He seems to pass up opportunities downfield and settle for shorter throws and checkdowns, which could get to his level of aggression and/or a potential NFL scheme fit. Comparison: The “Baby Cam” comparisons are apt, given his athleticism, but I see a super-athletic Ryan Tannehill. He also had 10 rushing scores and showed off his athleticism to manipulate the pocket. Along the way Newman earned MVP honors when Wake Forest beat Memphis in the Birmingham Bowl. Connor Hellebuyck made 36 saves and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 on Thursday night to open a five-game trip. Conclusion: Still, there is room in the game for a quarterback that you can “win with,” and that might be Jones. Find out where your favorite Quarterbacks stacks up against the 2021 class and view expert mock drafts. Even if he does not hit that mark, Fields is an incredible athlete and it shows up on film, with his ability to outrun defenders and extend plays with his legs. New England could be making a big play for a quarterback in the NFL Draft and is a “top contender” to trade up for one, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Friday. Stat to Know: If you want experience, Ehlinger might be your guy. What got many excited about Mayfield coming out of Oklahoma was what he did outside of the pocket and off-structure, but he was at his best last season in a Kevin Stefanski system that struck the right balance between that creativity, and designed throws off play-action. Smaller schools such as Air Force and Northern Illinois recruited him to play quarterback, but he enrolled with the Bison and redshirted his true freshman season. One thing to know: Kellen Mond was a four-year starter at Texas A&M, improving his numbers with each season. 3 to the 49ers. Rarely does he drop his eyes or feel pressure, more often Mond seems oblivious to the pocket collapsing around him, which is both a good trait and a bad trait at times. Here at Touchdown Wire we tend to go to 11. Those offenses might also be ideal for Mills’ skill-set, as they rely heavily on play-action and schemed shot plays downfield. As a sophomore in 2017 Ehlinger earned the starting job, and served as the Longhorns’ staring quarterback ever since. You can see how Wilson is reminiscent of Mahomes on almost every single throw. Broad Jump: N/A Pitts is flying high but what happened to Toney in USA TODAY’s latest NFL mock draft? See the Top Quarterbacks in the 2021 NFL Draft Based on Rankings Provided by The Athletic's Dane Brugler. That is not a guarantee with Wilson. Put this way, how much of his process is sustainable in the NFL? He's a true pocket thrower who doesn't have the movement traits to create second-reaction plays outside of the pocket. When the school replaced Sumlin with Jimbo Fisher, the incoming head coach committed to Mond as the team’s starting quarterback, and Mond has been entrenched in that position since the start of the 2018 season. Vertical Jump: N/A Conclusion: Sam Ehlinger was a very good college quarterback. When it came to wide receivers, I needed to go past 11. Stat to Know: When making throws in the 1-9 yard range, Newman did not get a ton of help. Are their moments in those games which are concerning? The violence erupted last week as anger over COVID-19 restrictions and post-Brexit trade rules fueled tensions between the Protestant and Catholic communities in Northern Ireland. NDSU asks a lot of their quarterbacks, and Lance was given the freedom to make checks, “kill” and “maybe” calls, and adjust protection schemes at the line as a redshirt freshman. In his limited action his senior year Trask managed to complete 47 of 64 passes for 759 yards, 10 touchdowns and zero interceptions. 20-Yard Shuttle: N/A His first two collegiate seasons were lost due to injury, but he finally got his chance his redshirt junior season when starting quarterback Felipe Franks went down with an injury. While the Demon Deacons ran a lot of RPO designs, the method of execution taxed Newman from a physical standpoint. He posted recently a video on Twitter of him running a hand-timed 4.41 40-yard dash and stated that he expects to run something in the 4.3s at the Ohio State pro day. Police in Northern Ireland deployed water cannons for the first time in six years Thursday as they tried to disperse protesters who hurled stones, fireworks and gasoline-filled bottles at officers during another night of violence in Belfast. Did you see those numbers as a redshirt freshman? He did get scholarship offers from Rutgers and Iowa, but the Hawkeyes considered him a potential linebacker. Since his freshman year at Clemson, Lawrence was a shoe-in to be the best prospect in his class, and that projection never dipped through three brilliant seasons with the Tigers. Wilson had an incredible season and an even more eye-popping pro day, charging up draft boards for teams across the league. 2020 stats: 188/297, 63.3% completion, 2,282 yards passing, 19 touchdowns, 3 interceptions. However, quarterback … ", Uvalde, Texas Mayor Don McLaughlin details dangerous immigration crisis on 'Tucker Carlson Tonight'. He might need a bit more time to develop, although I think he could run Shanahan’s offense almost on Day One given the schematic familiarity, but the payoff could be huge if the development is handled the right way. You know the names at the top: Justin Fields, Mac Jones, Trey Lance, Trevor Lawrence and Zach Wilson. In looking back through players I have studied for the draft, a name that comes to mind is Taylor Heinicke. Sign up for the Touchdown Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Justin Fields, Ohio State. 40-Yard Dash: 4.78 seconds (58th) SEC ACC BIG-10 BIG-12 PAC-12 AAC M-WEST MAC C-USA SUN BELT. Then there is the accuracy, which shows up both on film and in his production. 3-Cone Drill: N/A La Soufrière on Saint Vincent island spews ash 6 km into the air, as 16,000 people are evacuated. 20-Yard Shuttle: N/A. Then there is the arm. Jones does display the ability to “throw receivers open,” something that is often a question with college passers who tend to be more of the “see it, throw it” variety. The Patriots hold the No. He will be a Top Five pick for a reason, but I would caution people not to draw the direct parallels between him and Mahomes. Jones took over as the starting QB this past season, and put together a tremendous senior campaign for the Crimson Tide. 40-Yard Dash: N/A From the ability to make off-platform throws with ease, his willingness to create outside of the pocket, and his arm aggression (hat-tip to the wonderful Jordan Reid for that expression) Wilson looks like a baby Mahomes on the field. ", 2020 stats: 158/225, 70.2% completion, 2,100 yards passing, 22 touchdowns, 6 interceptions. When NDSU decided to shift to a spring schedule due to COVID-19, Lance decided to declare for the NFL draft. But with a 17-game résumé at the FCS level, he will require time to learn and develop before he is given the reins [to an NFL] offense. He is proficient at attacking in the short area of the field, and throws routes such as hitches, stops, pivots and outs with good timing, rhythm and anticipation. Bio: While Trevor Lawrence was to setting records for Cartersville High School and trying to become the top quarterback prospect in his recruiting class, he did not have to travel far to find the other passer gunning for the top spot. Mayor Sadiq Khan told The Associated Press he is working with London-based cricket team Surrey about the feasibility of getting IPL franchises to play in London, saying the city has benefitted from having NFL, NBA, NHL and Major League Baseball teams come across the Atlantic for games in recent years. Patrick Mahomes jumped to the top of the list of largest QB contracts, while Deshaun Watson’s extension meant he also joined the list. Again, this could be coached out with practice and repetitions and might be due to his relative inexperience at the position. Last season Lawrence and Clemson struggled with COVID-19 — Lawrence himself missed a pair of games, including a loss to Notre Dame — and while the Tigers again reached the playoffs, they were bounced in the Sugar Bowl by Justin Fields and the Ohio State Buckeyes. Bio: Texas might not be “back” just yet, but Sam Ehlinger did everything he could to bring the school back to prominence. Book is an athletic quarterback, who moves well in the pocket and can create with his legs. He might have done enough on film to warrant a draft selection, but how early in the draft will a team feel comfortable selecting him? But watch Trask in the pocket, however, and you can see that he can navigate traffic with the best of the class. One thing to know: Even with an impressive group of intriguing quarterbacks sitting at the top of this year's draft, Trevor Lawrence is a clear tier above the rest of the pack. He's typically calm and collected. The Bruins defense had knocked him around a bit and Mills had thrown a trio of ugly interceptions, the third of which was a pick-six that helped UCLA build a 14-point lead. He also averaged 7.7 yards per attempt, also a career-high number. One thing to know: Despite the rise of Zach Wilson in recent mock drafts, Justin Fields is still the quarterback I'd most like to have if Trevor Lawrence is off the board. Conclusion: Newman is a talented quarterback who shows flashes of what the NFL now requires at the position, from his athleticism to the ability to make throws from a variety of platforms. Jones does have that ability to “win with his mind,” and you can see examples of him making anticipation throws and attacking coverage rotations that you would want to see from veteran NFL passers, let alone college QBs in their first full season as the starter. You can also find examples of him reading coverage rotations, and moving defenders with his eyes. This is not something that is influenced by pressure, almost the opposite, as it seems to happen more often when he is throwing from a clean pocket. Kellen … Newman decided to opt-out of the 2020 season and prepare for the NFL draft. Newman is accurate to all levels of the field, and has the ability to adjust his arm slot to work around pressure or attack coverage. Teams should not overthink this evaluation. Height: 6’2″ (34th) Weight: 214 (24th) Resources: For more on Trask you can check out this dive into four throws of his against Vanderbilt. He completed 192 of 287 passes for 2,786 yards, 28 touchdowns and not a single interceptions. But he will need the right path and the right landing spot to reach that goal. Bench Press: N/A January 21, 2021 3:28 pm. Strengths: That statistic conveniently leads us to the strength of his game: Accuracy. Did he struggle in those? Absolutely. He leaves South Bend having completed 63.8% passes over his career for 8,948 yards, 72 touchdowns and just 20 interceptions. Fields saw limited action his freshman season, backing up Jake Fromm. 3-Cone Drill: 6.96 seconds (76th) Then there is what he offers from the mental perspective. That offensive system might have hampered his recruiting process. He is accurate enough in the downfield passing game to attack leverage, and is able to hit the back shoulder if the coverage and situation requires that kind of placement on a throw. The panel's Democratic chairman and top Republican said in a joint statement they had become "aware of public allegations" that Gaetz, one of former President Donald Trump's most prominent supporters in Congress, may have violated "House rules, laws or other standards of conduct." Since that cycle I have always given that trait more weight in my grading scale, and as such, Mills gets a bump this cycle. He lost out on that award to teammate DeVonta Smith, but he did secure some hardware of his own, including the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm (given to the top upperclassmen quarterback in college football), the Manning Award (given to the top quarterback in the country and including post-season play) and the Davey O’Brien Award (given to the top college quarterback). Jets captain Blake Wheeler is sidelined indefinitely by head injury. In the third quarter of that game and into the fourth Mills was battered and shaken. "But everyone is nervous. Strengths: At the outset it is important to mention that Newman’s evaluation is a tricky one. This January at the Senior Bowl, Mond was named MVP after throwing for 173 yards and two touchdowns. 1. The athletic ability and arm talent is going to draw attention, and teams might be willing to place a bet on that earlier than you expect. Broad Jump: 110″ (40th) That caused Mills to miss out on the Army All-American game at the end of his high school career. Height: 6’6″ (93rd) Weight: 213 (21st) He was able to build off his junior season, completing 68.9% of his throws for 4,283 yards, 43 touchdowns and eight interceptions. Comparison: A lot of the same things were said about Trace McSorley coming out of Penn State, and he is managing to carve out a career of his own with the Baltimore Ravens, so the path is possible. Height: Weight: If you watch his first game against Clemson you will see moments when yes he was slow to get to the right decision on a play and it cost the Buckeyes opportunities in the passing game. He's accurate on the run, and consistently puts excellent touch on the ball, hitting his receivers in stride or leading them away from coverage. There were some progression designs and some concepts where Newman needed to truly read the field, but the bulk of their offense centered on one- or two-receiver concepts and simplified decisions. The war in Eastern Ukraine broke out exactly seven years ago this month, when local separatists assisted and directed by Russian volunteers and regular troops seized control of large chunks of the Luhansk and Donetsk regions and declared independence. Leg injuries also hampered him during his days at Stanford, causing him to miss time both in-season and during training. By comparison Trey Lance hit on 39% of such throws, Kyle Trask hit 55% of those attempts, Mac Jones hit on 59% of those throws, as did Justin Fields. Vertical Jump: N/A Against Vanderbilt this season you saw many examples of him attacking out-leveraged defenders, or exploiting weaknesses in coverage. 15 pick in April’s NFL Draft, and all eyes are on them to make a splash. Then, COVID-19 struck. It was enough to secure a scholarship offer to Florida. Note: The percentiles in parentheses listed next to pro day data are compared to all historical athletic testing (combine and pro day) at the respective position of the player. 40-Yard Dash: 4.84 seconds Two of his favorite targets — tight end Kyle Pitts and wide receiver Kadarious Toney — could wind up as first-round picks this year, but Trask will likely have to wait a little longer than that. Brissett developed into a player with the ability to step in and start if necessary, and there is always room for that in the NFL. Bench Press: N/A It might not happen, but wherever he ends up Lance could be a star. Ehlinger committed to Texas and saw time immediately, appearing in nine games and starting six as he split time with Shane Buechele. Of course, Wilson dealt with hand and shoulder injuries in 2019 and simply getting healthy might have also played a role. No, because life has taught us there are no sure things in this sport. Conclusion: His competitive toughness has me believing in him, as I am not going to miss on a player who checks that box. Comparison: I have long thought that comparisons between him and Baker Mayfield were apt, and in the PFF draft guide the comparison of “a more creative Baker Mayfield” seems very accurate. Take a look at the top 10 ranked quarterbacks according to The Draft Network's 2021 prospect rankings ahead of this year's NFL draft. All of those came in the post-season, as Lawrence’s final game in high school came in the second-round of the Georgia high school Class AAAA playoffs, to Blessed Trinity. Security guards for an anti-abortion group are charged after a Planned Parenthood protest, officials say. Unfortunately for Lawrence, he and the Tigers could not match the success of his first season over the past two campaigns. They could win in situations like the National Championship game his redshirt freshman season with Lance being used more as a runner than a passer. However, a former Bison QB might want to try and teach him that protecting yourself at the next level is a smart decision…. But with Fromm entrenched as the starter Fields announced his intention to transfer after the 2018. That changed when the San Francisco 49ers traded up for the No. Accuracy is a question as throws increase in distance. That also showed up in the second half against Florida State this season, when he passed up a hole shot on a four verticals concept. That allows for a quick release but you can almost begin to wonder if loosening up the mechanics could lead to increased velocity. Jones completed 77.4% of his throws for 4,500 yards and 41 touchdowns, against just four interceptions. 20-Yard Shuttle: 4.40 seconds (38th). His arm is more then sufficient to run a vertical passing game. There is also this quick look at how Wilson seems to learn from mistakes very quickly. He might not have the ceiling the four players above him offer, but he might have one of the best floors. While his film does provide examples of anticipation throws, this is an inconsistent aspect to his game. Bio: In high school Jamie Newman was a three-star recruit at the quarterback position, who entertained a number of offers from schools like Duke, Boston College, East Carolina, West Virginia and N.C. State. Jordan Reid recently described to me how Jones might really need the “three Ps” around him to be great for him to be successful: Playmakers, protection and playbook. Joe Montana. He led the Bison to a National Championship, and that success as a redshirt freshman led many — including Mel Kiper Jr. — to declare him one of the top five quarterbacks for the 2021 NFL draft the moment the 2020 edition ended. Please check your email for a confirmation. Broad Jump: 116″ (76th) It is almost as if Mond lets himself relax and get complacent, and that is when he throws himself into trouble. 20-Yard Shuttle: 4.44 seconds Jones was solid throughout practice week, and after a strong Wednesday performance you could feel the tide turn towards the middle of the first round, if not higher. His game and playing style is so well-rounded that he can function in virtually any offense that awaits him in the NFL. Wilson shows anticipation on throws. 2021 NFL Draft - Top Quarterbacks . Teams would take a rookie season from Lawrence similar to what Herbert did in a heartbeat. He's projected as a potential day two pick at the draft. 60-Yard Shuttle: N/A. Is he a sure thing? Seven-round 2021 NFL mock draft: Broncos move up to take Justin Fields as fifth QB in top 10 The NFL Draft could have quarterbacks taken with the top four picks for the first time in history Newman is also a threat with his legs, on both designs runs or when he needs to create space in the pocket or escape pressure. His arm is good enough for the NFL, as you can see examples of “NFL throws” on film, such as the deep out route, the long comeback route, and even throws into tighter windows at all levels of the field. There are moments when he could handle pressure better? In such a system Wilson could thrive, while still offering some extra spice along the way. Most Recent Update: 4/6/2021 2:00 AM EST. Early on night one the Miami Dolphins traded up with the then-Oakland Raiders to select Dion Jordan, the pass rusher from Oregon. Share this article 1.2k shares share tweet text email link Luke Easterling. Stat to Know: Followers of the “Parcells Rules” might be scared off a sub-60% completion percentage on his career, as Mond posted just a 59% completion percentage during his time in College Station. https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/lists/2021-nfl-draft-top-quarterbaks-trevor-lawrence-justin-fields-zach-wilson-trey-lance/. In that UCLA game for example Mills missed a coverage rotation that led to the pick-six. Still, we all know how the NFL world works. That is a great trait for a quarterback because it means the entire playbook is open. The 50-year-old musician and actor, born Earl Simmons, was brought to a hospital in White Plains, New York, and put in a critical-care unit last week. Take that game against Florida, where he almost throws a disastrous pick-six on his first attempt of the game, but then two plays later makes a brilliant anticipation throw in the face of a blitz. Head coach Dabo Swinney named him the starting quarterback after four games, and Lawrence’s first year as a starter ended in dramatic fashion, as the Tigers beat Alabama 44-16 in the National Championship game. 3-Cone Drill: 7.15 seconds I think teams with a critical need behind an entrenched starter would be smart to draft Mills sometime later on Day Two, teams like the Tennessee Titans or the Atlanta Falcons if they decide to pass on a QB early in the draft. He was in a quarterback-friendly system this past year that incorporated a lot of the outside zone/boot action elements we are seeing in the NFL (and that we expect to see in New York with the Jets, which might be a reason for the expectations that he falls to the Jets with the second pick in the draft) and that led in part to the huge boost in production. The 2021 NFL Draft is the most quarterback-heavy in recent memory. Still, there will be a big curve for him to adjust to the professional game. 20-Yard Shuttle: N/A. The first baseman never strayed from his play in spring training, and the result is a new force in the middle of the lineup. Because when you watch him, particularly this past season against Clemson when he was clearly hurt and still was able to help the Buckeyes stave off a comeback attempt from Lawrence and the Tigers, Fields has the traits that matter at the position. As many as five quarterbacks could be selected in the top-10 picks. Are there areas where he can improve? Beyond that, however, Jones was the best at Pro Football Focus’s Adjusted Completion Percentage last season, positing a whopping number of 84.2%. If Newman was then going to pull and throw, he would do that at or near the line of scrimmage. He had a great read early in the game when the defender in zone coverage carried the inside receiver, creating a vacant spot on the field filled by the outside receiver which Mond read perfectly. Then there is the athletic ability. When every throw becomes an off-platform throw due to the moving mesh, sometimes muscle memory kicks in, or you think that the mechanics are not necessary to complete a throw. Rioters ignore pleas for calm as violence flares in Belfast, Trevor Bauer blasts MLB after report his baseballs were inspected for doctoring, Connor Hellebuyck makes 36 saves, Jets beat Canadiens 4-2, Myanmar citizens flee to India to escape violence, How trusting his approach helped Nate Lowe become an RBI machine for Texas Rangers, U.S. House ethics panel launches investigation into Republican Gaetz, Camper dies, wife rescued in Death Valley National Park, Biden's border czar, Roberta Jacobson, is stepping down, In Mississippi, 73,000 Vaccine Slots and Few Takers, ‘It can’t just be a coincidence’: How Biden is using artwork to underscore his message to America, A Surprising Opinion From Justice Thomas May Signal an Ominous Shift on Free Speech. Vertical Jump: N/A Just how does this class as a group stack up? Sure, Fields had his moments of struggles in this past season but make no … Resources: For more on how Jones handled pressure at Alabama, and how he will need to handle it in the NFL, you can check out this dive into his film. Comparison: Interestingly enough, I see a lot of DeShone Kizer in Mills, and given that Kizer is currently on the Titans’ roster, perhaps the NFL might feel the same. Book again was the backup to start the 2018 season, but was eventually chosen as the team’s starting quarterback, a role he has held ever since. We also have a player who is considered the best at... Start every day with our most popular content waiting in your inbox. Broad Jump: N/A This season offers five quarterbacks who might go in the top 15 of the draft, and then you might see a long gap until the sixth player is drafted at the position. Several experts believe the 49ers could target Jones, setting up some sky-high expectations for him on his rookie contract. Here’s How the Bears Can Draft One of the Top-5 Quarterbacks in the 2021 NFL Draft April 8, 2021, by Luis Medina Chicago Bears There’s a growing consensus that QBs Trevor Lawrence, Justin Fields, Zach Wilson, Mac Jones, and Trey Lance are in a class of their own in the upcoming NFL Draft. The first round of the 2021 NFL Draft begins April 29. Ian Book leaves Notre Dame as the school’s winningest quarterback, with 30 wins. Would a revived nuclear agreement provide a path to a safer Middle East or is negotiating with Iran's abusive regime a mistake? But his production really took off this past season, when he threw for 3,692 yards and 33 touchdowns against just three interceptions, a staggering improvement from the 2,382/11/9 mark he put up as a sophomore. But then watch him this past season and in the rematch. Absolutely. We have reached that wonderful time of draft season when all the film is watched, the grades are calculated and it is time to put out some rankings. That is tough to execute from a footwork and mechanics standpoint. He led the Bison to a National Championship, and that success as a redshirt freshman led many — including Mel Kiper Jr. — to declare him one of the top five quarterbacks for the 2021 NFL draft the moment the 2020 edition ended. Ron Powlus. A story I relate often comes to us from the 2013 NFL draft, and is the perfect way to begin this article. But he did not, and he continued to battle and led the Cardinal all the way back, forcing overtime. Yes. Also there is the accuracy issue. The team that drafts him will need to be convinced that they can eliminate the negatives and build up the positives. Patrick Mahomes is a rare talent at the quarterback position, but for many his evaluation was not an easy one. If you had said during this time last season that Lawrence and Herbert were comparable, someone would have said you were crazy. Newman and Hartman entered the 2019 season vying for the starting job, and Newman emerged the victor after training camp. First there is the idea that Fields is slow to read the field, work through progressions and make decisions. Another criticism comes in the form of two games: Indiana and Northwestern. Newman ball placement can suffer when pressured, and there are also moments where his lower-body mechanics get away from him. The more I watched Lawrence over the past few months, the more I saw another quarterback: Justin Herbert. Jones is not the best athlete of the top five passers, but he has good footwork in the pocket and can create space. Broad Jump: N/A Newman would “mesh” with the running back in the backfield, but rather than staying static he and the RB would walk towards the line of scrimmage in a moving mesh, baiting the defense to react. ... April 9, 2021. His game against UCLA might be my favorite from any in this class to study, and that is the reason why. He also relies heavily on his athletic ability, there are many occasions where it feels like his second read and/or his Plan B in the pocket is to pull the football down and scramble. Do not set Wilson up with such expectations. Lance is not as precise a passer as others in this group. The Patriots are scouting all the top quarterbacks in the 2021 NFL Draft, including Zach Wilson and Mac Jones. President Joe Biden's administration said on Wednesday that it will provide $235 million to the Palestinians and restart funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), which assists 5.7 million registered Palestinian refugees. Mond was a five-star recruit coming out of IMG Academy and rated as the top dual-threat quarterback in his class, and he committed to Texas A&M to play for Kevin Sumlin after entertaining offers from a number of schools including LSU, Ohio State and Texas Tech. Douglas said if the team was selecting any lower than second overall, it would have kept Darnold as its quarterback. The Wake Forest offense in 2019 was simultaneously the most quarterback friendly, and the most quarterback unfriendly, offense I have seen recently. Conclusion: Trask has shown enough potential that there is a strong case to make that he is the sixth quarterback taken in the draft. Top 10 quarterbacks in the 2021 NFL draft. Conclusion: As we move away from the “Big Five” and into the next tier we rather quickly transition away from players that could start as rookie to players who are much more developmental types. His mind is quick enough and his ball placement is good enough to work in a West Coast system. Height: 6’2″ (44th) Weight: 217 (33rd) There are also moments when he struggles to layer in throws, and lacks the right touch and feel for seam routes and throws over the middle. 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