2021 NFL Mock Draft

2021 NFL Mock Draft: Round One

1.1 | Jacksonville Jaguars | Trevor Lawrence | QB | Clemson

Does this need an explanation? Lawrence will be the next quarterback for the Jags and new head coach Urban Meyer. The generational type talent becomes the immediate face of the franchise and provides relief for the fans who spent a ton of money showering him and his newlywed wife with gifts. This 2021 NFL Mock Draft has Lawrence going number one, and so should every other mock.

1.2| New York Jets | Zach Wilson | QB | BYU

While a lot of people think Wilson shouldn’t be the second QB taken off the board, all signs point to the Jets being enamored with him. They traded Sam Darnold to the Carolina Panthers, and if it’s not Wilson then it’s probably Justin Fields. However, Wilson becomes the new quarterback for first-year head coach Robert Saleh.

1.3 | San Francisco 49ers | Justin Fields | QB | Ohio State

This pick could go either way. It’s no secret San Francisco takes a QB here after trading up. The Mac Jones rumors seem like just that- rumors. Fields fit Kyle Shanahan‘s offense perfectly and he makes Jimmy Garoppolo expendable.

1.4 | Atlanta Falcons | Trey Lance | QB | North Dakota State

The Falcons sweat it out and decide to take Lance here. While Kyle Pitts is more than intriguing, new head coach Arthur Smith decides to snag his future quarterback. Lance might not be ready out of the gate and he can sit and learn from veteran and former NFL MVP Matt Ryan.

1.5 | Cincinnati Bengals | Penei Sewell | OL| Oregon

Protecting Joe Burrow is priority number one, regardless of the intrigue of pairing him with one of his old college teammates. Sewell is the guy for Cincy.

1.6 | Miami Dolphins | Ja’Marr Chase | WR | LSU

Tua Tagovailoa gets his old college rival. More than that, Tua gets a young, stud, wide receiver who arguably would’ve been the first WR taken off the board last year. Will Fuller and Chase give Miami a scary offense.

1.7 | Detroit Lions | Jaylen Waddle | WR | Alabama

Detroit gets a wideout after watching Kenny Golladay and Marvin Jones leave town. Jared Goff gets a number one weapon and pair next to tight end TJ Hockenson.

1.8 | Carolina Panthers | Kyle Pitts | TE | Florida

The Panthers jump with joy that Pitts is still there and waste no time. An offense of Darnold, Christian McCaffrey, DJ Moore, and Pitts is scary.

1.9 | Denver Broncos | Mac Jones | QB | Alabama

The Broncos very well might trade up. It all boils down to this: the signs don’t point to them trusting Drew Lock. While Jones might be a question mark, they have no choice but to risk it.

1.10 | Dallas Cowboys | Jaycee Horn | CB | South Carolina

The Cowboys get a stud corner in an effort to improve the defense.

1.11 | New York Giants | Rashawn Slater OT | Northwestern

The Giants might not be too thrilled with Daniel Jones. However, he needs protection and this pick makes way too much sense for Joe Judge and company.

1.12 | Philadelphia Eagles | DeVonta Smith | WR | Alabama

The Eagles trade back and still land a top wide receiver and Heisman Trophy winner that can immediately be the number one option for whoever is throwing passes (it will be Jalen Hurts, don’t worry).

1.13 | Los Angeles Chargers | Alijah Vera-Tucker | OL | USC

AVT doesn’t travel very far for his next job. The Chargers spent money on their offensive line and adding a young, versatile stud like Vera-Tucker will make Brandon Staley and Justin Herbert happy.

1.14 | Minnesota Vikings | Christian Darrisaw | OT | Virginia Tech

The Vikings surprisingly don’t have too many glaring holes. Darrisaw is a terrific lineman that can slide right in and be a day one starter to protect Kirk Cousins and Dalvin Cook.

1.15 | New England Patriots | Micah Parsons | LB | Penn State

The Patriots don’t take a QB, at least not yet.

1.16 | Arizona Cardinals | Patrick Surtain | CB | Alabama

The Cards filled a lot of holes on the offense and now add a starting-caliber corner.

1.17 | Las Vegas Raiders | Teven Jenkins | OT | Oklahoma State

The Raiders redeem themselves after having a mass exodus of offensive line players from the offseason and add Jenkins up front.

1.18 | Miami Dolphins | Jaelan Phillips | EDGE | Miami

The Dolphins could snag Najee Harris here. However, round one seems too rich for a running back given their roster construction and Phillips is terrorizing off the edge.

1.19 | Washington Football Team | Kwity Paye | EDGE | Michigan

The Football Team who is awaiting a new name grabs Paye. He’s arguably the best edge rusher in this draft and Ron Rivera will definitely be happy to add him.

1.20 | Chicago Bears | Alex Leatherwood | OT | Alabama

Chicago wants a QB but the top five options are gone rather quickly. Leatherwood steps in as a day one starter and can provide a much-needed boost to the offensive line.

1.21 |Indianapolis Colts | Rashod Bateman | WR | Minnesota

TY Hilton only has another year in Indy and now Carson Wentz gets a dangerous playmaker to pair with Hilton and youngster Micheal Pittman Jr.

1.22 | Tennessee Titans | Caleb Farley | CB | Virginia Tech

The Titans had a lot of head-scratching moves and have no choice to add Farley, who somehow drops this far in the first round.

1.23 | New York Jets | Azeez Ojulare | EDGE | Georgia

The Jets have a ton of picks and it’s no secret they need to fill a bunch of holes on this roster. Harris is also an option here, but given their lack of defense, Azeez is the choice.

1.24 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Najee Harris | RB | Alabama

Mike Tomlin and the Steel City are punching the air in excitement if Harris drops to them. The unheralded top running back in the class steps in and becomes the workhorse for a team that had Super Bowl aspirations last season.

1.25 | Jacksonville Jaguars | Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | LB | Notre Dame

It’s not a weapon for Lawrence, but the Jags need to address the defense- and the entire roster- in a significant way.

1.26 | Cleveland Browns | Joe Tryon | EDGE | Washington

JaDaveon Clowney doesn’t have many years left and Tyron and Myles Garrett eventually become one of the most formidable duos in the NFL.

1.27 | Baltimore Ravens | Trevon Moehrig | S | TCU

Do the Ravens need a wide receiver? Yes, but this class is deep and they elect to snag the top safety in the class at the end of the first round.

1.28 | New Orleans Saints | Kadarius Toney | WR | Florida

Jameis Winston Taysom Hill, whoever is the quarterback gets a legitimate target to throw to, which is much-needed if you watched last season without Micheal Thomas.

1.29 | Green Bay Packers | Christian Barmore | DL | Alabama

Don’t worry Packers fans. It’s not a quarterback, and there’s a receiver coming later on in the draft. The top defensive lineman goes to Green Bay.

1.30 | Buffalo Bills | Greg Newsome II | CB | Northwestern

Sean McDermott loves defense, did you know that?

1.31 | Baltimore Ravens | Elijah Moore | WR | Ole Miss

The Ravens sent Orlando Brown to the Chiefs and got their first-rounder in return. They get that wide receiver they desperately need.

1.32 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Zaven Collins | LB | Tulsa

The Buccaneers returned all 22 starters. They shouldn’t even be allowed a first round pick.

2021 NFL Mock Draft Round Two

2.33 | Jacksonville Jaguars | Landon Dickerson | IOL | Alabama

2.34 | New York Jets | Travis Etienne | RB | Clemson

2.35 | Atlanta Falcons | Javonte Williams | RB | North Carolina

2.36 | Miami Dolphins | Jamin Davis | LB | Kentucky

2.37 | Philadelphia Eagles | Samuel Cosmi | OT | Texas

2.38 | Cincinnati Bengals | Terrace Marshall Jr. | WR | LSU

2.39 | Carolina Panthers | Liam Eichenberg | OT | Notre Dame

2.40 | Denver Broncos | Eric Stokes | CB | Georgia

2.41 | Detroit Lions | Creed Humphrey | IOL | Oklahoma

2.42 | New York Giants | Jayson Oweh | EDGE | Penn State

2.43 | San Francisco 49ers | Wyatt Davis | IOL | Ohio State

2.44 | Dallas Cowboys | Payton Turner | EDGE | Houston

2.45 | Jacksonville Jaguars | Amari Rodgers | WR | Clemson

2.46 | New England Patriots | Kellen Mond | QB | Texas A&M

2.47 | Los Angeles Chargers | Gregory Rousseau | EDGE | Miami

2.48 | Las Vegas Raiders | Levi Onwuzurike | IDL | Washington

2.49 | Arizona Cardinals | Dillon Radunz | OT | North Dakota State

2.50 | Miami Dolphins | Michael Carter | RB | North Carolina

2.51 | Washington Washington | Baron Browning | LB | Ohio State

2.52 | Chicago Bears | Rondale Moore | WR | Purdue

2.53 | Tennessee Titans | Dyami Brown | WR | North Carolina

2.54 | Indianapolis Colts | Ronnie Perkins | EDGE | Oklahoma

2.55 |Pittsburgh Steelers | Kelvin Joseph | CB | Kentucky

2.56 | Seattle Seahawks | Joseph Ossai | EDGE | Texas

2.57 | Los Angeles Rams | Brady Christensen | OT | BYU

2.58 | Baltimore Ravens | Carlos Basham Jr. | EDGE | Wake Forest

2.59 | Cleveland Browns | Asante Samuel Jr.| CB | Florida State

2.60 | New Orleans Saints | Aaron Robinson | CB | UCF

2.61 | Buffalo Bills | Brevin Jordan | TE | Miami

2.62 | Green Bay Packers | Tylan Wallace | WR | Oklahoma State

2.63 | Kansas City Chiefs | Nick Bolton | LB | Missouri

2.64 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Josh Myers | IOL | Ohio State

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