{"id":110137,"date":"2021-04-16T09:30:17","date_gmt":"2021-04-16T13:30:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=110137"},"modified":"2025-09-25T11:58:15","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T15:58:15","slug":"2021-nfl-mock-draft-quarterbacks-galore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2021\/04\/16\/2021-nfl-mock-draft-quarterbacks-galore\/","title":{"rendered":"2021 NFL Mock Draft: Quarterbacks Galore"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>NFL Mock Draft season is officially in full swing. The NFL Draft is less than two weeks away. On April 29th, all of the rumors and predictions will transform into reality as each NFL team will declare their intentions through actions, not words. After analyzing information from beat reporters, coach interviews, and reviewing a myriad of mock drafts, here is my first projection of Round One of the 2021 NFL Draft.<\/p>\n<h3>NFL Mock Draft 2021: Five Quarterbacks In the Top 10<\/h3>\n<h4>Pick:\u00a0 1st<br \/>\nTeam:\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/jaguars\/\" target=\"_self\">Jacksonville Jaguars<\/a><br \/>\nPick:\u00a0 <strong>Trevor Lawrence,<\/strong> QB (Clemson)<\/h4>\n<p>Every NFL mock draft I have reviewed has Lawrence getting selected first by Jacksonville. The 21-year old Clemson product is 6-foot-6, 220 lbs, and guided Clemson to the National Championship as a freshman. He has the size, arm strength, and running ability to find sustained success as an NFL starting quarterback.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">TREVOR LAWRENCE TURNS ON THE BURNERS <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CFBPlayoff?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#CFBPlayoff<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/x5FrKRjYqt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/x5FrKRjYqt<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; ESPN (@espn) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/espn\/status\/1211120228765179904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">December 29, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4>Pick:\u00a0 2nd<br \/>\nTeam:\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/jets\/\" target=\"_self\">New York Jets<\/a><br \/>\nPick:\u00a0 <strong>Zach Wilson<\/strong>, QB (BYU)<\/h4>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">&quot;That&#39;s the throw of the Pro Day season right now.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>Zach Wilson showing off \ud83e\udd2b <\/p>\n<p>(via <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NFL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@NFL<\/a>) <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Xz2cWdlJV1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/Xz2cWdlJV1<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SportsCenter\/status\/1375516132799520769?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">March 26, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Following the masses on this pick, as Wilson is now the clear favorite to be the Jets new starting quarterback. The early breakout age, 33 to 3 TD to INT ratio, arm strength, and swagger have trumped the questionable competition level (2-4 vs. Top 25 teams) during his college career.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2021\/03\/03\/2021-nfl-draft-profile-zach-wilson\/\" target=\"_self\"><em><strong>Zach Wilson NFL Draft Profile<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Pick:\u00a0 3rd<br \/>\nTeam: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/49ers\/\" target=\"_self\">San Francisco 49ers<\/a><br \/>\nPick:\u00a0 <strong>Mac Jones<\/strong>, QB (Alabama)<\/h4>\n<p>Do I believe the 49ers traded three first-round picks for Mac Jones?\u00a0 I&#8217;m skeptical, but don&#8217;t feel comfortable going against the grain&#8230;yet. This is a pick based on accuracy and decision-making, and the fit with head coach <strong>Kyle Shanahan<\/strong>. Remember, Shanahan helped guide Atlanta&#8217;s <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/R\/RyanMa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Matt Ryan<\/a> <\/strong>to the MVP in 2016.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2021\/04\/03\/mac-jones-2021-nfl-draft-profile\/\" target=\"_self\"><em><strong>Mac Jones NFL Draft Profile<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Pick:\u00a0 4th<br \/>\nTeam: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/falcons\/\" target=\"_self\">Atlanta Falcons<\/a><br \/>\nPick:\u00a0 <strong>Justin Fields<\/strong>, QB (Ohio State)<\/h4>\n<p>Whether the Falcons keep this pick or trade it, Fields presents the best value in this NFL mock draft. He is a true dual-threat quarterback, with all the physical tools to be a solid NFL starting quarterback. Some team will view him as an elite starting QB in the making, and will take him at this spot. Fields could be the Falcons quarterback of the future. Even if Atlanta is truly in win-now mode, the draft capital they could get for Fields far outweighs drafting a tight end at the fourth overall pick. The most likely outcome of most mock drafts is four quarterbacks in the first four picks.<\/p>\n<h4>Pick:\u00a0 5th<br \/>\nTeam: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/bengals\/\" target=\"_self\">Cincinnati Bengals<\/a><br \/>\nPick:\u00a0 <strong>Penei Sewell<\/strong>, OT (Oregon)<\/h4>\n<p>After watching their franchise quarterback suffering a season-ending knee injury from two Washington pass rusher, Cincinnati will select an offensive tackle. Many are projecting LSU WR <strong>Ja&#8217;Marr Chase<\/strong> here, but the Bengals need to address an offensive line that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pff.com\/news\/nfl-final-2020-offensive-line-rankings\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PFF ranked 30th last season.<\/a> At 6-foot-6, 331 lbs, Sewell won the Outland Trophy in 2019 as the best collegiate offensive lineman. Even though he opted-out of the 2020 season, Sewell is the perfect choice to pair with left tackle <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/W\/WillJo10.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jonah Williams<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2021\/03\/31\/penei-sewell-2021-nfl-draft-profile\/\" target=\"_self\"><em><strong>Penei Sewell NFL Draft Profile<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Pick:\u00a0 6th<br \/>\nTeam: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/dolphins\/\" target=\"_self\">Miami Dolphins<\/a><br \/>\nPick:\u00a0 Ja&#8217;Marr Chase, WR (LSU)<\/h4>\n<p>The top-rated wideout in this year&#8217;s draft class goes to Miami with the No. 6 pick. Chase ran a 4.34 at his Pro Day, and his metric profile comps to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/B\/BeckOd00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Odell Beckham<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0 Miami invested heavily in their offensive line last year, drafting <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/J\/JackAu00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Austin Jackson<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/H\/HuntRo01.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Robert Hunt<\/a><\/strong>, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/K\/KindSo00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Solomon Kindley<\/a> <\/strong>while signing <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/F\/FlowEr00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ereck Flowers<\/a><\/strong>. Everthing sets up for picking Chase, who gives quarterback Tua Tagavailoa a dynamic outside weapon. The LSU rookie can also learn alongside veteran wideouts <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/P\/ParkDe01.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DeVante Parker<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/F\/FullWi01.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Will Fuller<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">It&#39;s been a long time since we&#39;ve seen a wide receiver prospect as good as Ja&#39;Marr Chase. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/rotounderworld?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@rotounderworld<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/vPqibC2Gwv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/vPqibC2Gwv<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Marcus Mosher (@Marcus_Mosher) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Marcus_Mosher\/status\/1378751405251559427?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">April 4, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4>Pick: 7th<br \/>\nTeam: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/lions\/\" target=\"_self\">Detroit Lions<\/a><br \/>\nPick: <strong>DeVonta Smith,<\/strong> WR (Alabama)<\/h4>\n<p>Speed on the carpet is something Detroit will not pass up. With the most vacated targets (313) of any NFL team, the Lions will nab this explosive playmaker from Alabama. Some think quarterback here, but with a 26-year old Goff under center, the Lions need to prioritize supporting Goff much like <strong>Sean McVay<\/strong> did with the Rams.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2021\/03\/20\/2021-nfl-draft-profile-devonta-smith\/\" target=\"_self\"><em><strong>DeVonta Smith NFL Draft Profile<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Pick: 8th<br \/>\nTeam: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/panthers\/\" target=\"_self\">Carolina Panthers<\/a><br \/>\nPick: Kyle Pitts, TE (Florida)<\/h4>\n<p>Carolina needs offensive line help, but they won&#8217;t pass on a player as talented as Pitts. I can\u2019t envision a talent like Pitts falling past No. 8. At 6-foot-6, 245 lbs with a 4.44 pro day time, Pitts is a difference-making player at a challenging position.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2021\/02\/21\/2021-nfl-draft-profile-kyle-pitts\/\" target=\"_self\"><em><strong>Kyle Pitts NFL Draft Profile<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Pick: 9th<br \/>\nTeam: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/broncos\/\" target=\"_self\">Denver Broncos<\/a><br \/>\nPick: <strong>Trey Lance<\/strong>, QB (North Dakota State)<\/h4>\n<p>Are you sold on<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/L\/LockDr00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Drew Lock<\/a>?<\/strong> I\u2019m not, and the Broncos are desperate for a quarterback in a division with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/M\/MahoPa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Patrick Mahomes<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/H\/HerbJu00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Justin Herbert<\/a><\/strong>. In one of the strongest QB classes in recent memory, Denver hedges to ensure stability at the most important position.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2021\/02\/10\/2021-nfl-draft-profile-trey-lance\/\" target=\"_self\"><em><strong>Trey Lance NFL Draft Profile<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Pick: 10th<br \/>\nTeam: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/cowboys\/\" target=\"_self\">Dallas Cowboys<\/a><br \/>\nPick: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/S\/SurtPa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Patrick Surtain<\/a> II, CB (Alabama)<\/h4>\n<p>I understand owner <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=JoneJe23,JoneJe22&amp;search=Jerry+Jones&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jerry Jones<\/a><\/strong> gets fascinated by the athletic upside of Pitts, but Dallas has a massive need on defense. If Slater falls, Dallas would possibly go offensive line here. But I&#8217;ll give Dallas the top cornerback in the draft in Surtain.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2021\/03\/31\/could-the-arizona-cardinals-move-up-for-patrick-surtain-ii\/\" target=\"_self\"><em><strong>Patrick Surtain II NFL Draft Profile<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Pick: 11th<br \/>\nTeam: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/giants\/\" target=\"_self\">New York Giants<\/a><br \/>\nPick: <strong>Rashawn Slater<\/strong>, OL (Northwestern)<\/h4>\n<p>The Giants needs offensive line help and Slater rates with Sewell as a elite offensive lineman. With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/G\/GollKe00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Kenny Golladay<\/strong><\/a>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/S\/SlayDa01.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Darius Slayton<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/S\/ShepSt00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sterling Shepard<\/a><\/strong>, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/E\/EngrEv00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Evan Engram<\/a><\/strong>, the Giants need t to provide quarterback <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/J\/JoneDa05.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Daniel Jones<\/strong><\/a> every opportunity to succeed. In my mock draft iterations, I always have the Giants with an offensive lineman.<\/p>\n<h4>Pick: 12th<br \/>\nTeam: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/eagles\/\" target=\"_self\">Philadelphia Eagles<\/a><br \/>\nPick: <strong>Jaylen Waddle<\/strong>, WR (Alabama)<\/h4>\n<p>The Eagles have valiantly tried to address their lack of offensive playmakers with multiple offensive selections in recent history. The results have been less than stellar with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/A\/AghoNe00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nelson Agholor<\/a> <\/strong>(2015), <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/W\/WentCa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Carson Wentz<\/a><\/strong> (2016), and <strong><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><\/strong> (2020) all being selected in the first round. The mock drafts I&#8217;ve reviewed are split 50\/50 on a wide receiver or defensive help.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2021\/04\/06\/jaylen-waddle-2021-nfl-draft-profile\/\" target=\"_self\"><em><strong>Jaylen Waddle NFL Draft Profile<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>[pickup_prop id=&#8221;4998&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h4>Pick: 13th<br \/>\nTeam: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/chargers\/\" target=\"_self\">Los Angeles Chargers<\/a><br \/>\nPick:\u00a0 <strong>Christian Darrisaw<\/strong>, OT (Virginia Tech)<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of my most confident positional picks, the Chargers badly need offensive line help. Los Angeles\u2019 line ranked dead-last per PFF, and cut veteran guard <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/T\/TurnTr01.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Trai Turner<\/a> <\/strong>in March. It\u2019s close between Darrisaw and USC offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker, but I\u2019ll go with Darrisaw\u2019s raw physicality. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2021\/03\/08\/2021-nfl-draft-profile-christian-darrisaw\/\" target=\"_self\"><em><strong>Christian Darrisaw NFL Draft Profile<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Pick: 14th<br \/>\nTeam: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/vikings\/\" target=\"_self\">Minnesota Vikings<\/a><br \/>\nPick: <strong>Alijah Vera-Tucker<\/strong>, OL (USC)<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Vikings spent $24 million on defensive upgrades this offseason, drastically trying to improve that ranked 29th in points allowed. The interior of their offensive line is a major concern, and the 6-foot-4, 315 lb Tucker feels that need. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2021\/04\/05\/alijah-vera-tucker-2021-nfl-draft-profile\/\" target=\"_self\"><em><strong>Alijah Vera-Tucker NFL Draft Profile<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Pick: 15th<br \/>\nTeam: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/patriots\/\" target=\"_self\">New England Patriots<\/a><br \/>\nPick: <strong>Micah Parsons<\/strong>, LB (Penn State)<\/h4>\n<p>It feels like Belichick is returning to his traditional roots of success with defense, two TE sets, etc. After bombing with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/M\/MichSo00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sony Michel<\/a> <\/strong>and <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2019\/12\/13\/new-england-patriots-rookie-nkeal-harry-spark\/\" target=\"_self\"><strong>N\u2019Keal Harry<\/strong><\/a> as past first-round picks, I see New England taking the top linebacker in Penn State\u2019s Micah Parsons in this NFL mock draft. Before opting out, Parsons was given <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pff.com\/news\/draft-2021-nfl-draft-penn-state-micah-parsons-best-college-linebacker-luke-kuechly\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">incredibly high praise by Michael Renner at PFF.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2021\/02\/21\/2021-nfl-draft-profile-micah-parsons\/\" target=\"_self\"><em><strong>Micah Parsons NFL Draft Profile<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Pick: 16th<br \/>\nTeam: Arizona Cardinals<br \/>\nPick: <strong>Jaycee Horn<\/strong>, CB (South Carolina)<\/h4>\n<p>GM <strong>Steve Keim<\/strong> made a splash in free agency with veteran wideout<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=GreeA.00,GreeAJ00&amp;search=A.J.+Green&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A.J. Green<\/a>,<\/strong> running back <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/C\/ConnJa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">James Conner<\/a>,<\/strong> and defensive end <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/W\/WattJ.00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">J.J. Watt<\/a><\/strong>. Their one glaring remaining need is cornerback after losing <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/P\/PetePa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Patrick Peterson<\/a> <\/strong>to Minnesota. Horn is a physical press corner that dominated SEC play.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Jaycee Horn allowed the lowest completion % in the SEC, which holds more weight to me than any division  <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/R2XgLNeRFy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/R2XgLNeRFy<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Draft HBCU Players \ud83c\udfc8\ud83c\udfc0\u26be\ufe0f (@NFLMaliik) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NFLMaliik\/status\/1362815102613925892?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">February 19, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2021\/03\/26\/2021-nfl-draft-profile-jaycee-horn\/\" target=\"_self\"><em><strong>Jaycee Horn NFL Draft Profile<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Pick: 17th<br \/>\nTeam: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/raiders\/\" target=\"_self\">Las Vegas Raiders<\/a><br \/>\nPick: <strong>Jaelin Phillips<\/strong>, DE (Miami)<\/h4>\n<p>The Raiders bombed with their 2018 selection of DE <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/F\/FerrCl00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Clelin Ferrell<\/a> <\/strong>but will try again with DE Jaelin Phillips of Miami. The 6-foot-6, 260 lb junior has a quick first step and will try and bolster a Las Vegas pass rush that ranked 30th with just 1.3 sacks per game.<\/p>\n<h4>Pick: 18th<br \/>\nTeam: Miami Dolphins<br \/>\nPick: Kwity Paye, DE (Michigan)<\/h4>\n<p>Versatile athlete with superb quickness bolsters a strong Miami pass rusher. I don\u2019t see CB here after using a first-round pick on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/I\/IgbiNo00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Noah Igbinoghene<\/strong><\/a> and adding former Detroit Lions cornerback <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/C\/ColeJu01.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Justin Coleman<\/a><\/strong> on a one-year deal in March. With the departure of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/V\/VanNKy00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kyle Van Noy<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/L\/LawsSh00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shaq Lawson<\/a><\/strong>, the Dolphins are likely going edge rusher here.<\/p>\n<h4>Pick: 19th<br \/>\nTeam: Washington Football Team<br \/>\nPick: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah<\/strong>, LB (Notre Dame)<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Washington addressed a ton of needs in the offseason with wide receivers <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/S\/SamuCu00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Curtis Samuel<\/a>,<\/strong> <strong>Adam Humphries<\/strong>, and cornerback <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/J\/JackWi02.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">William Jackson<\/a><\/strong>. Now they add a great pass coverage linebacker to one of the NFL best defenses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">You will not find a more impressive play in coverage from a linebacker prospect than this one from Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah<\/p>\n<p>The processing speed here is unreal<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/SKq7WvO6sk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/SKq7WvO6sk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Mike Renner (@mikerenner_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mikerenner_\/status\/1382722164651085828?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">April 15, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4>Pick: 20th<br \/>\nTeam: Chicago Bears<br \/>\nPick: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Terrace Marshall, WR (LSU)<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The Bears are in &#8220;win or else&#8221; mode for general manager <strong>Ryan Pace<\/strong> and head coach <strong>Matt Nagy<\/strong>. They add a 6-foot-2, 205 lb wideout with 4.45 speed. Marshall&#8217;s talents were hidden by <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/J\/JeffJu00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Justin Jefferson<\/a> <\/strong>and Ja&#8217;Marr Chase, but still tallied 24 targets and over 15 yards per reception the past two seasons. I am much higher on Marshall than most available mock drafts.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2021\/04\/11\/terrace-marshall-jr-jacksonville-jaguars-nfl-draft-targets\/\" target=\"_self\"><em><strong>Terrace Marshall Jr. NFL Draft Profile<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Pick: 21st<br \/>\nTeam: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/colts\/\" target=\"_self\">Indianapolis Colts<\/a><br \/>\nPick: <strong>Caleb Farley<\/strong>, CB (Virginia Tech)<\/h4>\n<p>Farley comes with a risk after having a back microdiscectomy in late March <em>after<\/em> opting out of the 2020 season. He is expected to be ready for the start of the season, and has elite size at 6-foot-2 205 lbs. Farley is a converted receiver, with massive upside at a position the Colts desperately need. He certainly doesn&#8217;t lack for confidence.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Caleb Farley is putting teams on notice \ud83d\udd10<\/p>\n<p>(via <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CSimmsQB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@CSimmsQB<\/a>) <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/PytOZd3TP4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/PytOZd3TP4<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; B\/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/brgridiron\/status\/1380187753942499332?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">April 8, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2021\/03\/13\/caleb-farley-2021-nfl-draft-profile\/\" target=\"_self\"><em><strong>Caleb Farley NFL Draft Profile<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Pick: 22nd<br \/>\nTeam: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/titans\/\" target=\"_self\">Tennessee Titans<\/a><br \/>\nPick: <strong>Greg Newsome,<\/strong> CB (Northwestern)<\/h4>\n<p>Back-to-back cornerbacks for the AFC South rivals. With <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2021\/03\/22\/adoree-jackson-signs-contract-with-new-york-giants\/\" target=\"_self\"><strong>Adoree&#8217; Jackson<\/strong><\/a> now on the Giants and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/B\/ButlMa01.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Malcolm Butler<\/a> <\/strong>in Arizona, the Titans make a need-based pick on a long-armed cornerback who ran a 4.38 at Northwestern&#8217;s pro day.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2021\/04\/09\/greg-newsomeii-2021-nfl-draft-profile\/\" target=\"_self\"><em><strong>Greg Newsome NFL Draft Profile<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Pick: 23rd<br \/>\nTeam: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/jets\/\" target=\"_self\">New York Jets<\/a><br \/>\nPick: <strong>Rondale Moore<\/strong>, WR (Purdue)<\/p>\n<p>Per <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playerprofiler.com\/nfl\/rondale-moore\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PlayerProfiler,<\/a> Rondale Moore comps to Colts&#8217; wideout <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/H\/HiltT.00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>T.Y. Hilton<\/strong><\/a>. An angry runner after the catch, Moore plays with physicality despite a 5-foot-7, 181 lb frame. With great speed and agility, some believe Moore is the second-coming of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=SmitSt01,SmitSt00,SmitSt20,SmitSt02,SmitSt21&amp;search=Steve+Smith&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Steve Smith<\/a> <\/strong>Sr. Look for the Jets to pair their rookie QB with an elite short to intermediate route target.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Rondale Moore is the Real-Deal \ud83d\ude80 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Vhg1Xbh5xR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/Vhg1Xbh5xR<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; PlayerProfiler (@rotounderworld) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/rotounderworld\/status\/1376995144767959042?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">March 30, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4>Pick: 24th<br \/>\nTeam: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/steelers\/\" target=\"_self\">Pittsburgh Steelers<\/a><br \/>\nPick: <strong>Tevin Jenkins<\/strong>, OT (Oklahoma State)<\/h4>\n<p>It will be tempting for the Steelers to grab bruising running back <strong>Najee Harris<\/strong>, but with Roethlisberger now at age 39, I&#8217;m betting Pittsburgh makes the smarter choice of offensive line. Per PFF, Jenkins failed to allow a single sack over two seasons at Oklahoma State. At 6-foot-6, 320 lbs, the Steelers fill a much-needed position.<\/p>\n<h4>Pick: 25th<br \/>\nTeam: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/jaguars\/\" target=\"_self\">Jacksonville Jaguars<\/a><br \/>\nPick: <strong>Trevon Moehrig<\/strong>, S (TCU)<\/h4>\n<p>Moehrig won the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/T\/ThorJi20.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jim Thorpe<\/a> Award as the nation&#8217;s top defensive back and is projected to the Jaguars by <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.actionnetwork.com\/nfl\/updated-2021-nfl-mock-draft-april-13\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Matthew Freedman<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/establishtherun.com\/silva-2021-nfl-mock-draft-1-0\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Evan Silva<\/a>, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfl.com\/news\/daniel-jeremiah-2021-nfl-mock-draft-3-0-49ers-go-all-in-on-mac-jones\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Daniel Jeremiah<\/strong>,<\/a> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/247sports.com\/LongFormArticle\/2021-NFL-Mock-Draft-Mel-Kiper-Justin-Fields-Mac-Jones-Alabama-Trevor-Lawrence-Clemson-164083974\/#164083974_14\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mel Kiper.<\/a><\/strong> Jacksonville allowed 8.1 yards per attempt, the second-worst among all NFL teams. Let&#8217;s not overthink this one.<\/p>\n<h4>Pick: 26th<br \/>\nTeam: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/browns\/\" target=\"_self\">Cleveland Browns<\/a><br \/>\nPick: Gregory Rousseau, DE (Miami)<\/h4>\n<p>The signing of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/C\/ClowJa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jadeveon Clowney<\/a> <\/strong>to a 1-year $8 million deal does not alleviate the Browns need for pass rusher. Rousseau slides because of the premier placed on cornerbacks, and the Browns get an edge rusher who finished second in sacks behind Ohio State&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/Y\/YounCh04.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Chase Young<\/strong><\/a> in 2019.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2021\/04\/12\/gregory-rousseau-2021-nfl-draft-profile\/\" target=\"_self\"><em><strong>Gregory Rousseau NFL Draft Profile<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Pick: 27th<br \/>\nTeam: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/ravens\/\" target=\"_self\">Baltimore Ravens<\/a><br \/>\nPick: <strong>Azeez Ojulari<\/strong>, Edge (Georgia)<\/p>\n<p>Consecutive pass rushers are selected as a result of Baltimore losing defensive ends <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2021\/03\/15\/matthew-judon-signs-with-new-england-patriots\/\" target=\"_self\"><strong>Matt Judon<\/strong><\/a> (New England) and <strong><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><\/strong> (Las Vegas). Ojulari is an impressive athlete with high-end character. He&#8217;s slightly undersized at 6-foot-2, 249 lbs, but is lightning quick and is compared favorably to Ngakoue <a href=\"https:\/\/thegameday.com\/9581\/article\/azeez-ojulari-nfl-draft-2021-prospect-profile-georgia-edge-top-in-the-class-ravents-steelers-titans-browns-patriots-falcons-cowboys\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">by <strong>Marcus Mosher.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2021\/04\/08\/azeez-ojulari-is-the-baltimore-ravens-perfect-2021-nfl-draft-pick\/\" target=\"_self\"><em><strong>Azeez Ojulari NFL Draft Profile<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Pick: 28th<br \/>\nTeam: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/saints\/\" target=\"_self\">New Orleans Saints<\/a><br \/>\nPick: <strong>Rashod Bateman<\/strong>, WR (Minnesota)<\/h4>\n<p>Losing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/B\/BreeDr00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Drew Brees<\/strong><\/a> leaves the Saints offense in unfamiliar territory, and with the departure of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/S\/SandEm00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Emmanuel Sanders<\/a><\/strong> their WR2 is <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/S\/SmitTr03.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tre&#8217;Quan Smith<\/a>.<\/strong> Bateman has size, early production, and played alongside current Buccaneers WR <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/J\/JohnTy00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tyler Johnson<\/a><\/strong>. His 4.43 Pro Day speed provides a huge weapon in the Superdome for either <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/H\/HillTa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Taysom Hill<\/a> <\/strong>or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/W\/WinsJa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jameis Winston<\/a><\/strong>. It just seems right to have a mock draft with New Orleans selecting an offensive weapon.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Rashod Bateman is a superhero <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/oMUoRDD5zb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/oMUoRDD5zb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; PFSN (@PFN365) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PFN365\/status\/1382396484574875649?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">April 14, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2021\/02\/20\/rashod-bateman-2021-nfl-draft-profile\/\" target=\"_self\"><em><strong>Rashod Bateman NFL Draft Profile<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Pick: 29th<br \/>\nTeam: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/packers\/\" target=\"_self\">Green Bay Packers<\/a><br \/>\nPick: <strong>Zaven Collins<\/strong>, LB (Tulsa)<\/h4>\n<p>We know this won&#8217;t be a wide receiver, and the Packers needs defensive help as they push for one last Super Bowl for quarterback <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/R\/RodgAa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Aaron Rodgers<\/a><\/strong>. Collins won both the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/N\/NaguBr00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bronko Nagurski<\/a> <\/strong>Trophy and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/B\/BednCh00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chuck Bednarik<\/a><\/strong> Award as the nation\u2019s top defensive player. At 6-foot-4, 260 lbs, Collins is a very safe option with a high NFL floor.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2021\/04\/08\/zaven-collins-2021-nfl-draft-profile\/\" target=\"_self\"><em><strong>Zaven Collins NFL Draft Profile<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Pick: 30th<br \/>\nTeam: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/bills\/\" target=\"_self\">Buffalo Bills<\/a><br \/>\nPick: <strong>Jayson Oweh<\/strong>, Edge (Penn State)<\/h4>\n<p>The Bills road to the Super Bowl goes through Kansas City, which means they need pass rushers. At 6-foot-5, 237 lbs, Oweh ran an eye-popping 4.36 at Penn State&#8217;s pro day. He&#8217;s raw but reminds me of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/P\/PierJa99.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jason Pierre-Paul<\/a> <\/strong>with his high ceiling. Buffalo needs a running back, but can feel that need in Rounds 2 or 3.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2021\/03\/26\/2021-nfl-draft-profile-jayson-oweh\/\" target=\"_self\"><em><strong>Jayson Oweh NFL Draft Profile<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Pick: 31st<br \/>\nTeam: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/chiefs\/\" target=\"_self\">Kansas City Chiefs<\/a><br \/>\nPick: Landon Dickerson, C (Alabama)<\/h4>\n<p>After watching <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/M\/MahoPa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Patrick Mahomes<\/a> <\/strong>get pressured all night in the Super Bowl, this NFL mock draft makes another pick based on positional need. Dickerson solidifies the offensive line and should compete with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/W\/WyliAn00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Andrew Wylie<\/a> <\/strong>at guard. The Chiefs recently signed center <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/B\/BlytAu00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Austin Blythe<\/strong><\/a> on a one-year deal to replace <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/R\/ReitAu00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Austin Reiter<\/a><\/strong>. Dickerson gives the Chiefs solid depth to protect the invaluable Mahomes.<\/p>\n<p>[pickup_prop id=&#8221;5066&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h4>Pick: 32nd<br \/>\nTeam: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/buccaneers\/\" target=\"_self\">Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/a><br \/>\nPick: <strong>Kadarius Toney<\/strong>, WR (Florida)<\/h4>\n<p>The signing of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/B\/BernGi00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Giovani Bernard<\/a> <\/strong>gives the Super Bowl champions a wealth of running backs. With <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=BrowAn04,BrowAn01&amp;search=Antonio+Brown&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Antonio Brown<\/a><\/strong> gone, let&#8217;s give <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/B\/BradTo00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tom Brady<\/a><\/strong> one more weapon in wide receiver Kadarius Toney. The 5-foot-11 Florida product with 4.38 speed is a great kick returner and can break short passes into big plays.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Still wondering how Kadarius Toney did this\ud83e\udd2f<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/khJx6CuE1J\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/khJx6CuE1J<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; PFF (@PFF) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PFF\/status\/1377286986097172481?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">March 31, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2021\/03\/30\/should-the-green-bay-packers-draft-kadarius-toney\/\" target=\"_self\"><em><strong>Kadarius Toney NFL Draft Profile<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Main photo:<br \/>\n<a id=\"nXMFjdG7Qkd3UJ34H2sw0w\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1297324513\" 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:'nXMFjdG7Qkd3UJ34H2sw0w',sig:'jCsia8hy5LZ-vBSaYdcoudqY6vjkhJ_PiBMWVp4pElg=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1297324513',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NFL Mock Draft season is officially in full swing.  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