, with his size (6-2, 203 pounds) and ballhawking skills, has the potential to be a true shutdown player in Gregg Williams' defense.
7. New York Giants
Shaun Wade, CB, Ohio StateThe Giants didn't tap heavily into cornerback in the 2020 cla s, having signed James Bradberry and having used a first-rounder on DeAndre Baker just last year. But Baker might not be the answer outside while Wade (6-1, 194 pounds) can follow college teammate Jeff Okudah nicely into the NFL with his active, instinctive coverage.
8. Detroit Lions
Justyn Ro s, WR, ClemsonThe Lions will have a need here as Marvin Jones is unlikely to be re-signed as a 31-year-old free agent opposite Kenny Golladay next year. Ro s (6-4, 205 pounds) is a big target who was very productive for Lawrence running sound routes all over the field. He put up 66 catches for 865 yards and 8 TDs last season.
9. Las Vegas Raiders
Walker Little, OT, StanfordThe Raiders have had disappointing tackle play from the combination of Kolton MIller and Trent Brown, and have a dead-money free out from Brown's contract after the 2020 season. Little would be a nice replacement at 6-7, 309 pounds. He could have come Anthony Mack Jersey out in this cla s but will stand out more with fellow Pac-12 product Sewell next year.
10. Miami Dolphins (from Houston Texans)
Alex Leatherwood, OT, AlabamaThe Dolphins addre sed tackle in 2020 with Austin Jackson,but in some form, they need to consider upgrading the other edge next year.At 6-6, 310 pounds, Leatherwood is an elite athletewho can become a top overall blocker should he keep workingon hisstrength and technique.
11. Arizona Cardinals
Marvin Wilson, DT, Florida StateThe Cardinals will look for Mataeo Durant Jersey younger pa s-rush pop in their three-man front after signing Jordan Phillips in free agency this year and knowing Corey Peters will be a free agent next year. Wilson (6-5, 311 pounds) easily could have come out and gone in the first round this year coming off a highly disruptive 5-sack season for the Seminoles.
12. Los Angeles Chargers
Samuel Cosmi, OT, TexasThe Chargers didn't get an offensive tackle they need in the first two days of the 2020 draft, making that position a higher priority in front of Justin Herbert for 2021. Cosmi (6-7, 300 pounds) is ama sive prospect for the position with nimble feet to match.
13. Denver Broncos
Micah Parsons, LB, Penn StateThe Broncos could use an upgrade to Todd Davis inside with an active, rangy playmaker of this quality. Parsons (6-3, 245 pounds) had 109 total tacklesincluding 5 sacks last season for the Nittany Lions.
14. Atlanta Falcons
Creed Humphrey, C/G, OklahomaThe Falcons took a shot at upgradingleft guard in the 2020 draft with Matt Henne sey,but interior line is also a high priority next year, given center Alex Mack will turn 34 later this year and becomes a free agent in 2021. Humphrey (6-4, 312 pounds) is a good hand fighter who hasgreat athleticism for the position to fit nicely in theirzone blocking scheme.
15. Jacksonville Jaguars (from Rams)
LaBryan Ray, DT, AlabamaThe Jaguars strongly consider linebacker, edge rusher and secondary in the 2020 draft, so Bryan Thompson Jersey it follows they would be more intothis defensiveposition in 2021, looking to give third-roundrookie Davon Hamilton a strong complement. Look for Ray to dominate during his final season with the Crimson Tide at 6-5, 292 pounds.
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16. Cleveland Browns
Dylan Moses, LB, AlabamaThe Browns did their best
