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2021 NFL mock draft: Round 1

The first pick in the 2021 NFL Draft is a no-brainer, but from there all bets are off.

Here’s my first 2021 NFL mock draft. I tend not to project trades, and this year is no different — at least for now. The draft process is quite different this year, most notably without a scouting combine, so collegiate pro days will be more valuable than in recent years. Also valuable, in-game data retrieved from chips embedded into equipment.

Anyway, we’ll be unveiling more mock drafts than ever before this year, so be sure to check back with our 2021 NFL Draft Central page to keep track of all of our offerings.

2021 NFL Mock Draft: Round 1

  • The New York Jets’ No. 2 pick … I’m not convinced they’re done with Sam Darnold, and putting more weapons around him will help see what he can bring to the table. He’s only 23, and Zach Wilson is far from a sure thing. I can envision Wilson being the pick and Darnold remaining on the roster, but for a few reasons (durability questions, level of competition, overrated QB class), I’m not nearly as high on Wilson as others. This pick is extremely fluid.
  • A trade is absolutely in play, and Carolina jumps out as one of the most viable partners. The Panthers could secure Wilson, while New York then moves back just a handful of spots and picks up multiple picks. It would then allow the Jets to spend a more palatable No. 8 overall pick on a receiver and build around Darnold.
  • That being said, it makes the Miami pick at No. 3 all that much harder to project. I’m not sold on DeVonta Smith being the second-best receiver, let alone the second one chosen, and this pick almost certainly becomes Ja’Marr Chase if Wilson is the Jets’ No. 2 overall selection.
  • Several situations that appear to be obvious directions for teams to turn don’t necessarily compute for me. I’m not saying Chicago, New Orleans, New England and/or Washington won’t add a quarterback in Round 1, but I’m not seeing the scenarios playing out favorably.
  • Free agency opens March 17, and the player movement will undoubtedly create cause for an update after some of the dust settles.

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Pick
 Team
Pos
 Player School
1
 Jacksonville Jaguars
QB
 Trevor Lawrence Clemson
2
 New York Jets
WR
 Ja’Marr Chase LSU
3
 Miami Dolphins (from HOU)
WR
 DeVonta Smith Alabama
4
 Atlanta Falcons
QB
 Zach Wilson BYU
5
 Cincinnati Bengals
OT
 Penei Sewell Oregon
6
 Philadelphia Eagles
TE
 Kyle Pitts Florida
7
 Detroit Lions
WR
 Jaylen Waddle Alabama
8
 Carolina Panthers
QB
 Trey Lance North Dakota State
9
 Denver Broncos
QB
 Justin Fields Ohio State
10
 Dallas Cowboys
CB
 Caleb Farley Virginia Tech
11
 New York Giants
EDGE
 Gregory Rosseau Miami (Fla.)
12
 San Francisco 49ers
CB
 Patrick Surtain II Alabama
13
 Los Angeles Chargers
OT
 Rashawn Slater Northwestern
14
 Minnesota Vikings
OG
 Alijah Vera-Tucker USC
15
 New England Patriots
LB
 Micah Parsons Penn State
16
 Arizona Cardinals
LB
 Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah Notre Dame
17
 Las Vegas Raiders
EDGE
 Jaelen Phillips Miami (Fla.)
18
 Miami Dolphins
RB
 Najee Harris Alabama
19
 Washington Football Team
WR
 Kadarius Toney Florida
20
 Chicago Bears
OL
 Teven Jenkins Oklahoma State
21
 Indianapolis Colts
OT
 Christian Darrisaw Virginia Tech
22
 Tennessee Titans
EDGE
 Kwity Paye Michigan
23
 New York Jets (from SEA)
EDGE
 Zaven Collins Tulsa
24
 Pittsburgh Steelers
OT
 Jalen Mayfield Michigan
25
 Jacksonville Jaguars (from LAR)
DE
 Christian Barmore Alabama
26
 Cleveland Browns
CB
 Jaycee Horn South Carolina
27
 Baltimore Ravens
EDGE
 Ronnie Perkins Oklahoma
28
 New Orleans Saints
EDGE
 Joe Tryon Washington
29
 Green Bay Packers
DL
 Levi Onwuzurike Washington
30
 Buffalo Bills
EDGE
 Azeez Ojulari Georgia
31
 Kansas City Chiefs
OG/C
 Landon Dickerson Alabama
32
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
LB
 Nick Bolton Missouri

Lions OL coach Hank Fraley attends Northwestern pro day to check out Rashawn Slater

Slater and CB Greg Newsome both excelled at the Wildcats pro day

Northwestern held its pro day for NFL prospects on Tuesday, and the Detroit Lions had an apparent very specific interest in the Wildcats’ workout.

The Lions sent offensive line coach Hank Fraley to Chicago to attend the pro day. He was there to check out potential top-10 overall pick, Rashawn Slater, a tackle who opted out of the 2020 season.

Slater did not disappoint. He put on an athletic show, including a very impressive 40-yard dash time. While the Lions new staff places less emphasis on the 40 time, Fraley couldn’t help but take notice of how well Slater moves while running.

That shows on game film too. Slater made his name with a fantastic performance in 2019 against Ohio State and Chase Young.

Northwestern also has a great CB prospect in Greg Newsome, who blazed across the workout field. He’s likely a first-round pick, but if the talented Newsome is still in play when the Lions pick in the second round, he should be a strong consideration.

One Northwestern player who didn’t help himself: LB Paddy Fisher. The four-year starter was slow (4.92 40) and looked tight in movements, something that also comes across on game film.

Keep an eye on Slater and how mock drafts potentially shift to the idea of another first-round offensive lineman in Detroit.

Chargers attain balance in Chad Reuter’s 4-round mock draft

The Los Angeles Chargers draft two offensive linemen, Hunter Henry and Melvin Ingram’s replacement and a cornerback.

NFL Media’s Chad Reuter released his latest four-round mock draft, where he sees the Chargers building around quarterback Justin Herbert with their first three picks and filling in the holes on the defensive side of the ball with their next two.

With their first-round selection, Los Angeles selects former Northwestern offensive tackle Rashawn Slater.

Slater is not the tallest or longest of offensive tackles, but he will be a solid starter at the next level. Not only will he help Justin Herbert’s development, but also open holes for Austin Ekeler and whomever else the Chargers line up in the backfield the next few years.

I feel like a broken record saying this but drafting Slater would be splash. Slater might be moved inside due to his lack of arm length, but he has the athletic skill set and overall technique to be an All-Pro blind-side protector in the NFL.

In Round 2, L.A. stays on the offensive side of the ball by selecting former Penn State tight end Pat Freiermuth.

With Hunter Henry a pending free agent, the Bolts could be looking for his replacement if he signs with another team this offseason. Like Henry, Freiermuth is a versatile tight end to get the job done in the receiving and blocking department.

With their first selection of the third-round, the Chargers get an interior offensive lineman after finding their tackle of the future by drafting former Ohio State center Josh Myers.

With Dan Feeney set to be a free agent, the team could be looking to upgrade at the position. Myers is a seasoned run blocker who possesses good intelligence, athletic traits, and effort to block in space effectively, while possessing good strength to anchor down vs bigger rushers.

Los Angeles uses their compensatory selection at the end of the third-round to address another need, drafting former Kentucky cornerback Kelvin Joseph. Joseph is an aggressive and physical corner who thrives in press coverage with his height, length and ball skills.

Finally, with their fourth-round pick, L.A. takes former Oregon State outside linebacker Hamilcar Rashed Jr as a replacement to Melvin Ingram, who is currently a pending free agent.

Rashed’s pass-rush arsenal lacks variety, and his production is based more on effort and athleticism than technique. However, Rashed is only scratching the surface of his ability and shows the athleticism, coverage skills, competitive toughness, and physical traits to be a productive player in the NFL.

If you think Rashawn Slater’s not an NFL offensive tackle, here’s why you’re wrong

There are those who believe that Northwestern left tackle Rashawn Slater should be an NFL guard. Here’s why they’re wrong.

When projecting college players to the NFL, one of the most obviously important aspects of that process is the understanding of scheme and positional fit at the next level. One of the more interesting parts of that process is the number of college offensive tackles who have been asked to kick inside to guard when they go pro.

Whether due to height, arm length, movement and agility concerns, or simple team need, it’s happened a lot in the last decade. Zack Martin, Joel Bitonio, Brandon Scherff, Kelechi Osemele, and Jamon Brown are among the tackle-to-guard converts who have played levels from starter to All-Pro over the last decade. Mitch Morse even converted from left tackle at Missouri to center for the Chiefs, who selected him in the second round of the 2015 draft, and Morse has played at a high level for both Kansas City and Buffalo.

That said, it’s not always sensible to move a guy around. With the retirement of left tackle Anthony Castonzo, the Colts are reportedly toying with the idea of moving left guard Quenton Nelson outside. Which seems insane to me. Nelson is the best guard of his era, and one of the best I’ve ever scouted. I had Nelson as the best overall player in the 2018 draft class ahead of everyone from Lamar Jackson to Josh Allen to Baker Mayfield to Nick Chubb, and if I had to do it all over again in 2021, I’d still give Nelson the nod among all players in that class.

You can draft a left tackle (I had the Colts taking Virginia Tech’s Christian Darrisaw 21st overall in my most recent mock draft). You can sign a free-agent left tackle, and the Colts have the cap space to do just that. But you don’t take the best player at his position in at least the last decade and start messing with his natural home. At least, that’s how I see it.

How I also see it is that just because a player doesn’t fit your physical parameters for the position doesn’t mean he can’t play the position at an exceedingly high level, no matter the circumstance. What this is all leading up to is the professional future of Northwestern offensive lineman Rashawn Slater.

At 6-foot-4 and 314 pounds, Slater (literally) falls short when it comes to the preferred height for NFL left tackles, and there are arm length concerns as well. That’s led a lot of people to automatically kick Slater inside to guard in their heads once he hits the NFL, but that’s not at all how I would project Slater’s future. Especially after the first time I watched Slater deal with Ohio State’s Chase Young in 2019. Slater opted out of the 2020 season, but after this game, you could say he’d done all he needed to do.

And I’m not alone.

Mr. Brugler is absolutely on the nose here. Longtime offensive line performance coach Duke Manyweather, who I worked with on Bleacher Report’s NFL1000 project in 2017 and 2018, and has worked with Slater himself, had this to say on the subject.

“Rashawn is a tackle, I don’t care what anyone says,” Manyweather told Brugler last October. “At some point, teams have to realize they’re missing badly on offensive linemen because they’re looking at bull[bleep] things that are ancillary. Don’t get me wrong, things like length are important when trying to make up the gap. But Rashawn understands technique and body position extremely well. I’ve been doing this a long time and rarely miss on this – he’s a tackle.”

Against Ohio State and specifically Chase Young in the sixth game of the 2019 season, Slater never let his play slip at all despite the fact that the Wildcats took a 52-3 butt-kicking from the Buckeyes. Slater was powerful, technically sound, and mean off the snap from start to finish, and when Young (the 2020 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year) faced Slater, he was able to accomplish very little. In fact, there were times when Slater physically dominated Young, which is something a lot of NFL tackles found exceedingly difficult to do. Slater allowed no sacks, no quarterback hits, and two quarterback hurries in the game, and no sacks, one quarterback hit, and four quarterback hurries in 355 pass-blocking snaps in the 2019 season.

“You know that NBA clip with Matt Barnes and the in-bounds play where Kobe (Bryant) doesn’t blink? That’s Rashawn. He doesn’t blink,” Manyweather concluded when asked about the Young matchup. “Him and Chase were matched up 16, 17 times throughout the game, and Rashawn won almost every rep because he was so clear on his strong suits and his technique. I saw a calm, consistent player.”

So did I, which is why I sent Slater to the Chargers with the 13th overall pick in my mock draft. Let’s go to the tape and take a detailed look at the traits and attributes of Rashawn Slater, Professional Left Tackle.

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2021 NFL draft film room: Northwestern OT Rashawn Slater

See for yourself what Northwestern offensive tackle Rashawn Slater brings to the table as a 2021 NFL draft prospect

As we look ahead to the 2021 NFL draft, it’s time to get acquainted with some of the top prospects in this year’s class.

What does Northwestern offensive tackle Rashawn Slater bring to the table? Check out the film and see for yourself:

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Chargers upgrade offensive line, find Melvin Ingram’s replacement in latest Draft Wire mock

Draft Wire’s Luke Easterling released his latest three-round projections.

The Chargers will not only be looking to upgrade the offensive line this offseason. There are other things on the to-do list, such as preparing to find a successor to pending free agent Melvin Ingram.

Los Angeles accomplishes just that in Draft Wire’s Luke Easterling’s latest three-round mock draft, addressing the offensive line with their first two picks and taking an outside linebacker in Round 3.

With their first-round pick, L.A. goes with former Northwestern offensive tackle Rashawn Slater.

I’ve said time and time before that this should be a no-brainer if Slater is on the board. He might be moved inside, but he has the athletic skill set and overall technique to be a premiere blind-side protector in the NFL.

With their second-round pick, the Bolts stay along the offensive line, selecting former Oklahoma center Creed Humphrey.

With Dan Feeney set to be a free agent, the Chargers could be looking to upgrade at the center position. Humphrey isn’t the most athletic lineman, but toughness, intelligence, instincts and consistency in pass protection and the run-blocking department are starter quality.

Finally, with the team’s third-round pick, Los Angeles takes former Oregon State outside linebacker Hamilcar Rashed Jr.

His pass-rush arsenal lacks variety, and his production is based more on effort and athleticism than technique. However, Rashed is only scratching the surface of his ability and shows the athleticism, competitive toughness and physical traits to be a productive NFL pass rusher.

Mock draft shows how 49ers might operate if Trent Williams leaves in free agency

Northwestern OT Rashawn Slater is the 49ers’ pick in Daniel Jermeiah’s mock draft, which only makes sense if Trent Williams leaves.

The San Francisco 49ers’ list of NFL draft needs doesn’t include left tackle at the moment. Trent Williams is slated for free agency, but the assumption is the 49ers have planned to retain him by resetting the market since they traded two draft picks to acquire him on Day 3 of the 2020 draft. However, if he does exit as an unrestricted free agent, left tackle jumps to the top of their list of needs. NFL Media’s Daniel Jeremiah presents a pick for the 49ers in his recent mock draft that covers such a scenario.

With all of the edge rushers and two of the top wide receivers still on the board, Jeremiah sends Northwestern offensive tackle Rashawn Slater to San Francisco.

Slater is a touch undersized at 6-3, 305 pounds, but he more than makes up for it with experience, versatility and athleticism that fits the mold of what head coach Kyle Shanahan requires from his tackles. He played both tackle positions for the Wildcats including 26 consecutive starts at right guard over his freshman and sophomore seasons. He moved to left tackle as a junior and dominated, allowing just six total pressures and no sacks in 11 games according to the Northwestern athletics website.

Jeremiah’s analysis of the pick contains a caveat that turns a sound selection into a head-scratching one:

We’ll see what happens with Trent Williams in free agency, but even if the Niners are able to re-sign him, Slater could easily slide inside to guard.

It’s something just south of impossible to believe the 49ers would use the No. 12 overall pick on a player they intend to put at right guard. They’ve not prioritized that position at any point during Kyle Shanahan’s tenure as head coach, and while they need to solidify that spot, they’ll more than likely use a later-round pick or a couple of inexpensive free agents to foster competition there.

Ignoring needs at defensive back, on the defensive line and skipping on two of the draft’s elite offensive playmakers all make sense if Williams does walk. Getting a top talent to protect the quarterback’s blind side is extremely important. It doesn’t make any sense if Williams stays given the way the 49ers have prioritized right guard in the past.

An interesting wrinkle comes if the 49ers believe Slater can step in and be a long-term answer at center. Weston Richburg missed all of last season with a knee injury he suffered late in 2019, and his status for 2021 is uncertain. Getting a dominant, low-cost, team-controlled option at center will be a much higher priority than doing so at right guard.

Still, if Williams is back, the 49ers are probably aiming for something more than an interior lineman with the No. 12 overall pick. If not, filling their vacancy at left tackle will be their top priority.

 

2021 NFL draft: An interior offensive lineman for Chargers in each round

The Chargers will be remodeling the offensive line this offseason.

The interior part of the offensive line needs to be addressed in the upcoming draft for the Chargers, considering Forrest Lamp and Dan Feeney will be free agents and Trai Turner could be a cap casualty.

Luckily, this year’s crop has starting caliber talent from the first day of the draft all the way until Day 3.

With that being said, here’s an interior offensive lineman from each round that could fit in Los Angeles:

Round 1 | Rashawn Slater, Northwestern

Slater chose to opt out of the 2020 season, but the season before that he was credited with allowing zero sacks, one quarterback hit, and just five quarterback hurries, from 787 snaps, including an impressive outing against former Ohio State and current Redskins edge defender Chase Young in 2019.

Slater is a good athlete and light on his feet. In the pass game, he is technically sound with his upper body. In the run game, he moves upfield quickly, squares up defenders in space. He has very good competitive toughness and works hard in through all four quarters.

His knock is that he lacks the height and arms necessary to remain at tackle in the NFL, but Slater’s agility and athleticism will allow him to kick inside and be an impactful player at guard from Day 1, with All-Pro potential.

Honorable Mention: Alijah Vera-Tucker, USC

Round 2 | Landon Dickerson, Alabama

Dickerson was named first-team All-SEC (league’s coaches) and first-team All-American (Associated Press) while earning the SEC’s Jacobs Blocking Trophy and being chosen as a finalist for the Rimington Trophy.

While there durability concerns, Dickerson has great strength, hands, and awareness to flash dominance both in the run and pass game. While center is his natural position, he has played all five spots along the offensive line.

With his combination of power, length, high football IQ, versatility and leadership skills, Dickerson has enough traits to be an impactful contributor for a long time in this league.

Honorable Mention: Creed Humphrey, Oklahoma

Round 3 | Aaron Banks, Notre Dame

Banks, the three-year starter at left guard was an anchor for the success of The Fighting Irish over that time span.

The first-team All-American allowed just two sacks in 844 snaps as a junior. According to Pro Football Focus, Banks was the only Power Five guard who earned a pass-blocking and run-blocking grade over 80.0.

At 338 pounds, Banks is a rugged, good-sized mauler as both a pass protector and run blocker who won’t lose many one-on-one battles. He uses his mitts like powerful vice grips to latch-and-control defenders.

In the NFL, Banks projects as a good starter at guard early on in his career.

Honorable Mention: Quinn Meinerz, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Round 4 | Kendrick Green, Illinois

Green was recruited as a defensive tackle but switched to the offensive line as a redshirt freshman. Green started 33 games for the Illini, with 29 games at left guard and four at center. This past season, he was named USA TODAY second team All-America and All-Big Ten first team.

At 6-foot-4 and 315 pounds, Green has good movement skills, is as durable as it gets (33 straight starts) and plays with a nasty disposition. While his pass protection is still a work in progress, he has the foot quickness and explosiveness up front to be impactful.

Green projects to be a strong contributor inside, either at center or guard. It may take him a year to carve up a starting role, but given his reactive athleticism and run blocking prowess, he profiles well to the next level.

Honorable Mention: David Moore, Grambling State

Round 5 | Robert Hainsey, Notre Dame

Hainsey was a four-year starter and a two-time captain at Notre Dame, manning the right tackle position. During his performance at the Reese’s Senior Bowl last month, Hainsey raised some eyebrows with his ability to play guard and center.

On the field, Hainsey shows a solid anchor at the point of attack. His handwork is precise to fend off counters and he is always on alert to recognize additional blitzers. In the run game, he seals well and runs his feet at contact, creating movement and widening run lanes.

Due to his lack of length and athleticism, Hainsey’s best fit is inside at the next level, but he has the ability to backup multiple positions across the offensive line. He might not be a Day 1 starter, but his consistency and versatility will go a long way.

Honorable Mention: Jaylon Moore, Western Michigan

Round 6 | Robert Jones, Middle Tennessee State

Jones, the former two star recruit, started off as a JUCO-player before transferring to Middle Tennessee State in 2019. In two seasons, Jones never missed a game and was named All-Honorable Mention Conference-USA twice. He played in the Reese’s Senior Bowl, where he performed well.

Jones is a massive, powerful lineman with surprising quickness and athleticism, but will be making a leap from a lower level FBS school, where his easy dominance, sufficient hands and overall technique in pass protection will take time to translate, projecting as a reliable backup.

Honorable Mention: Larry Borom, Missouri

Round 7 | Royce Newman, Ole Miss

In 2019, Newman started all 12 games at guard, allowing only one sack on 416 pass-blocking snaps. This past season, the 6-foot-6 and 310 pounder kicked back outside to tackle, where he shined again. Following the season, he participated in the Senior Bowl.

Newman needs to continue and get stronger and develop physically, but he has the frame, athleticism, technique and football character that makes him an ideal developmental player who offers versatility to play either tackle or guard, but offers more upside inside.

Honorable Mention: Tristan Hoge, BYU

6 Chargers offensive free agent, draft ‘crushes’

With Valentine’s Day here, Chargers Wire’s Gavino Borquez shares his 2021 NFL draft and free agent crushes for Los Angeles.

‘Tis the season for finding or celebrating your perfect match, and the Chargers will be searching for their own when the 2021 offseason begins.

With the hopes of making a run next season, Los Angeles should push really hard to land six of these offensive players to compliment Offensive Rookie of the Year Justin Herbert.

Let’s take a look at which players the Bolts should love:

OT Trent Williams, 49ers

While Sam Tevi had a decent 2020 season, he will be a free agent this offseason. Williams was one the best offensive players for the 49ers in a injury-ravaged season. The 32-year old, who sat our all of 2019 due to a dispute with The Football Team, regained his All-Pro form with San Francisco. Williams earned a 91.9-grade this past season, the highest of any tackle in the NFL, per Pro Football Focus. Even though he’s getting up there in age, he’s still proven to play the position at a high level, and he would serve well as a stop-gap option.

OL Brandon Scherff, Redskins

Scherff, the four-time Pro Bowler, allowed only one sack and was flagged for just one penalty in 13 games in 2020. A wall in pass protection, Scherff graded as the seventh-best guard in the league this year, per Pro Football Focus. The 29-year old was voted All-Pro in 2020, marking the first of his career. The former Iowa product has battled through some injuries, but he has overcame them and has managed to continue to still play at a high level. With Forrest Lamp and Trai Turner’s future up in the air, Scherff would be an immediate upgrade.

OL Rashawn Slater, Northwestern

The Chargers should use their first-round pick on an offensive lineman and if Slater’s available at No. 13 overall, it should be a no-brainer. Slater’s production in his final season at Northwestern was eyebrow-raising as he only gave up five pressures in 787 total snaps. Slater opted out of the 2020 season to prepare for the draft, but the year before that he stymied Chase Young, No. 2 overall selection of the 2020 NFL draft en route to receiving a 90.1 grade, per PFF. Slater doesn’t possess ideal height or length and could be moved inside, but his athletic skill set and overall technique project well as a premiere blind-side protector.

OT Dillon Radunz, North Dakota State

Radunz only played in one game this past season, but he made 32 consecutive starts at left tackle to close out his collegiate career and the Bison went 32-0 in those games. While he needs to get better at finishing blocks, Radunz has the athleticism, range, foot quickness and run-blocking temperament needed for the NFL. With Los Angeles, Radunz is capable of playing either tackle or guard. While he develops more mass and add bulk to his frame, his skillset suggests a high ceiling. If he’s available when Los Angeles is on the clock in the second-round, it would be a home run selection.

OL Quinn Meinerz, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Projected as a sixth/seventh-round pick coming into the Senior Bowl, the Division III product made his case to be selected within the top-100 picks. Against the nation’s top defensive linemen, Meinerz was a wall in pass protection and a road-grader in the run game, putting defenders on the turf. On film, Meinerz is a strong, mauling linemen who shows the awareness and power to deliver a blow to defenders. He projects as a center at the next level, but he has the versatility to fill in at every spot along the interior part of the offensive line.

WR Cornell Powell, Clemson

The Chargers could afford to add another target for Herbert this offseason and a player like Powell could a long way. Powell, the 6-foot and 210 pounder, is coming off the best season of his career in 2020 as a redshirt senior. In 12 games, Powell recorded 53 receptions for 882 yards and seven touchdowns. Powell is a well-built receiver who has the route savvy and suddenness in his breaks to separate along with the good body control, awareness and solid hands along the sidelines.

Cardinals 3-round mock draft simulation nets OL, DL, TE

See what the results of this simulation from Pro Football Focus gives us.

Now that the regular season is over, the long offseason for Arizona Cardinals fans has begun. Part of this long journey includes mock drafts, which for some give them an idea of who the Cardinals could draft.

Many sites offer some form of a mock draft machine. Pro Football Focus is one of those and theirs is quite robust – offering trades and a variety of lengths to use.

Today we will go through a three-round mock draft for Arizona with PFF’s mock draft engine.