The offseason is traditionally the portion of every sport’s calendar where hope springs eternal for both teams and fans. The NFL, with its well-publicized free agency and draft periods, is certainly no exception. After COVID-19 turned the 2020 edition of the player selection show into an all-virtual event, this year’s NFL Draft is scheduled, at present, for a return to relative normalcy. It is set to unfold on location, April 29 to May 1 in Cleveland, Ohio.
2021 NFL DRAFT ORDER
| Pick | Team | 2020 Record | Draft Needs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacksonville Jaguars | 1-15 | QB, DL, TE |
| 2 | New York Jets | 2-14 | QB, WR, CB |
| 3 | San Francisco 49ers | 6-10 | QB, LB, OL |
| 4 | Atlanta Falcons | 4-12 | RB, LB, QB |
| 5 | Cincinnati Bengals | 4-11-1 | DL, LB, TE |
| 6 | Miami Dolphins | 10-6 | WR, OL, S |
| 7 | Detroit Lions | 5-11 | S, DL, OL |
| 8 | Carolina Panthers | 5-11 | TE, DL, CB |
| 9 | Denver Broncos | 5-11 | DL, CB, RB |
| 10 | Dallas Cowboys | 6-10 | DL, LB, OL |
| 11 | New York Giants | 6-10 | OL, WR, LB |
| 12 | Philadelphia Eagles | 4-11-1 | OL, WR, RB |
| 13 | Los Angeles Chargers | 7-9 | WR, TE, LB |
| 14 | Minnesota Vikings | 7-9 | CB, DL, WR |
| 15 | New England Patriots | 7-9 | DL, WR, QB |
| 16 | Arizona Cardinals | 8-8 | WR, TE, OL |
| 17 | Las Vegas Raiders | 8-8 | DL, LB, WR |
| 18 | Miami Dolphins | 10-6 | WR, OL, S |
| 19 | Washington Football Team | 7-9 | WR, OL, QB |
| 20 | Chicago Bears | 8-8 | QB, WR, RB |
| 21 | Indianapolis Colts | 11-5 | QB, WR, CB |
| 22 | Tennessee Titans | 11-5 | DL, LB, CB |
| 23 | New York Jets | 2-14 | QB, WR, CB |
| 24 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 12-4 | OL, RB, WR |
| 25 | Jacksonville Jaguars | 1-15 | QB, DL, TE |
| 26 | Cleveland Browns | 11-5 | S, LB, WR |
| 27 | Baltimore Ravens | 11-5 | WR, S, CB |
| 28 | New Orleans Saints | 12-4 | TE, WR, OLB |
| 29 | Green Bay Packers | 13-3 | RB, WR, DL |
| 30 | Buffalo Bills | 13-3 | RB, OL, LB |
| 31 | Kansas City Chiefs | 14-2 | LB, WR, S |
| 32 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 11-5 | RB, CB, WR |