2021 NFL Mock Draft Expert Predictions, Picks, and Preview

The 2021 NFL Draft is one of the most anticipated in recent memory. A big reason for that is because of the quarterback talent in this current batch of prospects. Trevor Lawrence, Zach Wilson, Mac Jones, Justin Fields, and Trey Lance are generally expected to get picked inside the top 10. Will that be the case, though? With that said, here are predictions of three experts for how the first 10 picks of the 2021 NFL Draft will unfold.

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Expert Picks and Predictions for the 2021 NFL Draft on April 29 to May 1, 2021

Where: Cleveland, Ohio

When: Thursday April 29 to Saturday May 1 2021

Line: 2021 NFL Draft Props and Betting Odds

TV Broadcast: ESPN, ABC, NFL Network, ESPN, ESPN Radio

Sporting News (Vinnie Iyer)

The NFL Draft can be full of surprises but the closest to a sure thing about it is Trevor Lawrence getting selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars, which is exactly what Vinnie Iyer and a lot of experts out there are expecting to happen. The Jags are in dire need of a franchise quarterback. Gardner Minshew is simply not that player despite all the coolness of his mustache. With a new coach in Urban Meyer and Lawrence under center, there is so much hope in Jacksonville that the team is finally going to be a consistent threat at least in the AFC South for years to come.

Team to pick | Pick
Jacksonville Jaguars | Trevor Lawrence
New York Jets | Zach Wilson
San Francisco 49ers | Mac Jones
Atlanta Falcons | Kyle Pitts
Cincinnati Bengals | Ja’Marr Chase
Miami Dolphins | Jaylen Waddle
Detroit Lions | Trey Lance
Carolina Panthers | Penei Sewell
Denver Broncos | Justin Fields
Dallas Cowboys | Patrick Surtain II

NFL.com (Rhett Lewis)

The first three picks in NFL.com’s Rhett Lewis are pretty much the same as what you’d find in others. Lawrence is going to be a Jag, the New York Jets will spend a high pick on Zach Wilson, and Mac Jones packing his bag for the West Coast. It’s interesting to see whether the Carolina Panthers will actually get a defensive player at No. 8 should someone like Justin Fields is available at that spot. Sure, the Panthers just traded for Sam Darnold, but it could be very tempting to get Fields if the Ohio State product is still on the board.

Team to pick | Pick
Jacksonville Jaguars | Trevor Lawrence
New York Jets | Zach Wilson
San Francisco 49ers | Mac Jones
Atlanta Falcons | Kyle Pitts
Cincinnati Bengals | Penei Sewell
Miami Dolphins | Ja’Marr Chase
Detroit Lions | Trey Lance
Carolina Panthers | Rashawn Slater
Denver Broncos | Justin Fields
Dallas Cowboys | Patrick Surtain II

Walter Football

Walter Football is among the many who thinks that the Denver Broncos will draft Fields. Drew Lock has been wildly inconsistent under center for the Broncos, who could be looking for a future replacement for him in this draft. And what a talent they would have if indeed the Broncos go for Fields, who was electric in the field in his last season for the Ohio State Buckeyes in 2020. Walter Football even mentioned that Fields is being compared to Deshaun Watson, as both are athletic dual-threat quarterback.

Team to pick | Pick
Jacksonville Jaguars | Trevor Lawrence
New York Jets | Zach Wilson
San Francisco 49ers | Mac Jones
Atlanta Falcons | Trey Lance
Cincinnati Bengals | Penei Sewell
Miami Dolphins | Kyle Pitts
Detroit Lions | Ja’Marr Chase
Carolina Panthers | Jaycee Horn
Denver Broncos | Justin Fields
Dallas Cowboys | Patrick Surtain II

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