Cory Bonini’s 2021 NFL mock draft 3.0

Cory Bonini’s updated NFL mock draft is now available!

Here’s my third 2021 NFL mock draft. I tend not to project trades, but there was one deal that makes too much sense for both parties.

We are publishing 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 notables

  • I project a trade between the Chicago Bears and Atlanta Falcons, sending a package of draft picks from the Windy City, including Chicago’s No. 18 pick to the Falcons for No. 4. Reports say there had been separation between the new head coach and general manager in Atlanta as to what should be done with the pick, until they came to a recent agreement. Atlanta is in a tough spot at No. 4 in terms of balancing current needs with available players that aren’t a reach. I can see this team staying put and drafting a cornerback, wide receiver or quarterback. The relationship between general managers Ryan Pace and Atlanta’s Terry Fontenot could help facilitate this trade.

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  • Several situations that appear to be obvious directions for teams to turn don’t necessarily compute for me. I’m not saying 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.
Pick
Team
Pos
Player
School
1
Jacksonville Jaguars
QB
Trevor Lawrence
Clemson
2
New York Jets
QB
Zach Wilson
BYU
3
San Francisco 49ers (via MIA>HOU)
QB
Justin Fields
Ohio State
4
Chicago Bears (via ATL)*
QB
Trey Lance
North Dakota State
5
Cincinnati Bengals
OT
Penei Sewell
Oregon
6
Miami Dolphins (via PHI)
WR
Ja’Marr Chase
LSU
7
Detroit Lions
WR
Jaylen Waddle
Alabama
8
Carolina Panthers
TE
Kyle Pitts
Florida
9
Denver Broncos
CB
Patrick Surtain II
Alabama
10
Dallas Cowboys
CB
Caleb Farley
Virginia Tech
11
New York Giants
LB
Micah Parsons
Penn State
12
Philadelphia Eagles (via MIA>SF)
WR
DeVonta Smith
Alabama
13
Los Angeles Chargers
OT
Christian Darrisaw
Virginia Tech
14
Minnesota Vikings
OT
Rashawn Slater
Northwestern
15
New England Patriots
EDGE
Jaelen Phillips
Miami (Fla.)
16
Arizona Cardinals
LB
Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah
Notre Dame
17
Las Vegas Raiders
EDGE
Kwity Paye
Michigan
18
Miami Dolphins
RB
Najee Harris
Alabama
19
Washington Football Team
WR
Kadarius Toney
Florida
20
Atlanta Falcons (via CHI)*
EDGE
Gregory Rosseau
Miami (Fla.)
21
Indianapolis Colts
OL
Teven Jenkins
Oklahoma State
22
Tennessee Titans
CB
Jaycee Horn
South Carolina
23
New York Jets (via SEA)
RB
Travis Etienne
Clemson
24
Pittsburgh Steelers
OG/OT
Alijah Vera-Tucker
USC
25
Jacksonville Jaguars (via LAR)
S
Trevon Moehrig
TCU
26
Cleveland Browns
EDGE
Zaven Collins
Tulsa
27
Baltimore Ravens
EDGE
Azeez Ojulari
Georgia
28
New Orleans Saints
CB
Greg Newsome II
Northwestern
29
Green Bay Packers
OT
Jalen Mayfield
Michigan
30
Buffalo Bills
CB
Kelvin Joseph
Kentucky
31
Kansas City Chiefs
OG/C
Landon Dickerson
Alabama
32
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
LB
Nick Bolton
Missouri

*projected trade

Colts select OT Teven Jenkins in Draft Wire’s latest mock draft

Colts take Teven Jenkins in Draft Wire’s latest mock.

In Draft Wire’s latest mock draft, the Indianapolis Colts selected former Oklahoma State offensive tackle Teven Jenkins with the No. 21 overall pick.

Jenkins, who appears to be high on the Colts’ draft board, would fit in right as the starting left tackle to replace longtime starter Anthony Castonzo, who retired after 10 seasons in the league this offseason.

The retirement of Anthony Castonzo made left tackle the clear-cut top need for the Colts heading into this draft, and thankfully for them, this year’s class is extremely deep. That should allow them to have their pick of multiple starting-caliber prospects even at this point in the first round, and Jenkins has all the tools to step in immediately and protect Carson Wentz.

The Colts have a need to address the offensive line and with such a strong class, it should be expected that the position will be high on the draft board for Chris Ballard. This is especially true considering how much they want to invest in the offensive line.

Jenkins plays with power and moves well enough to be a fit for the Colts’ versatile blocking scheme. He would be a strong fit next to left guard Quenton Nelson while the Colts work on his ability to handle speed rushers.

The edge rush is the biggest need for the Colts but it wouldn’t at all be a surprise if they used that first-round pick on a left tackle.

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Charley Casserly: Colts showing strong interest in OT Teven Jenkins

Could Jenkins be the pick at 21?

There is no denying the need the Indianapolis Colts have at offensive tackle to replace Anthony Castonzo, and it seems Oklahoma State product Teven Jenkins is high on their board.

According to Charley Casserly of NFL Network, the Colts have shown strong interest in the mauling offensive tackle. Casserly also reported the Tennessee Titans have shown significant interest as well.

Take it for what it’s worth. The Colts have interest in a lot of prospects at this time of year. Jenkins is a sound prospect at a position of need so of course the Colts will have interest. Whether that means they will select him at No. 21 overall remains to be seen.

Jenkins would be a strong fit for the Colts offensive line. He has the mentality needed to work perfectly next to Quenton Nelson. He’s already met with the Colts this offseason so he could very well be on their board.

It will be interesting to see where Jenkins goes but if the Colts want him, there is a likely chance they would have to use the No. 21 overall pick to get him.

 

Charley Casserly: Titans, Colts have serious interest in OT Teven Jenkins

The Titans would have to nab Jenkins at No. 22 overall if they want him.

Take this for what it’s worth, but NFL Network analyst and former general manager Charley Casserly says the Tennessee Titans and Indianapolis Colts have serious interest in Oklahoma State offensive tackle, Teven Jenkins.

“For the Titans, it’s a no-brainer. This guy is going to be better than Jack Conklin, who they selected in the top-10,” Casserly said, as transcribed by our own Shaun Calderon.

Broadway Sports’ Justin Melo added that he has heard the Titans have met with Jenkins “several times” throughout the pre-draft process, which backs up the notion that Tennessee has a close eye on him.

If the Titans want Jenkins they’ll have to target him in the first round, either at No. 22 overall or after trading back, as it’s highly unlikely he lasts until they are back on the clock in the second round.

Tennessee may even have to trade up for him seeing as how the Colts might also have interest at No. 21. If that’s the case, the Titans do have a wealth of picks to make it happen.

After the debacle that was 2020 first-round pick Isaiah Wilson, it was almost unfathomable that the Titans would spend another first-round selection on an offensive tackle in 2021.

But that notion changed once the Titans released 2020 starting right tackle Dennis Kelly in what was a surprise move that left the Titans with a hole upfront.

As it stands, the Titans are set to have a training camp competition between newly-signed Kendall Lamm and Ty Sambrailo for the starting job, two players who have spent the majority of their careers as backups.

Neither player is a long-term solution, so targeting a developmental tackle like Jenkins in this year’s draft certainly makes sense, although it remains to be seen if that’s on the table for the first round.

Offensive tackle is just one position the Titans could target on Day 1. Wide receiver, cornerback, EDGE and defensive line are also possibilities for general manager Jon Robinson.

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Chargers HC Brandon Staley reveals traits at positions of need ahead of NFL draft

Chargers head coach Brandon Staley was very open when asked what type of players the team is looking for.

With the 2021 NFL draft just weeks away, rumors are flying and hats are trying to tipped in terms of who teams might be selecting.

For the Chargers, head coach Brandon Staley, who spoke with the media on Thursday, was asked a few questions in regards to what type of players the team is looking for at positions that need to be addressed.

Starting with the offensive line, Staley emphasized size as a key factor, adding that they want to become a bigger team.

If we are trying to connect the dots, specifically at the tackle position, guys like Christian Darrisaw (6′ 4″, 322), Samuel Cosmi (6′ 6″, 314), Teven Jenkins (6′ 5″, 317) and Spencer Brown (6′ 8″, 311) fall under this category, while Rashawn Slater (6′ 4″, 304) and Alijah Vera-Tucker (6′ 4″, 308) might fall short of their thresholds.

Shifting gears to the other glaring position of need, with that being cornerback, Staley said players they value have to be able to cover man-to-man, have movement ability when playing off coverage, ball skills when they’re at the third level and the ability to tackle in open space.

To me, Patrick Surtain, Jaycee Horn, Asante Samuel, Jr., and Greg Newsome are a few that fit the description.

Staley was really open when answering the questions, not appearing to have a poker face. It will be really interesting to see how they piece the rest of the roster when the draft rolls around. For now, we can use the information given and continue to try to predict the outcome.

Harley Schultz’s 2021 NFL mock draft

A projected trade shakes up the top of the NFL draft order.

Harley Schultz’s mock draft of 2021 is now out. Sound off on social media and let us know what you think.

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

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

*projected trade

PFF thinks Teven Jenkins would be a forward-thinking pick for the Jags

Offensive tackle may not be a pressing need at the moment, but by taking Teven Jenkins, the Jags could avoid future depth issues.

Things can change in professional football seemingly overnight. Position groups of strength can be quickly weakened through aging, injury and departure, and that’s why a proactive approach to team building generally nets the most success. With this in mind, Pro Football Focus paired each of the 32 NFL franchises with a prospect that may not be a fit at the moment but will play at a position of need in a couple of years.

For the Jaguars, that player is Oklahoma State offensive tackle Teven Jenkins.

Offensive tackle went from a pressing need for Jacksonville to merely an area they could address early with the decision to franchise tag left tackle Cam Robinson. That doesn’t mean they shouldn’t look to improve the position should the value be there with one of their three selections between Pick 25 and Pick 45.

Jenkins is a first-round talent on PFF’s Big Board — the 29th ranked player overall. If you want someone to set the tone up front, he’s your guy. Jenkins threw defenders around last season at Oklahoma State en route to a 92.0 overall grade.

In Jacksonville, he could challenge Jawaan Taylor (56.5 PFF grade in 2020) for the starting right tackle job while providing a reason for the Jaguars not to overpay Robinson next offseason coming off the franchise tag. There’s also the possibility that Jenkins could kick inside to guard alongside Robinson and Taylor as a rookie. It’s a position he played early in his career with Oklahoma State.

There’s certainly truth to the idea that offensive line is far from a secure position group in the long term. Players like center Brandon Linder and tackle Jawaan Taylor likely fit into the team’s future plans, but Andrew Norwell (who is expensive and hasn’t quite lived up to his contract) and Robinson (who was franchise tagged but may not be on the roster in 2022) may not.

With this in mind, using one of the team’s early-round picks on Jenkins may not be a bad move. It seems unlikely that Jacksonville will take him at No. 25 (if available), though he could play at right guard as a rookie if they did. But if he fell to the second round, where the team picks both at No. 33 and No. 45, it could potentially be an option.

Though taking a future starter at offensive tackle could be beneficial, it seems likely that the Jaguars will prioritize positions of more pressing need with their first few selections.

David Dorey’s 2021 NFL mock draft 2.0

David Dorey has released his second mock draft of 2021.

David Dorey’s second mock draft of 2021 is now out. Sound off on social media and let us know what you think.

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

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

Todd McShay has the Jags going all offense in first 2 rounds

The ESPN analyst has Jacksonville selecting an offensive tackle and two weapons in the receiving game to supplement Trevor Lawrence.

Considering Jacksonville made a number of moves to address its defense, such as signing Shaquill Griffin and Rayshawn Jenkins in the secondary and acquiring Malcom Brown and Roy Robertson-Harris along the defensive line, it will likely use a good percentage of its 10 picks in this month’s draft building around a new quarterback.

The Jags have the first overall pick, and in the latest mock draft from ESPN’s Todd McShay, he doesn’t predict any surprises. Coach Urban Meyer has all but said the team will take quarterback Trevor Lawrence, and McShay concurs.

1. Jacksonville Jaguars

Trevor Lawrence, QB, Clemson

Lawrence is the best quarterback prospect I’ve seen in nearly a decade, and the Jaguars obviously want a game-changer under center as the Urban Meyer era begins. But can they surround the Clemson QB with talent? Jacksonville signed Marvin Jones Jr. in free agency to pair with James Robinson, DJ Chark Jr. and Laviska Shenault Jr. in what should be a much-improved offense, but also remember that the Jags have 10 picks, including three more over the first two rounds. Stay tuned!

However, McShay thinks the Jaguars’ aggressiveness on the offensive side of the ball early in the draft won’t end with Lawrence. Jacksonville has four picks in the first two rounds, and McShay thinks it will use all of them to address offense.

Though many would be tempted to use the No. 25 pick (acquired from Los Angeles for Jalen Ramsey) to take a receiver like Kadarius Toney, the team went in a different direction in McShay’s mock. Where the class is less deep is at offensive tackle, and after franchise tagging Cam Robinson, the team may still be looking for a long-term solution. That’s why McShay has them making Oklahoma State tackle Teven Jenkins the fifth to be taken in the first round.

25. Jacksonville Jaguars (via LAR)

Teven Jenkins, OT, Oklahoma State

We’ve mentioned Jenkins a few times already, but the Jaguars seem like a perfect match. They are investing in Trevor Lawrence as their franchise QB, and you have to protect franchise QBs. Cam Robinson is back on the franchise tag, and Jawaan Taylor is occupying the opposite tackle position, but Jenkins could slide inside to guard as a rookie before eventually taking over an outside role. He can hold his ground against power rushers without issue.

The Jaguars pick again eight picks later with their original second-round pick, and now that they’ve locked up their quarterback of the future and someone to protect his blindside, McShay has them addressing receiver. It’s not exactly the biggest position of need, as D.J. Chark continues to be quite productive early in his career despite uncertainty and instability at the quarterback spot, while Laviska Shenault (and, to a lesser degree, Collin Johnson) impressed as a rookie.

Still, the receiver corps is far from a finished product, and McShay has Jacksonville adding an intriguing weapon at No. 33 in the small-but-speedy Tutu Atwell.

33. Jacksonville Jaguars

Tutu Atwell, WR, Louisville

The Jags kick off Round 2 still on board the “Get Trevor Lawrence help” train. Atwell is an undersized yet lightning-quick receiver who can work out of the slot.

Adding Atwell, who saw his production dwindle as a junior but remained one of the ACC’s best weapons, would give the Jags a lot of variety in the passing game. Pairing a player like Atwell with Chark’s size and ball skills and Shenault’s versatility and physicality would certainly be tantalizing for the Jaguars and Lawrence, but there would still be a major area of need on offense.

Notably, a high-profile tight end signing was not among Jacksonville’s offseason moves, implying that it will address the position in the draft. James O’Shaughnessy returns to the team along with new signing Chris Manhertz from Carolina, but aside from that, the cupboard is pretty bare.

The Jaguars have virtually no shot at landing the top tight end in the class, as Florida prospect Kyle Pitts will likely be off the board shortly after the team takes Lawrence. But if McShay is right, the Jags could have the chance to take the No. 2 tight end in the class with their second pick in the second round by selecting Penn State’s Pat Freirmuth.

45. Jacksonville Jaguars (via MIN)

Pat Freiermuth, TE, Penn State

Four picks on offense in the first two rounds might seem excessive, but the Jags are going to build around Trevor Lawrence, and the Jacksonville offense was one of four in the NFL last season to average fewer than 20 points per game. Freiermuth is a matchup player for offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell.

McShay’s mock has the team addressing practically every position of need on offense with its first four picks, which would certainly be considered a win for Urban Meyer and Co. With that being said, the Jaguars elected to use their league-high cap space on a number of value signings rather than a smaller number of splashy additions. The team still has holes on defense, especially in the secondary, and with this class not being as deep at many defensive positions as it is on offense, it seems unlikely that Jacksonville doesn’t address that side of the ball in the first two rounds.

2021 NFL mock draft: Ken Pomponio

The Huddle’s Ken Pomponio has released his first mock for the 2021 NFL Draft.

Ken Pomponio’s first mock draft of 2021 is now out. Sound off on social media and let us know what you think.

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

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