2021 NFL Draft: Examining the three-way battle for QB1
By Cory Kinnan
Taking a deeper look at Trey Lance
The third dog in the race for the title of QB1 in the 2021 NFL Draft is none other than FCS and North Dakota State University quarterback Trey Lance. Looking to join Carson Wentz as another top-five pick in the draft from NDSU, the redshirt sophomore has a chance to make some noise by the time next April rolls around.
While Lance does not wield the accuracy of Fields or Lawrence (calculated again by this writer’s weighted on-target percentage formula), he has a world of arm talent to zip the balls into tight windows, and the tools to make NFL teams drool. Where Lance currently lacks in his game is deep down the field, completing only 40 percent of passes over 30 yards.
However, he is a physical runner, has strong mechanics in the pocket and a good feel for pressure, and has a savvy intelligence pre-snap to identify blitzes and coverages. There is a ton to work with as Lance looks to be a top-10 pick in the upcoming draft.
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There is one problem, however: FCS schools are beginning to delay the start of their season and push their play back into the spring. If North Dakota State opts to do this as well, we may not see another year of tape on Lance unless he chooses to stay in school for another season.