2021 NFL Mock Draft: Justin Fields takes over as a franchise savior

The Cincinnati Bengals have found their franchise quarterback in Joe Burrow, who has looked every bit the part of a No. 1 overall selection at times in 2020. The problem is, Burrow also is getting hit way too much, and that could have a negative effect on his career moving forward if that does not change.

With pick No. 10, Alex Leatherwood from Alabama would be a nice addition, as he is a versatile offensive lineman who can play up and down the line. Cincinnati needs to add more than one player to their offensive line next offseason, and in Leatherwood, they get a cornerstone player they can add to a line that includes former teammate, Jonah Williams.

For the first time since he played at the University of Georgia, quarterback Matthew Stafford will be playing inside the City of Atlanta, as the Lions take on the Atlanta Falcons Sunday. Stafford is having himself another solid season, and this past weekend, he led his Lions to an easy victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

On defense, the Lions still need help, especially up front, which is why Florida State defensive tackle Marvin Wilson makes a ton of sense here. Wilson would join a young defense that added Julian Okwara and Jeffrey Okudah via the 2020 NFL Draft this past April, and would be an instant starter along their defensive line.

The New England Patriots struggled through a tough week heading into their game against the Denver Broncos, as COVID-19 has affected the franchise in a big way. They did get quarterback Cam Newton back against Denver, but he looked very rusty, and will have to get back to playing at a high level if this team is going to do anything in 2020.

On defense, the Patriots have talent up and down the board, but head coach Bill Belichick may want to add a strong linebacker like Alabama’s Dylan Moses. This kid can play all over the field, is an elite tackler, and Belichick’s genius on that side of the ball would make him downright dangerous at the next level.