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Mel Kiper Jr. sends Mac Jones to 49ers in 2-round mock

The San Francisco 49ers come away with a quarterback and a cornerback in Mel Kiper’s two-round mock draft.

A theme is brewing in multi-round mock drafts involving the 49ers. Mac Jones is often the pick at No. 3 overall, and a cornerback is their choice with the No. 43 pick in the second round. ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. stayed on this trend in his second mock draft, but his choice for San Francisco in the second round may be more intriguing than the third pick.

Jones has been connected a lot to the 49ers since they made their trade up to No. 3, so it’s not a huge surprise Kiper sticks him in San Francisco. There appears to be some trepidation though from the analyst when it comes to Jones being the correct choice.

From Kiper:

Is he the perfect fit for Shanahan’s offense? Only time will tell. Jones is my fourth-ranked quarterback and is No. 12 on my Big Board, and I’m not sure I see a superstar when I watch him on tape. He’s solid — and extremely accurate — but not spectacular. Lynch and Shanahan are obviously taking the long view here, and this decision is going to be discussed and debated for years.

Shanahan and the 49ers need Kiper to be incorrect in regards to Jones’ future stardom. Trading a trio of first-round picks to move up to No. 3 overall requires more than just an average to slightly above average player. They need a superstar who’s going to keep them in contention for Super Bowls for the better part of the next two decades.

Jones’ accolades are well-known, and his high-level processing and elite accuracy numbers are the reason so many analysts tie the former Alabama star to the 49ers’ head coach. He did complete 77.4 percent of his throws for 4,500 yards with 41 touchdowns and four interceptions last year for the national champions. There are some dots there, but that superstar plateau is going to be harder to reach due to Jones’ lack of top-end physical tools.

The 49ers’ second selection in Kiper’s mock is a fascinating one. He has Georgia cornerback Tyson Campbell heading to San Francisco with the 43rd overall pick.

A lack of depth in this corner class means finding a starting-caliber player could require the use of a relatively early second-round choice. The 49ers have done a nice job of retooling their secondary this offseason, but quality depth and starters beyond this year are still an issue. Campbell can help in both places.

Kiper notes Campbell’s upside is what jumps out early in the second round:

Before the 49ers made the trade up to No. 3, I thought corner was the most likely position to target at No. 12. And they can still get a good one in Round 2. Campbell played a lot of press coverage for the Bulldogs, and he was inconsistent, but I’d bet on his upside. San Francisco let both Ahkello Witherspoon and Richard Sherman walk in free agency.

Campbell’s upside comes from his combination of size (6-1, 193 pounds) and athleticism. He has plenty of speed that shows up on tape and in his 4.4 in the 40-yard dash. While there may be some concerns about his readiness on Day 1, the 49ers won’t need to slide him into a starting role right away.

Jason Verrett and Emmanuel Moseley figure to be the starters going into the year. A full season to refine his skill in the 49ers’ defense would give Campbell a chance to realize that big-time upside he brings with his physical tools.

Mock draft watch: McShay mixes it up for the Browns in his latest 2-round projection

ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay mixes it up for the Browns in his latest 2-round projection

The latest two-round mock draft from ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay came out on April 1. And while the day is typically full of foolish frivolity, this projection lands substantive defensive help to the Cleveland Browns.

It’s an interesting choice for McShay to project Miami DE Gregory Rousseau to the Browns at No. 26 overall. Rousseau did not test well athletically at Miami’s recent pro day and sat out the 2020 campaign as a COVID-19 opt-out. McShay leans on his impressive tape and results with the Hurricanes in 2019,

Takkarist McKinley isn’t the Browns’ badly coveted impact pass-rusher opposite Myles Garrett — he has totaled just 4.5 sacks in 18 games over the past two years. Rousseau opted out in 2020 but posted 15.5 sacks in 2019 with the Hurricanes — second in the nation to Chase Young. He needs some polish to his game, but he has a quick first step and the versatility to kick inside at times. He fits a need and comes with good value here at No. 26.

Moving to the second round, McShay offers up speedy Georgia CB Tyson Campbell at the No. 59 pick. That’s higher than typical projections for Campbell, who tested very well but had an uneven career for the Bulldogs.

Worth noting: One pick before Campbell, McShay slots Penn State DE Jayson Oweh. He’s normally a contender for the Browns in the first round.

Chargers get best player available, fill holes in Chad Reuter’s latest 4-round mock draft

The Los Angeles Chargers take the best player available in Round 1. Then what?

The Chargers have some leeway heading into the NFL draft after addressing a few positional needs in free agency, but there are still some spots that need to be filled next month.

In NFL Media’s Chad Reuter’s latest four-round mock draft, he sees Los Angeles going the route of best player available in the first-round and solidifying their positions of need after.

In Round 1, L.A. takes former Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith.

The selection of Smith would certainly be a luxury pick, given the fact that wide receiver isn’t as pressing of a need compared to the left tackle and cornerback positions. However, the thought of giving quarterback Justin Herbert a premiere play-maker might be too enticing to pass up on.

In Round 2, the Bolts take former Georgia cornerback Tyson Campbell.

Even after re-signing Michael Davis, the team needs an outside corner opposite of him. Campbell, the 6-foot-2 and 185 pounder, is a physically gifted and reactive athlete with great length who possesses speed, excellent closing speed and instincts.

With their first selection in Round 3, the Chargers take former BYU offensive tackle Brady Christensen.

Christensen, Pro Football Focus’ top-ranked left tackle from 2020, has the pass blocking chops, run blocking prowess, athleticism and experience, which are all traits you want in a franchise player at the position.

With their second selection in Round 3, Los Angeles takes former Duke outside linebacker Chris Rumph II – finding a compliment to Uchenna Nwosu.

While he is undersized to NFL standards, Rumph is a naturally gifted pass rusher, with an excellent first step and great ability to get up the arc and out-leverage tackles, while also showing recognition skills against the run.

In Round 4, L.A. selects former Texas A&M defensive tackle Bobby Brown – adding more beef up front in the trenches.

Linval Joseph had a great season in 2020, but the Chargers could afford to add more pieces at the nose tackle position. Brown has quick hands and plenty of explosiveness and athleticism to make an impact as a key rotational interior pass rusher at the next level.

Morning mock draft: Bills pick Georgia CB Tyson Campbell via NFL.com

NFL.com 2021 NFL Draft mock from Lance Zierlein has Buffalo Bills picking Georgia cornerback Tyson Campbell.

NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein has the Bills making a move in their secondary with his latest 2021 NFL Draft mock.

After the first wave of free agency, the Bills end up taking a cornerback in the mock despite recent comments made by general manager Brandon Beane. The selection is Georgia cornerback Tyson Campbell.

Here’s the breakdown:

Both Campbell and Georgia teammate Eric Stokes had a strong pro day performance and could be in consideration here, as the Bills search for a viable CB2 who can play early.

Last week, Beane said the Bills are currently content with their No. 2 cornerback position. As things currently sit, that training camp battle will be between incumbent Levi Wallace, who was recently re-signed, and 2020 seventh-round pick Dane Jackson.

A three-way battle in training camp would likely ensue with Campball if he was added. The 6-foot-2 corner has great length for a defensive back and The Draft Network says that Campbell plays better in a zone defense as opposed to a man-to-man scheme. Under Sean McDermott’s watch, the Bills have been a heavy zone team which could put Campbell on their early draft radar.

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Giants’ Chris Pettit got firsthand look at Azeez Ojulari at Georgia Pro Day

The New York Giants aren’t attending many pro days, but they sent some personnel to scout Azeez Ojulari down in Georgia this week.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on things such as travel and face-to-face communication, the New York Giants have chosen to be very selective about which college pro days they attend.

“Because of the travel around the country right now and then also some of the restrictions at the campus, we’re going to be selective about where we send coaches as far as being out to work guys out because, again, you’re more going there as an observer than you are to actually work out the players. It’s definitely different than in the past,” head coach Joe Judge said earlier this month.

“Will there be people out there? There will. Is it going to be as much traveling as in the past or as much interaction? No, it won’t.”

That ultimately means the Giants will be extremely selective when it comes to attending pro days in person, which is why Chris Pettit, the Giants’ director of college scouting, and secondary coach Jerome Henderson showing up in Georgia is so significant.

The Giants remain in need of an edge rusher and it’s beginning to look more and more like they’ll take one in the draft. Azeez Ojulari is an obvious target and the Giants wanted to put eyes on him in person.

This is what our friends at Draft Wire had to say about Ojulari:

One of the most exciting pass rushers in this year’s class, Ojulari’s impressive 2020 campaign turned him into a potential top-20 pick. He has the explosion, speed and bend to become one of the most feared quarterback hunters at the next level.

In addition to Ojulari, Henderson also spent some time working with Georgia cornerbacks Tyson Campbell and Eric Stokes, each of whom are projected second round picks.

New York also got an up close and personal look at 6-foot-6, 335-pound guard Ben Cleveland, who could be a mid-round target.

The Giants — and general manager Dave Gettleman in particular — are no strangers to drafting players out of Georgia. In recent years, New York has taken cornerback DeAndre Baker, linebacker Tae Crowder, edge rusher Lorenzo Carter and, of course, left tackle Andrew Thomas.

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Panthers 2021 mock draft: Scott Fitterer trades down in first round

In our newest seven-round 2021 mock draft Fitterer makes two trades, including a move down in round one.

On Thursday, the Carolina Panthers’ wide-ranging search for a new front office chief came to a fitting end. Scott Fitterer, a 20-year member of the Seattle Seahawks’ braintrust, was named the franchise’s latest general manager after agreeing to a five-year deal.

Fitterer, who began in Seattle as an area scout in 2001, has served as an integral part of one of the sport’s most successful franchises. His rise began in 2011, when he was promoted to director of college scouting, which would then be followed by bumps up to co-director of player personnel in 2015 and most recently, VP of football operations in 2020.

The first true test for Fitterer in his latest gig will come this spring, when he heads the war room for the first time in Carolina. If his time in Seattle is any indication, it will be a busy occasion. In our newest seven-round 2021 mock draft Fitterer makes two trades, including a move down in round one.

 

Colts add CB, OT in mock draft from The Athletic

Who did the Colts take in the latest mock draft from The Athletic?

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The offseason has arrived for the Indianapolis Colts and many are wondering what the Indianapolis Colts are going to do with their early picks in the 2021 NFL draft.

While the Colts themselves don’t even know yet as they continue through the draft process of scouting and building their big board, the mock drafts are giving plenty of suggestions as to who might be a fit for Indy in April.

In the latest mock draft from Dane Brugler of The Athletic, the Colts added a cornerback at pick No. 21 and an offensive tackle at pick No. 54.

21. Indianapolis Colts — Tyson Campbell, CB, Georgia

One of the most intriguing defensive prospects in the draft, Campbell, who was high school teammates with Surtain, doesn’t always play confident, but his size and athleticism are first-round worthy. At 6-foot-2, he has outstanding length and moves like a much smaller player.

Adding to the cornerback room will be a must this offseason for the Colts. The seem to be letting Xavier Rhodes test free agency while Rock Ya-Sin will have a lot to prove as a starter on the boundary in 2021.

They have Kenny Moore in place but this will be a position the Colts must address in some way this offseason.

Coming back around in the second round, the Colts went with offensive tackle Alex Leatherwood out of Alabama with the No. 54 overall pick.

Finding a left tackle was a need before Anthony Castonzo announced his retirement but now the Colts need to find someone who can immediately step in to protect the blindside of whoever is under center. This could be a position the Colts address earlier if the right prospect falls to them at No. 21.

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UGA football CB Tyson Campbell declares for 2021 NFL Draft

Georgia Bulldogs cornerback Tyson Campbell is entering the 2021 NFL Draft.

Georgia Bulldogs cornerback Tyson Campbell is entering the 2021 NFL Draft. Campbell joins fellow Georgia starting cornerback Eric Stokes in entering the NFL Draft.

Tyson Campbell came to the University of Georgia as a highly touted five-star recruit. Campbell helped lead American Heritage High School (Plantation, Florida) to a state championship in 2017.

Kirby Smart, Dan Lanning, and the defensive staff will have their hands full trying to rebuild the secondary for the 2021 season. Both Campbell and Stokes are projected to be selected in the first few rounds of the 2021 NFL Draft. It is tough to replace that level of talent, but fortunately, Georgia as several elite recruits to fill in the void.

Throwback to one of the best plays of Tyson Campbell’s career. He’ll be missed.

Tyson Campbell thanked coach Smart, Georgia, and announced his NFL Draft decision via his Twitter account:

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Giants select Jalen Mayfield, Tyson Campbell in latest Draft Wire mock

The New York Giants select OL Jalen Mayfield and CB Tyson Campbell in the latest 2021 NFL mock draft by Draft Wire.

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This season has been a tale of two teams for the New York Giants. In the first half of the year, they went 1-7 and the only talk was whether or not they’d land the first pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.

But as fate would have it, the Giants haven’t lost since the turn, ripping off four straight wins and finding themselves in first place in the NFC East with a  5-7 record.

In Draft Wire’s latest mock of the 2021 NFL Draft, analyst Luke Easterling has the Giants selecting 19th in the first round and 51st in the second round.

With their first-round pick, Easterling believes the Giants will continue to transform their offensive line with Michigan offensive tackle Jalen Mayfield, a 6-foot-5, 320-pound junior who is forgoing his senior season in Ann Arbor.

Mayfield is a right tackle and the Giants are currently using a rotation at that spot with veteran Cam Fleming and rookie Matt Peart splitting reps. With Andrew Thomas solidifying his presence at left tackle and Peart in the plans for the right side, I’m not sure the Giants would use this pick on a tackle.

In  Round 2, Easterling has the Giants adding to another crowded unit, selecting Georgia cornerback Tyson Campbell.

The Giants currently have three players in the secondary that could end up in the Pro Bowl — safeties Logan Ryan and Jabrill Peppers and cornerback James Bradberry. They appear to have aptly filled their other corner spot with Isaac Yiadom, who has played 100 percent of the snaps for five games in a row now. They also have depth with Darnay Holmes and let’s not forget Ryan Lewis, who is on IR, and Sam Beal, who opted out this season with COVID-19 concerns.

These two selections, to me, appear to be luxury picks. The Giants might more inclined to use these picks to find a home run-hitting receiver and a pass rusher.

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Georgia vs. Missouri: Potential Chargers 2021 NFL draft prospects to watch

Chargers Wire’s Gavino Borquez lays out the prospects that Los Angeles could have their eyes on.

The college football season is winding down, with bowl season now in hindsight. That also means that scout’s traveling to watch prospects at various programs across the nation is close to coming to an end.

Here are a few prospects to watch in the matchup between Georgia and Missouri on Saturday, Dec. 12 at 10:00 a.m. PT.

The Bulldogs boast a trio of cornerbacks that could serve as a long-term option, Eric Stokes, Tyson Campbell and DJ Daniel. Stokes has the prototypical build for the position with speed, physicality and plus coverage ability. Campbell is a physically gifted and reactive athlete with great length that possesses speed, excellent closing speed and instincts. Daniel is a sub-package ace who is quick and agile with very good mirroring skills.

With Melvin Ingram slated to be a free agent after this season, finding an edge defender to compliment Joey Bosa could be something that the Chargers look to do early on. Azeez Ojulari has seen his stock increase with his strong play this season. Ojulari is an explosive and athletic player with the pass rush ability, bend and range to be a solid starter at the next level.

Linebacker Monty Rice has gone under the radar. Rice uses quickness, football intelligence and coverage ability to make impactful plays in pass defense, and his read and react and speed to make plays against the run. With Denzel Perryman set to hit free agency and Drue Tranquill coming off a serious lower body injury, the Chargers could be looking to the middle rounds to address the position.

The Chargers could be looking to upgrade the interior part of the offensive line, as Forrest Lamp and Dan Feeney are both slated to hit free agency, which is why someone like guard Ben Cleveland could draw some interest. Cleveland is a solid interior lineman with great size, strength, hands and awareness to flash dominance in the run and pass game.

While Georgia draws the majority of the attention, Missouri has a couple of defensive backs that could be on the Bolts’ radar. Joshuah Bledsoe and Tyree Gillespie, who both accepted their invites to the Reese’s Senior Bowl, have different, yet appealing skillsets that could be nice additions to the defensive side of the ball.

Bledsoe has a combination of physicality, play speed and coverage skills to serve as a back-end safety/slot defender and special teams ace while Gillespie is a big guy who could be a productive single-high due to his range, ball skills and finishing ability.