2021 NFL Draft Betting Odds: Who’s Going Where?
We’re now just a few weeks away from the 2021 NFL Draft. Aside from the consensus No. 1 pick Trevor Lawrence, there are a lot of unknowns in this year’s draft. All of the other 31 picks can go in a variety of different directions and there’s still time to make blockbuster trades. We may easily be in for one of the most exciting drafts in years. The odds for the draft are already out and we’ll analyze some of the most attractive offers.
2021 NFL Draft Betting Odds: Who’s Going Where?
Trevor Lawrence is a lock to be picked first and there should be no surprises here. The odds for the No. 1 pick reflect that as well. Lawrence is an extremely huge favorite at -10000.
Here’s how BetOnline ranks the chances for the first overall selection:
Trevor Lawrence -10000
Zach Wilson +1200
Justin Fields +2000
Penei Sewell +2500
The first pick belongs to the Jaguars. Lawrence going to Jacksonville has been a lock ever since the Jets beat the Rams back in December to move to the No. 2 draft spot. The 20-year old had an impressive college career and has all the necessary traits to become a franchise QB. The Jaguars have just hired former Ohio State and Florida head coach Urban Meyer and have plenty of cap space available. They seem set on building their future around Lawrence and any other move would be one of the biggest surprises in draft history.
Who Will Go Second?
No. 2 pick is where the things start to heat up. Current favorites to go second are:
Zach Wilson -2000
Justin Fields +850
Trey Lance +1600
Penei Sewell +2200
The Jets who hold the No. 2 pick were supposed to be the most intriguing draft team. This because they already had No.3 pick from 2018, Sam Darnold at the QB position. However, the Jets made their intentions clear by trading Darnold to Carolina last week. The general consensus is that the Jets are going to pick BYU’s QB, Zach Wilson. He made a name for himself in college as a tough and fearless competitor and his 2020 numbers were especially eye-popping. However, some pundits feel that Justin Fields from Ohio State is more suited for the new head coach Saleh’s style. This may be the spot where we get our first draft upset.
No.3 Pick Still in the Air
The third pick in the draft is the first without a huge favorite. Here’s how the favorites to go the third stack up:
Mac Jones -175
Justin Fields +160
Trey Lance +450
Zach Wilson +1800
The 49ers were aggressive prior to the draft trading N0. 12 and two future firsts to Miami for the No.3 pick. They’re also expected to pick up a QB, although they already have Jimmy Garoppolo on the roster. They seem willing to give Jimmy G another year and have a rookie QB sit on a bench and adapt to the life in the NFL. According to experts, they’re most likely to select Mac Jones from Alabama if the first two picks go as expected. Jones is a perfect QB for Kyle Shanahan’s offensive schemes and could be San Francisco’s QB1 for years to come.
QB, RB, WR & TE Props
The prop bets for how many skill position players will be picked in the first round are also available. The 2021 draft is supposed to be QB- heavy as reflected in the odds.
How Many Quarterbacks Will Be Drafted In The First Round?
OVER 4.5 -600
UNDER 4.5 +350
We rarely have a chance to see a running back selected in the first round. Last year, the only RB to be picked on the first day was Clyde Edwards-Helaire at No. 32.
How Many Running Backs Will Be Drafted In The First Round?
OVER 1.5 -155
UNDER 1.5 +115
The 2020 draft was fruitful for wide receivers with 6 getting picked in the first round, and 37 overall. This year, the oddsmakers expect a bit slower first day for wideouts.
How Many Wide Receivers Will Be Drafted In The First Round?
OVER 4.5 -250
UNDER 4.5 +170
It’s unlikely that we’ll see more than one tight end selected in the first round this year. Kyle Pitts from Florida is the only TE projected to be picked on the first day.
How Many Tight Ends Will Be Drafted In The First Round?
OVER 1.5 +300
UNDER 1.5 -500
