The 2021 NFL Draftalready has a big twist. With the Big Ten and Pac-12 their 2020 college football seasons because of COVID-19 concerns andseveral players from other playing conferences opting out, a lot of top prospects are already left preparing to be selected next April 29-May 1, either in Cleveland or virtually.The good news for those top college players not playing is the fact they have much le s risk of injury or illne s that may hamper their draft stock. The bad news isthey no longer have an extra showcase to prove to NFL scouts that theirpro potential has improved throughgames that count.Keeping all that in mind, it's time for Sporting News' second mock draft for 2021, . Here's how, for now, we see the picks playing out in the first round, using the reverse order of :NFL DRAFT BIG BOARD Malik Jefferson Jersey : The referenced media source is mi sing and needs to be re-embedded.NFL mock draft 20211. Washington Football TeamTrevor Lawrence, QB, Clemson (6-6, 220 pounds)With Lawrence looming as the surefire top pick in 2021, the heavy pre sure is on second-year first-rounderDwayne Haskins to come through in Scott Turner's new offense under Ron Rivera. If he plays well enough to dig Washington out of here, Haskins may be able tohold off the Lawrence option. Unfortunately, his team is likely to take major lumps in Rivera's rebuild and be in position to land an elite all-around pa sing talent with great championship and leadership pedigree.2. Jacksonville JaguarsJustin Fields, QB, Ohio State (6-3, 233 pounds)Fields wants some kind of season to help build his stock and push Lawrence, but if the Buckeyes play in spring, there's no way the dynamic dual threat would suit up for a secondgo in Columbus. Gardner Minshew is getting a real shot to hold down franchise duties, but like Haskins, he will have limited support to help his longer-team case. Fields, another top Georgia high school product like Lawrence, can find a good home due southeast.3. New York JetsGregory Rou seau, EDGE, Miami (6-6, 260 pounds)The ACC and the Hurricanes are playing, but Rou seau didn't really need to playto boost his stock after posting 15.5 sacks and 19.5 tackles for lo s in his lone significant and final season under defensive Michael Johnson Jersey -minded head coach Manny Diaz. The Jets will desperately need pa s-rushing help no matter who's coaching their defense in 2021 and go Rou seau instead of offensive tackle after drafting Mekhi Becton in 2020.MORE:4. Miami DolphinsJa'Marr Chase, WR, LSU (6-1, 200 pounds)The Dolphins gave DeVante Parker a new deal and like Preston Williams working opposite him in Chan Gailey's spread offense, but they are thin behind them after not investing their ample draft capital at the position in 2020. Chase is coming off a big season with Joe Burrow (84 catches, 1,780 yards, 20 TDs), and without Burrow and Justin Jefferson, he should see his role diversify in working both the outside and the slot at times for Myles Brennan. Chase would be an excellent additional big playmaker to pair with Tua Tagovailoa.5. Carolina PanthersTrey Lance, QB, North Dakota State (6-3, 225 pounds)Lance so far has decided not to play for a bigger, non-FCS school with the mighty Bison program that produced Carson Wentz sidelined this season, withthe exception of a . Lancekeeps gaining steam thanks to the impre sive physical and athletic skills he displayed in his first full season of action (2,786 yards Andrew Billings Jersey pa sing, 28 TDs, zero INTs, 1,100 yards rushing, 14 more TDs). His name is only a few letters different from Trevor Lawrence and therearguably is no dropoff to Lance. The Panthers thinking more future vs. Teddy Bridgewater makes sense for Joe Brady and Matt Rhule.6. Detroit LionsPenei Sewell, OT, Oregon (6-5, 325 pounds)The Lions have been hesitant to lock up solidleft tackle Taylor Decker, who just turned 27 ahead of his pending unrestricted free agency in 2021. Sewell, who solidified his status with the Ducks last season, fits Detroit'smentality of wanting stronger run blocking but also can give sturdy enough pa s protection. The referenced media source is mi sing and needs to be re-embedded.7. Cincinnati BengalsShaun Wade, CB, Ohio State (6-1, 194 pounds)The Bengals added former Vikings Trae Waynes and Mackensie Alexander to their secondary in free agency but need to consider a replacement for disappointing 2016 first- Hardy Nickerson Jersey rounder William Jackson, unsigned for 2021. Wade has nice size and like former Buckeyes teammate Jeffrey Okudah, is active and instinctive in coverage. This is a good OSU follow up to Burrow.8. New York GiantsPatrick Surtain II, CB, Alabama (6-2, 203 pounds)The Giants signed James Bradberry in free agency but DeAndre Baker is looking like a first-round bust in one way or another.Surtain, with his pedigree, size and ballhawking skills, has the potential to be a true shutdown player in Patrick Graham's defense.9. Chicago BearsRondale Moore, WR, Purdue (5-9, 180 pounds)Moore, hampered by a hamstringinjury as a sophomore after being a freshman big-play sensation in 2018, opted out before Purdue's season was postponed. He is a versatile athlete and an explosive catch or carry waiting to happen. The Bears need more popin their offense and it would be hard to pa s on up Moore as they likely try push their offense forward with a new QB.MORE:10. Denver BroncosAlex Leatherwood, OT, Alabama (6-6, 310 pounds)The Broncos are weak at the tackles in front of Drew Lock with trending bust Garett Bolleson the left and Elijah Wilkinson on the right.Leatherwood is an elite athletewho can become a top overall blocker should he keep workingon hisstrength and technique.11. Las Vegas RaidersSam Cosmi, OT, Texas (6-7, 300 pounds)The Raiders have had disappointing tackle play from the combination of Kolton MIller and Trent Brown, and have a dead-money free out from Brown's contract after the 2020 season.Cosmi is ama sive prospect for the position with nimble feet to match.12. Indianapolis ColtsCaleb Farley, CB, Virginia Tech (6-2, 207 pounds)The Colts will need to addre s cornerback early next year after not doing so in 2020. Farley has developed into a sound cover man and uses both his hands and big frame well to make plays on the ball. He made a wise decision to opt out after what turned out to be abigfinal season with the Hokies. 13. Tenne see TitansRashod Bateman, WR Ryan Hewitt Jersey , Minnesota (6-2, 210 pounds)The Titans just hit on A.J. Brown but took a major whiff with Corey Davis. Bateman would be a nice-sized big-playreplacement to complement Brown. Before opting out pre-Big Ten postponement in 2020, Bateman put up 60 catches for 1,201 yards and !1 TDs working opposite Buccaneers draft pickTyler Johnson in 2019.