Complete 7-round mock draft: Predicting every 2021 draft selection
By Andrew Falce
With the draft officially upon us, the seven-round mock draft below predicts every single pick in the NFL draft.
I attempted to pick every single selection in the upcoming draft. The rules go as follows: the draft has no trades, was conducted using PFN’s mock draft simulator, and besides the first round, the Steelers will be the only team that gets highlighted each round with an explanation of their pick. Without any further ado, here is the entire NFL draft mocked out.
Draft Picks 1-4
1) Jacksonville Jaguars: Trevor Lawrence, QB, Clemson
Lawrence unsurprisingly takes the top spot in the draft. This pick seems to have been set since last season, as the only real question was who would have the rights to take him. The Jaguars earned the right by having the worst season in the NFL. Lawrence is the best quarterback prospect since Andrew Luck and the Jaguars would be foolish to pass on him.
2) New York Jets: Zach Wilson, QB, BYU
Wilson was a riser through this past season, ascending from the mid-rounds to now one of the top picks in the draft. He has sound fundamentals and a strong arm. The biggest question for him is his level of competition but considering just how dominant he was, he seems like a legitimate option at quarterback long term for the Jets.
3) San Francisco 49ers: Mac Jones, QB, Alabama
While this pick seems less shocking now that the 49ers have seemingly made up their mind, Jones has ascended even more so than Wilson. He is an accurate quarterback with a decent arm, and he helped lead the dynamic Alabama offense. Questions are there due to the talent he had as well as his lack of mobility, but the 49ers seem entranced with him as the draft approaches.
4) Atlanta Falcons: Kyle Pitts, TE, Florida
Some project the Falcons to follow suit and target a QB, but Pitts makes more sense. While Matt Ryan is getting older, he still has enough in the tank to win. Pitts is the most unique prospect in this draft and should be a major mismatch at the NFL level. He should be the first non-quarterback off the board.