NFL Draft 2021: FINAL 1st-round mock | Quarterbacks are top 4 picks; Cowboys steal best pass-catcher; Buccaneers QB stunner ends Day 1

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So here’s our final full first-round mock draft projection.

1. Jaguars — QB Trevor Lawrence, Clemson

The draft starts at No. 3 this year.

2. Jets — QB Zach Wilson, BYU

He’ll be the Jets’ 35th different starting quarterback since Joe Namath left town.

3. 49ers (from Dolphins/Texans) — QB Trey Lance, North Dakota State

They opt for him over Mac Jones and Justin Fields. The right move?

4. Falcons — QB Justin Fields, Ohio State

The eventual replacement for Matt Ryan.

5. Bengals — WR Jaylen Waddle, Alabama

A valuable weapon for Joe Burrow.

6. Dolphins (from Eagles) — WR DeVonta Smith, Alabama

Size will be a concern for him in the NFL.

7. Lions — WR Ja’Marr Chase, LSU

Will the Dolphins regret passing on Chase?

8. Panthers — OL Rashawn Slater, Northwestern

Versatile lineman who will help Sam Darnold immediately.

9. Broncos — DL Christian Barmore, Alabama

Vic Fangio, the Broncos’ defensive-minded head coach, will love him.

10. Cowboys — TE Kyle Pitts, Florida

A surprise, as Pitts falls this far — and the Cowboys get a prospect they’ve made clear they adore.

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11. Giants — Edge rusher Kwity Paye, Michigan

A huge asset for the Giants’ pass rush, which needs a lot of help.

12. Eagles (from 49ers) — OT Penei Sewell, Oregon

Some much-needed protection for Jalen Hurts.

13. Chargers — LB Micah Parsons, Penn State

Polarizing prospect, but one of the better defensive players in this draft.

14. Vikings — Edge rusher Azeez Ojulari, Georgia

An asset for defensive-minded head coach Mike Zimmer, in a hot-seat year.

15. Patriots — WR Rashod Bateman, Minnesota

No quarterback in Round 1 this year for Bill Belichick.

16. Cardinals — OT Christian Darrisaw, Virginia Tech

Who is the best non-Sewell offensive tackle in this draft? Tough call.

17. Raiders — LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, Notre Dame

A versatile linebacker who can help the Raiders immediately.

18. Dolphins — Edge rusher Jaelan Phillips, Miami

He has surpassed fellow Miami edge rusher Gregory Rousseau.

19. Washington — OT Teven Jenkins, Oklahoma State

This pick doesn’t solve Washington’s quarterback issues, of course.

20. Bears — CB Patrick Surtain, Alabama

Kyle Fuller is gone, so the Bears start fresh with Surtain in their secondary.

21. Colts — OT Alex Leatherwood, Alabama

Another piece for that impressive Colts offensive line.

22. Titans — CB Caleb Farley, Virginia Tech

Is Farley or Jaycee Horn the second-best corner this year?

23. Jets (from Seahawks) — CB Jaycee Horn, South Carolina

The Jets have holes at all three corner spots, so this makes sense.

24. Steelers — C Creed Humphrey, Oklahoma

His first season might be Ben Roethlisberger’s last.

25. Jaguars (from Rams) — WR Rondale Moore, Purdue

An important weapon for Lawrence in Jacksonville.

26. Browns — Edge rusher Jayson Oweh, Penn State

No sacks last season. But he’s still well regarded.

27. Ravens — Edge rusher Gregory Rousseau, Miami

Fascinating prospect who opted out of last season.

28. Saints — WR Kadarius Toney, Florida

The Saints have significant issues at corner, so they could address that position here.

29. Packers — WR Terrace Marshall, LSU

Another receiver off the board in Round 1.

30. Bills — Edge rusher Ronnie Perkins, Oklahoma

Surprising pick. This might be a bit high for him.

31. Ravens (from Chiefs) — OT Jalen Mayfield, Michigan

The Ravens have a hole at tackle, since they traded Orlando Brown to the Chiefs — which resulted in them getting this pick. But perhaps Mayfield is a bit of a reach here.

32. Buccaneers — QB Mac Jones, Alabama

The eventual replacement for Tom Brady in Tampa Bay?

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