Is it too early for NFL teams to be eyeing the 2021 draft? Of course not. While the annual selection event is still roughly 10 months away, evaluators have likely already begun zeroing in on the positions they want to target.
Quarterbacks like Clemson's Trevor Lawrence highlight the 2021 class—as they usually do—and may become the targets of a season-long tank job or two. The 2021 class is also chock full of offensive support talent, like Oregon tackle Penei Sewell and LSU wideout Ja'Marr Chase.
Defensive prospects who are eligible for next year's draft haven't received quite as much fanfare to this point, but make no mistake—teams looking for defensive help will have plenty of options.