2021 NFL Mock Draft: Trevor Lawrence heads to Jacksonville
By Brad Weiss
The Denver Broncos apparently still like what they see in Drew Lock, or at least that is what John Elway is telling the masses as we inch closer to the end of the season. It has been an up and down season for Lock and the Broncos, and if they do decide to stay with him, they need to bolster the offensive line.
Christian Darrisaw is a player who should hear his name called in the first half of the first round, and he would be an upgrade at left tackle for the Broncos. Lock has to be the No. 1 asset for this team moving forward and getting him more help upfront is paramount heading into next season.
The Minnesota Vikings are likely to land outside of the playoffs this season, and there could be big changes coming next offseason. On offense, they hit a home run in the first round with wide receiver Justin Jefferson last year, and in 2021, they go with a player who is one of the safer picks in Round 1.
That player is Wyatt Davis, an incredibly versatile interior offensive lineman for the Ohio State Buckeyes. The Vikings have to get better up front for Kirk Cousins and Dalvin Cook, and in Davis, they get a player they could plug in almost anywhere along the offensive line.
Needless to say, the Cam Newton Era is New England is going to be one and done, this after the Patriots missed the playoffs for the first time since 2008. Next year, they could go with a veteran in free agency, or try to swing a trade, but drafting Kyle Trask from Florida could also be the option at pick No. 15 overall.
This kid proved he could stand in the pocket and deliver against the best in college football, as he nearly led the Gators to an upset victory over Alabama in the SEC title game. In New England, he would have the best coaches to get the most out of him, possibly becoming the next franchise quarterback for the organization.