It’s never too early for a mock draft, especially as some top prospects are already opting out of the 2020 college football season to get an early start on their preparations for the next level.
The latest 2021 NFL mock draft comes from Touchdown Wire, where they have a pair of top quarterback prospects kicking things off.
To no one’s surprise, Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence takes the top spot, landing with the Jacksonville Jaguars, while Ohio State’s Justin Fields goes to the Washington Football Team at No. 2 overall. North Dakota State’s Trey Lance makes it a quarterback trifecta in the top 10, heading to the Detroit Lions at No. 7 overall.
But the only other quarterback to land in this first-round projection is a bit of a surprise, as Florida’s Kyle Trask stays in the Sunshine State with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at No. 28 overall, making him the Bucs’ eventual successor for Tom Brady.
Seeing those top three land among the first 10 picks is par for the course at this point when it comes to mock drafts, but the battle to be the No. 4 passer off the board still varies widely. Georgia will have an intriguing battle this fall between a pair of transfers in Jamie Newman and JT Daniels, while the likes of Minnesota’s Tanner Morgan and Iowa State’s Brock Purdy could also get first-round consideration.
Trask replaced an injured Feleipe Franks last season and instantly improved the Gators’ offense, turning himself into one of the more interesting quarterback prospects in this year’s class. Another strong season in 2020 could easily put him in the top-32 conversation.
To check out the complete first-round mock at Touchdown Wire, click here.
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