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MOCK DRAFTS
A home base for PFF’s 2021 NFL Mock Drafts, which include analysis of individual draft prospects entering the 2021 NFL Draft, trade scenarios and NFL team needs. Mock drafts will be listed in chronological order, starting with Mike Renner's very first 2021 mock draft.
April 30, 2020: Jaguars select Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence, Bengals get one of the best offensive tackle prospects of the PFF era — Mike Renner
August 19, 2020: Trevor Lawrence lands in Jacksonville at No. 1 overall in PFF's preseason mock, Justin Fields goes No. 2 to Washington Football Team — Mike Renner
October 1, 2020: Trevor Lawrence heads to the Jets at No. 1 overall, Justin Fields lands in Washington at Pick No. 3 — Mike Renner
November 4, 2020: Trevor Lawrence is still the Jets' pick at No. 1 overall, Justin Fields to the Giants at No. 2 — Mike Renner
December 23, 2020: Clemson's Trevor Lawrence goes No. 1 overall to the Jaguars, Jets take BYU's Zach Wilson at No. 2 — Mike Renner
December 29, 2020: Justin Fields to Atlanta, Jaylen Waddle to Philadelphia, first-round WR to Green Bay — Austin Gayle
January 4, 2021: Jets settle on Zach Wilson, 49ers move up for Justin Fields — Mike Renner
January 11, 2021: Dolphins select QB Justin Fields with Pick No. 3, 49ers send Pick No. 12 to Miami for QB Tua Tagovailoa — Anthony Treash
January 18, 2021: Miami picks WR Devonta Smith at No. 3, Ja'Marr Chase lands in Philadelphia at No. 6 — Seth Galina
January 25, 2021: New York Jets get QB Zach Wilson at No. 2, Cincinnati Bengals land WR Ja’Marr Chase — Steve Palazzolo
February 1, 2021: New York Jets acquire Deshaun Watson, Zach Wilson lands with the Houston Texans at No. 2 overall — Ben Linsey
February 8, 2021: Carolina Panthers trade up for Ohio State's Justin Fields, Denver Broncos move up to pick QB Trey Lance — Mike Renner
February 15, 2021: Eagles trade up for Justin Fields, Dolphins give Tua Tagovailoa Ja'Marr Chase — Austin Gayle
February 22, 2021: Atlanta Falcons trade up for QB Justin Fields, Denver Broncos acquire Deshaun Watson in PFF's first two-round mock draft — Anthony Treash
March 1, 2021: Panthers move up for BYU QB Zach Wilson, LSU WR Ja'Marr Chase heads to Atlanta — Eric eager and George Chahrouri
March 8, 2021: QB Justin Fields lands with the Jets at No. 2 overall, Falcons select Florida TE Kyle Pitts at No. 4 — Seth Galina
March 15, 2021: Falcons trade up for QB Trey Lance, WR Jaylen Waddle heads to Detroit to replace Kenny Golladay — Brad Spielberger
March 22, 2021: Zach Wilson goes to the Jets at No. 2, 49ers trade up for their QB of the future in PFF's three-round mock draft — Mike Renner
March 29, 2021: San Francisco picks Justin Fields, Kyle Pitts lands with Joe Burrow in Cincinnati — Austin Gayle
April 5, 2021: Denver Broncos trade up for QB Trey Lance, Florida TE Kyle Pitts lands with the Miami Dolphins at No. 6 — Ben Linsey
April 6, 2021: 49ers take Justin Fields, Atlanta nabs Kyle Pitts and New England moves up for a QB in PFF's betting market-implied mock draft — Eric Eager and Ben Brown
April 9, 2021: 49ers take QB Mac Jones, Dolphins land TE Kyle Pitts and Washington, New England move up for quarterbacks — Andrew Erickson
April 12, 2021: New England Patriots trade up for QB Mac Jones, Cincinnati Bengals take WR Ja'Marr Chase — Sam Monson
April 19, 2021: Denver Broncos select Alabama's Mac Jones at No. 9 overall, Trey Lance falls to the Patriots at No. 15 — Steve Palazzolo
April 26, 2021: 49ers lock in on Ohio State QB Justin Fields, Broncos trade up for NDSU QB Trey Lance — Eric Eager & George Chahrouri
April 27, 2021: PFF senior analysts mock all 7 rounds — PFF Analysis Team
April 27, 2021: Fantasy Football: The Most Fantasy-Friendly 2021 NFL Mock Draft Possible — Ian Hartitz
April 28, 2021: San Francisco 49ers select QB Trey Lance, Denver Broncos trade up for Justin Fields in Mike Renner's final mock draft — Mike Renner
April 28, 2021: San Francisco 49ers take Mac Jones, Carolina Panthers nab Justin Fields and the Denver Broncos find their QB — Ian Hartitz
Three-round mock drafts for every division in the NFL
In the lead-up to the 2021 NFL Draft, PFF will be utilizing its one-of-a-kind mock draft simulator to put together mock drafts for every division in the NFL.
AFC North
AFC South
AFC East
AFC West
NFC North
NFC South
NFC East
NFC West
2021 NFL Draft Profiles: PFF's top 300 draft prospects
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POSITION RANKINGS
PFF’s 2021 NFL Draft Big Board offers three-year player grades, combine measurables, position rankings and in-depth player analysis for all of the top draft prospects. In addition to viewing our top 300 players, you can also filter by position to see the very best of each position class.
Quarterback
Running back
Wide receiver
Tight end
Offensive tackle
Interior offensive line
Interior defensive line
Edge defender
Linebacker
Cornerback
Safety
Biggest pro and con for PFF’s top prospects
PFF's 2021 NFL Draft Guide includes over 300 player profiles and over 1,200 pages of in-depth analysis. The guide is available to all EDGE and ELITE subscribers, and to celebrate its release, we decided to share the biggest strength and weakness for every top prospect. Here is what the very best in this draft class has to offer.
Quarterback
Wide receiver
Tight end
Running back
Offensive line
Defensive line
Linebacker
Defensive back
NFL DRAFT CLASS SUPERLATIVES
Mike Renner dishes out superlatives for every position group in the 2021 NFL draft. Which quarterback has the strongest arm? Which wide receiver has the best hands? Which defensive back is the best tackler? Find out more below.
Quarterbacks
Running backs
Wide receiver
Offensive line
Defensive line
Linebacker
Defensive back
LANDING SPOTS FOR THE TOP PROSPECTS
Highlighting PFF's favorite landing spot for the top 10 players at each position. The lists below are not a projection but rather a realistic look at the best prospect-team pairings ahead of the 2021 NFL Draft.
Landing spots for PFF’s top 10 WR prospects
Landing spots for PFF’s top 10 offensive line prospects
Landing spots for PFF’s top 12 defensive back prospects
Landing spots for PFF’s top 8 defensive line prospects
BUILDING THE BEST POSITION GROUPS
The 2021 NFL Draft class has no shortage of impact players, and each of PFF's top prospects holds his own unique calling card. PFF's Seth Galina looks through the position groups to build a perfect defensive line, offensive line and secondary made up of draft-eligible players.
Building the best defensive line from the 2021 draft class
Building the best offensive line from the 2021 draft class
Building the best secondary from the 2021 draft class
GAME FILM TAKEAWAYS
PFF's Sam Monson turns to the tape, laying out his thoughts as he watches the best receivers and cornerbacks in this class.
Alabama WR DeVonta Smith
LSU WR Ja'Marr Chase
Alabama WR Jaylen Waddle
Florida TE Kyle Pitts
Minnesota WR Rashod Bateman
Purdue WR Rondale Moore
Florida WR Kadarius Toney
Alabama CB Patrick Surtain II
South Carolina CB Jaycee Horn
Florida State CB Asante Samuel Jr.
UCF CB Tay Gowan
Ole Miss WR Elijah Moore
SCHEME FITS
Articles that look at scheme fits and how certain players fit into NFL offensives/defenses.
2021 NFL Draft quarterback rankings and scheme fits
Five perfect team-player scheme fits in the 2021 NFL Draft
Perfect draft fits for teams that did not spend big in free agency
Perfect player fits for teams that spent big in free agency
What is the Shanahan offense, and which 2021 NFL Draft QB prospect fits it?
DRAFT BETTING PLAYS
Here you can find 2021 NFL Draft bets from the PFF Forecast team of betting experts. Articles are listed from newest to oldest so you can see how the markets have developed.
2021 NFL Draft Betting Props: Examining the first defensive player drafted market
2021 NFL Draft Betting Props: Examining the first non-QB drafted market
2021 NFL Draft Betting: Why Justin Fields to go No. 3 overall at +175 is the best bet of the draft
2021 NFL Draft Betting: Best bet on the first cornerback selected
NFL Betting 2021: Exploring the Mac Jones 2021 NFL Draft props
NFL Betting 2021: First look at 2021 NFL Draft prop bets
DRAFT CLASS FEATURES
Articles that focus either on the entire draft class or dig deeper into a certain position group. Here, you’ll find articles like Mike Renner’s All PFF-Era Prospect Team, Ben Linsey's narrative busters and Sam Monson’s X-factors.
Biggest Fallers in the 2021 NFL Draft: Alabama's Dylan Moses, Miami's Gregory Rousseau and more
Identifying potential value and reaches using The Athletic's Consensus Big Board
2021 NFL Draft: Buying or selling the latest risers and fallers
Lessons learned from the 2020 NFL Draft
Draft stock risers and fallers
Linsey: ‘My guys' at each position in the 2021 NFL Draft
Treash: 10 undervalued 2021 NFL Draft prospects
Why a weak edge class could mean big contracts for the position over the next few years
The most underrated players in the draft according to the PFF draft board
Dream scenarios for all 32 first-round picks
The biggest decisions that will shape Day 1
One stat to know for each of PFF’s top 32 prospects
8 draft prospects who could be surprising first-round picks
10 boom-or-bust prospects in the 2021 NFL Draft
Treash: 10 things I want to see happen in the 2021 NFL Draft
2021 NFL Draft: Buying or selling the latest draft rumors
PFF's All-Era NFL Prospect Team
Top five 2021 NFL Draft prospects who faltered in 2020
Examining the late-round QB options in the 2021 NFL Draft
10 prospects PFF likes more than other scouts and media
10 prospects PFF likes less than other scouts and media
The PFF Era Draft Big Board: The top 50 NFL draft prospects since 2014
Ranking the strongest position groups of the 2021 draft class
Weakest team positional groups heading into the 2021 NFL Draft
Biggest winners, losers from Pro Days
Five more 2021 NFL Draft trades we want to see
Why NFL teams should think twice about drafting slot receivers in Round 1 of the 2021 NFL Draft
The biggest X-factors in the 2021 NFL Draft
Risers and fallers according to PFF's mock draft simulator
Five wide receiver prospects who had to overcome unfavorable college situations
Ranking the best YAC receivers in the 2021 NFL Draft
PFF Critical Factors: The most important numbers for the 2021 NFL Draft class
Three NFL teams that should trade into the top 10 for a quarterback
Draft “needs” should focus on 2022 after the first two rounds
4 players who could be surprising first-round selections
Ranking the late-round quarterback options
SINGLE PLAYER FEATURES
Articles that focus on one draft prospect, listed by position group.
QB
– Projecting Ohio State QB Justin Fields' impact as an NFL player
– The Chicago Bears should trade into the top 5 for Justin Fields
– Potential landing spots for Justin Fields
– Mac Jones is just as good as Tua Tagovailoa was, if not better
– Can Mac Jones break the trend and succeed in the NFL?
– Why I vibe with North Dakota State QB Trey Lance
– College-to-pro projections for North Dakota State QB Trey Lance
– Trey Lance has some of the best tools in the draft
– Trevor Lawrence continued to improve, and that's what separates him from the pack
– How the Jacksonville Jaguars can build their offense around QB Trevor Lawrence
– College-to-pro projections for Texas A&M QB Kellen Mond
– Why it might be a huge mistake for the New York Jets to draft BYU's Zach Wilson at No. 2 overall
WR/TE
– Don't forget about Ja'Marr Chase — PFF's WR1
– Kyle Pitts is the best receiving prospect in the draft, regardless of position
CB/S
– Florida State CB Asante Samuel Jr. is a top-20 player in the draft class
– Why South Carolina's Jaycee Horn isn't a first-round cornerback
NFL TEAM FEATURES
Articles that focus on one or more NFL teams and how they should attack the 2021 NFL Draft. Articles are alphabetically listed by team name.
Realistic trade predictions for 15 veterans who could be moved during the draft
The 5 NFL teams with the most riding on the 2021 NFL Draft
Ranking all 32 NFL rosters ahead of the 2021 NFL Draft
NFL GM Record: Tracking the historical draft picks of all 32 NFL teams
Exploring top options for the Atlanta Falcons at No. 4 overall
2021 NFL Draft: Exploring top options for the Carolina Panthers at No. 8 overall
The Chicago Bears should mortgage their future, trade into the top 5 for Ohio State QB Justin Fields
Cincinnati Bengals can make themselves the most improved team by not taking Penei Sewell
Exploring all the top options for the Detroit Lions at No. 7 overall
2021 NFL Draft: Exploring top options for the Denver Broncos at No. 9 overall
How the Green Bay Packers can take advantage of their Super Bowl window
The Jacksonville Jaguars have an opportunity for a quick 2021 turnaround in a weak AFC South
The Dolphins traded back up to No. 6 to draft Florida tight end Kyle Pitts
Could the Miami Dolphins end up with another top-five pick in 2023?
The Patriot Way: An examination of player performance in and out of New England
Giants' free-agent moves put pressure on Daniel Jones to perform in 2021
Exploring all the top options for the New York Giants at No. 11 overall
How each top 2021 NFL Draft QB prospect fits into Kyle Shanahan’s 49ers offense
USING TEXT ANALYTICS TO EVALUATE THE 2021 DRAFT CLASS
Thanks to math and feature engineering, we can use natural language processing to compare prospects to their contemporaries and those from the past before tying in previously built advanced descriptive stats to gauge how well a prospect that fits within a certain mold performed in the NFL.
Using text analytics to evaluate the 2021 quarterback class
Using text analytics to evaluate the 2021 running back class
Using text analytics to evaluate the 2021 wide receiver class
PFF DATA STUDIES
PFF's research and development team dives deep into past data to discover trends and exclusive insights into the draft process.
The Fortune Teller’s Trade Chart
Breaking down every NFL team's draft capital
Can the Consensus Big Board really predict the 2021 NFL Draft?
Pro Day Data is Not the Same as Combine Data: A Comprehensive Analysis
Are big boards biased toward certain positions?
Why trading up doesn't work out for most NFL teams
Finding value in 2021 NFL Draft: How to utilize scouting, board value, positional value and more
Investigating past draft success, and what it means for the 2021 draft class
Measuring positional draft success for every NFL team
2021 NFL Draft: A new way to analyze draft trades
2021 NFL Draft Comps: Using advanced stats and measurables to evaluate 2021 draft prospects
The comps below were derived from a two-step process. First, we converted all the most statistically relevant stats and measurables to percentiles based on the thousands of prospects who have entered the NFL since 2006 at each position. Then, we filtered the total universe of past prospects by those who had draft positions, weight and 40 times within a 10th percentile in either direction of the player we were evaluating.
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