Clemson Football: OSU Analyst believes Justin Fields is better than Trevor Lawrence

The common consensus from most analysts is that Clemson football QB Trevor Lawrence will be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.

Though most analysts consider Clemson football QB Trevor Lawrence the clear No. 1 overall prospect in the 2021 NFL Draft, there are some who are allowing the conversation to be had about other players.

Eleven Warriors’ Kevin Harrish shared that at least a few NFL coaches wouldn’t be surprised to see Ohio State QB Justin Fields push Lawrence for that top spot.

Harrish then went on to say that he believes Lawrence- referring to him as a dog breed- would still likely go No. 1 overall, but that Fields would be the better quarterback.

"“I’m still fairly certain that the Afghan Hound will end up going No. 1 overall, but that doesn’t mean Fields isn’t better,” Harrish said. “He’s bigger, more athletic, faster and honestly looked noticeably better throwing the ball the entire season. There’s a reason why he was the one that was a Heisman Finalist and is currently the Heisman frontrunner.”"

Thoughts:

Honestly, Ohio State analysts can believe whatever they want, but to make Fields look like this unstoppable force and Lawrence just an overhyped bust is completely inaccurate.

I mean, the two played head-to-head. Do you remember that?

Trevor Lawrence completed 18-of-33 passes for 259 yards and two touchdowns and no picks against what many believed was ‘the best Ohio State defense of all-time.’ Oh, and for Fields to be so much faster than Lawrence, we shouldn’t forget that the Clemson football QB rushed 16 times for 107 yards and a touchdown.

Fields, on the other hand, had just a 6.9 yards per attempt average and threw just one touchdown to two interceptions. The QB rating? 88.3. That’s compared to Trevor Lawrence’s 92.0.

Oh, and let’s not forget that 4-play, 94-yard drive that Lawrence led the Clemson offense on that proved to be the game-winning drive.

Stop pretending that Fields is better than Lawrence.

Yes, he’s a good quarterback, but Lawrence has the measurables, arm strength and talent that NFL scouts are looking for, and a franchise would be absolutely foolish to pass up on Trevor Lawrence in the 2021 NFL Draft knowing what potential he possesses.

Fields is a talented athlete and quarterback. He has a great chance to be successful at the next level. But Trevor Lawrence is best quarterback prospect since Peyton Manning and anyone who actually watches the games can see that.