Gorman’s 2021 NFL Draft QB rankings: Trevor Lawrence leads the way

3. Zach Wilson – BYU

Zach Wilson is another exciting quarterback prospect with plus athleticism and arm talent in the 2021 NFL Draft. He made great strides from 2019 to 2020 as a starter and has put himself squarely in the top-5 mix as a result. Wilson led the Cougars to a 10-1 regular-season record.

One of the most intriguing aspects of Wilson’s game is his poise and playmaking ability. This ability shines brightest in clutch and end-game scenarios. He has the “it” factor as a player that gives you confidence under center even in the bleakest of situations. Like Fields and Lawrence, Wilson should be a starter right away at the next level.

4. Trey Lance – South Dakota State

One of the tougher evaluations in the 2021 NFL Draft, Trey Lance is a polarizing prospect indeed. The film is limited on this redshirt-sophomore due to his decision to opt-out early on the 2020 college football season. He only played in one game this past season and completed a pedestrian 15-of-30 passes for 149 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception.

However, Lance also rushed for 143 yards and two more touchdowns in his lone contest of 2020. That dual-threat aspect has placed Lance squarely on the first-round map. He posted elite rushing stats in 2019 and shares Fields’ punishing ability as a runner in open space. Lance is a project with exciting tools that could be an elite long-term starter in the right system and an ounce of patience.