2021 Draft Big Boards, Position Rankings & Mocks

[Cowboysrock55]

I keep reading that the consensus on Joe Tryon is way lower than how the NFL views him.

I am not all excited, but hey. This is an odd rusher class.

Yeah I've seen mocks with him going late first. None of us have really talked about him.

 

[Cotton]

Latest 105.3 The Fan mock:

In the first they have us taking Surtain. Here is a possible trade up scenario. This, also, would make me flip tables.

21. Dallas Cowboys (trade with Indianapolis) – DE Azeez Ojulari, Georgia

Dallas trades their second-round pick (No. 44), third-round picks (No. 75 & No. 99), and a future third-round pick to the Colts.

 

[Plan9Misfit]

Latest 105.3 The Fan mock:

In the first they have us taking Surtain. Here is a possible trade up scenario. This, also, would make me flip tables.

21. Dallas Cowboys (trade with Indianapolis) – DE Azeez Ojulari, Georgia

Dallas trades their second-round pick (No. 44), third-round picks (No. 75 & No. 99), and a future third-round pick to the Colts.

I’d throw up if we did that. Ojulari isn’t worth anywhere near that much. Not even close.

 

[Cowboysrock55]

Latest 105.3 The Fan mock:

In the first they have us taking Surtain. Here is a possible trade up scenario. This, also, would make me flip tables.

21. Dallas Cowboys (trade with Indianapolis) – DE Azeez Ojulari, Georgia

Dallas trades their second-round pick (No. 44), third-round picks (No. 75 & No. 99), and a future third-round pick to the Colts.

Not a big enough of a need and not a special enough prospect to do that kind of shit for.

 

[Simpleton]

I'd be happy with that trade up if it were one of our 3rd's and maybe a 5th or 6th, both 3rd's is too much though.

I think Ojulari is a legit top 20ish prospect, and of course bolstering our edge rush should always be a priority, so if we could swing it while only giving up one 3rd and maybe a day 3 pick I'd be very happy.

 

[Cotton]

I'd be happy with that trade up if it were one of our 3rd's and maybe a 5th or 6th, both 3rd's is too much though.

I think Ojulari is a legit top 20ish prospect, and of course bolstering our edge rush should always be a priority, so if we could swing it while only giving up one 3rd and maybe a day 3 pick I'd be very happy.

It wasn't just both thirds. It was also our second this year and next year's third, as well. That would legally be considered rape.

 

[NoDak]

Latest 105.3 The Fan mock:

In the first they have us taking Surtain. Here is a possible trade up scenario. This, also, would make me flip tables.

21. Dallas Cowboys (trade with Indianapolis) – DE Azeez Ojulari, Georgia

Dallas trades their second-round pick (No. 44), third-round picks (No. 75 & No. 99), and a future third-round pick to the Colts.

Ish. I hate that. Way too much to give up.

 

[Simpleton]

It wasn't just both thirds. It was also our second this year and next year's third, as well. That would legally be considered rape.

Lol Jesus, I completely missed that, that's preposterous.

I'm not sure that a 3rd and 5th or some such would be enough to get us from 44 to 21 but I'd just wait it out because I think it'd be enough to get us to maybe 27-29ish, and I'd be willing to roll the dice on someone I really like being there.

 

[boozeman]

I’d throw up if we did that. Ojulari isn’t worth anywhere near that much. Not even close.

The hell was that trade?

 

[boozeman]

2021 NFL Draft Profiles: PFF's top 300 draft prospects
By PFF.com
Apr 20, 2021

TOP 300 BIG BOARD (CLICK HERE TO VIEW DRAFT PROFILES SORTED BY POSITION)
1. QB Trevor Lawrence, Clemson
2. QB Zach Wilson, BYU
3. QB Justin Fields, Ohio State
4. OT Penei Sewell, Oregon
5. TE Kyle Pitts, Florida
6. WR Ja'Marr Chase, LSU
7. WR DeVonta Smith, Alabama
8. WR Jaylen Waddle, Alabama
9. LB Micah Parsons, Penn State
10. QB Trey Lance, North Dakota State
11. OT Rashawn Slater, Northwestern
12. DI Christian Barmore, Alabama
13. CB Patrick Surtain, Alabama
14. QB Mac Jones, Alabama
15. OT Christian Darrisaw, Virginia Tech
16. S Trevon Moehrig, TCU
17. WR Rashod Bateman, Minnesota
18. CB Jaycee Horn, South Carolina
19. LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, Notre Dame
20. CB Greg Newsome, Northwestern
21. IOL Alijah Vera Tucker, USC
22. WR Elijah Moore, Ole Miss
23. CB Caleb Farley, Virginia Tech
24. Edge Kwity Paye, Michigan
25. Edge Jayson Oweh, Penn State
26. OT Walker Little, Stanford
27. Edge Jaelan Phillips, Miami (FL)
28. WR Terrace Marshall, LSU
29. CB Asante Samuel Jr., Florida St.
30. Edge Azeez Ojulari, Georgia
31. OT Teven Jenkins, Oklahoma State
32. OT Dillon Radunz, NDSU
33. WR Rondale Moore, Purdue
34. LB Nick Bolton, Missouri
35. S Elijah Molden, Washington
36. LB Zaven Collins, Tulsa
37. Edge Gregory Rousseau, Miami (FL)
38. OT Samuel Cosmi, Texas
39. WR Kadarius Toney, Florida
40. OT Alex Leatherwood, Alabama
41. LB Jamin Davis, Kentucky
42. Edge Carlos Basham Jr., Wake Forest
43. Edge Ronnie Perkins, Oklahoma
44. IOL Landon Dickerson, Alabama
45. WR Dyami Brown, North Carolina
46. LB Jabril Cox, LSU
47. S Jamar Johnson, Indiana
48. OT Jackson Carman, Clemson
49. S Richie Grant, UCF
50. S Jevon Holland, Oregon
51. IOL Quinn Meinerz, Wisconsin-Whitewater
52. OT Liam Eichenberg, Notre Dame
53. RB Javonte Williams, North Carolina
54. DI Alim McNeill, N.C. State
55. TE Pat Freiermuth, Penn State
56. CB Aaron Robinson, UCF
57. S Ar'Darius Washington, TCU
58. Edge Payton Turner, Houston
59. S Andre Cisco, Syracuse
60. Edge Joseph Ossai, Texas
61. IOL Wyatt Davis, Ohio State
62. IOL Creed Humphrey, Oklahoma
63. Edge Rashad Weaver, Pittsburgh
64. QB Kyle Trask, Florida
65. RB Najee Harris, Alabama
66. RB Travis Etienne, Clemson
67. CB Kelvin Joseph, Kentucky
68. IOL Kendrick Green, Illinois
69. CB Tay Gowan, UCF
70. CB Ifeatu Melifonwu, Syracuse
71. WR Josh Palmer, Tennessee
72. CB Eric Stokes, Georgia
73. DI Milton Williams, Louisiana Tech
74. OT Brady Christensen, BYU
75. Edge Joe Tryon, Washington
76. CB Thomas Graham Jr., Oregon
77. WR Cade Johnson, South Dakota State
78. DI Levi Onwuzurike, Washington
79. WR Jaelon Darden, North Texas
80. Edge Dayo Odeyingbo, Vanderbilt
81. QB Davis Mills, Stanford
82. OT Stone Forsythe, Florida
83. DI Tommy Togiai, Ohio State
84. QB Kellen Mond, Texas A&M
85. IOL Trey Smith, Tennessee
86. DI Bobby Brown, Texas A&M
87. WR Amon-Ra St. Brown, USC
88. Edge Cameron Sample, Tulane
89. RB Michael Carter, North Carolina
90. CB Benjamin St-Juste, Minnesota
91. RB Khalil Herbert, Virginia Tech
92. Edge Patrick Johnson, Tulane
93. DI Osa Odighizuwa, UCLA
94. DI Marvin Wilson, Florida State
95. IOL Ben Cleveland, Georgia
96. TE Tommy Tremble, Notre Dame
97. LB Pete Werner, Ohio State
98. CB Tre Brown, Oklahoma
99. S Divine Deablo, Virginia Tech
100. IOL Robert Hainsey, Notre Dame
101. LB Chazz Surratt, North Carolina
102. LB Baron Browning, Ohio State
103. WR Tylan Wallace, Oklahoma St.
104. RB Trey Sermon, Ohio State
105. WR Dax Milne, BYU
106. RB Chris Evans, Michigan
107. WR Nico Collins, Michigan
108. CB Tyson Campbell, Georgia
109. Edge Chris Rumph II, Duke
110. LB Monty Rice, Georgia
111. WR Simi Fehoko, Stanford
112. S Tyree Gillespie, Missouri
113. LB Justin Hilliard, Ohio State
114. DI Daviyon Nixon, Iowa
115. CB Rachad Wildgoose, Wisconsin
116. DI Tyler Shelvin, LSU
117. CB Ambry Thomas, Michigan
118. DI Marlon Tuipulotu, USC
119. IOL Aaron Banks, Notre Dame
120. RB Kenneth Gainwell, Memphis
121. TE Hunter Long, Boston College
122. Edge Jonathan Cooper, Ohio State
123. WR Cornell Powell, Clemson
124. WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette, Iowa
125. IOL Deonte Brown, Alabama
126. CB Paulson Adebo, Stanford
127. S Damar Hamlin, Pittsburgh
128. WR Amari Rodgers, Clemson
129. S Hamsah Nasirildeen, Florida State
130. IOL David Moore, Grambling
131. LB Derrick Barnes, Purdue
132. CB Shaun Wade, Ohio State
133. LB Cameron McGrone, Michigan
134. DI Jonathan Marshall, Arkansas
135. CB Marco Wilson, Florida
136. DI Jay Tufele, USC
137. WR Seth Williams, Auburn
138. S Trill Williams, Syracuse
139. CB Robert Rochell, Central Arkansas
140. OT James Hudson, Cincinnati
141. Edge Shaka Toney, Penn State
142. DI Khyiris Tonga, BYU
143. OT Brenden Jaimes, Nebraska
144. OT Jalen Mayfield, Michigan
145. CB D.J. Daniel, Georgia
146. IOL Drew Dalman, Stanford
147. OT Spencer Brown, Northern Iowa
148. Edge Joshua Kaindoh, Florida St.
149. CB Kary Vincent Jr., LSU
150. CB Olaijah Griffin, USC
151. CB Camryn Bynum, California
152. TE Brevin Jordan, Miami (FL)
153. RB Pooka Williams, Kansas
154. IOL Josh Myers, Ohio State
155. TE Briley Moore Jr., Kansas State
156. CB Shakur Brown, Michigan State
157. WR Tutu Atwell, Louisville
158. CB Rodarius Williams, Oklahoma State
159. S Shawn Davis, Florida
160. WR K.J. Stepherson, Jacksonville State
161. RB Elijah Mitchell, Louisiana Lafayette
162. S James Wiggins, Cincinnati
163. S Jamien Sherwood, Auburn
164. WR D'Wayne Eskridge, Western Michigan
165. CB Israel Mukuamu, South Carolina
166. CB Bryce Thompson, Tennessee
167. Edge Malcolm Koonce, Buffalo
168. Edge Quincy Roche, Miami (FL)
169. LB Ernest Jones, South Carolina
170. Edge Chauncey Golston, Iowa
171. RB Rhamondre Stevenson, Oklahoma
172. S Talanoa Hufanga, USC
173. WR Jacob Harris, UCF
174. QB Jamie Newman, Georgia
175. RB Demetric Felton, UCLA
176. OT Chandon Herring, BYU
177. WR Shi Smith, South Carolina
178. TE Noah Gray, Duke
179. OT D'Ante Smith, ECU
180. Edge Janarius Robinson, Florida State
181. Edge Elerson Smith, Northern Iowa
182. S Caden Sterns, Texas
183. LB Garret Wallow, TCU
184. CB Zech McPhearson, Texas Tech
185. WR Austin Watkins, UAB
186. Edge Jordan Smith, UAB
187. S Christian Uphoff, Illinois State
188. LB Charles Snowden, Virginia
189. TE John Bates, Boise State
190. OT Jaylon Moore, Western Michigan
191. OT Larry Borom, Missouri
192. IOL Drake Jackson, Kentucky
193. WR Tamorrion Terry, Florida State
194. S Chris Brown, Texas
195. RB Jaret Patterson, Buffalo
196. WR Antonio Nunn, Buffalo
197. WR Jonathan Adams, Arkansas State
198. LB Dylan Moses, Alabama
199. LB Isaiah McDuffie, Boston College
200. DI O'Bryan Goodson, Memphis
201. RB Kene Nwangwu, Iowa State
202. IOL Michal Menet, Penn State
203. Edge Earnest Brown IV, Northwestern
204. Edge Patrick Jones II, Pittsburgh
205. RB Javian Hawkins, Louisville
206. WR Anthony Schwartz, Auburn
207. RB Jermar Jefferson, Oregon State
208. RB Kylin Hill, Mississippi State
209. WR Tre Walker, San Jose State
210. TE Kylen Granson, SMU
211. S Aashari Crosswell, Arizona State
212. OT Cole Van Lanen, Wisconsin
213. CB Mark Gilbert, Duke
214. FB Ben Mason, Michigan
215. CB Antonio Phillips, Ball State
216. WR Sage Surratt, Wake Forest
217. S Darrick Forrest, Cincinnati
218. CB Jason Pinnock, Pittsburgh
219. OT Tommy Doyle, Miami (OH)
220. RB Chuba Hubbard, Oklahoma State
221. IOL Jack Anderson, Texas Tech
222. LB Buddy Johnson, Texas A&M
223. CB Deommodore Lenoir, Oregon
224. IOL Royce Newman, Ole Miss
225. WR Tyler Vaughns, USC
226. WR Marquez Stevenson, Houston
227. Edge Hamilcar Rashed Jr., Oregon State
228. Edge Tarron Jackson, Coastal Carolina
229. Edge Raymond Johnson, Georgia Southern
230. LB K.J. Britt, Auburn
231. TE Matt Bushman, BYU
232. TE Tony Poljan, Virginia
233. DI Quinton Bohanna, Kentucky
234. WR Frank Darby, Arizona State
235. CB Shemar Jean-Charles, Appalachian State
236. OT William Sherman, Colorado
237. Edge Daelin Hayes, Notre Dame
238. OT Alaric Jackson, Iowa
239. IOL Sadarius Hutcherson, South Carolina
240. DI Austin Faoliu, Oregon
241. LB Tony Fields II, West Virginia
242. RB Gary Brightwell, Arizona
243. DI Ta'Quon Graham, Texas
244. Edge William Bradley-King, Baylor
245. IOL Robert Jones, Middle Tennessee State
246. TE Tre' McKitty, Georgia
247. Edge Victor Dimukeje, Duke
248. TE Quintin Morris, Bowling Green
249. QB Shane Buechele, SMU
250. S Jacoby Stevens, LSU
251. DI Tedarrell Slaton, Florida
252. QB Feleipe Franks, Arkansas
253. QB Sam Ehlinger, Texas
254. S Richard LeCounte III, Georgia
255. WR Dazz Newsome, North Carolina
256. DI Jaylen Twyman, Pittsburgh
257. IOL Tristen Hoge, BYU
258. WR Whop Philyor, Indiana
259. Edge Malik Herring, Georgia
260. IOL Carson Green, Texas A&M
261. DI Mustafa Johnson, Colorado
262. LB Justin Rice, Arkansas State
263. WR Damonte Coxie, Memphis
264. DI Darius Stills, West Virginia
265. WR Rico Bussey Jr., Hawaii
266. CB Trey Dean III, Florida
267. QB Ian Book, Notre Dame
268. IOL Trey Hill, Georgia
269. IOL Jimmy Morrissey, Pittsburgh
270. LB Riley Cole, South Alabama
271. TE Pro Wells, TCU
272. S Marcus Murphy, Mississippi State
273. WR Trevon Grimes, Florida
274. CB Nahshon Wright, Oregon State
275. LB Grant Stuard, Houston
276. S Paris Ford, Pittsburgh
277. S Tariq Thompson, San Diego State
278. LB Erroll Thompson, Mississippi State
279. WR Jhamon Ausbon, Texas A&M
280. SS Tyler Coyle, Purdue
281. RB Jake Funk, Maryland
282. CB Darren Hall, San Diego State
283. WR Osirus Mitchell, Mississippi State
284. WR Jalen Camp, Georgia Tech
285. CB Chris Wilcox, BYU
286. Edge Adetokunbo Ogundeji, Notre Dame
287. OT Dan Moore Jr., Texas A&M
288. CB Bryan Mills, UNC Central
289. TE Dylan Soehner, Iowa State
290. LB Anthony Hines II, Texas A&M
291. RB Braden Knox, Marshall
292. S Joshua Bledsoe, Missouri
293. RB Rakeem Boyd, Arkansas
294. WR Josh Imatorbhebhe, Illinois
295. IOL Ryan McCollum, Texas A&M
296. OT Josh Ball, Marshall
297. WR Marlon Williams, UCF
298. RB Trey Ragas, Louisiana Lafayette
299. CB Keith Taylor, Washington
300. TE Kenny Yeboah, Ole Miss

POSITION RANKINGS
Quarterback
1. Trevor Lawrence, Clemson
2. Zach Wilson, BYU
3. Justin Fields, Ohio State
4. Trey Lance, North Dakota State
5. Mac Jones, Alabama
6. Kyle Trask, Florida
7. Davis Mills, Stanford
8. Kellen Mond, Texas A&M
9. Jamie Newman, Georgia
10. Shane Buechele, SMU
Running back
1. Javonte Williams, North Carolina
2. Najee Harris, Alabama
3. Travis Etienne, Clemson
4. Michael Carter, North Carolina
5. Khalil Herbert, Virginia Tech
6. Trey Sermon, Ohio State
7. Chris Evans, Michigan
8. Kenneth Gainwell, Memphis
9. Pooka Williams, Kansas
10. Elijah Mitchell, Louisiana Lafayette
Wide receiver
1. Ja'Marr Chase, LSU
2. DeVonta Smith, Alabama
3. Jaylen Waddle, Alabama
4. Rashod Bateman, Minnesota
5. Elijah Moore, Ole Miss
6. Terrace Marshall, LSU
7. Rondale Moore, Purdue
8. Kadarius Toney, Florida
9. Dyami Brown, North Carolina
10. Josh Palmer, Tennessee
Tight end
1. Kyle Pitts, Florida
2. Pat Freiermuth, Penn State
3. Tommy Tremble, Notre Dame
4. Hunter Long, Boston College
5. Brevin Jordan, Miami (FL)
6. Briley Moore Jr., Kansas State
7. Noah Gray, Duke
8. John Bates, Boise State
9. Kyle Granson, SMU
10. Matt Bushman, BYU
Offensive tackle
1. Penei Sewell, Oregon
2. Rashawn Slater, Northwestern
3. Christian Darrisaw, Virginia Tech
4. Walker Little, Stanford
5. Teven Jenkins, Oklahoma State
6. Dillon Radunz, NDSU
7. Samuel Cosmi, Texas
8. Alex Leatherwood, Alabama
9. Jackson Carman, Clemson
10. Liam Eichenberg, Notre Dame
Interior offensive line
1. Alijah Vera Tucker, USC
2. Landon Dickerson, Alabama
3. Quinn Meinerz, Wisconsin-Whitewater
4. Wyatt Davis, Ohio State
5. Creed Humphrey, Oklahoma
6. Kendrick Green, Illinois
7. Trey Smith, Tennessee
8. IOL Ben Cleveland, Georgia
9. Robert Hainsey, Notre Dame
10. Aaron Banks, Notre Dame
Interior defensive line
1. Christian Barmore, Alabama
2. Alim McNeill, N.C. State
3. Milton Williams, Louisiana Tech
4. Levi Onwuzurike, Washington
5. Tommy Togiai, Ohio State
6. Bobby Brown, Texas A&M
7. Osa Odighizuwa, UCLA
8. Marvin Wilson, Florida State
9. Daviyon Nixon, Iowa
10. Tyler Shelvin, LSU
Edge defender
1. Kwity Paye, Michigan
2. Jayson Oweh, Penn State
3. Jaelan Phillips, Miami (FL)
4. Azeez Ojulari, Georgia
5. Gregory Rousseau, Miami (FL)
6. Carlos Basham Jr., Wake Forest
7. Ronnie Perkins, Oklahoma
8. Payton Turner, Houston
9. Joseph Ossai, Texas
10. Rashad Weaver, Pittsburgh
Linebacker
1. Micah Parsons, Penn State
2. Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, Notre Dame
3. Nick Bolton, Missouri
4. Zaven Collins, Tulsa
5. Jamin Davis, Kentucky
6. Jabril Cox, LSU
7. Pete Werner, Ohio State
8. Chazz Surratt, North Carolina
9. Baron Browning, Ohio State
10. Monty Rice, Georgia
Cornerback
1. Patrick Surtain II, Alabama
2. Jaycee Horn, South Carolina
3. Greg Newsome, Northwestern
4. Caleb Farley, Virginia Tech
5. Asante Samuel Jr., Florida St.
6. Aaron Robinson, UCF
7. Kelvin Joseph, Kentucky
8. Tay Gowan, UCF
9. Ifeatu Melifonwu, Syracuse
10. Eric Stokes, Georgia
Safety
1. Trevon Moehrig, TCU
2. Elijah Molden, Washington
3. Jamar Johnson, Indiana
4. Richie Grant, UCF
5. Jevon Holland, Oregon
6. Ar'Darius Washington, TCU
7. Andre Cisco, Syracuse
8. Divine Deablo, Virginia Tech
9. Tyree Gillespie, Missouri
10. Damar Hamlin, Pittsburgh

 

[Plan9Misfit]

The hell was that trade?

Aside from it being incredibly stupid? No clue.

 

[bbgun]

crazy love for Barmore

 

[Plan9Misfit]

crazy love for Barmore

I like him, but he’ll be overdrafted because of how weak the DT class is this year.

 

[Cowboysrock55]

I like him, but he’ll be overdrafted because of how weak the DT class is this year.

So throw out the weakness of the class. Last year I'd put him below Kinlaw but above Blacklock. So what really would be an overdraft. I think the guy is a 20-32 pick in most drafts.

 

[Cotton]

2021 NFL mock draft: Writers find QBs for 49ers, Falcons, Patriots, Bears over 2 rounds
The Athletic NFL Staff 3h ago

The NFL Draft is almost here, so our writers across the league gathered for one final mock draft. This time we forecasted Round 1 and Round 2. Just like in our last mock, this one projects an unprecedented four quarterbacks going off the board in the first four picks. We encouraged our writers to trade picks in this mock draft, and they obliged with nine deals across the two rounds.

1. Jacksonville Jaguars: Trevor Lawrence, QB, Clemson
We’ve known this was going to happen since the Jets went on that two-game win streak in December, so there isn’t much else to say. But thanks to some generous Jaguars fans, Lawrence can eat some perfect toast before he heads to practice — Andy Staples

2. New York Jets: Zach Wilson, QB, BYU
This has been the NFL’s worst-kept secret since Wilson’s eye-opening pro day. It’s a good thing general manager Joe Douglas, coach Robert Saleh and offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur were wearing masks because if not, the world would have seen their jaws on the floor. Wilson represents a new beginning for a franchise desperately trying to turn a corner. Aside from that, though, he’s a perfect scheme fit. The Jets want a quarterback who can move within the pocket, make throws on the run and is deadly accurate. It’s a bonus if that quarterback, when the run is shut down, can stand tall in the pocket and attack down the field. That’s the scouting report on Wilson — and why drafting him is easy. The challenge is what comes next: The Jets must surround him with talent, something they failed to do with Sam Darnold. — Connor Hughes

3. San Francisco 49ers: Mac Jones, QB, Alabama
Pocket, pocket, pocket. It’s a massive criterion for coach Kyle Shanahan and it’s what Jones does best. It suggests the Alabama quarterback made Shanahan and the 49ers comfortable about last month’s big move to no. 3. Perhaps the more exciting Justin Fields or Trey Lance have changed Shanahan’s mind since then. Most of the team’s fans hope so. But Jones is a lot like the QBs he’s fallen for in the past because of, well, pocket. — Matt Barrows

4. Atlanta Falcons: Justin Fields, QB, Ohio State
If Shanahan really sees Jones as his guy, it’s hard to see Atlanta passing on Fields. The Falcons cannot part ways with Matt Ryan yet, but that’s OK. Keep Ryan around for another year or two, but groom Fields to take over new coach Arthur Smith’s offense when the time comes to say goodbye to Ryan. — Tori McElhaney

5. Cincinnati Bengals: Ja’Marr Chase, WR, LSU
Offensive line is their biggest need, but a deep-threat receiver is a close second. And unlike the line, they didn’t bother to address receiver in free agency. The dip in talent level from whichever lineman they would take here (Penei Sewell, Rashawn Slater) to what they can get in the second round is far slimmer than the chasm between Chase and any second-round receiver. Chase projects as the centerpiece to what could be, in relatively short order, the best receiving corps in the league. — Jay Morrison

6. Miami Dolphins: Kyle Pitts, TE, Florida
No matter how the top five picks shake out, the Dolphins are in a solid position to secure their guy. Pitts would be a dangerous weapon for quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, and the Dolphins could potentially cause some havoc with Pitts, Mike Gesicki, Durham Smythe and Adam Shaheen lining up in multi-tight end sets. — Josh Tolentino

7. Detroit Lions: Penei Sewell, T, Oregon
Hard to pass on Sewell. For the Lions, the draft likely starts with a decision from GM Brad Holmes and Co. decision on whether they can pass on one of the quarterbacks. Still, the Lions need so much. A trade-down situation might be ideal, but Sewell would give Detroit a versatile (potentially outstanding) piece to strengthen a promising young offensive line as the franchise looks to rebuild its identity and foundation. — Nick Baumgardner

8. New England Patriots: Trey Lance, QB, N. Dakota State
Trade: Carolina sent pick No. 8 to the Patriots for No. 15 and a 2022 first-round selection.

This is the Patriots’ ideal scenario, with one of the quarterbacks slipping to No. 8, and I believe Lance is the third-best signal-caller in the class. Knowing the Broncos would consider trading up, I knew I had to make a strong enough play to keep the Panthers from being content to only move back one spot. And since I’ve got enough conviction Lance will be a franchise QB, I had no issue with the price. Lance has everything you’d want physically and mentally to lead a team for at least a decade, though I’d try to give him a redshirt year as a rookie. — Jeff Howe

9. Denver Broncos: Micah Parsons, LB, Penn State
The cost to move up to No. 4 was too much. I made a play to move up to No. 8 and select Lance, but I was outbid by New England. And there were no takers when I put No. 9 on the block. Alas, after all that, the Broncos get an impact defender at a position of need, another big win for head coach Vic Fangio as he aims to build one of the league’s top defenses. Parsons is the kind of athletic playmaker who can help the Broncos improve in takeaways after they languished near the bottom of the league the last two seasons. — Nick Kosmider

10. Dallas Cowboys: Patrick Surtain II, CB, Alabama
This ended up being a great situation for Dallas with Surtain, Rashawn Slater and Jaycee Horn all still available. The Cowboys draft a player most believe to be the top defensive back prospect in this class. Surtain would be expected to step in immediately as a starting outside corner opposite of Trevon Diggs. In the last 20 years, the Cowboys have had five top 10 picks. Three of them have been used on defensive backs: Morris Claiborne (2012), Terence Newman (2003), Roy Williams (2002). — Jon Machota

11. New York Giants: Azeez Ojulari, Edge, Georgia
The good news for Giants general manager Dave Gettleman: The draft is in Cleveland this year. Because if it was still held at Radio City Music Hall, the boos would surely rain down after this pick. Fans will be outraged if the Giants pass on both Alabama wide receivers and Northwestern offensive lineman Rashawn Slater. But I believe Gettleman has his sights set on an edge rusher. Ideally, they would trade back, but I couldn’t find a willing partner and the Giants may encounter the same reality on draft night. So I expect the Giants to “reach” for Ojulari to fill their biggest hole. — Dan Duggan

12. Philadelphia Eagles: Devonta Smith, WR, Alabama
The Eagles would have a decision to make with Smith, Jaylen Waddle and cornerback Jaycee Horn on the board. Although Waddle might be viewed as a better prospect than Smith, the Heisman Trophy winner’s prolific production, route-running and hands should be too appealing to pass up for a team that needs to hit on this position. Horn would address a major need at cornerback and would be a sensible pick at No. 12. Pay attention to the possibility of an edge rusher considering the way the organization values the position. Michigan’s Kwity Paye could be a target, especially if the Eagles traded down a few spots. — Zach Berman

13. Los Angeles Chargers: Rashawn Slater, T, Northwestern
It’s the Chargers’ dream scenario. Slater is a no-brainer pick for the Chargers, who had one of the worst offensive lines last year. They addressed three needs in free agency by signing All-Pro center Corey Linsley and guards Matt Feiler and Oday Aboushi. But they still have a “hole” at left tackle, as head coach Brandon Staley described it. Slater is a polished prospect, even if his arm length eventually forces a move inside. — Daniel Popper

14. Minnesota Vikings: Jaelan Phillips, Edge, Miami
The Vikings saw a few players of equal value at some positions of need here and tried to trade down to capitalize on the excess value left on the board, but there weren’t any takers. Instead, they get the edge defender who might be the best pure defender in the draft, with some medical concerns holding back his evaluation. His combination of technique, athleticism and length is something the Vikings will covet, and he should pair well with Danielle Hunter. — Arif Hasan

15. Carolina Panthers: Jaycee Horn, CB, South Carolina
From New England

This worked out well for first-year general manager Scott Fitterer, whose Seattle background helped him appreciate the value of trading back. Had Fields been on the board, it might have given Fitterer pause. But with Fields and Sewell gone, the Panthers were able to move back to 15, pick up an extra first for 2022 and still get one of the top three cornerbacks. Horn has everything you’d want in a shutdown corner — length, speed and swagger, all of which his dad (former NFL receiver Joe Horn) also possessed. — Joseph Person

16. Arizona Cardinals: Jaylen Waddle, WR, Alabama
The Cardinals were aggressive in free agency, which provides some flexibility here. While cornerback might be their biggest need, receiver isn’t far behind, especially given Larry Fitzgerald’s silence on his future. Waddle at 16 seems like a gift, one offensive-minded coach Kliff Kingsbury will not allow to pass. He gets one of the more explosive playmakers in the draft, one who’s drawn comparisons to Tyreek Hill. — Doug Haller

17. Las Vegas Raiders: Teven Jenkins, OT, Oklahoma State
After trading Trent Brown to the Patriots, the Raiders need a new right tackle. In comes Jenkins, who spent most of his time on the right side in college, but also has experience playing left tackle, left guard and right guard. He’s well built at 6-foot-7 and 320 pounds and has nice fundamentals in addition to strength, physicality and tenacity. Ideally, he steps in as a Day 1 starter. — Tashan Reed

18. Miami Dolphins: Najee Harris, RB, Alabama
Harris fits exactly what Miami needs. Not only would the 6-foot-2 Harris offer Tagovailoa an immediate sense of familiarity and comfort, he’d also instantly spark Miami’s offense, which could desperately use a facelift at tailback. The last time the Dolphins selected a running back in the first round was 2005. It’s time they buck that trend and end their long-time rushing woes. — Josh Tolentino

19. Washington Football Team: Christian Darrisaw, OT, Virginia Tech
The debate here typically centers on Washington adding a left tackle, a linebacker like Notre Dame’s Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah or USC offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker. Not sure Washington passes on Tucker even if he kicks inside, but Darrisaw is a true tackle. Despite some physique and snap-to-whistle questions, he arguably offers the most upside among linemen besides Sewell. Darrisaw gives Washington a chance to upgrade over the capable Cornelius Lucas and fill the hole created by the Trent Williams fiasco. — Ben Standig

20. New York Jets: Alijah Vera-Tucker, G, USC
Trade: Chicago sent pick No. 20 to the Jets for Nos. 23 and 86

The benefit of having 21 total picks in the 2021 and 2022 drafts? The flexibility to move up to get a player you covet. The Jets overpaid a little in this trade (920 point value compared to 850), but it’s worth it. Vera-Tucker is the No. 13 prospect on The Athletic’s Dane Brugler’s big board. He’ll start Day 1 next to Mekhi Becton, last year’s first-round pick. There’s a chance Vera-Tucker might have been there at No. 23, but why risk it? Plus, even after trading No. 86, the Jets still have pick Nos. 66 and No. 107, plus four in later rounds. — Connor Hughes

21. New Orleans Saints: Greg Newsome, CB, Northwestern
Trade: Indianapolis sent pick No. 21 to the Saints for Nos. 28 and 98

The Saints usually don’t mess around when it’s time to trade up for a player they covet. With the uncertainty at cornerback after Newsome, I figured why not draft a cornerback with a few health concerns but who is capable of winning the starting job. The Saints squarely have a hole at corner after the release of Janoris Jenkins. Coach Sean Payton said recently that the position is a “must” to address. So I don’t think spending Nos. 28 and 98 to move to 21 is too steep of a price. The Saints still have No. 105 at the end of Round 3. — Larry Holder

22. Green Bay Packers: Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, LB, Notre Dame
Trade: Tennessee sent pick No. 22 to the Packers for Nos. 29 and 92

The Packers witnessed up close how vital linebackers like Devin White and Lavonte David were to helping propel the Buccaneers to the Super Bowl. They sacrifice a third-round pick to move up for the dynamic former Notre Dame linebacker who can do it all, but it’s worth it. The Packers actually get better value in this trade by eight points, according to Jimmy Johnson’s trade chart. Green Bay traded up nine spots in the first round for Jaire Alexander in 2018, nine spots in the first round for Darnell Savage Jr. in 2019 and now up seven spots for another defensive cornerstone. Finally, the Packers get someone to patrol the middle of the field. — Matt Schneidman

23. Chicago Bears: Rashod Bateman, WR, Minnesota
From NY Jets

We tried to trade back again, and every team rejected us. These GMs were smart enough to know the goal should be trying to get Bears GM Ryan Pace to trade up with you, not the other way around. The offseason pursuit of Kenny Golladay showed us the Bears are serious about adding another receiver. Bateman has the route-running savvy to fit well in coach Matt Nagy’s offense, and he answered doubts about his speed with a 4.41 40 at his pro day. He’d be a fine complement to Allen Robinson and Darnell Mooney and a potential long-term starter if Robinson can’t be re-signed. — Kevin Fishbain

24. Buffalo Bills: Kwity Paye, Edge, Michigan
Trade: Pittsburgh sent pick Nos. 24 and 128 to the Bills for Nos. 30 and 93

Once Paye got past No. 20, he became the player sticking out with a substantial drop-off at pass rusher after him. GM Brandon Beane will get aggressive to land his player in those situations. With the Eagles and Buccaneers both sniffing around a trade-up for Paye and the Browns and Ravens both needing pass rushers, the Bills paid a justifiable cost for a potential impact player. The Bills look for explosiveness, speed, length, versatility, fluidity and production in pass rushers, and Paye ticks all the boxes. Both Jerry Hughes and Mario Addison can be free agents next spring, so this is a long-term pick with possible immediate dividends for their Super Bowl push. — Joe Buscaglia

25. Jacksonville Jaguars: Christian Barmore, DT, Alabama
The Jaguars desperately needed to upgrade their defensive line after last season, and they worked hard in free agency to add a group of long, huge defensive ends. At 6-foot-4 and 310 pounds, Barmore can provide the kind of interior pass rush the Jaguars lacked. If you watched Ndamukong Suh and Vita Via push the pocket in the playoffs last season, you know how much this can help a defense. — Andy Staples

26. Kansas City Chiefs: Samuel Cosmi, T, Texas
Trade: Cleveland sent pick Nos. 26 and 212 to the Chiefs for Nos. 31 and 137

Everyone knows the Chiefs need a left tackle to help protect superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Cosmi has a nice combination of athleticism and technique, a talented prospect who has the potential to be a starter Week 1. By moving up six spots, the Chiefs also benefit from the trade between the Colts and Saints since the Colts are likely looking to select a tackle for Carson Wentz. — Nate Taylor

27. Baltimore Ravens: Landon Dickerson, G/C, Alabama
The preferred option was to trade back until the end of the first round or even early in the second round. However, the suitors disappeared once Paye was taken. Dickerson is a pretty good consolation prize. The front office’s offseason priority was to upgrade the interior of the offensive line and they’d do that in a big way with Dickerson sliding in next to Kevin Zeitler. The Ravens have to be comfortable with Dickerson’s medicals, but if they are, he’s a plug-and-play guy who could turn out to be the best interior offensive lineman in the draft. — Jeff Zrebiec

28. Indianapolis Colts: Alex Leatherwood, T/G, Alabama
From New Orleans

Leatherwood isn’t a perfect prospect, and there is some dispute about whether he’d make a better guard than a tackle, but he’s experienced, well-coached and enjoyed success against elite competition in the SEC. The Colts could do worse after the retirement of Anthony Castonzo. — Stephen Holder

29. Tennessee Titans: Elijah Moore, WR, Mississippi
From Green Bay

The Titans, in moving out of No. 22, added the 92nd pick — to give them five in the top 100 — and still grabbed their guy. Caleb Farley was tempting as well, and GM Jon Robinson has not been afraid of injured players in the past. He’s also had good success with Mississippi receivers, and the Titans need a weapon in the slot after parting with Adam Humphries halfway through his four-year deal. Moore learned from A.J. Brown as a freshman and can reunite with him after breaking his single-season school record for receptions. — Joe Rexrode

30. Pittsburgh Steelers: Travis Etienne, RB, Clemson
From Buffalo

Drafting a running back in the first round isn’t ideal, but the run on tackles before the Steelers’ original slot at pick 24 made a trade-back possible. Etienne fits what new offensive coordinator Matt Canada wants to do with pre-snap motions and jet sweeps and what the Steelers have lacked for years in a running back with big-play abilities. — Mark Kaboly

31. Cleveland Browns: Caleb Farley, CB, Virginia Tech
From Kansas City

There are multiple injury concerns, and Farley didn’t get to work out for NFL scouts this spring after having back surgery. But there are few questions about Farley’s talent. He wouldn’t have to be a full-time player right away, but he has the athleticism and man cover skills to eventually form an imposing cornerback duo with Denzel Ward. — Zac Jackson

32. Las Vegas Raiders: Trevon Moehrig, S, TCU
Trade: Tampa sent pick No. 32 to the Raiders for Nos. 48 and 79

If defensive coordinator Gus Bradley closed his eyes and pictured his ideal free safety, he’s about 6-foot-2, 202 pounds and has great range and ball skills … who can also drive downfield and wrap up ball carriers. Did we mention fluid hips? Yeah, he needs fluid hips. Tah dah. Moehrig is a Day 1 starter right next to 2018 first-round pick Johnathan Abram, who can focus on playing in the box. — Vic Tafur

ROUND 2

33. Jacksonville Jaguars: Elijah Molden, CB/S, Washington
The Jaguars have been revamping their secondary since drafting cornerback C.J. Henderson at No. 9 last year. In free agency, they grabbed cornerback Shaquill Griffin (Seahawks) and safety Rayshawn Jenkins (Chargers). In Moulden, they get the perfect nickel to face today’s NFL offenses. Moulden can cover, but he can help in the run game as well. Against pass-happy teams, he’ll be a godsend. — Andy Staples

34. New York Jets: Asante Samuel Jr., CB, Florida State
There are a number of directions for the Jets here. Another lineman — really fill out that front five. A receiver or tight end to give Wilson a playmaker. Penn State pass rusher Jayson Oweh is tempting, too. He’s the type of athletic freak Saleh would love. Samuel, though, is a first-round talent and fills a need. Bless Austin and Bryce Hall are the Jets’ starting corners. That’s just not going to cut it. Douglas likes to talk about “building through the draft.” Samuel would join Vera-Tucker and Wilson as Week 1 starters. — Connor Hughes

35. Atlanta Falcons: Jayson Oweh, Edge, Penn State
With Takk McKinley gone and Dante Fowler not yet meeting expectations, Atlanta needs pass-rush help. Oweh is a high-risk, high-reward kind of player but given time and reps perhaps he turns into exactly what the Falcons need. — Tori McElhaney

36. Miami Dolphins: Gregory Rousseau, Edge, Miami (Fla.)
Rousseau at this pick should be viewed as a steal for the hometown Dolphins, who share Hard Rock Stadium with the Hurricanes. Rousseau has a ridiculous wingspan (83 1/4 inches) that should help him upon his arrival to the league, but his potential to line up inside, particularly in third-down situations, might be the most intriguing factor. He’d surely be a fun chess piece for defensive coordinator Josh Boyer. — Josh Tolentino

37. Philadelphia Eagles: Joe Tryon, Edge, Washington
At 6-foot-5 and 259 pounds with 34-inch arms, Tryon brings an ideal frame and would make sense for a team whose depth chart includes 33-year-old Brandon Graham as well as Derek Barnett and Josh Sweat entering final contract years. When in doubt about the Eagles’ plans, lean toward the line of scrimmage. — Zach Berman

38. Los Angeles Chargers: Eric Stokes, CB, Georgia
Trade: Cincinnati sent pick Nos. 38 and 111 to the Chargers for Nos. 47 and 77.

The Chargers need to find a starting corner in the first two rounds, and waiting for pick No. 47 might be too late. As soon as Samuel went to the Jets, I started considering a trade for Stokes, who has the size, speed and inside-outside versatility that would make him an ideal fit in Staley’s defensive scheme. — Daniel Popper

39. Carolina Panthers: Liam Eichenberg, T, Notre Dame
I went back and forth here between Eichenberg and UCF safety Richie Grant, whom Panthers coach Matt Rhule loved coaching at the Senior Bowl. And while Rhule and Fitterer talked in recent weeks about a best-player-available approach, they really need a left tackle. The three players who proceeded Eichenberg at the position at Notre Dame were all first-round picks. The 6-foot-6, 306-pound Eichenberg lacks the ideal length of an NFL left tackle, but his sound fundamentals, experience at the position (three-year starter for the Irish) and his aggressiveness at the point of attack make him the pick here. — Joseph Person

40. Denver Broncos: Kelvin Joseph, CB, Kentucky
Even though the Broncos signed Kyle Fuller and Ronald Darby in free agency, cornerback depth remains a priority. Joseph, who ran a 4.3-second 40-yard dash at his pro day, had four interceptions in nine games last season, including one for a touchdown. — Nick Kosmider

41. Detroit Lions: Zaven Collins, LB, Tulsa
The Lions were inches away from a trade down here, but it wasn’t meant to be. Perhaps for the best, as Collins feels like pretty good value at 41. A 6-foot-4 off-ball linebacker who can cover in space and make plays in the backfield: Detroit is desperate for a guy like this. — Nick Baumgardner

42. New York Giants: Kadarius Toney, WR, Florida
Ideally, this would be the spot to take an offensive lineman, but a run on the position late in the first round hurt the value there. Instead, the Giants will pivot to the dynamic Toney to remove some of the sting from passing on Devonta Smith and Jaylen Waddle in the first round. — Dan Duggan

43. San Francisco 49ers: Carlos Basham Jr., Edge, Wake Forest
The 49ers might be overjoyed if a pass rusher as productive as Basham, who logged 20.5 sacks in college, was still available at this slot. They need another “big” defensive end to truly complete their rotation, and the 274-pound Basham fits that mold. Brugler offered a promising scouting report: “While he can be slowed, Basham is rarely controlled due to his active play style, power and hustle, which directly leads to production.” While Basham’s pass-rushing technique will need some refinement for consistent success, he offers tremendous second-round value, plugs an immediate 49ers’ rotational hole and allows the team to continue marching toward one of its chief goals: A perpetually deep and dominant defensive line. — David Lombardi

44. Dallas Cowboys: Richie Grant, S, UCF
Dallas seizes the chance to take arguably the best free safety prospect who has true man coverage skills. He is not a perfect prospect and some will feel hesitant with his age (23), but in the end, that football IQ, long arms and ball skills combined with the Cowboys’ inability to find a long-term deep safety fits perfectly here. — Bob Sturm

45. Jacksonville Jaguars: Pat Friermuth, TE, Penn State
The Jaguars absolutely need a tight end. The Bengals wouldn’t bite on my offer of No. 25, No. 33 and No. 45 to move up to No. 5 to take Kyle Pitts, so it was a matter of picking off the Freiermuth-Brevin Jordan-Hunter Long-Tommy Tremble tight end platter. Freiermuth, the focal point of Penn State’s offense at times, had the broadest skill set of the bunch. — Andy Staples

46. New England Patriots: Nick Bolton, LB, Missouri
Levi Onwuzurike and Terrace Marshall were under close consideration, but Bolton has a special leadership trait at inside linebacker and could become a long-term answer with a change coming at the position after this season. — Jeff Howe

47. Cincinnati Bengals: Jalen Mayfield, OL, Michigan
From LA Chargers

Part of the idea in trading 37 and 111 to the Chargers for 47 and 77 – other than that trading back in the second round is a favorite move of the Bengals – was that either Eichenberg or Basham Jr. should be available. That wasn’t the case. But Mayfield is a strong addition, and he likely starts at guard as a rookie. You can’t fully evaluate the trade (in other words, don’t @ me) without knowing whom the Bengals get with their extra third-rounder, but adding another tackle and an edge rusher to Chase and Mayfield would make for a nice four-player haul in the first 77 picks. — Jay Morrison

48. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Joseph Ossai, Edge, Texas
From Las Vegas

In trading down from No. 32, the Bucs gained a third-round pick from the Raiders, one more rookie likely to make their roster. I figured there was a cluster of five edge rushers and one of them would still be there at 48. Oweh, Tryon, Rousseau and Basham were gone, but the Bucs still gets Ossai, a prospect many had mocked to them at 32 in recent months. He doesn’t need to do much as a rookie but can develop with an eye on 2022. — Greg Auman

49. Arizona Cardinals: Ifeatu Melifonwu, CB, Syracuse
Melifonwu probably won’t turn into the next Patrick Peterson, but he has the tools to be a solid starting corner. At 6-foot-3, 205 pounds, he has great size and length that should help in press and defending bigger receivers. — Doug Haller

50. Miami Dolphins: Creed Humphrey, C, Oklahoma
After losing Ted Karras to the Patriots and replacing him with Matt Skura, the Dolphins don’t have much stability at center. Humphrey would immediately battle for a starting role thanks to his versatility as a plus-blocker in both run and pass scenarios. — Josh Tolentino

51. Washington Football Team: Jamin Davis, LB, Kentucky
Maybe the linebacker with a body seemingly made from granite wasn’t my top option at pick 19, but Davis’s name was in the mix. Landing him here feels like a gift considering his three-down capabilities and coverage skills plus Washington’s need for more at the position. — Ben Standig

52. Chicago Bears: Kellen Mond, QB, Texas A&M
If the Bears can’t trade up in the first round for Fields, Jones or Lance, their attention will surely turn to the second tier of quarterbacks, which includes Mond, Florida’s Kyle Trask and Stanford’s Davis Mills. The best rounds in which to draft them can be debated, but QBs always move up the boards. Pace and Nagy can’t leave this draft without taking a quarterback. Mond’s athleticism and arm talent should appeal to the Bears. His ceiling appears higher than Mills and Trask, too. — Adam Jahns

53. Tennessee Titans: Tyson Campbell, CB, Georgia
The Titans need a starting corner, and Campbell (6-foot-1, 193 pounds, 4.36 in the 40) fits the bill physically. He has what Brugler calls a “rare (and raw) combination of high-end traits.” He wasn’t always good at Georgia, but the ingredients are there. — Joe Rexrode

54. Indianapolis Colts: Payton Turner, Edge, Houston
The Colts are big on traits. Turner checks that box in a big way, at 6-foot-5 and 270 pounds and with a ridiculous 7-foot wingspan. That will allow him to compensate for the fact that he’s not yet a polished pass rusher from a technical standpoint. But he offers great inside-outside versatility and very much feels like a player who can help the Colts on Day 1. — Stephen Holder

55. Pittsburgh Steelers: Quinn Meinerz, G/C, Wisconsin-Whitewater
If we knew North Carolina running back Javonte Williams would be around at pick 55, the first Steelers selection would’ve been Zaven Collins or Sam Cosmi. Meinerz isn’t a bad consolation prize. Even though he played at a Division III school and hasn’t played since 2019, Meinerz showed enough promise at the Senior Bowl to have an opportunity to play immediately. — Mark Kaboly

56. Las Vegas Raiders: Jabril Cox, LB, LSU
Trade: Seattle sent pick No. 56 to the Raiders for Nos. 80, 121 and 162.

The Raiders determined that having three picks inside the top 56 (Nos. 17, 32 and 56) was more valuable than having six picks in the top 162. They need players who can make an immediate impact, and Cox fits that. He’s excellent in coverage, which is key in Bradley’s base 4-2-5 front, and also has some pass-rush ability. He needs to improve his run fits but has the size to hold up in run support at 6-3, 232 pounds. His likely best fit is at weakside linebacker, and he would back up Cory Littleton. If Littleton continues to struggle, though, there’s a chance Cox could surpass him. — Tashan Reed

57. Los Angeles Rams: Walker Little, T, Stanford
The Rams’ first preference may be to trade back here, but if they stay at No. 57, Little may give them a long-term answer for a future without 39-year-old left tackle Andrew Whitworth. Little missed two years — first to injury, second to an opt-out — but possesses strong traits for the position and wouldn’t be expected to start in his first season anyway. His medical records are important, so it’s a bit of a risky pick, but Little’s potential upside is too high to pass up. — Jourdan Rodrigue

58. Baltimore Ravens: Terrace Marshall Jr., WR, LSU
Marshall has some medical red flags, so taking him after already selecting Dickerson is probably a bit too cavalier for the Ravens. But with none of the upper-tier edge rushers available, why not take a risk in trying to fix the team’s longstanding issue at receiver? Marshall is the type of big-bodied, fast receiver that the Ravens lack. — Jeff Zrebiec

59. Cleveland Browns: Levi Onwuzurike, DT, Washington
In a thin defensive tackle class, the Browns would be thrilled to grab the second one off the board — and Dane Brugler’s No. 29 overall prospect — at the end of the second round. It might jump out that I picked two players who opted out of their final college seasons, but both Farley and Onwuzurike were productive in multiple college seasons. Talent trumps need in both cases, though each could be instant upgrades on a defense that wasn’t good enough last season. — Zac Jackson

60. New Orleans Saints: Javonte Williams, RB, North Carolina
Williams could become a great complement to Alvin Kamara with Latavius Murray entering the final year of his deal. Williams averaged more than 7 yards per carry last season along with 19 rushing TDs. It seemed weird when the Saints drafted Kamara in 2017 with Mark Ingram and Adrian Peterson on the roster. It’s obviously not weird now. I’m betting this could have the same results. — Larry Holder

61. Buffalo Bills: Josh Myers, G/C, Ohio State
A boundary cornerback didn’t stand out at this spot, although adding wide receiver Rondale Moore was slightly tempting. However, the Bills view center as a premium position and finding a long-term starting option is important. Myers brings the leadership, toughness and powerful finishing style they covet at the position. Myers will likely compete for snaps as a rookie. — Joe Buscaglia

62. Green Bay Packers: Rondale Moore, WR, Purdue
Almost the entire Packers receivers room is scheduled to hit free agency after this season. So it never hurts to look ahead while also adding a dynamic slot receiver, something the franchise hasn’t had since Randall Cobb. — Matt Schneidman

63. Kansas City Chiefs: Dayo Odeyingbo, DL, Vanderbilt
The Chiefs need to upgrade their pass rush and find a player who can pressure the quarterback from the opposite side of star defensive end Frank Clark. Odeyingbo flashes solid quickness, the ability to overpower offensive linemen with his bull rush and a strong motor on film. The Chiefs could see Odeyingbo as an ascending player, one who should continue to show growth throughout his rookie contract. Odeyingbo will need to generate better production than Breeland Speaks and Tanoh Kpassagnon, two former second-round picks who didn’t become consistent contributors. — Nate Taylor

64. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Paulson Adebo, CB, Stanford
Defensive depth was the goal, though interior offensive line would also make sense, including Adebo’s Stanford teammate, center Drew Dalman. He might be there at 79 with the extra pick gained by trading down from 32. — Greg Auman

One team, Houston Texans, did not have a pick in either of first two rounds of the NFL Draft. Another, the Seattle Seahawks, traded out of their lone spot in Round 2 in this mock draft. So our writers projected picks for when they first come on the board.

67. Houston Texans: Davis Mills, QB, Stanford
Deshaun Watson’s future is murky right now, but let’s assume he doesn’t play another snap for the Texans. That leaves Houston with Tyrod Taylor and Ryan Finley at quarterback. Taylor can be a serviceable bridge starter, but the Texans will need a long-term solution. They’ll be in a better position in next year’s draft — when they have their own (likely high) first-round pick as well as whatever picks they might acquire in a Watson trade — but why wait to address the issue? In the short term, Mills can’t be a much worse backup than Finley. At worst, Mills is a cheap backup for a couple of years. At best, he exceeds expectations and gives the Texans options in the 2022 draft. — Aaron Reiss

80. Seattle Seahawks: Brady Christensen, LT, BYU
This exercise illustrates the difficulty Seattle may have finding a trade partner on draft night. There weren’t many teams interested in the 56th overall pick, which is why Seattle ended up trading back 24 spots, picking up extra fourth- and sixth-round picks along the way. Taking Christensen 80th overall would be the lowest first selection in 12 drafts under Pete Carroll and John Schneider, but that’s the situation they’ve (understandably) put themselves in with all of their win-now trades for proven players. As for Christensen, the All-American tackle probably wouldn’t contribute much as a rookie, but he’d be a necessary succession plan for Duane Brown, who is entering his age-36 season. — Michael-Shawn Dugar

 

[Simpleton]

Don't love the idea of going DB/DB in theory but ultimately I'd be satisfied with Surtain/Grant.

 

[Cowboysrock55]

Don't love the idea of going DB/DB in theory but ultimately I'd be satisfied with Surtain/Grant.

Yeah I get it but unless there is a stud DT I see sitting there in the second round it may be the best option. Grant actually isn't my choice of safety but I wouldn't hate him either.

 

[boozeman]

Has Dallas taking this:

10. Patrick Surtain, CB, Alabama
44. Pat Freiermuth, TE, Penn State
75. Joseph Ossai, EDGE, Texas
99. Jonathan Marshall, DT, Arkansas
115. Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, USC
138. Dan Moore, OT, Texas A&M
179. Joshua Kaindoh, EDGE, Florida State
192. Isaiah McDuffie, OLB, Boston College
227. James Wiggins, SS, Syracuse
238. Chandon Herring, OG, BYU

Holy shit...this would totally blow.

 

[Cowboysrock55]

Has Dallas taking this:

10. Patrick Surtain, CB, Alabama
44. Pat Freiermuth, TE, Penn State
75. Joseph Ossai, EDGE, Texas
99. Jonathan Marshall, DT, Arkansas
115. Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, USC
138. Dan Moore, OT, Texas A&M
179. Joshua Kaindoh, EDGE, Florida State
192. Isaiah McDuffie, OLB, Boston College
227. James Wiggins, SS, Syracuse
238. Chandon Herring, OG, BYU

Holy shit...this would totally blow.

I love how suddenly people think we "need" a TE simply because Pitts fucking name came up for us. Ridiculous. Not only do we not need a TE but I don't think anyone outside of Pitts would move the needle at all in the Cowboys TE room.

 

[Cotton]

Has Dallas taking this:

10. Patrick Surtain, CB, Alabama
44. Pat Freiermuth, TE, Penn State
75. Joseph Ossai, EDGE, Texas
99. Jonathan Marshall, DT, Arkansas
115. Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, USC
138. Dan Moore, OT, Texas A&M
179. Joshua Kaindoh, EDGE, Florida State
192. Isaiah McDuffie, OLB, Boston College
227. James Wiggins, SS, Syracuse
238. Chandon Herring, OG, BYU

Holy shit...this would totally blow.

I would shoot my TV if I had to watch that draft for us.

 

[Plan9Misfit]

Has Dallas taking this:

10. Patrick Surtain, CB, Alabama
44. Pat Freiermuth, TE, Penn State
75. Joseph Ossai, EDGE, Texas
99. Jonathan Marshall, DT, Arkansas
115. Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, USC
138. Dan Moore, OT, Texas A&M
179. Joshua Kaindoh, EDGE, Florida State
192. Isaiah McDuffie, OLB, Boston College
227. James Wiggins, SS, Syracuse
238. Chandon Herring, OG, BYU

Holy shit...this would totally blow.

That. Draft. Sucks.