{"id":110278,"date":"2021-04-23T09:45:15","date_gmt":"2021-04-23T13:45:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=110278"},"modified":"2021-04-22T19:18:59","modified_gmt":"2021-04-22T23:18:59","slug":"2021-nfl-mock-draft-2-0-fields-falling-pitts-rising","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2021\/04\/23\/2021-nfl-mock-draft-2-0-fields-falling-pitts-rising\/","title":{"rendered":"2021 NFL Mock Draft 2.0: Fields Falling, Pitts Rising"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>NFL Mock Draft season is officially in full swing. The NFL Draft is just one week 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 second projection of Round One of the 2021 NFL Draft.<\/p>\n<h2>NFL Mock Draft 2021<\/h2>\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)<br \/>\nPrevious Pick:\u00a0 Trevor Lawrence<\/h4>\n<p>Every NFL mock draft 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<p>Currently, FanDuel has Lawrence at -100000 to be the first player selected.\u00a0 That means a bettor would need to wager $100,000 just to win $100. Let&#8217;s move on.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2021\/04\/18\/2021-nfl-draft-trevor-lawrence-player-profile\/\" target=\"_self\"><em>Trevor Lawrence NFL Draft Profile<\/em><\/a><\/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)<br \/>\nPrevious Pick:\u00a0 Zach Wilson<\/h4>\n<p>Following the masses on this pick, as Wilson is 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. Wilson is now down to -5000 at DraftKings to be the second overall pick. Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields is next at +1600, if you want to be contrarian. I&#8217;ll stick with Adam Schefter:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">It appears the Jets have now locked in to a QB at the No. 2 spot in the draft. Is there any question left that it will be Zach Wilson?<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AdamSchefter?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@AdamSchefter<\/a>: &quot;I sent him a text yesterday. I said, &#39;Welcome to New York, Zach, officially.&#39;&quot; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/jOnJavVlzR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/jOnJavVlzR<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Get Up (@GetUpESPN) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GetUpESPN\/status\/1379435415510286348?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">April 6, 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\/03\/2021-nfl-draft-profile-zach-wilson\/\" target=\"_self\"><em>Zach Wilson NFL Draft Profile<\/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)<br \/>\nPrevious Pick:\u00a0 Mac Jones<\/h4>\n<p>Do I believe the 49ers traded three first round picks for Mac Jones?\u00a0 No, I think the 49ers wanted to have their choice of Mac Jones, Justin Fields, or Trey Lance. Jones is a high-floor player, similar to how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/G\/GaroJi00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jimmy Garoppolo<\/a> was perceived when he left New England. As Mike Tanier wrote for ProFootballNetwork.com, Shanahan <a href=\"https:\/\/www.profootballnetwork.com\/kyle-shanahan-quarterbacks-come-in-all-shapes-and-sizes\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">doesn&#8217;t really have a &#8220;type&#8221; of quarterback,<\/a> but there is a ton of smoke that Jones is the pick. The only mock draft I have seen without Jones as the third selection is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfl.com\/news\/lance-zierlein-2021-nfl-mock-draft-3-0-eagles-land-jaylen-waddle-after-trading-d\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lance Zierlein&#8217;s of NFL.com.<\/a> Despite his tremendous talent, I don&#8217;t think Lance can do enough in a COVID-limited year to convince San Francisco to take him third overall. The odds right now have Justin Fields as the favorite, but Mike Lombardi of The Athletic remains skeptical.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\u201cJustin Fields is not going to go #3.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>@mlombardiNFL asks you to put your sources up against his because he is here to confirm to you, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheWrapRadio?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@TheWrapRadio<\/a>, and everyone else that Justin Fields is NOT going to be the 3rd overall pick. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/LombardiLine?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#LombardiLine<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/hYNcKJt1P1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/hYNcKJt1P1<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; VSiN (@VSiNLive) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/VSiNLive\/status\/1383516297175044096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">April 17, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Based on accuracy and decision-making, I&#8217;m staying with Jones at No. 3 overall&#8230;for now.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2021\/04\/03\/mac-jones-2021-nfl-draft-profile\/\" target=\"_self\"><em>Mac Jones NFL Draft Profile<\/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: Kyle Pitts, TE, Florida<br \/>\nPrevious Pick: Justin Fields<\/h4>\n<p>I&#8217;m changing this pick to tight end Kyle Pitts of Florida. Atlanta would need to be convinced that either Fields or Lance is the quarterback of their future to bypass one of the best tight end prospects we&#8217;ve seen in years. Quarterback <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>&#8216;s contract was restructured in the offseason, with a dead cap hit of $65 million this season and $40.2 million in 2022.\u00a0 Would the Falcons make that move to secure Ryan as their starting quarterback in March, only to take a quarterback with the fourth overall pick in the draft in late April? That Super Bowl loss to New England will haunt owner Arthur Blank until he wins a title, and the addition of Pitts would given Atlanta an offense that rivals Kansas City. The Falcons need to get by Tampa Bay and New Orleans to win the NFC, and Fields or Lance doesn&#8217;t move them towards that goal for a few years. Still only 20 years old, I think the Falcons choose Pitts and solidify a superior offensive attack.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Tight ends don&#39;t ordinarily get picked as high as Kyle Pitts is projected.<\/p>\n<p>But Kyle Pitts is no ordinary tight end. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/uoGhwLAcOR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/uoGhwLAcOR<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CollegeGameDay\/status\/1381613069797842947?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">April 12, 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\/21\/2021-nfl-draft-profile-kyle-pitts\/\" target=\"_self\"><em>Kyle Pitts NFL Draft Profile<\/em><\/a><\/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)<br \/>\nPrevious Pick:\u00a0 Penei Sewell<\/h4>\n<p>One of the most laughable narratives on social media is that Cincinnati wants to reunite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/B\/BurrJo01.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Joe Burrow<\/a> with former college teammate Ja&#8217;Marr Chase for &#8220;chemistry.&#8221;\u00a0 A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bizjournals.com\/cincinnati\/news\/2019\/09\/09\/here-s-where-the-bengals-rank-on-list-of-nfl-s.html#:~:text=The%20Cincinnati%20Bengals%20have%20reached,estimates%20of%20NFL%20franchise%20valuations.\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">$2 billion NFL franchise<\/a> doesn&#8217;t base the fifth-overall pick on their quarterback&#8217;s &#8220;college buddy.&#8221; They base that pick on protecting their franchise quarterback, especially one coming off knee surgery after a torn ACL in his rookie season. If you need a reminder, take a look at Cincinnati&#8217;s recent tweet about their new uniforms.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Bengals fans: \u201cLets draft Ja\u2019Marr Chase, he\u2019s more of a need than OL\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Joe Burrow: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/KTlO54TI9c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/KTlO54TI9c<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Alejandro \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddf4 (@MiamiAlejandro) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MiamiAlejandro\/status\/1384226866433642505?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">April 19, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>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 ready to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/bengals\/news\/penei-sewell-working-on-versatility-prepared-to-play-on-either-side\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">play anywhere on the offensive line<\/a>. Paired 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>, the Bengals will have the promising Burrow-<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/H\/HiggTe00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tee Higgins<\/a> connection protected for years to come.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2021\/03\/31\/penei-sewell-2021-nfl-draft-profile\/\" target=\"_self\"><em>Penei Sewell NFL Draft Profile<\/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)<br \/>\nPrevious Pick:\u00a0 Ja&#8217;Marr Chase<\/h4>\n<p>The top-rated wideout in this year&#8217;s draft class goes to Miami with the No. 6 pick in this mock draft. 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>. Everything sets up for picking Chase, who gives quarterback <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> 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>I don&#8217;t see the Dolphins spending two consecutive Top 6 overall picks on quarterbacks.<\/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<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2021\/04\/19\/2021-nfl-draft-jamarr-chase-player-profile\/\" target=\"_self\"><em>Ja&#8217;Marr Chase NFL Draft Profile<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Pick: 7th<br \/>\nTeam: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/lions\/\" target=\"_self\">Detroit Lions<\/a><br \/>\nPick: Justin Fields, QB, Ohio State<br \/>\nPrevious Pick: DeVonta Smith<\/h4>\n<p>Detroit trading for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/G\/GoffJa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jared Goff<\/a> is much different than Miami drafting Tagovailoa with the fifth-overall pick. Detroit can get out of Goff&#8217;s four-year, $134 million contract after next season with just a $10 million cap hit. The Lions also have the Rams first-round picks in 2022 and 2023, giving them plenty of opportunities to build other positions in the future. When Fields falls to them at No. 7, there is no justification to take a 170-pound wideout over a potential franchise quarterback.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">WOW! JUSTIN FIELDS LET IT FLY FOR A 56-YARD TOUCHDOWN \ud83c\udfaf <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9z8zy0qEJC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/9z8zy0qEJC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; ESPN (@espn) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/espn\/status\/1345215469171609601?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">January 2, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>With the most vacated targets (313) of any NFL team, the Lions need explosive playmakers, but they have three picks in Rounds 2 and 3. I&#8217;m agreeing with Daniel Jeremiah and Ryan McCrystal by placing Fields in Detroit with the No. 7 overall pick of this mock draft.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2021\/04\/20\/justin-fields-nfl-draft-profile\/\" target=\"_self\"><em>Justin Fields NFL Draft Profile<\/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: Rashawn Slater, OL (Northwestern)<br \/>\nPrevious Pick: Kyle Pitts<\/h4>\n<p>Carolina needs offensive line help, and they won&#8217;t take a redundant asset in Smith over an elite offensive lineman in Rashawn Slater. Peter Schrager of FoxSports reported that several teams feel Slater is a better prospect than Sewell. In mid-April, many mock drafts started to make the adjustment.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Just a couple of weeks until NFL teams are officially on the clock. \u23f2\ufe0f<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/notJDaigle?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@notJDaigle<\/a>&#39;s NFL Mock Draft 1.0: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/F6TdStL9Rv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/F6TdStL9Rv<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OVqTuyfEPx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/OVqTuyfEPx<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rotoworld by NBC Sports (@rotoworld) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/rotoworld\/status\/1382467207741980680?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>I still like Sewell better than Slater, but protecting a team&#8217;s quarterback is the top priority. At 6-foot-4, 304 lbs, Slater is not falling out of the Top 10.<\/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)<br \/>\nPrevious Pick:\u00a0 Trey Lance<\/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 franchise quarterback to compete 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, Elway hedges to insure stability at the most important position. Denver has already shown they have strong interest in Lance.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">North Dakota St. QB Trey Lance has his second Pro Day today, and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/49ers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#49ers<\/a> GM John Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan will be in attendance. So will officials from the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Falcons?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#Falcons<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Broncos?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#Broncos<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Patriots?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#Patriots<\/a>. With less than two weeks to go, a final look at a top QB.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RapSheet\/status\/1384141381434679301?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">April 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\/02\/10\/2021-nfl-draft-profile-trey-lance\/\" target=\"_self\"><em>Trey Lance NFL Draft Profile<\/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)<br \/>\nPrevious Pick:\u00a0 <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<\/h4>\n<p>One of the most confident picks in my mock draft. 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> get fascinated by the athletic upside of offensive skill players, but Dallas has a massive need on defense. If Sewell or Slater falls, Dallas would gladly grab offensive line help here. But assuming they are gone, Dallas take the top CB in the draft.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Patrick Surtain II: highest coverage grade by a DB in the Draft (88.6)<\/p>\n<p>CB1 on PFF\u2019s Big Board\ud83d\udd12 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ql3hrEASaF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/ql3hrEASaF<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; PFF (@PFF) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PFF\/status\/1381675080925728773?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">April 12, 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\/2021-nfl-draft-profile-patrick-surtain-ii\/\" target=\"_self\"><em>Patrick Surtain II NFL Draft Profile<\/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: DeVonta Smith, WR, Alabama<br \/>\nPrevious Pick: Rashawn Slater<\/h4>\n<p>I don&#8217;t like this pick, but GM Dave Gettleman hasn&#8217;t been great at <a href=\"https:\/\/giantswire.usatoday.com\/2021\/04\/11\/have-new-york-giants-dave-gettleman-become-enamored-devonta-smith\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">keeping his poker face in prior drafts.<\/a>\u00a0 Gettleman&#8217;s job is likely tied to the success of 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\">Daniel Jones<\/a>, and with both Sewell and Slater off the board, look for the Giants to add the Heisman Trophy winner to their offense. Smith is only 170 lbs, but earned a 34.6% (95th percentile) college target share at Alabama. With <strong><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\">Kenny Golladay<\/a><\/strong>, <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 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. Unless one of the big two offensive linemen fall, Gettleman grabs a dynamic weapon.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">DeVonta Smith put on a clinic in his Heisman-winning season\u26a1\ufe0f\ud83c\udfc6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/iLixL9nipe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/iLixL9nipe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ESPNCFB\/status\/1384228750351503360?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">April 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\/20\/2021-nfl-draft-profile-devonta-smith\/\" target=\"_self\"><em>DeVonta Smith NFL Draft Profile<\/em><\/a><\/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)<br \/>\nPrevious Pick:\u00a0 Jaylen Waddle<\/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), <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/G\/GoedDa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dallas Goedert<\/a><\/strong> (2018), 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. They need more offensive weapons, especially with <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\"><strong>Jalen Hurts<\/strong><\/a> entering his first full season as starting quarterback. Pairing Hurts with his former college teammate makes perfect sense in this spot. Evan Silva, McCrystal, and Lance Zierlein of NFL.com all have Waddle going to Philadelphia with this pick.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2021\/04\/06\/jaylen-waddle-2021-nfl-draft-profile\/\" target=\"_self\"><em>Jaylen Waddle NFL Draft Profile<\/em><\/a><\/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)<br \/>\nPrevious Pick:\u00a0 Christian Darrisaw<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The trend continues with another team choosing to protect their young quarterback. Almost all reports have the Chargers picking and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/draft\/news\/chargers-perfect-2021-draft-protecting-justin-herbert-at-the-top-of-los-angeles-wish-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">offensive lineman and cornerback<\/a> with their first two picks. The Chargers badly need offensive line help. Los Angeles\u2019 offensive 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. One of my most confident positional picks, I&#8217;ll put the three-year Virginia Tech starter with raw physicality in the powder blue uniform.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Christian Darrisaw: Highest-graded power five pass-blocker in the NFL Draft (94.5) <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/hg8iJgijNa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/hg8iJgijNa<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; PFF College (@PFF_College) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PFF_College\/status\/1381794664118939650?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">April 13, 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\/08\/2021-nfl-draft-profile-christian-darrisaw\/\" target=\"_self\"><em>Christian Darrisaw NFL Draft Profile<\/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)<br \/>\nPrevious Pick:\u00a0 Alijah Vera-Tucker<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If Darrisaw falls, Minnesota would make him an autopick, but Vera-Tucker represents the last top offensive lineman before the tier break. The Vikings spent $24 million on defensive upgrades this offseason, drastically trying to improve a defense that ranked 29th in points allowed. The interior of their offensive line is a major concern, and the 6-foot-4, 315 lb Tucker fills that need. <\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">USC LT Alijah Vera-Tucker with a 3 for 1 special on this play. He\u2019s playing at a very high level. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/rwfhDnsXcG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/rwfhDnsXcG<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MoveTheSticks\/status\/1331829619498971136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">November 26, 2020<\/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\/04\/05\/alijah-vera-tucker-2021-nfl-draft-profile\/\" target=\"_self\"><em>Alijah Vera-Tucker NFL Draft Profile<\/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)<br \/>\nPrevious Pick:\u00a0 Micah Parsons<\/h4>\n<p>It feels like Belichick is returning to his traditional roots of defensive success and two tight end sets. 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 <strong>N\u2019Keal Harry<\/strong> as past first round picks, I see New England taking this year&#8217;s top linebacker in Penn State\u2019s Micah Parsons. 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<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Micah Parsons LB \u2066<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PennStateFball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@PennStateFball<\/a>\u2069 6-3. 246, 4:36\/40. My top rated Defensive player in the \u2066<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NFLDraft?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@NFLDraft<\/a>\u2069. Very instinctive. Shows pass rush ability, is a good blitzer(watch the video) and can cover \u2066<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nflnetwork?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@nflnetwork<\/a>\u2069 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OLU1D6qiwa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/OLU1D6qiwa<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Charley Casserly (@CharleyCasserly) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CharleyCasserly\/status\/1384139951114113037?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">April 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:\/\/247sports.com\/Article\/Micah-Parsons-New-York-Giants-2021-NFL-Draft-character-concerns-affects-Odell-Beckham-Lawrence-Taylor-comparisons-Penn-State-Nittany-Lions-164150301\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Reports have surfaced<\/a> about character issues with Parsons, but that is unlikely a concern for a legendary coach like Bill Belichick. The Patriots are getting back to their elite defensive ways, and Parsons provides a solid piece in the middle of the field.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2021\/02\/21\/2021-nfl-draft-profile-micah-parsons\/\" target=\"_self\"><em>Micah Parsons NFL Draft Profile<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Pick: 16th<br \/>\nTeam: Arizona Cardinals<br \/>\nPick: <strong>Jaycee Horn<\/strong>, CB (South Carolina)<br \/>\nPrevious Pick:\u00a0 Jaycee Horn<\/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>Jaycee Horn NFL Draft Profile<\/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: Tevin Jenkins, OT (Oklahoma State)<br \/>\nPrevious Pick: Jaelin Phillips<\/h4>\n<p>Las Vegas signed defensive end <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> to a two-year, $26 million contract, joining <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/C\/CrosMa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Maxx Crosby<\/a> and <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>. The Raiders cleaned house on their offensive line by trading three-time Pro Bowl center <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/H\/HudsRo00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rodney Hudson<\/a>, right guard <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/J\/JackGa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gabe Jackson<\/a>, and right tackle <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/B\/BrowTr02.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Trent Brown<\/a>. Las Vegas brought back The Raiders resigned 38-year old guard <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/I\/IncoRi20.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Richie Incognito<\/a>, who is coming off an Achilles surgery. The Raiders need to select an offensive lineman with this pick, and I&#8217;ll go with Oklahoma State lineman Tevin Jenkins. Per PFF, Jenkins failed to allow a single sack over two seasons at Oklahoma State. At 6-foot-6, 320 lbs, Las Vegas starts their offensive line rebuild.<\/p>\n<h4>Pick: 18th<br \/>\nTeam: Miami Dolphins<br \/>\nPick: Kwity Paye, DE (Michigan)<br \/>\nPrevious Pick:\u00a0 Kwity Paye<\/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 <strong><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\">Noah Igbinoghene<\/a><\/strong> last year, 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. Ben Standig of The Athletic has either Paye or Miami&#8217;s Jaelin Phillips as the first pass rusher off the board.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2021\/04\/20\/2021-nfl-draft-kwity-paye-player-profile\/\" target=\"_self\"><em>Kwity Paye NFL Draft Profile<\/em><\/a><\/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><br \/>\nPrevious Pick:\u00a0 Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah<\/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><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/H\/HumpAd00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Adam Humphries<\/a><\/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&#8217;s best defenses in this mock draft.\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<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2021\/04\/21\/2021-nfl-draft-jeremiah-owusu-koramoah-player-profile\/\" target=\"_self\"><em>Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah NFL Draft Profile<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Pick: 20th<br \/>\nTeam: Chicago Bears<br \/>\nPick: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Terrace Marshall Jr.,<\/strong> WR (LSU)<\/span><br \/>\nPrevious Pick:\u00a0 Terrace Marshall Jr.<\/h4>\n<p>I am on an island with Marshall, but we need to think like and NFL front office, not like fantasy analysts. NFL teams value outside wide receivers with size and speed. This draft is filled with smaller frame wideouts who are often considered slot receivers. Marshall&#8217;s physical profile is still a rarity in this draft.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Terrace Marshall Jr. has Julio Jones physical potential \ud83d\ude33 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bpNuEnYAog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/bpNuEnYAog<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; PFF Fantasy &amp; Betting (@PFF_Fantasy) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PFF_Fantasy\/status\/1381653589697830914?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">April 12, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\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 mock drafts.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2021\/03\/07\/2021-nfl-draft-profile-terrace-marshall-jr\/\" target=\"_self\"><em>Terrace Marshall Jr. NFL Draft Profile<\/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)<br \/>\nPrevious Pick:\u00a0 Caleb Farley<\/h4>\n<p>Farley comes with a risk in this mock draft 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>Caleb Farley NFL Draft Profile<\/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>Azeez Ojulari,<\/strong> EDGE (Georgia)<br \/>\nPrevious Pick: Greg Newsome<\/h4>\n<p>Titans grab one of the top pass rushers in the draft in Azeez Ojulari. He is an impressive athlete with high-end character. Ojulari is slightly undersized at 6-foot-2, 249 lbs, but is lightning quick and is compared favorably to Las Vegas defensive end Yannick Ngakoue by <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\"><strong>Marcus Mosher.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/RandleRant\/status\/1384539865690349572?s=20<\/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>Azeez Ojulari NFL Draft Profile<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Pick: 23rd<br \/>\nTeam: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/jets\/\" target=\"_self\">New York Jets<\/a><br \/>\nPick: <strong>Jaelan Phillips,<\/strong> EDGE (Miami)<br \/>\nPrevious Pick: Rondale Moore<\/h4>\n<p>Robert Saleh&#8217;s first pick as head coach comes on his defensive side of the ball. The Jets grab a top pass rusher in Miami&#8217;s Jaelan Phillips. He was the star at the Hurricanes&#8217; pro day, running a 4.56 40-yard dash at 260 lbs. Phillips falls to the back of the <a href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/2021-nfl-draft-miamis-jaelan-phillips-looks-like-a-1st-round-star-but-character-medical-worries-could-cause-slide-222519257.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">first round due to injury concerns,<\/a> but is still too talented for the Jets to pass up.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2021\/03\/04\/2021-nfl-draft-profile-jaelan-phillips\/\" target=\"_self\"><em>Jaelan Phillips NFL Draft Profile<\/em><\/a><\/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>Najee Harris<\/strong>, RB (Alabama)<br \/>\nPrevious Pick: Tevin Jenkins<\/h4>\n<p>Harris fits the Pittsburgh running back mold as a 6-foo-1, 232 lb bruising back that rarely fumbles.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Najee Harris footwork is impeccable. The most elusive RB in the class just so happens to weigh 230lbs &#8211; sick wit it. \ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NFLDraft2021?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#NFLDraft2021<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/60qNBursmB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/60qNBursmB<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Ray G (@RayGQue) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RayGQue\/status\/1382324494853943296?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>Harris&#8217; pass-catching skills are also superior as he generated a 13.4% (89th percentile) college target share at Alabama. With the big four offensive linemen off the board, the Steelers grab a positional need after losing <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> to Arizona.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2021\/04\/03\/najee-harris-buffalo-bills-nfl-draft\/\" target=\"_self\"><em>Najee Harris NFL Draft Profile<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Pick: 25th<br \/>\nTeam: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/jaguars\/\" target=\"_self\">Jacksonville Jaguars<\/a><br \/>\nPick: <b>Trevon Moehrig, S (TCU)<\/b><br \/>\nPrevious Pick:\u00a0 Trevon Moehrig<\/h4>\n<p>The Jaguars selected Florida cornerback <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/H\/HendCJ00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">C.J. Henderson<\/a> with the ninth-overall pick in last year&#8217;s draft. This year, they again address the secondary with this year&#8217;s best safety, Trevon Moehrig.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Trevon Moehrig is the best safety in the 2021 NFL Draft, and it&#39;s not close. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/baTOlG5Ii2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/baTOlG5Ii2<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; PFF College (@PFF_College) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PFF_College\/status\/1362129698189312000?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">February 17, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\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<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2021\/04\/19\/baltimore-ravens-2021-nfl-draft-first-round-draft-targets\/\" target=\"_self\"><em>Trevon Moehrig NFL Draft Profile<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Pick: 26th<br \/>\nTeam: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/browns\/\" target=\"_self\">Cleveland Browns<\/a><br \/>\nPick: Rondale Moore, WR (Purdue)<br \/>\nPrevious Pick: Gregory Rousseau<\/h4>\n<p>The signing of\u00a0<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>\u00a0<\/strong>to a 1-year $8 million deal allows the Browns to look to the offensive side of the ball with their first pick. Per <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playerprofiler.com\/nfl\/rondale-moore\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PlayerProfiler,<\/a>\u00a0Rondale Moore comps to Colts\u2019 wideout\u00a0<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\u00a0<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>\u00a0<\/strong>Sr. Look for the Browns to add another offensive weapon to support quarterback Baker Mayfield.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2021\/04\/17\/rondale-moore-2021-nfl-draft-profile\/\" target=\"_self\"><em>Rondale Moore NFL Draft Profile<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Pick: 27th<br \/>\nTeam: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/ravens\/\" target=\"_self\">Baltimore Ravens<\/a><br \/>\nPick: <strong>Gregory Rousseau<\/strong>, DE (Miami)<br \/>\nPrevious Pick: Azeez Ojulari<\/h4>\n<p>The Ravens add another strong pass rusher to their defensive front in this mock draft after losing defensive ends <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/J\/JudoMa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Matt Judon<\/a><\/strong> (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). 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>Gregory Rousseau NFL Draft Profile<\/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)<br \/>\nPrevious Pick:\u00a0 Rashod Bateman<\/h4>\n<p>Losing <strong><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\">Drew Brees<\/a><\/strong> 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>Rashod Bateman NFL Draft Profile<\/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)<br \/>\nPrevious Pick:\u00a0 Zaven Collins<\/h4>\n<p>We know this likely won&#8217;t be a wide receiver, and the Packers needs defensive help in this mock draft 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<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Highest COVERAGE grade by draft-eligible LBs<\/p>\n<p>1. Zaven Collins, Tulsa: 93.0<br \/>2. Jarell White, Cincinnati: 83.7<br \/>3. Jabril Cox, LSU: 83.5<br \/>4. J. Owusu-Koramoah, ND: 82.3<br \/>5. Justin Hilliard, Ohio St: 81.0 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9iiDKqa1nk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/9iiDKqa1nk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; PFF College (@PFF_College) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PFF_College\/status\/1384581238925709315?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">April 20, 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\/04\/08\/zaven-collins-2021-nfl-draft-profile\/\" target=\"_self\"><em>Zaven Collins NFL Draft Profile<\/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)<br \/>\nPrevious Pick:\u00a0 Jayson Oweh<\/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 fill that need in the next two rounds.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2021\/03\/26\/2021-nfl-draft-profile-jayson-oweh\/\" target=\"_self\"><em>Jayson Oweh NFL Draft Profile<\/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: <strong>Greg Newsome,<\/strong>\u00a0CB (Northwestern)<br \/>\nPrevious Pick: Landon Dickerson, C (Alabama)<\/h4>\n<p>Dickerson has been dropping down draft boards, as mentioned by Anthony Amico of FootballGuys.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Landon Dickerson o32.5 (-112, DK)<\/p>\n<p>This line has been sliding down, and so has Dickerson&#39;s draft stock. Recently, both Lance Zierlein and Tony Pauline have made note of his injury history. <\/p>\n<p>Zierlein says clear Day 2, Pauline cites some teams may not take him till Day 3 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Sgegmkqblh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/Sgegmkqblh<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Anthony Amico (@amicsta) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/amicsta\/status\/1384638595131138049?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">April 20, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The Chiefs add to their pass defense after the 31-9 Super Bowl loss to Tampa Bay. Kansas City adds a long-armed cornerback who ran a 4.38 at Northwestern\u2019s pro day.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2021\/04\/09\/greg-newsomeii-2021-nfl-draft-profile\/\" target=\"_self\"><em>Greg Newsome NFL Draft Profile<\/em><\/a><\/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)<br \/>\nPrevious Pick: Kadarius Toney<\/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> (presumably) 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 to wrap up this mock draft. 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>Kadarius Toney NFL Draft Profile<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Main photo:<br \/>\n<a id=\"DuV6TxqlTTdBiQHtTfNNgQ\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1171827158\" 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:'DuV6TxqlTTdBiQHtTfNNgQ',sig:'Z3mV5wJS7yCdNDXuRs2Di5t7EYo2sC7EKs8yzxZ6SyA=',w:'594px',h:'431px',items:'1171827158',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>The NFL Draft is just one week away.  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