After months of speculation, the top of the 2021 NFL Draft is becoming more and more clear.
Trevor Lawrence is going No. 1 to the Jacksonville Jaguars, Zach Wilson at No. 2 to the New York Jets, and then it was reported Sunday night the San Francisco 49ers are deciding between Mac Jones and Trey Lance at No. 3.
This would mean Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields could potentially slide, and if that is the case, keep an eye on the New England Patriots and a potential trade up.
According to NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero, the Patriots, Philadelphia Eagles and Minnesota Vikings are three teams who have been calling teams in the top-10, specifically the Detroit Lions and Carolina Panthers at No. 7 and No. 8.
Pelissero notes the teams the Patriots have spoken to believe their target would be Fields. Over the last few months, it's been reported the Patriots are "really high" on the Ohio State quarterback.
Trading from No. 15 to No. 7 or 8 would cost much less than going all the way to No. 4, which some have speculated in recent weeks. That might be something Bill Belichick would be willing to do.
We'll see how it all plays out Thursday night.
