Five quarterbacks went in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft, all within the first 15 picks. Of those five, No. 1 overall pick Trevor Lawrence is the only one who has solidified himself as a franchise quarterback. Justin Fields, who went No. 11 overall to the Chicago Bears, is next in line.
Mac Jones [No. 15 to New England] has shown flashes but took a step back in 2022. Zach Wilson [No. 2, Jets] looks like a bust, while Trey Lance [No. 3, 49ers] can’t seem to get on the field — and stay on the field.