2021 NFL Mock Draft: Quarterbacks go No. 1 and No. 2 overall

With the No. 13 overall pick, the New England Patriots finally find their long-term replacement for Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady. Guys like Cam Newton and Jarrett Stidham are not the answer in New England, and with BYU quarterback Zach Wilson, they hit the rest button at the position.

Wilson has shot up draft boards with his incredible play this season, and he may not be available after the first ten picks next April. He has pinpoint accuracy and plays with incredible confidence, two things you need to run a Bill Belichick Patriots team.

The Denver Broncos continue to play better late in games, but unlike last weekend, they were unable to come all the way back against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. The Broncos have some key playmakers on offense, including young guys like Drew Lock, K.J. Hamler, and Jerry Jeudy, and now they need to add young talent to the defense.

At cornerback, the Broncos are lacking talent, and depth, and they get both here with Ohio State cornerback Shaun Wade. Sure, he is not having his best season at Ohio State, but he is an incredibly talent corner who can help upgrade this secondary in Year 1.

The San Francisco 49ers will likely struggle the rest of the way, as they lost their starting quarterback in Jimmy Garoppolo, and their elite tight end, George Kittle, for the foreseeable future. On offense, they need to bring in more talent on the offensive line, and a versatile offensive lineman like Creed Humphrey from Oklahoma could be the pick here at No. 15.

It remains to be seen whether or Jimmy Garoppolo is still the long-term answer in San Francisco, so they could trade up for a quarterback. No matter who is under center next season, they need help along the offensive line, and Humphrey helps them get better immediately.