2021 NFL Mock Draft: Six quarterbacks go in the first round

Zach Wilson, BYU Cougars. (Mandatory Credit: Rick Bowmer/Pool Photo-USA TODAY NETWORK)
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ARLINGTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 28: Micah Parsons #11 of the Penn State Nittany Lions reacts during the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic at AT&T Stadium on December 28, 2019 in Arlington, Texas (Photo by Benjamin Solomon/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 28: Micah Parsons #11 of the Penn State Nittany Lions reacts during the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic at AT&T Stadium on December 28, 2019 in Arlington, Texas (Photo by Benjamin Solomon/Getty Images) /

player. 13. . Linebacker. Los Angeles Chargers. Micah Parsons. 4

The Los Angeles Chargers suffered the worst shutout loss in franchise history this past weekend, as Bill Belichick and company racked up 45 points on them. It was a total team effort from the Patriots, who took care of rookie quarterback Justin Herbert, who is in the middle of a terrific first season in the league.

The Chargers need help up and down their roster, and at pick No. 4, they should look to bring in the best defensive player in this draft class. Micah Parsons is the kind of linebacker you can build your team around, and he would be an excellent addition to this young Chargers defense.

player. 123. . Cornerback. Dallas Cowboys. Patrick Surtain II. 5

The Dallas Cowboys have a lot of issues to take care of this offseason, especially at quarterback, where they are going to have to make a commitment to Dak Prescott. He has proven his worth by not even playing this season, as he is dealing with an injury, showing that this team is much better with him under center.

On defense, the Cowboys need more help in the secondary, and they should look to add Patrick Surtain II to a unit that includes the young Trevon Diggs at cornerback. Those are two incredibly talented young corners, who could be the key to this defense turning the corner in their secondary moving forward.

. Wide Receiver. Philadelphia Eagles. Jaylen Waddle. 6. player. 54

It officially happened on Tuesday, as the Philadelphia Eagles made the switch at quarterback that many felt was happening sooner rather than later. Jalen Hurts will now take over for Carson Wentz as the signal-caller for the Eagles moving forward, which leaves so many questions as to what they do with Wentz in 2021 and beyond.

No matter who is under center, the Eagles need some help at the wide receiver spot, and they get who many consider the best wideout in the draft in Jaylen Waddle. An injury has sidelined him for the rest of the season, but in terms of his draft status, he is going to be the first, if not the second wideout off the board next year.