NoLimitJumper’s 2021
NFL Draft HUB
Welcome to the 2021 NFL Draft Hub, brought to you by NoLimitJumper. This is your guide to the upcoming NFL draft, which includes big boards, sleepers, positional breakdowns, and everyone’s favorite … mock drafts! NLJ draft writers include Zeke Palermo, Dylan Herrick, Rami Marinoff, Aiden Hawkins, James Macey, & Brandon Rosenthal.
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NLJ Big Board 1.0
Updated 3/13/21
This big board ranks the best NFL prospects available for the upcoming 2021 NFL Draft. Our board uses lists from four NFL staff writers and the result is the average of those rankings.
1. Trevor Lawrence, QB | Clemson
Trevor Lawrence | Quarterback
NFL Ready; Unanimous number one
2020 Stats
| GP | TD | INT | YDS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 24 | 5 | 3,153 |
- Age: 21
- College: Clemson
- Class: Junior
- Height: 6’6″
- Weight: 220 lbs.
2. Penei Sewell, OT | Oregon
Penei Sewell | Tackle
Could be next generational tackle; may struggle early against elite edge rushers
| Awards |
|---|
| 2019 John Outland Trophy |
- Age: 20
- College: Oregon
- Class: Junior
- Height: 6’6″
- Weight: 325 lbs.
3. Ja’Marr Chase, WR | LSU
Ja’Marr Chase | Wide Receiver
May break rookie receiving records; draft position depends on workouts/combine
2020 Stats
| GP | TD | INT | YDS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 24 | 5 | 3153 |
- Age: 21
- College: LSU
- Class: Junior (Sat out 2020 season)
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 195 lbs
- Awards: 2019 Fred Biletnikoff Award
4. Rashawn Slater, OL | Northwestern
Rashawn Slater | Guard
Can play all five positions; can be a day-one starter as a zone blocking guard
- Age: 21
- College: Northwestern
- Class: Junior
- Height: 6’3″
- Weight: 305 lbs.
5. Zach Wilson, QB | BYU
Zach Wilson | Quarterback
Shouldn’t start day one, but shows immense upside
2020 Stats
| GP | TD | INT | YDS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 33 | 3 | 3,692 |
- Age: 21
- College: BYU
- Year: Junior
- Height: 6’3″
- Weight: 209 lbs
6. Kyle Pitts, TE | Florida
Kyle Pitts | Tight End
Great upside, could be top ten TE immediately; needs to improve blocking
2020 Stats
| GP | REC | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 43 | 770 | 12 |
- Age: 20
- College: Florida
- Year: Junior
- Height: 6’6″
- Weight: 239 lbs
7. Patrick Surtain II, CB | Alabama
Patrick Surtain II, Cornerback
Elite if used properly; will get burnt if used inside
2020 Stats
| GP | INT | PD | TKL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 1 | 12 | 38 |
- Age: 21
- College: Alabama
- Class: Junior
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 202 lbs
8. Justin Fields, QB | Ohio State
Justin Fields | Quarterback
Requires strong o-line; can succeed with one
2020 Stats
| GP | TD | INT | YDS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 22 | 6 | 2,100 |
- Age: 21
- College: Ohio State
- Class: Junior
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 228 lbs
9. Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, LB | Notre Dame
Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | Linebacker
Could be moved to safety; incredibly versatile in coverage
2020 Stats
| GP | TD | INT | YDS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 22 | 6 | 2,100 |
- Age: 21
- College: Ohio State
- Class: Junior
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 228 lbs
10. DeVonta Smith, WR | Alabama
DeVonta Smith | Wide Receiver
Could be a dangerous playmaker in the NFL; Missing some parts of his game
2020 Stats
| GP | REC | TD | YDS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 117 | 23 | 1,856 |
- Age: 22
- College: Alabama
- Class: Senior
- Height: 6’1″
- Weight: 175 lbs.
11. Micah Parsons, LB | Penn St.
Micah Parsons | Linebacker
Ability to be top tier linebacker, do-it-all kind of guy
2020 Stats
| GP | TKL | FF | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 109 | 4 | 5 |
- Age: 21
- College: Penn State
- Class: Junior
- Height: 6’3″
- Weight: 244 lbs.
12. Caleb Farley, CB | Virginia Tech
Caleb Farley | Cornerback
Has lower floor than Surtain, but higher ceiling
2020 Stats
| GP | TKL | INT | TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 20 | 4 | 1 |
- Age: 22
- College: Virginia Tech
- Class: Junior
- Height: 6’2″
- Weight: 207 lbs.
13. Jaylen Waddle, WR | Alabama
Jaylen Waddle | Wide Reciever
His explosiveness alone will make him successful in NFL
2020 Stats
| GP | REC | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 28 | 591 | 4 |
- Age: 22
- College: Alabama
- Class: Junior
- Height: 5’10”
- Weight: 182 lbs.
14. Christian Darrisaw, OT | Virginia Tech
Christian Darrisaw | Tackle
Should start at RT right away, should develop into LT
- Age: 21
- College: Virginia Tech
- Class: Junior
- Height: 6’5″
- Weight: 315 lbs.
15. Alijah Vera-Tucker, OT | USC
Alijah Vera-Tucker | Tackle
Mature, day one starter, most likely at guard
2020 Stats
| GP | TKL | INT | TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 20 | 4 | 1 |
- Age: 21
- College: Virginia Tech
- Class: Junior
- Height: 6’2″
- Weight: 207 lbs.
| Rk | Player | Pos | School |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Gregory Rosseau | DB | Miami |
| 17 | Jaycee Horn | CB | South Carolina |
| 18 | Kwity Paye | DE | Michigan |
| 19 | Trey Lance | QB | NDSU |
| 20 | Azeez Ojulari | LB | Georgia |
| 21 | Christian Barmore | DT | Alabama |
| 22 | Najee Harris | RB | Alabama |
| 23 | Zaven Collins | LB | Tulsa |
| 24 | Trevon Moering | S | TCU |
| 25 | Wyatt Davis | OL | Ohio State |
| 26 | Travis Etienne | RB | Clemson |
| 27 | Rashod Bateman | WR | Minnesota |
| 28 | Jaelen Phillips | DE | Miami |
| 29 | Jalen Mayfield | OT | Michigan |
| 30 | Nick Bolton | LB | Missouri |
| 31 | Mac Jones | QB | Alabama |
| 32 | Rondale Moore | WR | Purdue |