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With the NFL heading into the quarter point of the 2020 season, it's time for another new Sporting News mock draft. With college football slowly returning to full Power 5 force, some prospects are still staying out, fully focused on the 2021 NFL Draft. Others are using the opportunity to compete to try to build their stock.From in late August, much has changed. The biggest things is some teams look much better or much worse than we thought they were, which shakes up the prospects' destinations based on talent and need.Working from an order determined byour latest SN NFL power rankings with second-half adjustments based on what 14 teams would make the playoffs here's how we see the first round playing out in 2021.NFL DRAFT BIG BOARD: The referenced media source is mi sing and needs to be re-embedded.NFL mock draft 20211. New York JetsTrevor Lawrence, QB, Clemson (6-6, 220 pounds)With Sam Darnold breaking down and not living up to his first-round promise, even with limited help, the Jets willfind it hard to pa s on this generational talent, a can't-mi s QB prospect in the echelon of Andrew Luck and Joe Burrow. Lawrence isn't just a great pa ser and athletic, he's an accomplished leader and winner, just like those other two.MORE: 2. New Michael Pierce Jersey York GiantsPenei Sewell, OT, Oregon (6-5, 325 pounds)The Giants may consider QB, too, but are le s likely to do so with Daniel Jones only in Year 2. Sewell's strong, sturdy presence would fit nicely operating opposite 2020 first-rounder Andrew Thomas at right tackle, helping to better block for Saquon Barkley and better protect Jones.3. Denver BroncosJustin Fields, QB, Ohio State (6-3, 233 pounds)Fields is getting his desired secondcollege starting season to help build his stock and push Lawrence, confirming thedynamic dual threat has his eyes on the draft. The Broncos should have eyes on him after John Elway has seen Drew Lock unable to stay healthy. Fields has much higher upside to help bridge the gap to Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs.MORE: 4. Atlanta FalconsGregory Rou seau, EDGE, Miami (6-6, 260 pounds)The Falcons keep having i sues rushing the pa ser so they should want to try again for Dan Quinn or whoever else is coaching them in 2021. The ACC and the Hurricanes are playing, but Trishton Jackson Jersey 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-minded head coach Manny Diaz.5. Minnesota VikingsTrey Lance, QB, North Dakota State (6-3, 225 pounds)The Vikings extended Kirk Cousins until 2022 but their undesired results so far in 2020 is slowly leading them down this path. Lance, a Minnesota native, 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 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 thereis littledropoff.6. Cincinnati BengalsPatrick Surtain II, CB, Alabama (6-2, 203 pounds)Surtain, with his pedigree, size and ballhawking skills, has the potential to be a true shutdown player in Lou Anarumo's defense.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-rounder William Jackson, unsigned for 2021 Randall Cunningham Jersey . The referenced media source is mi sing and needs to be re-embedded.7. Philadelphia EaglesMicah Parsons, ILB, Penn State (6-3, 245 pounds)The Eagles invested a lot at defensive line and secondary in the offseason, but ther linebacker weakne ses have been glaring, desperate for a rangy, do-everything cleanup man. Parsons, ahead of hisopt-out from conference play which stands through the Big Ten returning. had 109 total tacklesincluding 5 sacks last season for the Nittany Lions.8. Miami Dolphins (from Texans for Laremy Tunsil)Ja'Marr Chase, WR, LSUThe 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, opting out of LSU's action,is coming off a big final season with Joe Burrow (84 catches, 1,780 yards, 20 TDs) andwould be an excellent additional big playmaker to pair with Tua Tagovailoa.9. Jacksonville JaguarsMarvin Wilson, DT, Florida State (6-5, 311 pounds)The Jaguars strongly considered linebacker, edge rusher and secondary in the 2020 draft, so it follows they would be more intothis defensiveposition in 2021, looking to give third-roundrookie Davon Hamilton a strong complement.Wilson easily could have come out and gone in the first round this year coming off a highly disruptive 5-sack season for the Seminoles.MORE:10. Miami DolphinsCarlos Basham Jr., EDGE, Wake Forest (6-5, 275 pounds)The Dolphins also need some more help for Brian Flores' front in getting after the quarterback. The explosive Basham is looking to build on his 10 sacks and 18 tackles for lo s for the Dalvin Cook T Shirts Demon Deacons last season.11. Los Angeles ChargersAlex Leatherwood, OT, Alabama (6-6, 310 pounds)The Chargers signed Bryan Bulaga for right tackle but stuck with weak Sam Tevi, a pending 2021 free agent, on the left side. Leatherwood would be a fine replacement and upgrade. He is an elite athletewho can become a top overall blocker should he keep workingon hisstrength and technique.12. Carolina PanthersShaun Wade, CB, Ohio State (6-1, 194 pounds)The Panthers have been shaky at cornerback after losing James Bradberry to the Giants in free agency with Donte Jackson disappointing. Wade has nice size and like former Buckeyes teammate Jeffrey Okudah, is active and instinctive in coverage. 13. Washington Football TeamDeVonta Smith, WR, Alabama (6-1, 175 pounds)Smith and Jaylen Waddle should be next year's Jerry Jeudy and Henry Ruggs III in the first round.Smith has picked up from he left off last season, posting68 catches for 1,256 yards and 14 TDs, making his big share of big plays all over the field in another loaded receiving corps. Washington Jake Bargas Jersey desperately needs to pair Terry McLaurin with a dynamic No. 2 who can stretch the field.14. Detroit LionsSam Cosmi, OT, Texas (6-7, 300 pounds)The Lions locked upsolidleft tackle Taylor Decker, who just turned 27, before his unrestricted free agency in 2021. But they have been shaky on the right side where free-agent addition Haalipoulivaati Vatai has been hurt and ne