- Jacksonville Jaguars (1-15): Trevor Lawrence, QB Clemson
Lawrence had an incredible college career only losing two games in three years starting. Following an outstanding pro-day, he solidified himself as the first pick in the 2021 draft.
2. New York Jets (2-14): Penei Sewell, OT Oregon
Last year the Jets nailed it with Mekhi Becton as their selection. They don’t go quarterback here, as I see a steep drop off from Lawrence and the rest of this class. Instead they double down in protection for Sam Darnold and for their quarterback of the future if year four doesn’t pan out for Darnold.
3. Miami Dolphins (10-6; from 4-12 Houston): Devonta Smith, WR Alabama
This is not a knock on Ja’Marr Chase, but Tua knows Smith from their time in college together and had a great rapport while at Alabama. The Dolphins need help in the receiving core they get a solid wide receiver one, coming off of a Heisman winning season and an added bonus that their young quarterback already knows him.
4. Atlanta Falcons (4-12): Justin Fields, QB Ohio State
The Falcons made coaching mid-way through the year and just hired a new coach, Matt Ryans time in Atlanta is coming to an end. Cutting or trading Ryans doesn’t give the Falcons any cap relief, so he will be teaching the young Justin Fields for the 2021 season. Epect Fields to see some late season action. The goal here is to develop Fields so hes ready for 2022.
5. Cincinnati Bengals (4-11-1): Ja’Marr Chase, WR LSU
With Sewell taken number two, the Bengals can’t get the much-needed protection for Burrow. However, they go and get the wide receiver he threw 1,780 yards and 20 touchdowns too in 2019. With AJ Green on the way out Chase will immediately fill that role and make an impact.
6. Philadelphia Eagles (4-11-1): Kyle Pitts, TE Florida
Its looking more and more likely that Ertz is on the way out and the Eagles need playmakers. Pitts won’t be able to block some of the best defensive ends in the league due to his size, but his speed and catching ability makes him a nightmare for opposing defenses and creates mismatches. We’re seeing more and more athletic tight ends dominate the league, look at Travis Kelce and Darren Waller.
7. Detroit Lions (5-11): Micah Parson, LB Penn State
Lions are without Kenny Golladay and Marvin Jones Jr for 2021 but reaching for a wide receiver with the 7th pick could be dangerous if Waddle still isn’t 100%. Athletic linebackers are a must-have for teams in the NFL, look at how great Tampa Bay’s linebackers performed in the Super Bowl. Parsons has that potential in the NFL and can be a leader for a Lions defense that has struggled the last few years.
8. Carolina Panthers (5-11): Zach Wilson, QB BYU
Wilson had a great season throwing for 3,692 yards with a 33:3 touchdown to interception ratio. Sitting behind Teddy Bridgewater will allow him to grow into the system and when his time is ready he will be with a great receiving core (DJ Moore and Robby Anderson) along with one of the best running back in the league in Christian McCaffery.
9. Denver Broncos (5-11): Caleb Farley, CB Virginia Tech
With AJ Bouye being released the Broncos find themselves slim on a corner back entering into the 2021 season. Farley is a bonified college starter and can help a secondary of the Broncos that struggled in 2020. Him, Justin Simmons and newly acquired Kyle Fuller make for a scary secondary in a tough AFC West.
10. Dallas Cowboys (6-10): Kwity Paye, Edge Michigan
Cowboys’ defense was weak, and they could easily go for Patrick Surtain if they want to. But with Aldon Smith turning 32 in September and only notching 5 total sacks in 2020 (none after Week 8) getting a young edge rusher can be huge for the future of this team that has its offense locked up for the forseeable future.
11. New York Giants (6-10): Patrick Surtain II, CB Alabama
The Giants do need a wide receiver help but until we see if Jaylen Waddle is fully healed from his broken ankle during Alabama’s, they opt to help out their secondary. Big Blues defense took a huge leap forward in 2020 and James Bradberry was an incredible addition to their team last year. Surtain II has been a lock down corner during his time at Alabama and can learn a lot from second year head coach Joe Judge and veteran player James Bradberry. Picking up Surtain bolsters this Giants defense and makes them one of the more formidable secondary’s in the entire league.
12. San Francisco 49ers (6-10): Trey Lance, QB North Dakota State
With question marks surrounding the quarterback situation since their Super Bowl loss, the 49ers prep for the post-Garappollo era. Lance has a big arm, solid size, can run and more importantly throw on the run. He can easily operate Shanahans offense, revolving heavily around the run and play action pass.
13. Los Angeles Chargers (7-9): Rashawn Slater, OL Northwestern
OROY Justin Herbert was FANTASTIC in 2020 but was sacked 32 times. The Chargers need to keep him protected if they want to keep him as their franchise player for years to come. Slater opted out of his senior season but with his frame and athleticism he can provide the protection Herbert will need to make big plays happen.
14. Minnesota Vikings (7-9): Christian Darrisaw, OL Virginia Tech
Minnesota does need help on defense, edge rusher and safety to be specific, but a problem ailing the Vikings since 2015 has been poor offensive line play. Darrisaw is a bonified left tackle in college with the ability to pass block and get to the second level on run blocking schemes. This plays really well into how Minnesota likes to operate their offense. With Reiff possibly on the way out, the Vikings need to address one of their biggest problems.
15. New England Patriots (7-9): Jaycee Horn, CB South Carolina
This is mainly because reports have been coming out that Stephen Gilmore maybe traded, in which case their defense would have a huge hole. They would need to find the corner who can work along side JC Jackson. Horn has the size and speed to be a great cornerback in the NFL and what’s most impressive is how often he turns his head to make a pass defended or intercept the ball. The Patriots might also surprise on draft night and reach for Mac Jones, especially if Gilmore is on the roster come April.
16. Arizona Cardinals (8-8): Alijah Vera-Tucker, OL USC
Cardinals need help on the offensive line, it was a glaring issue as the season progressed. Murray was constantly running around and their ground game with Kenyan Drake never really took off the way it did in 2019. Vera-Tcuker played both tackle and guard, giving him versatility on the offensive line. He can be moved anywhere they see best fit and get themselves someone to block for Kyler Murray in year three.
17. Las Vegas Raiders (8-8): Gregory Rousseau, Edge Miami
The Raiders have not had a great edge rusher since they traded away Khalil Mack a few years ago. With new defensive coordinator Gus Bradley stepping in for the Raiders, expect them to finally get their edge rusher of the future. Roussseau notched 15.5 sacks in 2019 before opting out in 2020. He has excellent size and speed with an ability to get around defensive tackles to make big plays in the backfield.
18. Miami Dolphins (10-6): Christian Barmore, DT Alabama
An incredibly gifted defensive tackle Christian Barmore (6’5” 315) is way to athletic for a guy is size. But he is an absolute mismatch for opposing offensive line. Flores is a great defensive minded head coach and will bring out the best in Barmore and pairing him with Christian Wilkins will make this a terrifying one-two punch.
19. Washington Football Team (7-9): Mac Jones, QB Alabama
Washington resigned Taylor Heinicke and then went out and signed free agent Ryan Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick is only a one-year deal, and who know if Heinicke will eventually be given the reigns as the full-time starter. Signing Jones gives them an opportunity to develop Jones as their eventual starter without forcing him to be the starter for a full year.
20. Chicago Bears (8-8): Kadarius Toney, WR Florida
Allen Robinsons future in Chicago is 50/50 and they will need a wide receiver for whoever is about to be their quarterback. Toney has great speed and size who should be able to find success in Matt Nagys offense filled with slants and RPOs.
21. Indianapolis Colts: Jaylen Waddle, WR Alabama
Originally, I really believed that they were going to be drafting a quarterback but after making the trade for Carson Wentz they are going to stick with him. If that is the case, getting him a wide receiver will add much needed depth and give the Colts a true wide receiver one.
22. Tennessee Titans (11-5): Patrick Jones II, Edge Pittsburgh
Jones was a menace for Pittsburgh and each year he improved on sacks and tackles showing that he will work on his technique each year to improve. The Titans defense was not good at getting to the quarterback and sadly the Jadeveon Clowney experiment has run its course. Getting a solid edge rusher in Jones will immediately help this very weak pass rush of the Titans.
23. New York Jets (2-14; from 12-4 Seattle): Randale Moore, WR Purdue
Moore is really fast running at around a 4.3 speed, he hasn’t played much the last two seasons but his size speed and strength make him a freak athlete. The Jets can easily go defense but in this draft their giving Darnold everything he needs. Bringing in Mike LaFleur as their offensive coordinator was brilliant. Pairing Moores speed, Mimz’s size and Crowders route running ability, this Jets wide receiver core and passing offense becomes under the radar terrifying for opposing defenses.
24. Pittsburgh Steelers (12-4): Jaylen Mayfield, OL Michigan
Maurkice Pouncey has retired and Alejandro Villanueva may depart in free agency. The Steelers need help on the offensive line and protecting Big Ben should he stick around in 2021. Mayfield has been a solid starter for Michigan and has raw talent and great athleticism who excels in pass blocking, which will be huge for a Pittsburgh team that struggled to run the ball well in 2020.
25. Jacksonville Jaguars (1-15; from 10-5 Los Angeles Rams): Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, LB Notre Dame
Koramoah was a force for the Fighting Irish the last two seasons and is one of the best pure football players in this draft. He has found ways to get to get after opposing quarterbacks and pairing him with Joe Schobert and Myles Jack makes Jacksonville’s line backing core pretty intimidating.
26. Cleveland Browns (11-5): Richie Grant, S UCF
The Browns may let Karl Joseph walk in free agency and we still haven’t seen the kind of impact Grant Delpit will have. Grant offers versatility and tons of experience, which can really help one of the weaker parts of their team which is the secondary.
27. Baltimore Ravens (11-5): Rashod Bateman, WR Minnesota
Bateman did not have the best 2020 and originally opted out until the Big 10 restarted their season. Bateman provides the Ravens with a much-needed pass-catcher and a big body for Lamar Jackson to throw to who’s name isn’t Marc Andrews. Giving Jackson a 6’2” 210 pound wide out can make this offense all the more terrifying in 2020.
28. New Orleans Saints: Asante Samuel Jr., CB Florida St
It looks like the Saints are going to be keeping Jamies Winston at least for the foreseeable future and with no other quality quarterbacks at 28 they opt to solidify their defense. The secondary struggled to keep up with Tampa Bay in the playoffs and Marshon Lattimore needs a runningmate. Florida State has a career of producing great cornerbacks and Asante Samuel Jr, is another one of those lock down corners. He only stands at 5’10” but his toughness and speed is always on display each defensive snap.
29. Green Bay Packers (13-3): Terrance Marshall Jr, WR LSU
The Packers missed on getting a playmaker for Rodgers last draft and they don’t miss their chance to do it here. Marshall has a lot of raw talent and had LSU had better quarterback play in 2020 I believe he would be looked at as a top talent. Rodgers can make any wide receiver great by working with them and I think Marshall has that raw talent, Rodgers wants to work with.
30. Buffalo Bills (13-3): Najee Harris, RB Alabama
Buffalo really struggled to run the ball in 2020 and it was evident in the playoffs when they were passing on 2nd and short or 3rd and short. No running back eclipsed 90 yards on the season. Harris is a pure ‘do it all’ talent that can be a absolute game changer. He’s my favorite player in this draft and reminds me of a slighting bigger Alvin Kamara. The Bills have the passing offense and defense to win games and potentially win a Super Bowl. If they are able to run the ball effectively the Bills come that much closer to a championship.
31. Kansas City Chiefs (14-2): Alex Leatherwood, OL Alabama
It was evident that offensive line and specifically offensive tackle was the weakest part of this offense in the Super Bowl. Mahomes for the first time in his life didn’t score a touchdown. Leatherwood is a wall standing at 6’6” 312 pounds that can be a great blocker for Patrick Mahomes. He is a slight developmental pick but has all the intangibles you look for in an offensive linemen, having solid depth at this position can really help them if injuries like this happen again and I do believe in a year or two Leatherwood is going to be a bonified starter.
32. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (11-5): Ronnie Perkins, Edge Oklahoma
There is not much that the Buccaneers need coming into the offseason following their Super Bowl win, but if they cant resign Shaq Barret in free agency then getting an edge rusher in the draft can fit a positional need for them. Perkins has a high motor that doesn’t quit, with solid speed to power at the point of contact. He is a cheap option also compared to what Barret is going to be asking for in his contract. Although don’t be surprised if the Bucs trade back in the draft to get draft capital.
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