Sporting News will keep on mock drafting until the teams go on the clock for the from Thursday through Ronald Acuna Jr. Jersey Saturday to continue to providean updated perspective of what teams are thinking about what prospects at what positions.
Previously, SN expanded to projecting every selection from . Then came with six potential deals shaking upthe top 32 picks.
Now that draft week has kicked off, here's a straight-up three-round edition to look at several more different scenarios over Days 1 and 2, after the still no-brainer picks at 1 and 2:
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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.
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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 Sean Newcomb Jersey 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 Brian McCann Jersey risk than the developmental Lance or the boom-or-bust Fields.
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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 and Calvin Ridley in newcoach Arthur Smith's offense would be a big revitalizing boost to their current QB, Matt Ryan.
5. Cincinnati Hank Aaron Jersey 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 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.
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6. Miami Dolphins (from Eagles)
Jaylen Waddle, WR, Alabama (5-10, 182 pounds)Should Chase be off the board, then 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- Deion Sanders Jersey 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)
Trey Lance, QB, North Dakota State (6-4, 226 pounds)The Lions can't be ruled out for taking Atlanta Braves Jersey a new top rookie quarterback for offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn to develop, despite the trade for Jared Goff. Here's a curveball should the board not get shaken up before this pick. as the much younger, much higher-upside Lance can be stashed well as a rookie before he becomes a starting dual threat. Given Detroit's future first-round haul, it is rebuilding all-around with two seasons down the line in mind.
8. Carolina Panthers (5-11)
Penei Sewell, OT, Oregon (6-5, 325 pounds)
The Panthers took quarterback out of consideration with the trade for Darnold and now will have an eye on supporting its new QB instead. Although a top cornerback should be considered, too, there's a major immediatevoid at left tackle with Ru sell Okung gone. Sewell can take over right away John Smoltz Jersey as a fluid pa s protector who also will be arock in run blocking for Christian McCaffrey.
The referenced media source is mi sing and needs to be re-embedded.9. Denver Broncos (5-11)
Justin Fields, QB, Ohio State (6-3, 233 pounds)The Broncos and Fields seemmeant for each other based on what else is going on with the QB match game, and it remains to be seen whether Denver will need to trade up to protect its own most coveted a set in working to upgrade over Drew Lock. Fields is a good fit in terms of scheme, structure and supporting personnel under Pat Shurmur.
10. Dallas Cowboys(6-10)
Patrick Surtain II, CB, Alabama (6-2, 203 pounds)
Surtain vs. Virginia Tech's CalebFarley as the top corner is a good debate and the Cowboys can't go wrong Ozzie Albies Jersey with either one to take of care their primary defensive need with one of the two safest defensive picks in the draft.
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)
Caleb Farley, CB, Virginia Tech(6-2, 207 pounds)
The Eagles and Cowboys canbe in lockstep trying to lock down one side of their pa s defenses with a Chipper Jones Jersey big shutdown type. Philadelphia will like the frame and physicality of Farley in Jonathan Gannon's secondary.
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13. Los Angeles Chargers (7-9)
DeVonta Smith, WR, Alabama (6-1, 170pounds)
The Chargers will be ready for Waddle or Smith falling here, with a small chance of Pitts to replace Hunter Henry. Although Waddle's big-play flair would be a good complement to reliable Keenan Allen for Justin Herbert, having another sure-handed, smooth route-running option for the outside would also work nicelybecause Smith has plenty of home-run ability in his own right.
14. Minnesota Vikings (7-9)
Micah Parsons, ILB, Penn State (6-3, 245 pounds)The Vikings' next areas of defensive rebuild are linebacker and safety for Mike Zimmer. Parsons would give them a future leader and hyperactive,rangy playmaker on the second level at any Terry Pendleton Jersey of the positions with Anthony Barr under contract for only one more year.
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