Analyst Chris Simms Doesn’t Think Trevor Lawrence Is The Best Quarterback In The Draft

It’s a foregone conclusion that Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence will be drafted first overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Most analysts think Lawrence is a once in a generation type of talent. He has the size, speed, arm strength, and has a track record of winning. A slam dunk, right?

Not so fast, one NFL analyst wouldn’t draft Trevor Lawrence first overall. NBC Sports’ Chris Simms says he would go with BYU’s Zach Wilson over Lawrence.

My 2021 Draft QB Rankings. Taping the podcast soon with full breakdown/explanation. pic.twitter.com/dkzlcKeZEJ

— Chris Simms (@CSimmsQB) March 3, 2021

Say what you want about this take, but Chris Simms has a pretty good track record of rankings quarterbacks prior to the NFL Draft.

Chris Simms history of ranking quarterbacks: https://t.co/4FR25VmGXS pic.twitter.com/xCGdCZW89m

— Max (@JetsLife4) March 3, 2021

You don’t have to agree with the man but you’d better put some respect on Chris Simms credibility when it comes to projecting QBs pic.twitter.com/brTeqdzTBi

— Jordan Elliott (@JLeeElliott) March 3, 2021

Chris Simms doesn’t necessarily knock Trevor Lawrence by taking Zach Wilson over him. He just thinks there is a lot more special talent with Wilson. Simms even compares Zach Wilson to Aaron Rodgers and Patrick Mahomes. High praise.

I think Wilson will end up going to the New York Jets after Trevor Lawrence is taken first. Their career will forever be compared and debated after that. Chris Simms might be the only analyst who thinks Wilson has more upside, and that should be good news for Jets fans.

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