Ben Linsey

While the Carolina Panthers acquired Sam Darnold via trade this offseason, they shouldn't write off the possibility of selecting a quarterback in the 2021 NFL Draft.

There are a number of different options on the table for Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes at Pick 7 in the 2021 NFL Draft, from receiver to offensive line to defense to quarterback.

Florida tight end Kyle Pitts has often been linked to the Atlanta Falcons during the 2021 NFL offseason, but other options could be more fruitful for the team.

The Jacksonville Jaguars went 1-15 in 2020, but a weak AFC South and a myriad of new additions could push the team to the forefront sooner rather than later.

The NFL draft always comes with a handful of surprises at the back end of the first round. Here are four players who could surprise us when the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft kicks off in two weeks.

Trading away draft picks to move up and select a quarterback who won't start right away is not always a popular decision, but the Pittsburgh Steelers, New England Patriots and the Washington Football team should at least consider it for a talent like Mac Jones or Justin Fields.

NFL draft season always comes with its share of outlandish takes, with this year's iteration notably questioning Trey Lance's NFL readiness, DeVonta Smith's size and Kyle Pitts' blocking ability. And like most hot takes, these are completely debunked by the PFF data.

Talented college football receivers are sometimes the victims of poor surroundings, as was the case with these five prospects who could be steals in the 2021 NFL Draft.

PFF's Ben Linsey breaks down the most recent risers and fallers on PFF's mock draft simulator, from Alabama QB Mac Jones to Ole Miss WR Elijah Moore to Miami DL Jaelan Phillips.

The Cleveland Browns' offensive line is among the strongest position groups heading into the 2021 NFL Draft.

Less than two weeks after BYU QB Zach Wilson’s pro-day performance took the NFL by storm, 2018 No. 3 overall pick Sam Darnold is on the move to the Carolina Panthers, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

PFF's Ben Linsey mocks the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, sending Trevor Lawrence to Jacksonville, Trey Lance to Denver and Kyle Pitts to Miami. The 49ers also get their QB of the future in Ohio State's Justin Fields at No. 3 overall.

Daniel Jones will have at least an average receiving corps to go along with a relatively strong-looking defense. With that additional pressure, Jones will be playing for his future with the New York Giants in 2021.

The Atlanta Falcons' secondary is among the weakest position groups heading into the 2021 NFL Draft after the team let go of its top four safeties in free agency.

PFF looks at all 32 NFL teams, identifying current areas of strength that may become areas of need in the next few years and selecting a player from the 2021 NFL draft class who can fix those needs.

Sam Darnold's short tenure as a starting quarterback in New York seems to be coming to an end, as all signs are pointing toward the Jets selecting Zach Wilson with the second overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft. Here are three potential trade destinations.

The quarterback market has thinned out, but plenty of other positions still offer value in 2021 NFL free agency.

After one week of NFL free agency, PFF's Ben Linsey looks at how each team can feel good about what they have or haven't accomplished thus far.

PFF grades and tracks every free agent deal as 2021 NFL free agency kicks off.

PFF's Ben Linsey breaks down why free agent edge defenders Jadeveon Clowney and Melvin Ingram might end up being two of the best values of 2021 NFL free agency.