MOST THROUGH THREE: Eight quarterbacks were chosen in the first three rounds of the 2021 NFL Draft, the most in the first three rounds of a single draft since 1967.
QUARTERBACKS SELECTED IN THE FIRST THREE ROUNDS
OF THE 2021 NFL DRAFT
| QUARTERBACK | TEAM | ROUND (PICK) |
| Trevor Lawrence | Jacksonville | 1 (1) |
| Zach Wilson | New York Jets | 1 (2) |
| Trey Lance | San Francisco | 1 (3) |
| Justin Fields | Chicago | 1 (11) |
| Mac Jones | New England | 1 (15) |
| Kyle Trask | Tampa Bay | 2 (64) |
| Kellen Mond | Minnesota | 3 (66) |
| Davis Mills | Houston | 3 (67) |
ALABAMA EIGHT: Alabama saw eight players selected in the first two rounds of the 2021 NFL Draft, marking the most from a single school in the first two rounds of a single draft since 1967.
PLAYERS FROM ALABAMA SELECTED IN THE FIRST
TWO ROUNDS OF THE 2021 NFL DRAFT
| PLAYER | TEAM | POSITION | ROUND (PICK) |
| Jaylen Waddle | Miami | WR | 1 (6) |
| Patrick Surtain II | Denver | CB | 1 (9) |
| DeVonta Smith | Philadelphia | WR | 1 (10) |
| Mac Jones | New England | QB | 1 (15) |
| Alex Leatherwood | Las Vegas | OL | 1 (17) |
| Najee Harris | Pittsburgh | RB | 1 (24) |
| Landon Dickerson | Philadelphia | OL | 2 (37) |
| Christian Barmore | New England | DL | 2 (38) |
FOOTBALL IS FAMILY: Many of the prospects chosen in the 2021 NFL Draft have family members with NFL experience, including:
- CB JAYCEE HORN (No. 8 overall, Carolina): Father, Joe, was a 12-year NFL veteran and four-time Pro Bowl selection.
- CB PATRICK SURTAIN II (No. 9, Denver): Father, Patrick, was an 11-year NFL veteran and three-time Pro Bowl selection.
- T WALKER LITTLE (No. 45, Jacksonville): Grandfather, Gene, and great uncle, Jack, played in the NFL in 1950’s.
- CB ASANTE SAMUEL JR. (No. 47, Los Angeles Chargers): Father, Asante, was an 11-year NFL veteran, four-time Pro Bowl selection and two-time Super Bowl champion.
- DE CARLOS BASHAM (No. 61, Buffalo): Cousin, Tarell, plays LB for the Dallas Cowboys.
- DT OSA ODIGHIZUWA (No. 75, Dallas): Brother, Owa, was selected in the 3rd round (74th overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft by the New York Giants.
- WR AMARI RODGERS (No. 85, Green Bay): Father, Tee Martin, was a three-year NFL veteran and is currently the wide receivers coach for the Baltimore Ravens.
- G WYATT DAVIS (No. 86, Minnesota): Grandfather, Willie Davis, was a 12-year NFL veteran, five-time Pro Bowler and was selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
- CB IFEATU MELIFONWU (No. 101, Detroit): Brother, Obi, was selected in the 2nd round (56th overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft by the Oakland Raiders.
CANADA TO THE NFL: Three Canadian-born players were selected on Day 2 of the 2021 NFL Draft.
- S JEVON HOLLAND (No. 36 overall, Miami) was born in Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada.
- CB BENJAMIN ST-JUSTE (No. 74, Washington) was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
- WR JOSH PALMER (No. 77, Los Angeles Chargers) was born in Brampton, Ontario, Canada.
- Source: NFL Communications
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