Expert Believes Top Quarterback Prospect Will Slip to Patriots at No. 15
The New England Patriots are going after a quarterback in the offseason. Matthew Stafford attracted Bill Belichick’s attention but signed with the Los Angeles Rams. Carson Wentz from the Philadelphia Eagles is on his way to another team. He is not coming to New England. According to recent reports, a top quarterback prospect may sign with the Patriots following the draft.
Lance Zierlein from NFL.com believes that Justin Fields from Ohil State may slip to New England at No. 15.
Here are his Top 15 picks:
Jacksonville – QB, Trevor Lawrence, Clemson
NY Jets – QB, Zach Wilson, BYU
Miami – WR, Devonta Smith, Alabama
Atlanta – CB, Patrick Surtain II, Alabama
Cincinnati – TE, Kyle Pitts, Florida
Philadelphia – LB, Micah Parsons, Penn State
Detroit – WR, Ja’Marr Chase, LSU
Carolina – OT, Rashawn Slater, Northwestern
Denver – CB, Caleb Farley, Virginia Tech
Dallas – OT, Penei Sewell, Oregon
NY Giants – WR, Jaylen Waddle, Alabama
San Francisco – QB, Trey Lance, North Dakota State
L.A. Chargers – OT, Christian Darrisaw, Virginia Tech
Minnesota – OT, Alijah Vera-Tucker, USC
New England – QB, Justin Fields, Ohio State
“It’s hard to project where the QBs will land this year, as I expect grades to vary greatly by team. But Fields is a talented quarterback with big-game experience who will have a chance to compete for snaps immediately in New England.”
The top quarterback prospect to join Belichick’s Patriots
Ohio State players didn’t see a lot of game due to the pandemic, and this inactivity probably affected Fields’ dominance. Wilson became the darling of the college football world. His arm is strong.
In 8 games, Fields led his Buckeyes to an undefeated regular season, a Big Ten title, and the National Championship against Alabama players.
Fields was able to throw for 2,100 yards, 22 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. He completed 70% of his passes and ran for 383 yards and 5 touchdowns.
Alabama’s Mac Jones was brilliant at the Senior Bowl in January. New England was interested in him.
The Patriots will have to make a few big decisions this offseason. Let’s see how will Belichick and his assistants handle the NFL Draft. New England is going big this time. They need to cover several positions.