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Most of the early 2021 NFL draft buzz involves the Trevor Lawrence sweepstakes, but a player at another offensive position could be in contention for the No. 1 overall pick.
Oregon offensive lineman Penei Sewell has established himself as the favorite to be the first interior player chosen next April.
Depending on which franchise finishes with the worst regular-season record, Sewell could be the top pick and installed as the top protector for a young quarterback.
Sewell is one of a handful of offensive linemen who could make the 2021 class as coveted as the 2020 group that produced four top-15 picks.