For years, folks in the NFL would often openly wonder if they needed to be in Indianapolis for the entire combinex
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They would complain about the cold weather, saying they were counting the hours until they could hit the road, as they speed-walked through the convention center to another round of interviews. Then the combine was canceled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
During the calls made to rank the best players in the 2021
NFL draft, many said they missed the sleet in Indianapolis as well as the chance to see people and get to know players.
Teams have done the work, as always, by plowing through the game video, making cross-country treks from one pro day to the next and talking to as many sources as possible about prospects. They have made the most of virtual visits and medical exams.
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But there was still something missing from this year's draft prep. It might show up in the quarterback frenzy at the top of the board, the fate of players who are coming off injury or evaluations of those who opted out of the 2020 season. But its impact will be known only in the seasons that follow.
Again, this isn't a mock draft. It's the top 100 players ranked, regardless of position. The top quarterbacks will certainly be selected well before where they're slotted, because there are always two NFL draft boards -- the quarterback board and the board for everybody else.
That multiplier might kick in more than ever before if passers go 1-2-3-4 for the first time in draft history.
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And, as always, if you disagree with the rankings, rest assured, many in the league whom I have long respected have also done so.
Note: Best verified or electronically timed 40-yard dash in parentheses. With no combine, 40 times were verified with at least two separate evaluators. DNR = did not run a verified time.
*Denotes unverified height and/or weight.
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1. Trevor Lawrence, QB, Clemson, 6-foot-5⅝, 213 pounds (DNR)
Drafted No. 1 by the Jacksonville Jaguars
He was 34-2 as a starter at Clemson and 52-2 in high school. Lawrence's teams have a .956 winning percentage, two high school state titles, a national championship and no regular-season losses. Surgery on his left (non-throwing) shoulder earlier this year will have no impact on his draft status. Lawrence played the most high-stress downs against the best opponents of any quarterback on the board and flourished (nine career wins against Top 25 teams), throwing 90 touchdown passes with 17 interceptions for his career.
2. Kyle Pitts, TE, Florida, 6-5⅝, 245 (4.44)
Drafted No. 4 by the Atlanta Falcons
Some believe Pitts might be the top prospect on the board. He is a matchup migraine for defenses, with a large catch radius, quality hands and the ability to run crisp routes. Pitts finished his career as the Gators' all-time leader in receiving yards by a tight end (1,492), including seven catches for 129 yards against Alabama this past season.
3. DeVonta Smith, WR, Alabama, 6-1, 175 (DNR)
Drafted No. 10 by the Philadelphia Eagles
The Heisman winner, whose wiry frame has been questioned by some, declined to be measured or weighed at the Senior Bowl and Alabama's pro day, so his official height and weight were not available to teams until Smith was weighed and measured during his medical check in Indianapolis earlier this month. He also suffered a finger injury in his final game. Smith is the only receiver in SEC history with multiple games of four or more touchdowns and holds the SEC record for career receiving touchdowns (46), topping the previous record by 15.
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4. Ja'Marr Chase, WR, LSU, 6-0⅜, 201 (4.38)
Drafted No. 5 by the Cincinnati Bengals
Chase opted out of the 2020 season but had 1,780 yards and 20 touchdowns in 2019 with Joe Burrow as his quarterback. Quibble about his ability to get off press coverage, but he wins the ball and scores when he has it. He had eight 100-yard games and three 200-yard games in 21 career starts.
5.Rashawn Slater, T, Northwestern, 6-4½, 304 (4.89)
Drafted No. 13 by the Los Angeles Chargers
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The three-year starter opted out in 2020. His work against Chase Young in 2019 should be enough to tamp down any narrative about moving to guard. Slater has started games at left and right tackle and has smooth footwork, balance and recovery skills.
6. Jaylen Waddle, WR, Alabama, 5-10*, 182* (DNR)
Drafted No. 6 by the Miami Dolphins
Waddle missed much of this past season with a fractured ankle, returning for the national title game but limping through much of it. His return skills are elite, with a career punt return average of 19.3 yards, as is his speed, given that he routinely obliterates any cushion. Waddle has three of the five longest scoring receptions in Alabama history.
7. Patrick Surtain II, CB, Alabama, 6-2, 208 (4.42)
Drafted No. 9 by the Denver Broncos
Big corners always rise on the board on the draft weekend. Surtain started the last 38 games for the Crimson Tide and plays with the awareness and savvy people have come to expect from Nick Saban-coached defensive backs. A quality tackler in the open field, Surtain can play zone or press man and is a solid defender against the run.
8. Penei Sewell, T, Oregon, 6-4⅞, 331 (5.08)
Drafted No. 7 overall by the Detroit Lions
Sewell opted out in 2020 after winning the Outland Trophy as a sophomore and becoming the third player in school history to be a unanimous first-team All-American. He allowed one sack in two seasons and none in his 926 snaps as a sophomore in 2019. Sewell showed remarkable athleticism at his pro day.
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9. Trey Lance, QB, North Dakota State, 6-3⅞, 224 (DNR)
Drafted No. 3 by the San Francisco 49ers
Lance is a raw prospect brimming with potential and won't even turn 21 until May. He played one game in 2020 -- the only game the Bison played due to COVID-19 restrictions -- and 20 teams sent scouts. Lance is smart, athletic and threw one interception in 318 career pass attempts. A team with patience and a plan will get an absolute gem.
10. Kwity Paye, OLB/DE, Michigan, 6-2½, 261 (4.58)
Drafted No. 21 by the Indianapolis Colts
While some see a short strider with a somewhat underwhelming 11.5 career sacks, I see a guy who got moved all over the defensive front -- with snaps at nose tackle -- who has room to develop into far more. Paye missed time with a leg injury in 2020, but he plays with high effort, rockets out of his stance and pushes people off the ball.
11. Justin Fields, QB, Ohio State, 6-2¾, 227 (4.45)
Drafted No. 11 by the Chicago Bears
Fields works progressions, plays well in big moments, is smart enough to have been recruited by Harvard and tossed six TDs against Clemson despite taking a hit in the ribs that would have sent many to the emergency room. He averaged 244 yards passing in 22 games, with 63 TDs and nine interceptions.
12. Micah Parsons, LB, Penn State, 6-3⅛, 246 (4.40)
Drafted No. 12 by the Dallas Cowboys
Parsons has the coveted versatility to beat blocks in the run game, cover in the passing game, blitz and make plays all over the formation. Teams have questioned him extensively about a fight with a former teammate at Penn State -- he was later named in a lawsuit against the school, coach James Franklin and another player that included charges of hazing. Parsons said after his pro day workout: "We all made mistakes when we were 17 or 18. ... I know the type of person I'm becoming.''
13. Christian Darrisaw, T, Virginia Tech, 6-4¾, 322 (DNR)
Drafted No. 23 by the Minnesota Vikings
Darrisaw has all of the attributes of a long-term solution at left tackle. He cuts off angles of the speed rushers and has shown the strength to stifle power-first guys. A product of his youth, he has been known to get spotty with the details -- like his hand placement -- but is a quality player who is ascending.
14. Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, ILB, Notre Dame, 6-1½, 221 (DNR)
Some say he's a safety, some say a weakside linebacker, some say a hybrid. I say figure it out, because Owusu-Koramoah can rocket to the ball carrier in run defense, cover in the passing game and blitz when needed. He won the Butkus Award in 2020 and had 24.5 tackles for loss in the last two seasons combined.
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15. Alijah Vera-Tucker, G/T, USC, 6-4½, 308 (5.10)
Drafted No. 14 by the New York Jets
Vera-Tucker was an All-Pac-12 player at guard before he opted out and then opted back in for the 2020 season to start at left tackle. Some evaluators see a future NFL guard, but his work this past season at tackle shouldn't be dismissed. Vera-Tucker's ability in pass protection and toughness make him one of the safest bets on the board.
16. Christian Barmore, DT, Alabama, 6-4⅛, 310 (4.93)
Barmore had a slow windup to start 2020, but his final three games, including the Tide's two playoff wins, included 15 tackles, two for loss, two sacks and a forced fumble. And he has one of the best first steps on the board.
17. Najee Harris, RB, Alabama, 6-1⅜, 232 (DNR)
Drafted No. 24 by the Pittsburgh Steelers
Harris is a big back with elusiveness in a crowd and versatility in his game. He had 43 receptions in 2020, 70 receptions over his last two seasons and is sound in blitz pickup. In short, this is an NFL back who will contribute from day one.
18. Azeez Ojulari, OLB/DE, Georgia, 6-2¼, 249 (4.62)
When Ojulari learns some additional counters -- and he will have to -- there is a strong, quick, fiercely competitive pass-rusher waiting to happen. He led the SEC in tackles for loss and sacks in 2020 (12.5 and 8.0). He had 69 quarterback pressures over the last two years.
19. Travis Etienne, RB, Clemson, 5-10⅛, 215 (4.41)
Drafted No. 25 by the Jacksonville Jaguars
It's not just the elite speed, the 7.2 career yards per carry or the 74 career touchdowns,
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20. Greg Newsome II, CB, Northwestern, 6-0¼, 192 (4.39)
Drafted No. 26 by the Cleveland Browns
Newsome's competitiveness in coverage can be seen on every snap, and he has enough athleticism and speed to match up with NFL receivers. He draws flags at times -- 15 in 21 career games -- but he's too smart, smooth and talented to have that be a nagging issue long term.
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