Auburn in the 2021 NFL draft: Where every Tiger lands in mock drafts

Taking a look at where several mock drafts have four former Auburn Tigers slotted in the 2021 NFL draft.

The 2021 NFL draft begins on Thursday night and while no former Auburn players are set to hear their name called in first round action, it won’t be long until the former stars on the Plains find out where they will be playing their professional football.

Here’s a look at where some mock drafts have Seth Williams, Anthony Schwartz, Jamien Sherwood and K.J. Britt landing in this year’s draft.

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Auburn wide receiver Seth Williams to declare for NFL Draft

Auburn wide receiver Seth Williams will reportedly forego his senior season and enter the 2021 NFL Draft.

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Auburn will be looking for a new leading wide receiver next season.

Seth Williams has announced he will forego his senior season on the Plains and enter the 2021 NFL Draft. In 11 games this season, Williams caught 47 passes for 760 yards and four touchdowns, including two in the season opener against Kentucky.

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Here’s his scouting report over at The Draft Network.

PROS: He’s got prototypical size and skill set to be an “X” in the NFL. A natural hands catcher with strong hands who rarely allows the ball to get into his frame, Williams rarely double catches the football. He likely won’t win against press coverage with foot quickness, however when he learns to use his hands and excellent functional strength, he wont have an issue off the line of scrimmage. Fearless when catching slants over the middle and is very good in contested catch situations.  In the NFL he will be a red zone nightmare for defenses in slant, fades, 50/50 balls and back shoulder situations. He will have no problems excelling on special teams, if needed in order to roster.

CONS: He doesn’t have good separation agility at the top of the route and likely won’t win with quickness against man coverage in this way — has some stiffness in his hips.  Unless he gets better at defeating press, coordinators will have to get creative with how you use him, relative to getting off the line and possibly scheming him open. He will likely have limited route tree and doesn’t project well to run every route.