Late towards the NCAA season, Justin Fields’ stock took a hit after a bad performance against Northwestern, but he was without one of his top options in Chris Olave and Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Overall Fields’ up and down play against top competition is something to keep in mind when evaluating.
The NFL Draft season has begun with the conclusion of the Senior Bowl. With no combine and an unusual beginning to the offseason – largely due to a blockbuster trade before the Super Bowl, this will be one of the most unique draft seasons ever.
The Jaguars had their worst statistical season ever, with only one win and fifteen losses. Interestingly, it’s the franchise’s first time since its inception in 1995, that it will have the first overall pick in the NFL Draft. Before the season started, the Jaguars were written off by most analysts and were the team most likely to “Tank for Trevor”, a trope that exemplified the possibility of a 0-16 season.
The end of the regular season signifies the conclusion of many rookies’ first seasons in the league. Many played extraordinary, whereas others had concerning showings.
The first 18 picks in the 2021 NFL Draft are set. With that said, the team needs are becoming abundantly clear, and with a great quarterback class, some teams could look radically different. Moreover, this is not a trade heavy mock draft and only has one trade at the end. The order is based on the website Tankathon, which uses the strength of schedule (SOS) and up to date records to determine the draft order.
In a pass-happy NFL, emphasis on getting a receiver who can be a chain-mover has grown in demand. Lucky for the NFL, another top prospect is available in Ja’Marr Chase. Chase is the embodiment of an elite possession receiver who can make the clutch catches and be the reliable go-to target for a desperate quarterback. In a word, he has the talent to make a quarterback better; however, Chase opted out of the 2020 LSU season and declared for the NFL Draft.
One week closer to the NFL draft, and teams are starting to show their deficiencies. In this mock draft, there are new players as analysts now have an idea of the risers and fallers in this class. Overall, this draft is offensive heavy and has several first-rounders who will be instant starters. The weapons in this draft are dynamic and will change offenses for the better. Additionally, there are four quarterbacks now projected to be top ten selections. The order is based on the website Tankathon, which uses the strength of schedule (SOS) and up to date records to determine the draft order.
After more than half the season, there are arguments to be made whether the pick each team made was awful or good. While fans shouldn’t overreact to half the season, there is evidence to show that some rookies are legit and others are not so good. With that said, there has been a significant number of rookies this year who look like key contributors to their respected teams.
The 2020 draft is full of weapons, and teams will be able to draft game-changing talent on the offense because of that. There are three to four potentially franchise-altering quarterbacks who are top-ten picks. The teams picking in the top five may get lucky. The order for this draft is based on Tankathon, which uses the strength of schedule (SOS) and up to date records to determine the draft order.
Draft season is only a few months away, where some teams will have the ability to change their franchise’s destiny or be in perpetual despair for years to come. In the upcoming draft, there is a heavy dose of offensive weapons which will change the dynamics and explosiveness for some offenses. On the defensive side of the ball, linebacker and cornerback are looking like a strong group on the top end.
Week 5 made it more evident of the draft needs some teams have. Draft analysts are getting more information on prospects, making it clear that certain positions are deeper than others. Specifically, quarterback, wide receiver, tight end, and linebacker are some of the best groups and have game-changing players.
After a few short weeks of NFL gameplay, an assessment on rookie players can be made. While fans shouldn’t overreact to the few weeks of football, there is evidence to show which rookies are legit and which are going to struggle.
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