As most NFL teams prepare to chase a Super Bowl berth, rebuilding squads may already be looking ahead to the 2021 NFL draft.
Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence is the front-runner for the No. 1 overall pick, but Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields and Oregon left tackle Penei Sewell are among the prospects who could also fly off the board early.
Which teams might have a chance at landing one of the top prospects in the 2021 draft class? While injuries will likely add a few playoff hopefuls to this mix, the following squads are the early candidates to sit atop next year's draft based on where they are in the team-building process.