2021 NFL Mock Draft: Jets take Justin Fields, Bengals protect Joe Burrow, Lions get Jared Goff a weapon – CBS Sports

2021 NFL Mock Draft: Jets take Justin Fields, Bengals protect Joe Burrow, Lions get Jared Goff a weapon – CBS Sports
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Clemson

• Jr

• 6’6″

/ 220 lbs

Projected Team

Jacksonville

PROSPECT RNK

1st

POSITION RNK

1st

Lawrence is the most apt to step in right away and play really well as a rookie. He’s arguably the most battle-tested in the class.

Ohio State

• Jr

• 6’3″

/ 228 lbs

Projected Team

N.Y. Jets

PROSPECT RNK

7th

POSITION RNK

3rd

Fields, in my opinion, is QB1b in this class. Had he played another season at Ohio State, his resume would look a lot like Lawrence’s. The Jets land a true, franchise-changing QB.

LSU

• Jr

• 6’0″

/ 208 lbs

Projected Team

Miami

PROSPECT RNK

3rd

POSITION RNK

1st

Getting more dynamic around Tua Tagovailoa should be the goal, and adding a receiver the caliber of Chase would be a significant step in that direction.


Trey Lance


QB

NFL Draft

• Soph

• 6’4″

/ 226 lbs

Projected Team

Atlanta

PROSPECT RNK

10th

POSITION RNK

4th

The Falcons have the luxury of taking a prospect like Lance without the pressure of playing him right away. Yes, there are other needs, but they don’t expect to pick this high again, so why not grab a potential heir apparent to Matt Ryan while you can.

Virginia Tech

• Jr

• 6’5″

/ 314 lbs

Projected Team

Cincinnati

PROSPECT RNK

14th

POSITION RNK

3rd

I believe Darrisaw is the best tackle in the draft class, and he would almost immediately help strengthen the Bengals offensive line in front of Joe Burrow.

Virginia Tech

• Jr

• 6’2″

/ 207 lbs

Projected Team

Philadelphia

PROSPECT RNK

11th

POSITION RNK

1st

The Eagles could go offense, but landing a premier cover corner with ball skills in this era of the passing game is almost too good to pass up.

Alabama

• Jr

• 6’1″

/ 175 lbs

Projected Team

Detroit

PROSPECT RNK

9th

POSITION RNK

3rd

I like what the Lions are building on their roster with new head coach Dan Campbell, both with on-field personnel and with their coaches. Landing the Heisman Trophy winner gives them a legit game-breaker on the perimeter.

Oregon

• Jr

• 6’6″

/ 330 lbs

Projected Team

Carolina

PROSPECT RNK

4th

POSITION RNK

1st

I believe Sewell can serve in a multitude of roles up front for an NFL team, and the Panthers would almost surely welcome the services of the former Oregon Duck.

Alabama

• Jr

• 6’2″

/ 203 lbs

Projected Team

Denver

PROSPECT RNK

15th

POSITION RNK

2nd

The Broncos need to get back to being bullies in the secondary, and they nab one of the best at the position in Surtain.

South Carolina

• Jr

• 6’1″

/ 205 lbs

Projected Team

Dallas

PROSPECT RNK

35th

POSITION RNK

5th

Horn plays with the right amount of aggressiveness you want to see out on the perimeter. With top-tier explosiveness and ball instincts, he helps bolster the Cowboys in the secondary.

Washington

• Jr

• 6’5″

/ 262 lbs

Projected Team

N.Y. Giants

PROSPECT RNK

45th

POSITION RNK

3rd

Tryon may be a surprise to many here, but the former Washington Husky can flat out pressure the QB. The Giants need a threat coming off of the edge, and Tryon is a twitched-up, lengthy and athletic player who can be just that.

BYU

• Jr

• 6’3″

/ 210 lbs

This should almost be illegal for 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan to get his hands on the talented and athletic passer from BYU. Wilson would be an ideal fit in this scheme and brings much more upside than what’s currently there at the position.

Florida

• Jr

• 6’6″

/ 240 lbs

Lose Hunter Henry, gain Kyle Pitts. Imagine a potential lineup of Keenan Allen, Mike Williams AND Kyle Pitts — it’s scary just to think about.

Northwestern

• Jr

• 6’3″

/ 305 lbs

Projected Team

Minnesota

PROSPECT RNK

13th

POSITION RNK

2nd

Versatility, athleticism and upside equals the holy trinity of offensive line prospects and Slater would bring that, as well as some stability, to the Vikings’ offensive front.

Washington

• Jr

• 6’3″

/ 293 lbs

Projected Team

New England

PROSPECT RNK

32nd

POSITION RNK

3rd

Onwuzurike has long arms and uses them like wheat baskets when he swats away an offensive lineman’s hands. He’s really good in working with his length on the interior, and the Patriots have to get much better up front defensively.

Georgia

• Soph

• 6’2″

/ 185 lbs

Projected Team

Arizona

PROSPECT RNK

26th

POSITION RNK

3rd

Especially after losing Patrick Peterson, the Cardinals need to get more explosive in the secondary and Campbell brings both explosiveness and press skills to the table.

Notre Dame

• Sr

• 6’6″

/ 302 lbs

Projected Team

Las Vegas

PROSPECT RNK

144th

POSITION RNK

24th

Eichenberg was so dominant on tape at Notre Dame, on both ends of offense. He has the potential to be a foundational player for the Raiders on Day 1.

Alabama

• Sr

• 6’2″

/ 230 lbs

Projected Team

Miami

PROSPECT RNK

37th

POSITION RNK

2nd

Going back to the SEC for another stellar offensive playmaker for the Dolphins. This time it’s Tagovailoa’s former teammate in Najee Harris, who is a three-down back that thrives on both ends of offense.

Penn State

• Jr

• 6’3″

/ 244 lbs

Projected Team

Washington

PROSPECT RNK

6th

POSITION RNK

1st

I can see Washington targeting someone like Kellen Mond in Round 2, so with that being the backdrop, I went with the talented LB Micah Parsons with this selection. Parsons just continues to build a menacing defense for Washington.

BYU

• Soph

• 6’6″

/ 295 lbs

Projected Team

Chicago

PROSPECT RNK
POSITION RNK

The Bears could go QB here, but like Washington, I could see them take less of a risk with a Round 2 pick instead. That’s why I went with Christiensen out of BYU, who was equally as dominant on film as any of the more talked about tackles in the class.

Alabama

• Sr

• 6’6″

/ 312 lbs

Projected Team

Indianapolis

PROSPECT RNK

39th

POSITION RNK

8th

Losing Anthony Costanzo to retirement creates a bit of a void on that side, which adding Alex Leatherwood helps fill. I feel like he is the forgotten man in this excellent tackle class.

Alabama

• Jr

• 5’10”

/ 182 lbs

Projected Team

Tennessee

PROSPECT RNK

8th

POSITION RNK

2nd

Waddle is the most explosive receiver in the class; think Rocket Ismail and Joey Galloway-type speed and explosiveness. He’ll add a different dynamic to the Titans passing game.

Florida State

• Jr

• 5’10”

/ 184 lbs

Projected Team

N.Y. Jets

PROSPECT RNK

27th

POSITION RNK

4th

Samuel gives the Jets a bonafide baller out on the perimeter. With the athleticism and ball skills to match, Samuel should be able to turn the ball over at a high clip as a pro player.

Ohio State

• Soph

• 6’5″

/ 310 lbs

Projected Team

Pittsburgh

PROSPECT RNK

88th

POSITION RNK

16th

Pittsburgh lands the best center in the draft class with Myers out of Ohio State. The former Buckeye is a technically sound player with A+ recognition skills. He would help ease the blow of losing Maurkice Pouncey to retirement this offseason.

Florida

• Sr

• 6’0″

/ 193 lbs

Projected Team

Jacksonville

PROSPECT RNK

22nd

POSITION RNK

5th

Even with the signing of Marvin Jones, and the drafting of Laviska Shenault Jr. last year, the Jags continue to stockpile dynamic talents around Trevor Lawrence, just continuing to make his job a lot easier as a rookie.

Miami (FL)

• Jr

• 6’5″

/ 266 lbs

Projected Team

Cleveland

PROSPECT RNK

20th

POSITION RNK

2nd

The Browns add another pressure player opposite of Myles Garrett. Phillips is excellent on both ends of defense, so you don’t have to take him off the field, much to the chagrin of opposing offenses.

Tulsa

• Jr

• 6’4″

/ 260 lbs

Projected Team

Baltimore

PROSPECT RNK

28th

POSITION RNK

4th

Baltimore’s defense lost some firepower this offseason, so the Ravens get to replenish that with the 2020 Nagurski, Bednarik and Lombardi winner. Collins can cover, pressure the ball and make plays versus the run.

California

• Sr

• 6’0″

/ 200 lbs

Projected Team

New Orleans

PROSPECT RNK

127th

POSITION RNK

14th

Bynum has A+ press skills and gives the Saints another stellar matchup defender who can turn the ball over. He’s also one of the better run defenders at the position, definitely not afraid of any physical conversation out there on game day.

USC

• Jr

• 6’4″

/ 315 lbs

Projected Team

Green Bay

PROSPECT RNK

17th

POSITION RNK

4th

One of the better technicians in the class, Vera-Tucker can play either guard or tackle at the next level and has excellent ability in pass pro.

Clemson

• Sr

• 5’10”

/ 205 lbs

Projected Team

Buffalo

PROSPECT RNK

30th

POSITION RNK

1st

I believe the Bills can add one more explosive, gamebreaking threat to their offense and it arrives in the form of Travis Etienne, who is the type of back that can ring that cash register pretty quickly on any given touch.

Notre Dame

• Jr

• 6’5″

/ 330 lbs

Projected Team

Kansas City

PROSPECT RNK

107th

POSITION RNK

18th

Banks is the best guard in the draft class and would keep the Chiefs offense rolling as they retool the offensive line.

Louisiana Tech

• Jr

• 6’4″

/ 278 lbs

Projected Team

Tampa Bay

PROSPECT RNK
POSITION RNK

Milton Williams is cut from the same cloth as Vernon Gholston. His background at end helps him inside at tackle, showing the ability to win one-on-one matchups with consistency.