2021 NFL Draft Rounds 2-3 Notes

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

QUARTERBACKTEAMROUND (PICK)
Trevor LawrenceJacksonville1 (1)
Zach WilsonNew York Jets1 (2)
Trey LanceSan Francisco1 (3)
Justin FieldsChicago1 (11)
Mac JonesNew England1 (15)
Kyle TraskTampa Bay2 (64)
Kellen MondMinnesota3 (66)
Davis MillsHouston3 (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

PLAYERTEAMPOSITIONROUND (PICK)
Jaylen WaddleMiamiWR1 (6)
Patrick Surtain IIDenverCB1 (9)
DeVonta SmithPhiladelphiaWR1 (10)
Mac JonesNew EnglandQB1 (15)
Alex LeatherwoodLas VegasOL1 (17)
Najee HarrisPittsburghRB1 (24)
Landon DickersonPhiladelphiaOL2 (37)
Christian BarmoreNew EnglandDL2 (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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

  • 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.