2021 NFL Mock Draft: New York Jets pass on a quarterback

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Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Justin Fields (1) rushes upfield ahead of Northwestern Wildcats linebacker Blake Gallagher (51) during the first quarter of the Big Ten Championship football game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. Big Ten Championship Ohio State Northwestern /

Justin Fields. 4. player. 44. . Quarterback. Atlanta Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons have been one of the more disappointing teams in all the football this season, as they have failed to close games out all season long. While quarterback Matt Ryan still has some good football left in him, it is time for the franchise to turn the page at quarterback, and they do so by bringing in Justin Fields from Ohio State.

Atlanta has enough firepower on the offensive side of the ball to make Fields’ rookie season a successful one, as the franchise is only a few years removed from being one of the best in the NFC. In Fields, they get a quarterback who can make plays with his arm and his legs, bringing a new dimension to the Falcons’ offense.

. Wide Receiver. Cincinnati Bengals. Ja'Marr Chase. 5. player. 56

The Cincinnati Bengals found their franchise quarterback during the 2020 NFL Draft, as they selected LSU star Joe Burrow with the No. 1 overall pick. Unfortunately, Burrow tore up his knee during the middle of his rookie season and likely will not be back for the start of the 2021 NFL campaign.

Still, the franchise will eventually get Burrow back, and with the No. 5 overall pick, they add a weapon to his arsenal. Ja’Marr Chase from LSU is a former teammate of Burrow’s and is widely considered the best wide receiver in the draft class, making this a perfect fit in Cincinnati.

Wide Receiver. Philadelphia Eagles. DeVonta Smith. 6. player. 54.

The Philadelphia Eagles will have a big question to answer next offseason, as quarterback Carson Wentz is scheduled to make a ton of money but they have get gotten great play from rookie Jalen Hurts. No matter who is under center next year, the Eagles have to add more talent to the wide receiver group, and they do so with DeVonta Smith at No. 6.

Smith was the AP player of the year in college football this past season, helping the Alabama Crimson Tide to a College Football Playoff berth. He is the kind of player who can take the lid off the defense at any time, and in Philadelphia, he would be the No. 1 wide receiver right away.

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