Here is the Star-Telegram’s second 2021 NFL mock draft:
1. Jaguars (1-15) — Trevor Lawrence, QB, Clemson, Jr.
If both parties haven’t been negotiating then what are they doing? This the draft’s top no-brainer.
2. Jets (2-14) — Zach Wilson, QB, BYU, Jr.
They lost the Lawrence Sweepstakes, but with Sam Darnold gone, they are taking a QB. This QB.
3. 49ers (6-10) from Dolphins via Texans — Justin Fields, QB, Ohio State, Jr.
San Francisco made the big move up for a QB. Fields is the pick here. Ignore the Mac Jones talk.
4. Falcons (4-12) — Trey Lance, QB, North Dakota State, So.
Yup, that’s four straight quarterbacks to start the draft. Lance is perfect to develop behind Matt Ryan.
5. Bengals (4-11-1) — Penei Sewell, OT, Oregon, Jr.
Cincy isn’t drafting a QB, but they’re going to protect the one they have and Sewell is tops here.
6. Dolphins (10-6) from Eagles — Jamar Chase, WR, LSU, Jr.
The Dolphins need to get a No. 1 receiver for Tua and Chase is the best in the draft.
7. Lions (5-11) — Jaylen Waddle, WR, Alabama, Jr.
QB Jared Goff needs weapons and Detroit lost WRs Kenny Golladay and Marvin Jones in free agency.
8. Panthers (5-11) — Kyle Pitts, TE, Florida, So.
Carolina made the move at QB with Sam Darnold. Now, they get him a generational talent at tight end.
9. Broncos (5-11) — Rashawn Slater, OL, Northwestern, Sr.
Denver picked up two veteran CBs in free agency. Time to address that offensive line.
10. Cowboys (6-10) — Patrick Surtain II, CB, Alabama, Jr.
The biggest deficiency is at cornerback. Surtain is the best CB on the board. Your move, Jerry Jones.
11. Giants (6-10) — Micah Parsons, LB, Penn State, Sr.
Parsons is a potential game changer at linebacker. It’s a great pick for a pretty good defense.
12. Eagles (4-11-1) from Dolphins via 49ers — Devonta Smith, WR, Alabama, Sr.
Philly took TCU’s Jalen Reagor in the first round last year, but they can’t pass up the Heisman winner.
13. Chargers (7-9) — Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, LB, Notre Dame, Sr.
Parsons is getting all the hype, but some have Owusu-Koramoah as the best linebacker in the draft.
14. Vikings (7-9) — Christian Darrisaw, OT, Virginia Tech, Jr.
While he lacks a mean streak, Darrisaw is considered one of the top tackles in this draft.
15. Patriots (7-9) —Trevon Moehrig-Woodard, S, TCU, Jr.
The hard-hitting TCU safety makes a big jump up the board, landing in New England with Bill Belichick.
16. Cardinals (8-8) — Jaycee Horn, CB, South Carolina, Jr.
All-Pro cornerback Patrick Peterson is gone, but Horn fits right in and fills a huge need for Arizona.
17. Raiders (8-8) — Kwity Paye, Edge, Michigan, Jr.
NFL Network’s draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah ranks Paye as “the most explosive pass rusher in the draft.”
18. Dolphins (10-6) — Travis Etienne, RB, Clemson, Sr.
Etienne is the most explosive back in the draft. He can do it all, as a runner or as a receiver.
19. Washington Football Team (7-9) — Mac Jones, QB, Alabama, Sr.
Ryan Fitzpatrick is simply the place holder at quarterback in Washington. Jones could be the future.
20. Bears (8-8) — Rashod Bateman, WR, Minnesota, Jr.
A big target (6-2, 210 pounds) with great hands, Bateman would complement Allen Robinson.
21. Colts (11-5) — Terrace Marshall Jr., WR, LSU, Jr.
Indy traded for QB Carson Wentz. Now they need to get him somebody who’ll catch the ball.
22. Titans (11-5) — Greg Newsome II, CB, Northwestern, Jr.
Newsome is a big CB who can play bump and run or zone defense. He’ll make an immediate impact.
23. Jets (2-14) from Seahawks — Tevin Jenkins, OT, Oklahoma State, Sr.
With their QB (Wilson) in place, New York makes a move to get him some protection in Jenkins.
24. Steelers (12-4) — Najee Harris, RB, Alabama, Sr.
Pittsburgh must improve its running game. The powerful Harris is the perfect fit for that offense.
25. Jaguars from Rams (10-6) — Alex Leatherwood, OT, Alabama, Sr..
Now that you’ve got Lawrence, you need to protect him. Leatherwood is an ideal left tackle.
26. Browns (11-5) — Zaven Collins, LB, Tulsa, Jr.
They need a boost at linebacker. Collins is a run stopper with size, athleticism and positional flexibility.
27. Ravens (11-5) — Christian Barmore, DL, Alabama, So.
Baltimore needs edge help, but it won’t pass on Barmore and his dominant upside at defensive tackle.
28. Saints (12-4) — Kadarius Toney, WR, Florida, Sr.
Receiving help is needed, and Toney will be electric in the slot with the skills to play outside.
29. Packers (13-3) — Caleb Farley, CB, Virginia Tech, Jr.
Farley dropped in the draft due to back surgery but he will not slip out of the first round.
30. Bills (13-3) — Ronnie Perkins, Edge, Oklahoma, Jr.
A three-year starter, Perkins is an explosive playmaker and game-impacting defender off the edge.
31. Chiefs (14-2) — Sam Cosmi, OT, Texas, Jr.
KC was exposed at tackle in the Super Bowl. The athletic but inconsistent Cosmi has star potential.
32. Buccaneers (11-5) — Gregory Rousseau, Edge, Miami, So.
The redshirt sophomore coming off opt-out season has amazing athleticism and a tremendous upside.
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