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Every Big Ten player drafted in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft

Although Wisconsin football went for its fourth consecutive season without a Badger being drafted in the first round, several notable players from around the Big Ten were selected in the first round of the NFL draft, including Michigan defensive end …

The first prospect to come off the board for Wisconsin will likely be cornerback Rachad Wildgoose, who was predicted to go in the third round by PFF’s mock draft.

Players from Ohio State, Michigan, Northwestern, Penn State and Minnesota were drafted in the first round of the NFL draft.

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Why Browns fans should be excited about Greg Newsome II

Breaking down the Cleveland Browns’ selection of Northwestern cornerback Greg Newsome II in the 2021 NFL draft

With the No. 26 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Cleveland Browns added Northwestern cornerback Greg Newsome II to their secondary.

Newsome played in just four games in 2020, but he dominated to the tune of 9 pass deflections and an interception in that time. He has more deflections in his collegiate career than games played – 24 to 18, respectively – which showcases just how productive he was when healthy.

He has fantastic route-recognition abilities and is able to mirror routes with a high football IQ and impressive hip fluidity. The former Wildcat is physical at the catch point and uses his length well in getting his hands inside the frame of opposing wide receivers at the line of scrimmage.

The Browns have Pro Bowler Denzel Ward at cornerback already, but they lacked a consistent option alongside him on the boundary. Newsome gives them a well-rounded, high-ceiling prospect to form what could be one of the more talented one-two punches at the position in the NFL.

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Why Browns fans should be excited about Greg Newsome II

Breaking down the Cleveland Browns’ selection of Northwestern cornerback Greg Newsome II in the 2021 NFL draft

With the No. 26 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Cleveland Browns added Northwestern cornerback Greg Newsome II to their secondary.

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2021 NFL draft: Kiper, McShay release final mocks, including a Jets trade

In Todd McShay and Mel Kiper Jr.’s final mock draft, the analysts both have the Jets selecting Zach Wilson, while differing at No. 23.

It’s draft day.

Naturally, Todd McShay and Mel Kiper Jr. are out with their final projections for this weekend’s event. The two ESPN draft analysts agree upon New York’s No. 2 pick, as Zach Wilson has been the expected selection since the Jets parted ways with Sam Darnold earlier this month.

Here’s McShay’s explanation for pairing Wilson with Gang Green:

The Jets chose to move on from Sam Darnold earlier this month, and Wilson would provide them with an excellent replacement as a QB who can read the defense, make all the throws and create when pushed out of the pocket. But like the Jags, the Jets need to continue building on offense with five total picks on Days 1 and 2.

While McShay indicates that the Jets need to keep building on offense with the remainder of their high draft choices, he pairs New York with Northwestern’s Greg Newsome II to round out Gang Green’s first round.

Here’s his explanation for New York’s second first-round selection:

The Jets might look at offensive line here, but Newsome would give their defense a spark with his speed, versatility and strong press coverage. The Jets had the third-worst completion percentage allowed last season (69.1%), so the picks can’t all go to the offense.

As for Kiper, he has the Jets trading up to select an offensive lineman. He projects that New York will strike a trade with Arizona, moving up to No. 16 to select USC’s Alijah Vera-Tucker.

According to the NFL draft pick value chart, the 16th pick is worth 1,000 points, while the 23rd pick is worth 760. That means New York would likely have to come up with 240 points in additional draft compensation.

New York’s third-round pick (No. 66) is worth 260 points, so that would be more than enough for Gang Green to move up seven spots to select Vera-Tucker, who has the versatility to play guard or tackle at the next level.

Last week, Joe Douglas indicated that the Jets have laid the “groundwork” on moving up if a player they covet becomes available.

While New York can obviously go any which way with its second first-round pick, both Newsome and Vera-Tucker are names that have been linked to the Jets.

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7 potential surprise picks for the Cardinals in the 1st round of the draft

Arizona Cardinals fans are no strangers to draft day surprises. Here are a few players that they could take in 2021 that could surprise.

The NFL draft is full of surprises, especially when it comes to being an Arizona Cardinals fan. Whether it was taking Levi Brown over Adrian Peterson, trading back instead of taking Terrell Suggs or more recently, taking Hasaan Reddick in the first round, Arizona fans are no strangers to surprises in Round 1.

Here are a few players that could be surprise picks, whether it be at pick 16 with how the players come off the board, or maybe in the 20s, should they make a trade back.

New mock draft has Bears finding Kyle Fuller’s replacement in first round

In Daniel Jeremiah’s new mock draft, he has the Bears taking Northwestern CB Greg Newsome II to replace the departed Kyle Fuller.

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The Chicago Bears have no shortage of needs heading into the 2021 NFL draft — from cornerback to wide receiver to offensive tackle to quarterback. And with a first-round pick for the first time in three years, the Bears are poised to address one of those needs in a big way immediately.

In Daniel Jeremiah’s new mock draft, he has Chicago drafting Northwestern cornerback Greg Newsome with the 20th overall pick. Jeremiah dubbed him a “plug-and-play guy” who would be a good replacement for Kyle Fuller.

Here’s what The Draft Network had to say about Newsome:

Newsome II has showcased strong ball skills and length to pair with high-end levels of flexibility and functional athleticism—that’s a blend that is going to get Newsome II drafted sooner rather than later.

Newsome II is instinctual and offers suddenness in split decisions in coverage; frequently driving to the target and attacking the football in the air. He brings the right kind of attitude to perimeter play both in collision routes and in run support and tackling at the line of scrimmage, but his aggressive angles will need a little work to ensure he’s secured tackles at the catch point before attempting to attack the football and undercut throws.

The concern with Newsome II is his durability, as he didn’t play a full season of college football. Newsome II missed nine games with an ankle injury as a freshman, four games with an undisclosed injury as a sophomore and sustained a groin injury in the Big 10 championship last season.

But injury concerns aren’t necessarily a make-or-break for the Bears, who took a chance on cornerback Jaylon Johnson last year after another shoulder surgery. The gamble paid off for Chicago, where Johnson shined in his rookie season before suffering a shoulder injury.

Considering the Bears are in need of another cornerback after they released Fuller to free up salary cap space, Newsome II would be a good option come pick 20.

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Asante Samuel vs Greg Newsome: Which CB makes more sense for Cowboys

Debating which cornerback prospect in the 2021 NFL Draft, Greg Newsome II or Asante Samuel Jr. is the better fit for the Dallas Cowboys.

The Dallas Cowboys had an extremely limited defensive backfield headed into free agency and the draft. Trevon Diggs seems to be a draft-day steal, selected No. 51 overall in the 2020 NFL draft. Anthony Brown is set to return in Year 2 of a three-year deal and can play both inside and outside, but seems to be an average player at both. Donovan Wilson emerged as a late- pick safety who has the ability to start and make plays. Those were the only known starters for the Cowboys going into this offseason though. Bringing back Jourdan Lewis on a cost-effective three-year deal gives the club more options, but still leaves them the ability to draft multiple defensive backs across multiple positions in the upcoming draft.

This is a recurring series where debate rages over two prospects in the same position group to ponder who is the best fit for the Cowboys. This edition will feature Florida State CB Asante Samuel, Jr. and Northwestern CB Greg Newsome II, and will feature Jordan Tucker of the FTF Sports Network.

Newsome stands 6-foot-1 and weighs 192 pounds. He played in three games in the 2020 season and put up 12 tackles, nine pass deflections and an interception. Samuel, Jr stands 5-foot-10 and weighs 183 pounds. In eight games he had 30 tackles, including one for a loss, three interceptions, six pass deflections, two fumble recoveries and a forced fumble of his own.