{"id":105040,"date":"2021-02-27T22:13:35","date_gmt":"2021-02-28T03:13:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=105040"},"modified":"2021-03-01T08:57:40","modified_gmt":"2021-03-01T13:57:40","slug":"potts-2021-nfl-mock-draft-3-0-part-ii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2021\/02\/27\/potts-2021-nfl-mock-draft-3-0-part-ii\/","title":{"rendered":"Potts&#8217; 2021 NFL Mock Draft (3.0): Part II"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the third of several mock drafts. This 2021 NFL mock draft will include trades. Stay tuned for more mock drafts as prospects rise and fall.<\/p>\n<h2>2021 NFL Mock Draft 3.0, Including Trades: Part II<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2021\/02\/27\/potts-2021-nfl-mock-draft-3-0-part-i\/\" target=\"_self\">Picks No. 1-16<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>No. 17: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/raiders\/\" target=\"_self\">Las Vegas Raiders<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/players\/azeez-ojulari-1.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Azeez Ojulari<\/a>, EDGE, Georgia<\/h3>\n<p>Las Vegas secures a high-upside pass rusher similar to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/N\/NgakYa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yannick Ngakoue<\/a>. The Raiders desperately need defensive help, so they address a need with Ojulari.<\/p>\n<h3>No. 18:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/steelers\/\" target=\"_self\">Pittsburgh Steelers, <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/players\/jeremiah-owusu-koramoah-1.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah<\/a>, Linebacker, Notre Dame<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/dolphins\/\" target=\"_self\">Miami Dolphins<\/a> send the No.18 pick to Pittsburgh for a package that includes the No.24 pick.<\/p>\n<p>Owusu-Koramoah is a unique player, so Pittsburgh is a great spot for him. Owusu-Koramoah will be a dynamic chess piece for Pittsburgh.<\/p>\n<h3>No. 19: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/washington-football-team\/\" target=\"_self\">Washington Football Team<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/players\/mac-jones-1.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mac Jones<\/a>, Quarterback, Alabama<\/h3>\n<p>Washington struck out in the 2021 quarterback sweepstakes, but they add Jones here. It may not be a perfect fit for Jones, but he will be surrounded with talented pass-catchers such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/M\/McLaTe00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Terry McLaurin<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=GibsAn00,GibsAn20&amp;search=Antonio+Gibson&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Antonio Gibson<\/a> out of the backfield.<\/p>\n<h3>No. 20: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/eagles\/\" target=\"_self\">Philadelphia Eagles<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/players\/jaycee-horn-1.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jaycee Horn<\/a>, Cornerback, South Carolina<\/h3>\n<p>Philadelphia addresses their secondary with the selection of Horn.<\/p>\n<h3>No. 21: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/colts\/\" target=\"_self\">Indianapolis Colts<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/players\/gregory-rousseau-1.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gregory Rousseau<\/a>, EDGE, Miami<\/h3>\n<p>Rousseau is not the most polished pass rusher. However, he will be an upgrade for the Colts.<\/p>\n<h3>No. 22: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/titans\/\" target=\"_self\">Tennessee Titans<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/players\/rondale-moore-1.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rondale Moore<\/a>, Wide Receiver, Purdue<\/h3>\n<p>Moore will become the Robin to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=override,BrowAJ00&amp;search=A.J.+Brown&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A.J. Brown<\/a>&#8216;s Batman.<\/p>\n<h3>No. 23: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/jets\/\" target=\"_self\">New York Jets<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/players\/joseph-ossai-1.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Joseph Ossai<\/a>, EDGE, Texas<\/h3>\n<p>The Jets have a solid defense, but they lack strong perimeter pass rushers. Insert Ossai.<\/p>\n<h3>No. 24:<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/eagles\/\" target=\"_self\">Philadelphia Eagles<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/players\/kadarius-toney-1.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kadarius Toney<\/a>, Wide Receiver, Florida<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/dolphins\/\" target=\"_self\">Miami Dolphins<\/a> send the No.24 pick to Philadelphia for a package that includes the No.27 pick.<\/p>\n<p>Toney may not be as fast as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/R\/ReagJa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jalen Reagor<\/a>, but Toney has wheels in his own right. Philadelphia adds a weapon for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/H\/HurtJa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jalen Hurts<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>No. 25: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/chiefs\/\" target=\"_self\">Kansas City Chiefs<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/players\/samuel-cosmi-1.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Samuel Cosmi<\/a>, Offensive Tackle, Texas<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/jaguars\/\" target=\"_self\">Jacksonville Jaguars<\/a> send the No.25 pick to Kansas City for a package that includes the No.31 pick.<\/p>\n<p>Kansas City strengthens the offensive line. They also select the heir to Mitchell Schwartz.<\/p>\n<h3>No. 26: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/browns\/\" target=\"_self\">Cleveland Browns<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/players\/zaven-collins-1.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Zaven Collins<\/a>, Linebacker, Tulsa<\/h3>\n<p>Cleveland adds the Tulsa linebacker to shore up the defense.<\/p>\n<h3>No. 27: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/dolphins\/\" target=\"_self\">Miami Dolphins<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/players\/terrace-marshall-jr-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Terrace Marshall<\/a>, Wide Receiver, LSU<\/h3>\n<p>This pick was originally owned by the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/ravens\/\" target=\"_self\">Baltimore Ravens<\/a>. First, Baltimore sends the No.27 pick to Chicago for a package that includes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/R\/RobiAl02.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Allen Robinson<\/a>. Then, Chicago sends the No.27 pick to Philadelphia for a package that includes the No.6 pick. Finally, Philadelphia sends the No.27 pick to Miami for a package that includes the No.24 pick.<\/p>\n<p>Even with several trades down, Miami lands a talented wide receiver to expand <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/T\/TagoTu00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tua Tagovailoa<\/a> and the offense.<\/p>\n<h3>No. 28: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/saints\/\" target=\"_self\">New Orleans Saints,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/players\/nick-bolton-1.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nick Bolton<\/a>, Linebacker, Missouri<\/h3>\n<p>The Saints once again take the star linebacker out of Missouri.<\/p>\n<h3>No. 29: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/packers\/\" target=\"_self\">Green Bay Packers<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/players\/alex-leatherwood-1.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alex Leatherwood<\/a>, Offensive Tackle, Alabama<\/h3>\n<p>The Green Bay offensive line is in flux, but Leatherwood will add stability.<\/p>\n<h3>No. 30: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/bills\/\" target=\"_self\">Buffalo Bills<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/players\/quincy-roche-1.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Quincy Roche<\/a>, EDGE, Miami<\/h3>\n<p>The Bills have few flaws as a team, but one is the pass rush. Roche should help.<\/p>\n<h3>No. 31: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/jaguars\/\" target=\"_self\">Jacksonville Jaguars<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/players\/pat-freiermuth-1.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pat Freiermuth<\/a>, Tight End, Penn State<\/h3>\n<p>Even with trading down, the Jaguars secure a weapon for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/players\/trevor-lawrence-1.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Trevor Lawrence<\/a>. Freiermuth will help both the passing offense and the blocking for the Jaguars.<\/p>\n<h3>No. 32: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/vikings\/\" target=\"_self\">Minnesota Vikings<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/players\/christian-barmore-1.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Christian Barmore<\/a>, Interior Defensive Line, Alabama<\/h3>\n<p>Because Barmore tumbled down the draft board, Minnesota slides up to the end of the first round to secure the talented interior pass rusher.<\/p>\n<p>2021 NFL Mock Draft 1.0 (<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2021\/02\/02\/nfl-mock-draft-1-0\/\" target=\"_self\">Part I<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2021\/02\/02\/potts-2021-nfl-mock-draft-1-0-part-2\/\" target=\"_self\">Part II<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>2021 NFL Mock Draft 2.0 (<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2021\/02\/17\/potts-2021-nfl-mock-draft-part-i\/\" target=\"_self\">Part I<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2021\/02\/17\/potts-2021-nfl-mock-draft-part-ii\/\" target=\"_self\">Part II<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>Main Image:<br \/>\n<a id=\"1f91cJOFR7taqJLZ8ZkkAg\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.ca\/detail\/839378660\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'1f91cJOFR7taqJLZ8ZkkAg',sig:'L7pjstmvJYoRX1FLPKQzb7yy_cDIgFHm10vjjVlCNGY=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'839378660',caption: true ,tld:'ca',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ryan Potts takes a third crack at the 2021 NFL mock draft. 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