Brugler: 2021 NFL mock draft - All 7 rounds and 259 picks, from Trevor Lawrence to Feleipe Franks

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A few weeks before the NFL Draft each year, I attempt to do one seven-round mock draft, covering every pick. It’s an exhaustive exercise because I’m not focusing just on team needs, but also fit (scheme and culture) and breadcrumbs (draft trends, pro days, etc.).

However, while we have knowledge of virtual meetings, it was tougher this year without the scouting combine, facility visits or one-on-one workouts.

Like always, I included a team-by-team view of each organization’s draft class at the bottom so it is easier to see each team’s draft haul.

Here we go.

Round 1

1. Jacksonville Jaguars – Trevor Lawrence, QB, Clemson

In most years, there is a level of intrigue up until draft day regarding the No. 1 pick. This isn’t most years – Lawrence is the pick.

2. New York Jets – Zach Wilson, QB, BYU

Since my first mock draft back in November, Wilson has been the projected pick at No. 2 and nothing has happened to change that belief. The first two picks are locked in.

3. San Francisco 49ers – Mac Jones, QB, Alabama

The uncertainty of the draft starts at No. 3. We know it will be a quarterback, but which one? Coach Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers have seen or are scheduled to see Jones, Justin Fields and Trey Lance throw in person as the organization does due diligence on the top available passers. My initial reaction after San Francisco traded up to No. 3 was Lance, but most of the buzz points to Jones. Ultimately, any of the three quarterbacks could be the pick here and it wouldn’t be a surprise.

4. Atlanta Falcons – Trey Lance, QB, North Dakota State

The Falcons have three options: draft a quarterback, the top non-quarterback (Kyle Pitts) or trade back to the highest bidder. Matt Ryan will be Atlanta’s starter in the short-term, but the idea of grooming Lance in head coach Arthur Smith’s offense is an exciting long-term succession plan.

5. Cincinnati Bengals – Ja’Marr Chase, WR, LSU

If I were making the pick, the chance to upgrade the offensive line with Oregon’s Penei Sewell would be the choice. But reuniting Chase with Joe Burrow is understandably enticing for Duke Tobin and Cincinnati’s decision-makers. Which direction to go is a great problem for the Bengals to have at No. 5.

6. Miami Dolphins – Kyle Pitts, TE, Florida

After trading down from No. 3 to No. 12, the Dolphins paid an expensive price to jump back into the top six. Miami made the move with the idea of drafting an offensive difference-maker and Pitts (the top non-quarterback in the class) certainly qualifies.

7. Detroit Lions – Penei Sewell, OT, Oregon

If the first six picks play out like this, the Lions’ selection likely comes down to Fields, the top offensive lineman on their board or which Alabama receiver they prefer. As Detroit begins a rebuild, the chance to start in the trenches with a 20-year old stud tackle makes sense.

8. Carolina Panthers – Rashawn Slater, OT, Northwestern

Don’t rule out Fields here – there are several around the league who believe the Panthers are ready to throw multiple darts at the quarterback position. But if the Panthers are invested in giving Sam Darnold the chance to be “the guy,” then upgrading the offensive line would be wise. Slater would immediately become the top left tackle on Carolina’s roster.

9. Denver Broncos – Justin Fields, QB, Ohio State

How seriously are the Broncos considering a quarterback at No. 9? With a first-year general manager in George Paton (and John Elway not completely out of the picture), it is tough to know. But Drew Lock hasn’t done enough to secure the starting job and Fields’ talent might be too good to pass up.

10. Dallas Cowboys – Patrick Surtain II, CB, Alabama

In the Super Bowl era, the latest slot where the first defensive player in the draft was taken was in 1999 when Champ Bailey went No. 7 to Washington. But Surtain falling to No. 10 as the first defender is a realistic possibility. Dallas has the chance to reunite him with Trevon Diggs on the cornerback depth chart.

11. New York Giants – Alijah Vera-Tucker, OG, USC

If the Giants want Daniel Jones to succeed, continuing to upgrade the offensive line with this pick will be attractive. There is no such thing as a “safe” prospect in the NFL Draft, but Vera-Tucker is viewed by many around the league as having low bust potential and a high floor. Personally, I would go Jaylen Waddle here, which is another realistic possibility.

12. Philadelphia Eagles – Jaycee Horn, CB, South Carolina

The Eagles could go wide receiver here or add to the trenches, but Philadelphia also needs help at cornerback. Horn and Darius Slay starting on the outside would help make cornerback a strength.

13. Los Angeles Chargers – Jaylen Waddle, WR, Alabama

The Chargers don’t need another wide receiver to be an explosive offense – they already are with Justin Herbert at quarterback. But the idea of dropping Waddle’s special athleticism into that scheme (with Keenan Allen and Mike Williams) would be tough to pass up.

14. Minnesota Vikings – Kwity Paye, edge, Michigan

The Vikings haven’t drafted a defensive end in the first two rounds since 2005 (Erasmus James). So history says pass rusher won’t be the pick. But Minnesota ranked in the bottom five last season in sacks, and Paye has the athletic tools to be equally effective vs. the pass and the run.

15. New England Patriots – Zaven Collins, LB, Tulsa

With his athletic versatility at 6-foot-5 and 260 pounds, Collins is a very Patriots-like prospect and a great match in New England’s scheme. His value as a cover man, blitzer and run-and-chase pursuit player has Bill Belichick written all over it.

16. Arizona Cardinals – DeVonta Smith, WR, Alabama

What a steal if Smith falls this far. The Cardinals have solid role players behind DeAndre Hopkins on the receiver depth chart and there are arguably greater team needs, but Arizona can’t pass on Smith and his impact in that offense.

17. Las Vegas Raiders – Christian Darrisaw, OT, Virginia Tech

A playmaking linebacker (Micah Parsons or Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah) or defensive lineman (Christian Barmore) would make sense, but Darrisaw would help fill the sizeable void left by the departure of right tackle Trent Brown.

18. Miami Dolphins – Micah Parsons, LB, Penn State

Parsons is the type of freaky talent that coach Brian Flores would love to add to his defense. With his background as both an off-ball linebacker and pass rusher, Parsons has elite athletic traits and can fill multiple roles in the Dolphins’ scheme.

19. Washington Football Team – Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, LB, Notre Dame

Washington has invested numerous first-round picks in the front seven and could do it again with a talent like Owusu-Koramoah. Whether he lines up over the slot or in a more traditional stack role, the Notre Dame product, who grew up just south of D.C., is a dynamic do-it-all defender.

20. Chicago Bears – Teven Jenkins, OT, Oklahoma State

If the Bears are unable to trade up for a quarterback, the focus should shift to one of the team’s other key needs, notably right tackle. Jenkins is a natural on the right side with his unique power and competitive demeanor.

21. Indianapolis Colts – Jaelan Phillips, edge, Miami (Fla.)

Phillips is a tough evaluation due to his medical history, but his talent is worthy of early first-round consideration. If the Colts’ medical staff gives general manager Chris Ballard two thumbs up, Phillips could be a steal for a team in need of more juice rushing the passer.

22. Tennessee Titans – Christian Barmore, DT, Alabama

The Titans have a strong foundation on the defensive line, but the value of adding a talent like Barmore at this point in the draft could really take the Titans’ front to another level. He has Pro Bowl potential as both a run stuffer and pass rusher.

23. New York Jets – Azeez Ojulari, edge, Georgia

The Jets upgraded the pass rush with Carl Lawson in free agency, but there is still work to do. At only 20 years old, Ojulari led the SEC in sacks, tackles for loss and forced fumbles due to his get-off, length and instincts. And it is clear he has yet to play his best football.

24. Pittsburgh Steelers – Najee Harris, RB, Alabama

Harris is highly skilled at toggling between patience and power to press holes and maximize each run. And with his ability as a pass-catcher, he gives the Steelers an immediate impact player who can help the organization contend this season.

25. Jacksonville Jaguars – Elijah Moore, WR, Ole Miss

Wide receiver isn’t a screaming need for the Jaguars, but new coach Urban Meyer covets speed. Moore (and his 4.35 40-yard dash and 6.67 3-cone) checks that box. If Lawrence and Moore reach their full potential, Jacksonville will be talking about this first-round haul for a long time.

26. Cleveland Browns – Greg Newsome II, CB, Northwestern

Although he had only one interception in college, Newsome has 25 passes defended in 21 starts and it was a challenge searching for big plays allowed on his tape. It doesn’t hurt that he tested like an elite athlete with a 4.38 40-yard dash and 6.90 3-cone drill at 6-foot and 192 pounds.

27. Baltimore Ravens – Rashod Bateman, WR, Minnesota

The Ravens have plenty of speed at wide receiver, but not many pass-catchers with Bateman’s savvy. His ability to leverage coverage and run the full route tree should allow him to quickly become a favorite target of Lamar Jackson.

28. New Orleans Saints – Jamin Davis, LB, Kentucky

Davis is an impressive size/speed athlete who trusts his eyes to lead him to the football. He only started one season, but it was a productive one season with 10.2 tackles per game and three interceptions, including a pick-six vs. Tennessee.

29. Green Bay Packers – Caleb Farley, CB, Virginia Tech

A top-10 pick based on raw talent, Farley will likely see a slight slide on draft day due to his medical situation (He had back surgery last month). How far? That’s anyone’s guess right now, but he could prove to be an unbelievable value in the late first round.

30. Buffalo Bills – Jayson Oweh, edge, Penn State

Did you know Oweh had zero sacks last year? I understand why that stat has been recycled every time Oweh’s name is mentioned, but disruption is production and he had plenty of backfield disruption on tape. Late to the game, he is just scratching the surface of his immense potential.

31. Kansas City Chiefs – Alex Leatherwood, OT, Alabama

The Chiefs have made necessary additions on the interior this offseason, but offensive tackle is a position that the organization must address through the draft. Leatherwood is a guard for some and a tackle for others. Regardless, he is a battle-tested blocker ready to start from day one.

32. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Joe Tryon, edge, Washington

Fresh off a Super Bowl victory, the Buccaneers have done a nice job retaining key players for another run at the championship, but there is no such thing as too much pass rush. Tryon is still developing his pass rush arsenal, but his body type and athleticism could easily land him in the first round.

Round 2

33. Jacksonville Jaguars – Trevon Moehrig, DS, TCU
34. New York Jets – Asante Samuel Jr., CB, Florida State

Jets fans won’t forget the original Asante Samuel and his impact for the Patriots 15 years ago. So the idea of his son becoming a key starter for the Jets has to be appealing.

35. Atlanta Falcons – Travis Etienne, RB, Clemson
36. Miami Dolphins – Javonte Williams, RB, North Carolina
37. Philadelphia Eagles – Creed Humphrey, OC, Oklahoma
38. Cincinnati Bengals – Landon Dickerson, OG/C, Alabama
39. Carolina Panthers – Richie Grant, DS, UCF
40. Denver Broncos – Jabril Cox, LB, LSU
41. Detroit Lions – Terrace Marshall, WR, LSU
42. New York Giants – Gregory Rousseau, edge, Miami (Fla.)
43. San Francisco 49ers – Eric Stokes, CB, Georgia
44. Dallas Cowboys – Jevon Holland, DS, Oregon
45. Jacksonville Jaguars – Pat Freiermuth, TE, Penn State
46. New England Patriots – Davis Mills, QB, Stanford

If the Patriots are unable to trade up for a quarterback in the first round, Mills would be an interesting Plan B on Day 2 of the draft. Despite a small sample size and a history of knee issues, Mills has NFL starting talent.

47. Los Angeles Chargers – Sam Cosmi, OT, Texas
48. Las Vegas Raiders – Levi Onwuzurike, DT, Washington
49. Arizona Cardinals – Kelvin Joseph, CB, Kentucky
50. Miami Dolphins – Carlos Basham, edge, Wake Forest
51. Washington Football Team – Kadarius Toney, WR, Florida
52. Chicago Bears – Kellen Mond, QB, Texas A&M
53. Tennessee Titans – Joseph Ossai, edge, Texas
54. Indianapolis Colts – Liam Eichenberg, OT, Notre Dame
55. Pittsburgh Steelers – Quinn Meinerz, OC, Wis. Whitewater
56. Seattle Seahawks – Ifeatu Melifonwu, CB, Syracuse
57. Los Angeles Rams – Elijah Molden, CB, Washington
58. Baltimore Ravens – Jaylen Mayfield, OT/G, Michigan
59. Cleveland Browns – Payton Turner, edge, Houston
60. New Orleans Saints – Rondale Moore, WR, Purdue
61. Buffalo Bills – Tyson Campbell, CB, Georgia

With his size and athletic gifts, it wouldn’t be a surprise if the Bills consider Campbell in the first round, which would make him a slam dunk pick in the second round.

62. Green Bay Packers – Nick Bolton, LB, Missouri
63. Kansas City Chiefs – Aaron Robinson, CB, UCF
64. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Dillon Radunz, OT/G, North Dakota State

Round 3

65. Jacksonville Jaguars – Josh Myers, OG/C, Ohio State
66. New York Jets – Brady Christensen, OT, BYU
67. Houston Texans – Dyami Brown, WR, North Carolina
68. Atlanta Falcons – Ronnie Perkins, edge, Oklahoma
69. Cincinnati Bengals – Milton Williams, DT, Louisiana Tech

The Bengals struck gold in the fourth round of the 2010 draft with Geno Atkins. And as the organization moves on from Atkins, it could try and repeat history with Williams.

70. Philadelphia Eagles – Amari Rodgers, WR, Clemson
71. Denver Broncos – Walker Little, OT, Stanford
72. Detroit Lions – Divine Deablo, DS, Virginia Tech
73. Carolina Panthers – Tommy Tremble, TE, Notre Dame
74. Washington Football Team – Brevin Jordan, TE, Miami (Fla.)
75. Dallas Cowboys – Marlon Tuipulotu, DT, USC
76. New York Giants – Daviyon Nixon, DT, Iowa
77. Los Angeles Chargers – Paulson Adebo, CB, Stanford
78. Minnesota Vikings – Aaron Banks, OG, Notre Dame
79. Las Vegas Raiders – Andre Cisco, DS, Syracuse
80. Las Vegas Raiders – Baron Browning, LB, Ohio State
81. Miami Dolphins – Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, USC
82. Washington Football Team – Spencer Brown, OT, Northern Iowa
83. Chicago Bears – Zech McPhearson, CB, Texas Tech

A prospect who doesn’t receive nearly enough attention, McPhearson has outstanding athleticism to make plays in man or zone, inside or outside. He will push for starting reps at some point during his rookie season.

84. Philadelphia Eagles – Dayo Odeyingbo, DL, Vanderbilt
85. Tennessee Titans – Tutu Atwell, WR, Louisville
86. New York Jets – Kenneth Gainwell, RB, Memphis
87. Pittsburgh Steelers – Stone Forsythe, OT, Florida
88. Los Angeles Rams – Wyatt Davis, OG, Ohio State
89. Cleveland Browns – Alim McNeill, DT, NC State
90. Minnesota Vikings – Jamar Johnson, DS, Indiana
91. Cleveland Browns – Kendrick Green, OG/C, Illinois
92. Green Bay Packers – D’Wayne Eskridge, WR, Western Michigan
93. Buffalo Bills – Deonte Brown, OG, Alabama
94. Kansas City Chiefs – Nico Collins, Michigan
95. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Jay Tufele, DT, USC
96. New England Patriots – Tylan Wallace, Oklahoma State
97. Los Angeles Chargers – Jackson Carman, OT/G, Clemson
98. New Orleans Saints – Elerson Smith, edge, Northern Iowa
99. Dallas Cowboys – D’Ante Smith, OT, East Carolina

The Cowboys need to prepare for life after Tyron Smith, and D’Ante Smith could be a worthy successor. The East Carolina left tackle boasts the light feet and long arms that coaches covet in a developmental prospect.

100. Tennessee Titans – Robert Rochell, CB, Central Arkansas
101. Detroit Lions – Chazz Surratt, LB, North Carolina
102. San Francisco 49ers – Drew Dalman, OC, Stanford
103. Los Angeles Rams – James Hudson, OT, Cincinnati
104. Baltimore Ravens – Quincy Roche, edge, Miami (Fla.)
105. New Orleans Saints – Trey Sermon, RB, Ohio State

Round 4

106. Jacksonville Jaguars – Pete Werner, LB, Ohio State
107. New York Jets – Robert Hainsey, OG/C, Notre Dame
108. Atlanta Falcons – Marco Wilson, CB, Florida
109. Houston Texans – Rashad Weaver, edge, Pittsburgh
110. Cleveland Browns – Anthony Schwartz, WR, Auburn
111. Cincinnati Bengals – Joshua Kaindoh, edge, Florida State
112. Detroit Lions – Ambry Thomas, CB, Michigan
113. Carolina Panthers – Shi Smith, WR, South Carolina
114. Denver Broncos – Michael Carter, RB, North Carolina

The Broncos decided to move on from Phillip Lindsay, but Carter could be an upgrade as a change-of-pace option due to his elusive running style and third-down skills.

115. Dallas Cowboys – Chauncey Golston, edge, Iowa
116. New York Giants – Cornell Powell, WR, Clemson
117. San Francisco 49ers – Osa Odighizuwa, DL, UCLA
118. Los Angeles Chargers – Tommy Togiai, DT, Ohio State
119. Minnesota Vikings – Kyle Trask, QB, Florida
120. New England Patriots – Benjamin St-Juste, CB, Minnesota
121. Las Vegas Raiders – Keith Taylor, CB, Washington
122. New England Patriots – Hamsah Nasirildeen, DS, Florida State
123. Philadelphia Eagles – Brenden Jaimes, OT, Nebraska
124. Washington Football Team – Thomas Graham, CB, Oregon
125. Minnesota Vikings – Derrick Barnes, LB, Purdue
126. Tennessee Titans – Hunter Long, TE, Boston College

With Jonnu Smith now in New England, the Titans will be tight end shopping at some point in the top rounds. Long is very similar to Austin Hooper with his toughness and dependable receiving skills.

127. Indianapolis Colts – Simi Fehoko, WR, Stanford
128. Pittsburgh Steelers – Tre Brown, CB, Oklahoma
129. Seattle Seahawks – Jaylon Moore, OT, Western Michigan
130. Jacksonville Jaguars – Bobby Brown III, DT, Texas A&M
131. Baltimore Ravens – Tyree Gillespie, DS, Missouri
132. Cleveland Browns – Cameron McGrone, LB, Michigan
133. New Orleans Saints – Shakur Brown, CB, Michigan State
134. Minnesota Vikings – Seth Williams, WR, Auburn
135. Green Bay Packers – Trey Smith, OG, Tennessee
136. Kansas City Chiefs – Patrick Jones, edge, Pittsburgh
137. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Ben Cleveland, OG, Georgia
138. Dallas Cowboys – Dylan Moses, LB, Alabama
139. New England Patriots – Marvin Wilson, DT, Florida State
140. Pittsburgh Steelers – Chris Rumph, edge, Duke
141. Los Angeles Rams – Cameron Sample, edge, Tulane
142. Green Bay Packers – Ade Ogundeji, DL, Notre Dame
143. Minnesota Vikings – Tommy Doyle, OT, Miami (Ohio)
144. Kansas City Chiefs – Michal Menet, OC, Penn State

Round 5

145. Jacksonville Jaguars – Shaun Wade, CB, Ohio State
146. New York Jets – James Wiggins, DS, Cincinnati
147. Houston Texans – Talanoa Hufanga, DS, USC
148. Atlanta Falcons – David Moore, OG, Grambling
149. Cincinnati Bengals – Ar’Darius Washington, DS, TCU
150. Philadelphia Eagles – Tony Fields II, LB, West Virginia
151. Carolina Panthers – DJ Daniel, CB, Georgia
152. Denver Broncos – Brandon Stephens, CB, SMU
153. Detroit Lions – Daelin Hayes, edge, Notre Dame
154. New York Jets – Ben Mason, FB/HB, Michigan

As the Jets overhaul the offense, a versatile weapon like Mason could fill the Kyle Juszczyk role that Kyle Shanahan has leaned on in San Francisco.

155. San Francisco 49ers – Royce Newman, OT/G, Ole Miss
156. Miami Dolphins – Robert Jones, OG, Middle Tennessee
157. Minnesota Vikings – Shemar Jean-Charles, CB, Appalachian State
158. Houston Texans – Ernest Jones, LB, South Carolina
159. Los Angeles Chargers – Caden Sterns, DS, Texas
160. Arizona Cardinals – Rhamondre Stevenson, RB, Oklahoma
161. Buffalo Bills – Tre’ McKitty, TE, Georgia
162. Las Vegas Raiders – Josh Palmer, WR, Tennessee
163. Washington Football Team – Janarius Robinson, edge, Florida State
164. Chicago Bears – Cade Johnson, WR, South Dakota State
165. Indianapolis Colts – Darren Hall, CB, San Diego State
166. Tennessee Titans – Dan Moore Jr., OT, Texas A&M
167. Las Vegas Raiders – Shaka Toney, edge, Penn State
168. Minnesota Vikings – Jaelon Darden, WR, North Texas
169. Cleveland Browns – Darrick Forrest, DS, Cincinnati
170. Jacksonville Jaguars – Jonathan Cooper, edge, Ohio State

In a draft cycle like this with limited one-on-one interaction, it wouldn’t be a surprise if Meyer relies on his Columbus roots (Cooper is the fourth Buckeye drafted by the Jaguars in this scenario).

171. Baltimore Ravens – Charles Snowden, edge, Virginia
172. San Francisco 49ers – Chuba Hubbard, RB, Oklahoma State
173. Green Bay Packers – Jacob Harris, WR/TE, UCF
174. Buffalo Bills – Tyler Shelvin, DT, LSU
175. Kansas City Chiefs – Kenny Yeboah, TE, Ole Miss
176. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Tamorrion Terry, WR, Florida State
177. New England Patriots – Jordan Smith, edge, UAB
178. Green Bay Packers – Malcolm Koonce, edge, Buffalo
179. Dallas Cowboys – Trevon Grimes, WR, Florida
180. San Francisco 49ers – Demetric Felton, WR, UCLA
181. Kansas City Chiefs – Buddy Johnson, LB, Texas A&M
182. Atlanta Falcons – Shawn Davis, DS, Florida
183. Atlanta Falcons – Darius Stills, DT, West Virginia
184. Baltimore Ravens – Jonathan Marshall, DT, Arkansas

Round 6

185. Los Angeles Chargers – Hamilcar Rashed Jr., edge, Oregon State
186. New York Jets – Isaiah McDuffie, LB, Boston College
187. Atlanta Falcons – Garret Wallow, LB, TCU
188. New England Patriots – Jose Borregales, PK, Miami (Fla.)
189. Philadelphia Eagles – Trill Williams, DS, Syracuse
190. Cincinnati Bengals – Jermar Jefferson, RB, Oregon State
191. Denver Broncos – Tarron Jackson, edge, Coastal Carolina
192. Dallas Cowboys – John Bates, TE, Boise State
193. Carolina Panthers – Larry Rountree III, RB, Missouri
194. San Francisco 49ers – Tony Poljan, TE, Virginia
195. Houston Texans – Drake Jackson, OC, Kentucky
196. New York Giants – Khalil Herbert, RB, Virginia Tech
197. New England Patriots – Chris Evans, RB, Michigan

With James White re-signed on a one-year deal, Evans could be groomed to fill the role as a pass-catching back in the Patriots’ offense.

198. Los Angeles Chargers – Kary Vincent Jr., CB, LSU
199. Minnesota Vikings – Javian Hawkins, RB, Louisville
200. Las Vegas Raiders – Tedarrell Slaton, DT, Florida
201. New York Giants – Monty Rice, LB, Georgia
202. Cincinnati Bengals – Josh Ball, OT, Marshall
203. Houston Texans – Khyiris Tonga, DT, BYU
204. Chicago Bears – William Bradley-King, edge, Baylor
205. Tennessee Titans – Evan McPherson, PK, Florida
206. Indianapolis Colts – Nick Niemann, LB, Iowa
207. Kansas City Chiefs – Jamien Sherwood, DS, Auburn
208. Chicago Bears – Jonathan Adams Jr., WR, Arkansas State
209. Los Angeles Rams – Frank Darby, WR, Arizona State
210. Baltimore Ravens – Mike Strachan, WR, Charleston
211. Cleveland Browns – Larry Borom, OT/G, Missouri
212. Houston Texans – Jared Hocker, OG, Texas A&M
213. Buffalo Bills – Jaret Patterson, RB, Buffalo
214. Green Bay Packers – Larnel Coleman, OT, Massachusetts
215. Tennessee Titans – Richard LeCounte, DS, Georgia
216. Pittsburgh Steelers – Max Duffy, P, Kentucky
217. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Israel Mukuamu, CB, South Carolina
218. New Orleans Saints – Joshuah Bledsoe, DS, Missouri
219. Atlanta Falcons – Matt Bushman, TE, BYU
220. Green Bay Packers – Mark Webb, DS, Georgia
221. Chicago Bears – Christian Uphoff, DS, Illinois State
222. Carolina Panthers – Jamie Newman, QB, Georgia
223. Arizona Cardinals – Darius Hodge, edge, Marshall
224. Philadelphia Eagles – Bryan Mills, CB, North Carolina Central
225. Philadelphia Eagles – Elijah Mitchell, RB, Louisiana
226. New York Jets – Dax Milne, WR, BYU

Assuming Wilson is the pick at No. 2 overall, we can also pencil in Milne (his favorite target) to the Jets at some point in the later rounds, right?

227. Dallas Cowboys – William Sherman, OG/C, Colorado
228. Chicago Bears – Carson Green, OT/G, Texas A&M

Round 7

229. New Orleans Saints – Olaijah Griffin, CB, USC
230. San Francisco 49ers – Patrick Johnson, edge, Tulane
231. Miami Dolphins – Ian Book, QB, Notre Dame
232. Tennessee Titans – Sage Surratt, WR, Wake Forest
233. Houston Texans – Camryn Bynum, CB, California
234. Philadelphia Eagles – Sam Ehlinger, QB, Texas
235. Cincinnati Bengals – Antonio Phillips, CB, Ball State
236. Buffalo Bills – Dazz Newsome, WR, North Carolina
237. Denver Broncos – Damar Hamlin, DS, Pittsburgh
238. Dallas Cowboys – Kene Nwangwu, RB, Iowa State
239. Denver Broncos – Jalen Camp, WR, Georgia Tech
240. Philadelphia Eagles – Zach Davidson, TE, Central Missouri

Davidson was an all-conference tight end and punter in college – two positions on the Eagles’ depth chart that they will be looking to upgrade on draft weekend.

241. Los Angeles Chargers – Kylen Granson, TE, SMU
242. New England Patriots – Landon Young, OT, Kentucky
243. Arizona Cardinals – Sadarius Hutcherson, OG, South Carolina
244. Washington Football Team – Thomas Fletcher, LS, Alabama
245. Pittsburgh Steelers – Marquez Stevenson, WR, Houston
246. Washington Football Team – Racey McMath, WR, LSU
247. Arizona Cardinals – Malik Herring, DL, Georgia
248. Indianapolis Colts – Briley Moore, TE, Kansas State
249. Jacksonville Jaguars – Alaric Jackson, OT, Iowa
250. Seattle Seahawks – Austin Watkins Jr., WR, UAB
251. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Justin Hilliard, LB, Ohio State
252. Los Angeles Rams – K.J. Britt, LB, Auburn
253. Denver Broncos – Trey Hill, OC, Georgia
254. Pittsburgh Steelers – Anthony Hines III, LB, Texas A&M
255. New Orleans Saints – Noah Gray, TE, Duke
256. Green Bay Packers – Avery Williams, CB, Boise State

If the Packers want to improve on special teams coverages, drafting Williams (and his five blocks and nine career touchdowns on special teams) would certainly help.

257. Cleveland Browns – Nate Hobbs, CB, Illinois
258. Miami Dolphins – Ta’Quon Graham, DT, Texas
259. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Feleipe Franks, QB, Arkansas
 

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Not a fan of who he projected to Dallas. It is bad that after the first round, the only appealing picks were Moses and Nwangwu.
 

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Patrick Surtain
Joseph Ossai (although I'd really be trading up for Moehrig or Rousseau)
Daviyon Nixon
Chazz Surratt
Trey Smith
Marvin Wilson
Tarron Jackson
Israel Mukuamu
Alaric Jackson

Please and thank you.
 

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What we should do in this situation or will do?
If it were up to me
Parsons
Holland
Nixon
Rochell
Nasrildeen
Shaun Wade
William Bradley-king
John Bates
Drue Crisman
Feleipe Franks

What would they?
Surtain
Kelvin Joseph
Baron Browning
Robert Hainsey
Hunter Long
Cam Sample
Trevon Grimes
Larry Rountree
Carson Green
Tuf Borland
 

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What we should do in this situation or will do?
If it were up to me
Parsons
Holland
Nixon
Rochell
Nasrildeen
Shaun Wade
William Bradley-king
John Bates
Drue Crisman
Feleipe Franks

What would they?
Surtain
Kelvin Joseph
Baron Browning
Robert Hainsey
Hunter Long
Cam Sample
Trevon Grimes
Larry Rountree
Carson Green
Tuf Borland
The second one looks decent.
 

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Feh. Opt out guys are a hard no from me.
A little extreme. By definition you are seriously limiting the talent pool.

I get the passion-for-the-game and rust arguments, but there are some very talented folks who opted out and a lot of those stayed in shape and killed their pro days.
 

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Breaking down Cowboys’ 10 picks in Dane Brugler’s latest 7-round mock draft


By Jon Machota Apr 14, 2021

Mock draft season has reached the point where the first and second round isn’t enough. Dane Brugler, The Athletic’s draft expert, published his full seven-round mock draft Wednesday morning. So we’re focusing on the Cowboys and breaking down each of their 10 picks.

Defensive help at every position is needed. Here’s how Brugler had Dallas addressing that side of the ball and more.

Cowboys' picks: Brugler's Mock Draft


Round 1, No. 10 overall: Patrick Surtain II, CB, Alabama

Surtain is the favorite to be the Cowboys’ pick at No. 10. In Brugler’s mock, offensive tackles Penei Sewell and Rashawn Slater went off the board at picks seven and eight. Things could get interesting if either of them is still available when Dallas goes on the clock. Surtain was the first defender selected in this mock and that seems like a strong possibility later this month. The Alabama cornerback would immediately step into a starting spot on the outside and help solidify a position group that needs upgrading. He possesses the ideal size (6-2, 208) and length (32.5-inch arms) that the Cowboys will be looking for in a first-round cornerback prospect. Brugler sees Surtain as a player with Pro Bowl potential.

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields went to the Broncos one pick before the Cowboys. If by some chance Denver took Surtain or another player with that pick, teams like the Patriots or Bears could try to get up to 10 and grab their quarterback of the future in Fields. New England has the 15th overall pick. Chicago has Pick 20. Washington at No. 19 would also make sense. But would Dallas be willing to trade with a division rival with a potential future franchise quarterback involved? It’s unlikely, but if the offer was impressive enough, anything is possible. Of course, the Cowboys could always just take the next best player on their board, which could be South Carolina cornerback Jaycee Horn, who Brugler had going 12th overall to the Eagles.



Patrick Surtain (Gary Cosby Jr / The Tuscaloosa News via USA Today)

Round 2, No. 44 overall: Jevon Holland, S, Oregon

In this scenario, the Cowboys would significantly improve their secondary with their first two picks. It would also signify a change in philosophy considering how little Dallas has invested in the safety position over the last decade. Brugler ranks Holland as the third-best safety in this class. The top two, UCF’s Richie Grant and TCU’s Trevon Moehrig, both went earlier in the second round.

If Holland was the pick here, the Cowboys would likely be looking for him to compete for a starting role at free safety. He opted out last season but had nine interceptions and 19 passes defended in his previous two years with the Ducks.

“Holland needs to mature areas of his game in both coverage and run defense,” Brugler wrote in his annual draft guide, “but he is highly competitive with the natural ball skills and versatility to be a matchup defender with starting potential at nickel safety.”

Round 3, No. 75 overall: Marlon Tuipulotu, DT, USC

Defensive tackle is one of the Cowboys’ biggest needs. They added depth by signing veterans Carlos Watkins and Brent Urban in free agency, but another young prospect is needed. There’s not a player at the position worthy of the 10th overall pick, but there could be quality options in the second or third round.

Brugler ranks Tuipulotu as the third-best defensive tackle in this class behind Alabama’s Christian Barmore, likely a late first-round pick, and Washington’s Levi Onwuzurike, who the Cowboys would probably have to take at 44.

“Overall, Tuipulotu lacks elite pass-rushing tools, but he is strong, stout and active to be a dominant run defender,” Brugler wrote. “He projects as an NFL starter who can play in one- or two-gap schemes.”

Round 3, No. 99 overall: D’Ante Smith, OT, East Carolina

A year ago at this time, offensive tackle didn’t seem like a need. And then starting right tackle La’el Collins missed the entire season because of a hip injury. Left tackle Tyron Smith missed 14 games with a neck issue. Both players needed surgery. Smith hasn’t played a full season since 2015. The position needs insurance.

Brugler has D’Ante Smith ranked as his 11th best tackle in this class. The Cowboys are expecting Tyron Smith and Collins to be fully healthy and ready to go for training camp. If something has changed in their thinking about those two, this could be an even bigger need, something that leads to them targeting a tackle at Pick 44. In Brugler’s mock, Texas’ Samuel Cosmi and Notre Dame’s Liam Eichenberg were the top two offensive tackles still available for the Cowboys in the second round.

“Smith needs to sharpen his technique,” Brugler wrote about D’Ante Smith, “but he is an ascending offensive line prospect with intriguing tools (feet, length, flexibility) and upside to grow into a full-time NFL starter.”

Round 4, No. 115 overall: Chauncey Golston, DE, Iowa

Somewhere in the third or fourth round seems like a good spot for the Cowboys to get help at edge rusher. This particular class doesn’t have the elite edge rusher like Chase Young, Nick Bosa, Myles Garrett or Joey Bosa. Brugler doesn’t have an edge rusher going until Michigan’s Kwity Paye at No. 14.

Golston is ranked as Brugler’s 16th-best edge rusher prospect. He had 5.5 sacks and eight tackles for loss in eight games last season.
“Golston doesn’t have desirable bend or explosive traits, but he is long, strong and doesn’t quit working to the ball,” Brugler wrote. “He projects as a high-intangible NFL role player who can line up inside and outside.”

Round 4, No. 138 overall: Dylan Moses, LB, Alabama

Another defensive need is addressed with Brugler’s 16th-best linebacker. The Cowboys have Leighton Vander Esch and Jaylon Smith as returning starters and they signed former Falcons first-round pick Keanu Neal to help out at the position. Sean Lee is also still considering playing another season. But linebacker hasn’t been nearly the strength it was expected to be over the last two seasons.

Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy and new defensive coordinator Dan Quinn both attended Alabama’s pro day, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise if they grab a defender or two from the defending national champions. Moses led the Crimson Tide in tackles last season with 80 in 13 starts. He missed all of the 2019 season with a knee injury.

“Moses has the talent and competitive profile of a potential NFL starter, but he doesn’t have the tape of a playmaker and his surgically repaired knee is a red flag,” Brugler wrote. “He projects as a mid-round lottery pick if the medicals are clean.”

Rounds 5-7:

Brugler closed out the last three rounds with all offensive players. All four would likely be fighting for one of the final roster spots. The Cowboys aren’t keeping 10 draft picks on their roster heading into Week 1. That number will probably be closer to six or seven. Brugler addressed all of the team’s biggest defensive needs in the first four rounds, likely adding at least two immediate starters on that side of the ball.

The most intriguing of the final four picks is Trevon Grimes. The 6-4, 220-pound wide receiver had 38 catches for 589 yards and nine touchdowns in 11 games last season for the Gators. The Cowboys really don’t have that kind of length on the roster at the position. Amari Cooper, CeeDee Lamb, Michael Gallup, Cedrick Wilson and Noah Brown are all 6-1 or 6-2. Cooper and Lamb are under contract beyond the 2021 season but the other three are not, so drafting a wide receiver in the later rounds wouldn’t be the worst idea.

“Grimes lacks dynamic burst or speed to easily uncover, but he is a coordinated route runner and strong in contested-catch situations,” Brugler wrote. “He projects as a dependable possession target to have in the rotation.”
 

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Any chance of getting the McGinn anonymous scout articles? Are they even still doing those?
 

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He's the Athletic now I'm fairly sure, so should be there.
I found a couple of them. I will post them after I get out of this meeting I'm about to walk into.
 

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I mean anytime between now and the draft is great, doesn't matter to me how soon it is.
Actually, the two that I found were about Wisconsin-specific prospects. I can't find any of his normal articles. Maybe I'm missing them. If anyone finds them, if you will drop the link to me I will be glad to post it.
 

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Actually, the two that I found were about Wisconsin-specific prospects. I can't find any of his normal articles. Maybe I'm missing them. If anyone finds them, if you will drop the link to me I will be glad to post it.
If he follows his pattern from last year, he didn't publish those until the 22nd of April.
 
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