2021 NFL Draft order set for non-playoff teams
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The road to the 2021 NFL Draft has started for the 18 teams outside of the playoffs.
The Jacksonville Jaguars will be the first team on the clock after clinching the draft's top pick prior to Week 17. The Jaguars seem to be on track to select Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence, who's expected to forgo his last year of college football.
The New York Jets, Miami Dolphins, Atlanta Falcons, and Cincinnati Bengals round out the top five.
The order is determined by record, with strength of schedule the tiebreaker.
| Pick | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jacksonville Jaguars (1-15) |
| 2 | New York Jets (2-14) |
| 3 | Miami Dolphins (via 4-12 Texans) |
| 4 | Atlanta Falcons (4-12) |
| 5 | Cincinnati Bengals (4-11-1) |
| 6 | Philadelphia Eagles (4-11-1) |
| 7 | Detroit Lions (5-11) |
| 8 | Carolina Panthers (5-11) |
| 9 | Denver Broncos (5-11) |
| 10 | Dallas Cowboys (6-10) |
| 11 | New York Giants (6-10) |
| 12 | San Francisco 49ers (6-10) |
| 13 | Los Angeles Chargers (7-9) |
| 14 | Minnesota Vikings (7-9) |
| 15 | New England Patriots (7-9) |
| 16 | Arizona Cardinals (8-8) |
| 17 | Las Vegas Raiders (8-8) |
| 18 | Miami Dolphins (10-6) |
Picks 19-32 will be determined by playoff results.
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