NFL mock draft 2021: Justin Fields, Trey Lance help make history

Drew Lock has some potential, but he hasn’t proven himself enough to warrant passing on a quarterback here.  Mac Jones doesn’t have the same potential as Lawrence, Wilson, Fields, and Lance, however, there’s no denying how good of a season he had last year.

Obviously, Jones benefitted from having loads of talent around him but anyone who wins a national title while throwing for 4500 yards, 41 touchdowns at a 77.4 completion percentage in the SEC deserves serious first-round consideration.

One of the big things I like to look for when evaluating quarterbacks is accuracy to all levels of the field, which Jones showcased in 2020.

For me, what separates the top quarterbacks in this class from Jones is talent level.  Lawrence, Wilson, Fields, and Lance all have terrific arms and can add an extra dimension as a runner that Jones can’t.