2021 NFL Draft: One perfect prospect for all 32 teams
By Randy Gurzi
Denver Broncos: Justin Fields, QB, Ohio State
If they’re going to get Justin Fields, they’re going to have to trade up — but the Denver Broncos should look into doing just that.
Two years ago, they took Drew Lock in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft and despite John Elway being in love with his arm strength, Lock has yet to deliver. As a rookie, he was 4-1 and showed some promise with 1,020 yards and a 7-to-3 touchdown-to-interception ratio.
Unfortunately, he went in the wrong direction in 2020 when he was the full-time starter. Lock played in 13 games and went 4-9 with 2,933 yards and 16 touchdowns against 15 picks. What was worse was the dip in completion percentage as he fell from 64.1 as a rookie to 57.3 last year.
Clearly, he won’t be the answer long-term and the Broncos should be willing to move on and find their guy. Fields proved during his collegiate career with Ohio State (after transferring from Georgia)that he’s a future franchise quarterback.
He’s capable of carrying an offense and should be the No. 2 pick. But with the Jets stuck on Zach Wilson and the 49ers thinking Mac Jones is worthy of the No. 3 pick, Fields could slide down a little and that would open the door for the Broncos to land the player who fits with them better than anyone.