Updated 2021 NFL Draft order: Jets out-tank Jaguars to keep edge in Trevor Lawrence sweepstakes

The Jets and Jaguars each made issues fascinating in Week 13, however on the finish of the day, each misplaced and the 2021 NFL Draft order remained Jets No. 1, Jaguars No. 2.

First, it regarded like New York would win, however then it allowed a last-second landing to Henry Ruggs III to place that thought to mattress. Then it regarded like Jacksonville would lose whereas the Jets have been successful, which might’ve flipped their draft order. However regardless of a late landing move from Mike Glennon, the Jags could not pull it out in additional time, they usually misplaced, too. So whereas a lot of the early-afternoon window Sunday regarded prefer it may have large implications within the Trevor Lawrence sweepstakes, it turned out that nothing actually modified.

With 4 video games to play for New York and Jacksonville, Lawrence’s closing vacation spot continues to be up within the air however trying extra prefer it’ll be MetLife Stadium. The Jets play thrice with above .500 information of their closing 4 video games, together with the Patriots, which means they will seemingly be heavy underdogs in all 4. Lawrence may wind up a Jet regardless of all that drama, and New York may have a Ruggs double-move TD to thank for it.

Beneath is the most recent NFL Draft order for 2021, being up to date as Week 13’s video games end this week (presently up-to-date following the Monday night time outcomes).

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NFL Draft order 2021

1. New York Jets (Zero-12)
2. Jacksonville Jaguars (1-11)
3. Cincinnati Bengals (2-9-1)
4. Los Angeles Chargers (Three-9)
5. Dallas Cowboys (Three-Eight)
6. Philadelphia Eagles (Three-Eight-1)
7. Carolina Panthers (Four-Eight)
8. Atlanta Falcons (Four-Eight)
9. Miami Dolphins (by way of Four-Eight Houston Texans)
10. Denver Broncos (Four-Eight)
11. Washington Soccer Crew (5-7)
12. Detroit Lions (5-7)
13. Chicago Bears (5-7)
14. San Francisco 49ers (5-7)
15. Arizona Cardinals (6-6)
16. New England Patriots (6-6)
17. Baltimore Ravens (6-5)
18. Las Vegas Raiders (7-5)

(Picks 19-32 are held by groups presently within the NFL playoff picture.)

For the primary time shortly, Sporting Information put out a brand new mock draft this week, based mostly on Week 12’s draft order. No. 1 hasn’t modified all yr, with SN’s Vinnie Iyer aligning Lawrence with the Jets. Iyer additionally retains Ohio State’s Fields at No. 2 to the Jaguars. 

There’s the potential for extra quarterback intrigue because the top-10 goes on, although. For the primary time, Iyer included BYU’s Zach Wilson within the first spherical, having the Panthers choose him at No. 7 based mostly on Week 12’s draft order. Then North Dakota State’s Trey Lance goes at No. Eight to the Washington Soccer Crew.

Because of the presence of the Bengals (Burrow), Cowboys (Dak Prescott), Chargers (Justin Herbert), and Eagles (Carson Wentz/Jalen Hurts) close to the highest, the quarterbacks past Lawrence and Fields may slide into the again half of the top-10. Perhaps extra seemingly, although, can be a draft full of buying and selling as much as get one of many extremely regarded passers.