The 2020 NFL Draft was unlike anything the league and viewers had experienced. From commissioner Roger Goodell snacking on M&M’s in his basement to head coaches making picks from their living rooms, the draft proved to be an oasis at a time when live sporting action was practically non-existent.
Although the virus may dictate the direction of this year’s annual gathering, the event is currently slated for April 29 to May 1 in Cleveland, Ohio. Regardless of where it’s physically held, the Jacksonville Jaguars are on the clock with the No. 1 pick. Think you know who they’ll select? If not, here are the latest 2021 NFL draft odds for the overall No. 1 selection to help inform your decision.
2021 NFL Draft: First Overall Pick Odds
Here are the top candidates to be selected No. 1 overall in the 2021 NFL Draft (as of January 18), with Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence an overwhelming favorite.
This list will change as more athletes declare for the draft or opt-out, so make sure to stay current on the latest and greatest draft odds as we approach the end of April.
| Name | School | Position | Odds |
| Trevor Lawrence | Clemson | QB | -3000 |
| Justin Fields | Ohio State | QB | +800 |
| Penei Sewell | Oregon | OT | +2000 |
| Zach Wilson | BYU | QB | +3500 |
| Trey Lance | North Dakota State | QB | +5000 |
| DeVonta Smith | Alabama | WR | +8000 |
| Alex Leatherwood | Alabama | OT | +10000 |
| Ja’Marr Chase | LSU | WR | +10000 |
| Walker Little | Stanford | OT | +10000 |
| Gregory Rousseau | Miami | DE | +12500 |
| Mac Jones | Alabama | QB | +12500 |
| Travis Etienne | Clemson | RB | +15000 |
| Micah Parsons | Penn State | LB | +15000 |
| Patrick Surtain II | Alabama | CB | +15000 |
| Jaylen Waddle | Alabama | WR | +15000 |
| Rondale Moore | Purdue | WR | +15000 |
| Kwity Paye | Michigan | DE | +15000 |
| Jamie Newman | Georgia | QB | +20000 |
| Shaun Wade | Ohio State | CB | +20000 |
| Chuba Hubbard | Georgia | RB | +20000 |
| Sam Cosmi | Texas | OT | +20000 |
| Najee Harris | Alabama | RB | +20000 |
| Sam Ehlinger | Texas | QB | +20000 |
| Kellen Mond | Texas A&M | QB | +20000 |
| Rashod Bateman | Minnesota | WR | +20000 |
| K.J. Costello | Mississippi State | QB | +20000 |
| Brock Purdy | Iowa State | QB | +20000 |
| Justyn Ross | Clemson | WR | +20000 |
| Amon-Ra. St. Brown | USC | WR | +20000 |
| Kyle Trask | Florida | QB | +20000 |
| Tylan Wallace | Oklahoma State | WR | +20000 |
| Kylin Hill | Mississippi State | RB | +20000 |
| Jalen Mayfield | Michigan | OT | +20000 |
| K. Pitts | Florida | TE | +20000 |
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Andy Coffaro is a sports journalist and managing editor with published work in USA Today, MSN, HERO Sports, The Mercury News, East Bay Times, Phil Steele’s College Football Preview magazine, and more. He graduated from San José State University with a B.A. in English and an M.A. in Kinesiology. Follow him on Twitter @andycoffaro.
