How well will your team fare in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft? Sporting News has you covered in tracking all the picks and issuing grades in real time Thursday night.
Going on the clock in Cleveland, the spotlight again is on the quarterbacks, starting with the first two three picks. But there’s plenty of franchise-changing talent at other positions both in terms of immediate impact and long-term shine.
The key questions to ask right away: Did the team get the right player at a position of need? Did it pass on someone else who could have been a better fit? Was the player it took worthy of that high of selection vs. the promise of similar prospects? Based on our evaluations, we’re providing answers for what the picks mean now and later.
From No. 1 through No. 32, this is your hub for in-depth live reaction in Round 1, grading every team and player fit. Keep checking back for updates throughout the entire first round.
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NFL Draft grades 2021: Live picks, analysis from Round 1
1. Jacksonville Jaguars:
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2. New York Jets:
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3. San Francisco 49ers (from Dolphins):
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4. Atlanta Falcons:
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5. Cincinnati Bengals:
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6. Miami Dolphins (from Eagles):
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7. Detroit Lions:
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8. Carolina Panthers:
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9. Denver Broncos:
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10. Dallas Cowboys:
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11. New York Giants:
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12. Philadelphia Eagles (from Dolphins)
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13. Los Angeles Chargers:
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14. Minnesota Vikings:
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15. New England Patriots:
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16. Arizona Cardinals:
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17. Las Vegas Raiders
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18. Miami Dolphins:
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19. Washington Football Team:
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20. Chicago Bears:
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21. Indianapolis Colts:
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22. Tennessee Titans:
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23. New York Jets (from Seahawks)
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24. Pittsburgh Steelers
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25. Jacksonville Jaguars (from Rams):
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26. Cleveland Browns:
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27. Baltimore Ravens:
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28. New Orleans Saints:
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29. Green Bay Packers:
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30. Buffalo Bills:
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31. Baltimore Ravens (from Chiefs):
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32. Tampa Bay Buccaneers:
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