2021 NFL Mock Draft 2.0 — Post Week 1 Two Round Edition
An updated version of the 2021 NFL Mock Draft — 2nd Edition
A 2021 NFL Mock Draft, week one edition of the 2020 NFL season. This 2021 NFL Mock Draft Order is based on the results of Week one of the 2020 NFL Season. Week one of the NFL Season bought a lot of surprise wins and performances. With that in mind let's take a look at some of the team needs and Draft Order for this 2021 NFL Mock Draft 2.0.
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1. Cleveland Browns: Penei Sewell, OT, Oregon
The Browns may be tempted into taking Lawerence if they end up having the Number 1 pick because that would mean Mayfield had yet another off-year. I was never high on Mayfield, to begin with, and I had him graded as a 5th Round pick in 2018.
If I were the Browns I’d take Lawrence, no question. This is the Browns we’re talking about so look for them to try and continue to build around their very ordinary young Quarterback. Look for them to take the top Offensive Tackle Prospect to come out of a Draft in a while.
2. Cincinnati Bengals: Micah Parsons, LB, Penn State
The Bengals will be in the market for a new Head Coach after this season. It’s clear Zac Taylor isn’t Head Coach material. With Trevor Lawrence on the Board do the Bengals dare to take him here? No. They have too much invested in Joe Burrow and Micah Parsons is going to be a stud.
3. Indianapolis Colts: Trevor Lawrence, QB, Clemson
I’d expect a team to trade up to Number 1 Overall and take Lawrence but this 2021 NFL Mock Draft isn’t doing any trade predictions. Instead, Lawrence falls to the Colts here and he could even sit and learn behind Philip Rivers if the Colts decide to bring Rivers back.
4. Dallas Cowboys: Xavier Thomas, DE, Clemson
Thomas will emerge into a top NFL Prospect as we inch closer to the Draft. He has all the measurable’s and skill. He’s an instant upgrade and edition to the Dallas Defense.
5. Minnesota Vikings: Trey Lance, QB, North Dakota State
If Minnesota is picking this high come Draft time, the Kirk Cousins era is over. There are too many top Quarterback options for Cousins to survive being replaced this early in the Draft. One of them is Trey Lance who could be picked before Justin Fields.
6. Atlanta Falcons: Tyson Campbell, CB, Georgia
Atlanta may be tempted to replace Matt Ryan but if they’re picking this high, then that means a new coach, and I doubt a New head Coach would bet his future on Justin Fields over Matt Ryan (who's still relatively young for a QB). Instead, the Falcons will look to improve their secondary by adding the best Corner in the Draft.
7. Detroit Lions: Justin Fields, QB, Ohio State
Matt Patricia and Matt Stafford will be gone. They’re both under-achievers and I’ve been saying for the past two seasons, that it’s time for the Lions to move on from Matt Stafford. Fields is the pick here and he gives the Lions the ability at the Quarterback position to be able to carry a team, something the OVERRATED MATTHEW STAFFORD has never been able to do.
8. Miami Dolphins (Via Texans): Justyn Ross, WR, Clemson
Ross is the best Receiver in this Draft and he would be a nice big 6'4 target to pair with Tua.
9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Walker Little, OT, Stanford
Offensive Line is one of the glaring weaknesses of this Tampa team so they’ll look to address that early in the Draft. Walker Little is a great pass Blocker with quick feet and would’ve been a First Rounder in the 2020 Draft.
10. Carolina Panthers: Hamilcar Rashed Jr., DE, Oregon State
It’d be interesting to see if the Panthers would be tempted to take Quarterback Kyle Trask here. I think they’ll pass. With Hamilcar still on the Board, the Panthers take the stud Pass-Rusher to help out their D-Line.
11. Philadelphia Eagles: Ja’Marr Chase, WR, LSU
Carson Wentz is one of the most overrated quarterbacks in the NFL. There’s no doubting that. He’s living off of his very impressive Sophomore Season in 2017 when he was an MVP Candidate. Since then, he’s been injury-prone, chokes under pressure, and has yet to deliver a single playoff win coming into Year 5.
Still, to be fair, the man hasn’t had the best Receiving core. Maybe a true Number one Receiver will reignite the Carson Wentz of old. Ja’Marr Chase has a great catch radius and can get open quickly down the field. That’s perfect for a strong-armed Quarterback like Wentz.
12. New York Jets: Israel Mukuamu, CB, South Carolina
The Jets Secondary is horrid and that’s putting it nicely. Mukuamu is a tall athletic shutdown Corner that gets physical and is a good tackler in the run game.
13. Miami Dolphins: Daniel Faalele, OT, Minnesota
The Dolphins are going to have to be able to block for Tua when he is ready to take over the Starting Quarterback Position. Faalele is a huge powerful Tackle that should be getting more love from the scouting community. He’s 6'8, with great technique, and quick on his feet.
14. San Francisco 49ers: Derion Kendrick, CB, Clemson
The Niners overall, have a great team. Not too many holes on the roster. They could use some more young talent at Corner though, and Kendrick, who use to be a Wide Receiver, has the best hands of any Corner.
15. New York Giants: Gregory Rousseau, DE, Miami (FL)
The Giants' everlasting issue is the Offensive Line. It’s been a while since they’ve had a great Line. However, it’s headed in the right direction so they’ll look to add a stud Pass Rusher here instead. Rousseau will have to prove that his breakout 2019 Season wasn’t a fluke.
16. Tennessee Titans: Rashod Bateman, WR, Minnesota
With Derek Henry leading the way, the Titans are a run-first Offense. They have some nice pieces at the Receiver Position, but none that have established themselves as a true Number 1 option. Bateman has the upside, catch radius, hands, and great route running to come in from day one and establish himself as the best receiver on the Titans.
17. Pittsburgh Steelers: Desmond Ridder, QB, Cincinnati
The Steelers have a great young, up-and-coming defense that is going to be good for a long time. They also have their longtime veteran future Hall of Fame Quarterback, Ben Roethlisberger back in the mix after he missed the 2019 season. Roethlisberger looks like he can play for a couple of more years but the Steelers must start preparing for the future.
Ridder is a 2021 NFL Draft sleeper and he’s still raw but his game is reminiscent of Lamar Jackson. If he declares for the 2021 NFL Draft he could be the one high-profile Quarterback to fall into a good team situation like the Steelers in the middle or end of the First Round.
18. Denver Broncos: Marvin Wilson, DT, FSU
Wilson eats up runners and can eat up double teams to open up Pass Rushing lanes for Edge Rushers. He’d fit nicely next to Von Miller.
19. Green Bay Packers: Andre Cisco, S, Syracuse
When your Quarterback is Aaron Rodgers, you usually won’t have any problems putting up points. The problem is the Secondary. Andre Cisco is a fast great coverage Safety that can deliver big plays and hits. He’s an all-around do-it-all Safety.
20. Jacksonville Jaguars: Pooka Williams, RB, Kansas
After a surprise win in week 1, many aren’t counting out the Jaguars this Season. My presumption of them tanking for Trevor Lawrence isn’t changing. However, technically, they are not in a position to Draft him in this version of the 2021 NFL Mock Draft. Instead, they’ll take a shiny new running back like Williams who fits their offense better than Fournette did because of his ability to catch and break off for huge gains.
21. Washington Football Team: Travis Etienne, RB, Clemson
As long as Ron Rivera is the Head Coach, Washington will always be competitive. Their defensive pass rush is the best in the league, and they have a developing Young Quarterback. They could use a feature Back like Etienne to control the clock, which helps the defense and takes some pressure off of the Passing game and Haskins.
22. New Orleans Saints: Kyle Pitts, TE, Florida
If there is one thing that is evident about the Saints Offense, it’s that they could use a pass-catching Tight End. Pitts is a solid route runner and is a good check-down option underneath when things break down.
23. Baltimore Ravens: Richard LeCounte III, S, Georgia
The Ravens haven’t had a hard-hitting Safety since Ed Reed left. LeCounte isn’t Ed Reed, but he is the best Safety on Board and has Pro-Bowl potential.
24. Las Vegas Raiders: Dylan Moses, OLB, Alabama
Jon Gruden and Mike Mayock have done a great job in rebuilding this roster. I’m particularly impressed with the strides made on defense. The Raiders could still use another Linebacker though and Dylan Moses is one of the best run-stopping Linebackers in this Draft.
25. Chicago Bears: Devonta Smith, WR, Alabama
Aside from Allen Robinson, the Bears don’t have much at Receiver. Devonta Smith is a speedy receiver who could do wonders on the outside as a number 2 or in the Slot.
26. Arizona Cardinals: Jaylen Twyman, DT, Pittsburgh
I don’t expect the Cardinals to be picking this low on the actual day of the Draft. While they’re here now though, why not take a nasty passing rushing D-Lineman?
27. Los Angles Chargers: Tommy Kraemer, OG, Notre Dame
The Chargers could surprise some people this year. They have a great Head coach and an underrated Starting Quarterback in Tyrod Taylor. Their run blocking could improve on the interior, and Tommy Kraemer is just the guy to do it. Kraemer is a dominant pass blocker as well and is an underrated Prospect.
28. Kansas City Chiefs: Patrick Jones, DE, Pittsburgh
Not too many holes on this Chiefs team. They could add another pass rusher here or a Corner. Jones is arguably the best player available here and is a great value this late in the first round.
29. New York Jets (Via Seahawks): Marlon Tuipulotu, DT, USC
The Jets have had trouble stopping the run the past couple of seasons so look for them to add a D-Lineman early in the 2021 NFL Draft.
30. New England Patriots: Carlos Basham Jr., DT, Wake Forest
The Patriots are one of the few teams in this 2021 NFL Mock Draft that I believe can and will be picking this low because of the resurgence and combination of Cam Newton and Bill Belichick. Tom Brady who? This team is ready to role on Offense and can take a talented D-Lineman here.
31. Jacksonville Jaguars (Via Rams): Shaun Wade, CB, Ohio State
Todd McShay and Mel Kiper seem to like Wade a heck of a lot more than most scouts do. They have him projected as a top 5 or 10 pick. That’s very optimistic for an at best fringe first-round prospect. Wade has a lot of flaws with consistency, but his upside is worth gambling here for a team like the Jags that need Corners.
32. Buffalo Bills: Quincy Roche, DE, Miami (FL)
The Bills may not lose a game for a while. They’re being slept on. They have a Franchise Quarterback and a pretty well-rounded roster. Look for them to Draft a Pass-Rusher that can improve their defense in getting to the Quarterback.
