With the 2021 NFL draft complete, it won't be long before it's time to shift the focus to the college football players vying to be top picks next year. There's plenty to sort over the next 12 months, though, particularly given how the COVID-19 pandemic altered the scouting process throughout the country last season. While the limitations no doubt took a toll on players in this year's draft, it also left a degree of uncertainty for anyone trying to look ahead to next spring. At this time last year, it was already clear that the likes of Trevor Lawrence, Justin Fields, Ja'Marr Chase, Penei Sewell, Micah Parsons and others would be among the most in-demand prospects. This year, however, teams haven't been able to gain their usual level of intel on many of the underclassmen and players who opted to return, especially those looking to fill out their resumes.
