(The 2021 NFL Draft is upon us, and we at the Spartan Forum have come up with what we believe the top 15 draft picks will be.)

The 2021 NFL Draft is being held this year in Cleveland, Ohio. For top prospects from across the country, there is an uncertainty of the playing future for themselves. With some sure-fire locks to go within the first few picks, others are left to wonder how valued they are in the eyes of scouts and coaches.

For over a year now, scouts and analysts have predicted that Clemson Quarterback Trevor Lawrence will be selected number 1 overall. Meanwhile, the debate rages for who will be selected number 2 and within the top 5. Up until a couple of months ago, the assumption was that Ohio State Quarterback Justin Fields would be the second pick. However, concerns with his leadership ability and work ethic have caused his stock to drop significantly. As a result, some have predicted him to go as low as number 5 or less. As well, Alabama Quarterback Mac Jones has fluctuated in stock. Originally not thought to be in the top 5, Alabama’s recent success has immediately shot him into contention for a pick as high as number 3 overall.

His detractors have been loud however, cited various instances where Jones only succeeded due to other team members and not through his own work. Thus, his draft stock has since gone down to where he may or may not be within the top 5 picks. To throw this publication’s two cents into the mix, below is the official Skyline High School 2021 NFL draft predictions for the top 15 prospects in this year’s draft.

1. Jacksonville Jaguars – QB Trevor Lawrence, Clemson

   

2. New York Jets – QB Zach Wilson, BYU
3. San Francisco 49ers – QB Trey Lance, NDSU
4. Atlanta Falcons – CB Caleb Farley, Virginia Tech
5. Cincinnati Bengals – OT Rashawn Slater, Northwestern
6. Miami Dolphins – WR DeVonta Smith, Alabama
7. Detroit Lions – CB Patrick Surtain II, Alabama
8. Carolina Panthers – LB Micah Parsons, Penn State
9. Denver Broncos – QB Justin Fields, Ohio State
10. Dallas Cowboys – DL Christian Barmore, Alabama
11. New York Giants – QB Mac Jones, Alabama
12. Philadelphia Eagles – TE Kyle Pitts, Florida
13. Los Angeles Chargers – WR Ja’Marr Chase, LSU
14. Minnesota Vikings – WR Jaylen Waddle, Alabama
15. New England Patriots – EDGE Gregory Rousseau, Miami

For more information on the reasoning behind the picks and why they were placed where they were, visit [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjgINgtmtfo] to learn more.