Clemson quarterback is close to a lock to join the New York Jets in the 2021 NFL draft, as ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay projected in their latest "mini" mock draft Wednesday.
The 0-12 Jets already have a young quarterback in 23-year-old Sam Darnold, but the No. 1 pick could allow them to upgrade with Lawrence, whom McShay called "the best quarterback prospect I've seen in years." He gave him his highest grade since Andrew Luck in 2012.
It's part of what could be an intriguing top of the first round this spring.