Congratulations. You’ve made it. It’s draft day.
Tonight, 32 different NFL front office staffs will meet to orchestrate 32 highly-researched, decisive picks that could spell the fate of the next decade for their franchise. It’s safe to say there is little margin for error.
In celebration of the big day finally arriving, let’s run through one final two-round mock draft, complete with nine trades that could shake up the league.
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1. Jacksonville Jaguars: Trevor Lawrence, QB, Clemson
Unless the Jaguars are employing one of the best smokescreens ever, Lawrence will be the pick here. Jacksonville also did its due diligence on Zach Wilson and Justin Fields.
Click here for our scouting report on Lawrence.
2. New York Jets: Zach Wilson, QB, BYU
This isn’t quite as much of a lock as Lawrence at No. 1, but it’s pretty close. Wilson is New York-bound, where he’ll look to work with a new coaching staff to improve Jets football.
Click here for our scouting report on Wilson.
3. San Francisco 49ers (via MIA): Trey Lance, QB, North Dakota State
The 49ers may have traded up with the intentions of getting Mac Jones, but new reports suggest they have since become enamored by Trey Lance. Recency bias can be quite persuasive, so if Lance has garnered the most attention in the 49ers’ front office lately, he’ll be the pick.
Click here for our scouting report on Lance.
4. Atlanta Falcons: Kyle Pitts, TE, Florida
The Falcons could go a direction of ways here, but pass-catcher seems to be the most likely with the latest Julio Jones trade rumors. Pitts would provide Atlanta with youth, reset the financial clock, and serve as an elite weapon for Matt Ryan.
Click here for our scouting report on Pitts.
5. Cincinnati Bengals: Ja’Marr Chase, WR, LSU
Last week, this pick was Chase, but only because Sewell was off the board. Now, with Sewell available, Chase still seems the most likely. Ultimately, the Bengals brass will let Joe Burrow decide what he wants in the first round: protection or a shiny new toy? He’ll pick the latter, who is a talented pass-catcher he spent plenty of time with at LSU.
Click here for our scouting report on Chase.
6. New York Giants (via MIA, PHI): Micah Parsons, LB, Penn State
NYG acquires pick No. 6 from MIA for picks No. 11, 116, and 2022 second-round
It seems like the Giants are going to go defense in the first round, especially after the Kenny Golladay signing. Linebacker is a main position of need, but they won’t be able to get Micah Parsons at No. 11. Instead, they trade up, striking a deal with Miami to acquire the draft’s top defensive prospect.
Click here for our scouting report on Parsons.
7. Los Angeles Chargers (via DET): Penei Sewell, T, Oregon
LAC acquires pick No. 7 from DET for picks No. 13, 47, and 2022 third-round
Last week’s draft had the Chargers trading up to No. 4 for Sewell. This time, they only have to move up to No. 7. Between the positional fit and Justin Herbert‘s time behind Sewell at Oregon, this makes too much sense.
Click here for our scouting report on Sewell.
8. New England Patriots (via CAR): Justin Fields, QB, Ohio State
NE acquires pick No. 8 from CAR for picks No. 15, 46, and 122
Things are getting interesting in New England, where Bill Belichick has tested the trade waters with the Lions, Panthers, Broncos, and Cowboys. Ultimately, the only way to get Fields is by leapfrogging Denver, who is still in on the quarterback sweepstakes despite trading for Teddy Bridgewater.
Click here for our scouting report on Fields.
9. Arizona Cardinals (via DEN): Jaylen Waddle, WR, Alabama
AZ acquires pick No. 9 and 2022 sixth-round from DEN for picks No. 16, 2022 second-round, and 2022 fourth-round
People are putting far too little stock into the rumor that the Cardinals love Waddle. After losing Larry Fitzgerald and not getting what they hoped out of Christian Kirk, they’ll trade up for the Alabama product to form an incredible pairing with DeAndre Hopkins.
Click here for our scouting report on Waddle.
10. Dallas Cowboys: Patrick Surtain II, CB, Alabama
Surtain is the best cornerback in the draft, and Dallas certainly needs secondary help. Jerry Jones would never trade down, and Surtain checks all the boxes for the Cowboys. The Alabama prospect seems like the clear choice if he’s still available.
Click here for our scouting report on Surtain.
11. Miami Dolphins (via NYG): DeVonta Smith, WR, Alabama
I’ve been saying it ever since Smith won the Heisman trophy: he’s destined for Miami. As it so happens, he’ll be available at No. 11 if Miami trades down. They rack up a boatload of picks and still get their guy.
Click here for our scouting report on Smith.
12. Philadelphia Eagles (via MIA, SF): Caleb Farley, CB, Virginia Tech
The Eagles could go a lot of directions here. With none of the top-three receivers available, they’ll pivot to cornerback, reaching for Farley instead of the safer pick in Jaycee Horn. The risk could pay off, though, because a healthy Farley can be elite.
Click here for our scouting report on Farley.
13. Detroit Lions (via LAC): Rashawn Slater, T, Northwestern
After a run on skill players and corners, the Lions made their post-trade selection of Slater. He’s a top-10 prospect and would be a huge addition to the Detroit offensive line. They’ll still have time to snag a cornerback and receiver with their two picks in the second round.
Click here for our scouting report on Slater.
14. Minnesota Vikings: Alijah Vera-Tucker, G, USC
This has been a pretty common pick, with most of my mocks giving Minnesota either Vera-Tucker or Michigan edge-rusher Kwity Paye. With the latter’s stock falling slightly and the Vikings in a position where their offense is what wins them games, they’ll add protection for Kirk Cousins via the best guard in the draft.
Click here for our scouting report on Vera-Tucker.
15. Carolina Panthers: Mac Jones, QB, Alabama
The Panthers traded away Teddy Bridgewater, leaving a quarterback vacancy on the roster. They also said they would exercise Sam Darnold‘s fifth-year-option but interestingly haven’t done so yet. Now, just one pick ahead of the quarterback-interested Broncos, they take Mac Jones, who could be brilliant in an offense with three talented pass-catchers.
Click here for our scouting report on Jones.
16. Denver Broncos: Jaycee Horn, CB, USC
The Broncos made some temporary signings to fill a void at cornerback, but nothing long-term. Horn gives Denver at least four years of secondary help and also resets the financial clock.
Click here for our scouting report on Horn.
17. Las Vegas Raiders: Christian Darrisaw, T, Virginia Tech
This is the second consecutive mock in which Darrisaw falls into the Raiders’ laps at No. 17. Las Vegas needs help in the trenches so they can pound the rock with Josh Jacobs. Trading Trent Brown certainly didn’t help, either.
Click here for our scouting report on Darrisaw.
18. Miami Dolphins: Jaelan Phillips, EDGE, Miami
For me, Kwity Paye seems like the clear-cut No. 1 edge-rusher in the draft. However, the latest consensus is that Phillips will be the first off the board at his position, so he’ll go to Miami here. It does help that he went to college in Miami, giving this pick a hometown type of feel.
Click here for our scouting report on Phillips.
19. Washington Football Team: Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, LB, Notre Dame
Owusu-Koramoah fills a position of need for Washington and also provides them with a versatile player who can drop back and move around the field. The idea of trading for a quarterback is fun, but Washington will be smart and stick with their pick here, grabbing a very talented defensive prospect instead.
Click here for our scouting report on Owusu-Koramoah.
20. Chicago Bears: Rashod Bateman, WR, Minnesota
It seems like Bateman is the consensus No. 4 receiver, though Elijah Moore has gained a lot of hype lately. By taking Bateman, the Bears add an extra receiver for Dalton and perhaps prepare for Allen Robinson‘s departure. This selection would also allow Chicago to pull the trigger on the Anthony Miller trade that has been rumored for a couple of months.
Click here for our scouting report on Bateman.
21. Indianapolis Colts: Kwity Paye, EDGE, Michigan
Reaching into the tackle class was intriguing here, but you can’t pass on Paye at No. 21. Indianapolis could use help on the edge, and Paye gives them just that. He’s a nice scheme fit and will help solidify the strong Colts defense.
Click here for our scouting report on Paye.
22. Tennessee Titans: Greg Newsome, CB, Northwestern
After losing Adoree’ Jackson and Malcolm Butler, the Titans need serious help at cornerback. Taking a corner seems like a must, whether it be at No. 22 or via a trade up. This might be a bit of a reach, but Newsome is still quite athletic and versatile.
Click here for our scouting report on Newsome.
23. Cleveland Browns (via NYJ, SEA): Azeez Ojulari, EDGE, Georgia
CLE acquires pick No. 23 and 2022 seventh-round from NYJ for picks No. 26, 2022 fourth-round, and 2022 sixth-round
Cleveland moves up a few spots to ensure they can get the talented edge-rusher from Georgia. This is a big position of need for the Browns even after signing Jadeveon Clowney, so coming out of the first round with Ojulari should be considered a win.
Click here for our scouting report on Ojulari.
24. Pittsburgh Steelers: Najee Harris, RB, Alabama
There’s some speculation that Harris may slip into the start of the second round. That is, if Pittsburgh doesn’t take him here. They should, and they most likely will. He’s an incredibly talented running back who could use his dynamic skill set to open up the field for Pittsburgh.
Click here for our scouting report on Harris.
25. Jacksonville Jaguars (via LAR): Dillon Radunz, T, Oklahoma State
It seems almost inevitable that Jacksonville takes a tackle here, with Radunz being the clear favorite if he’s on the board. He’s a strong, ferocious, big-bodied player who can be an instant starter in the NFL. He’s more than capable of protecting Trevor Lawrence‘s blindside.
Click here for our scouting report on Radunz.
26. New York Jets: Asante Samuel Jr., CB, Florida State
Samuel has NFL in his bloodline and compares quite nicely to his father from a general skill set. He can play either wide or in the slot and would be a huge addition for the Jets if they can pick him up and add him to Robert Saleh and co.’s defense.
Click here for our scouting report on Samuel.
27. Baltimore Ravens: Joe Tryon, EDGE, Penn State
Tryon is a scheme-versatile player who would look really nice in Baltimore, essentially replacing Matt Judon. The Ravens have two picks in the first round, so while they don’t traditionally go with an edge-rusher early on, the pair of picks gives them the freedom to do so this year.
Click here for our scouting report on Tryon.
28. New Orleans Saints: Elijah Moore, WR, Ole Miss
The Saints have been doing their research on cornerbacks, even inquiring about potential trade-ups. Instead, with the top-five off the board here, they’ll focus on wide receiver, which is another major position of need. Moore is a very dynamic and speedy threat who fits that New Orleans system really well.
Click here for our scouting report on Moore.
29. Green Bay Packers: Teven Jenkins, T, Oklahoma State
Teven Jenkins could be a starter early in his pro career and makes sense in the late first or early second. He’s a motivated and vicious player who evidently possesses great determination and grit on the field.
Click here for our scouting report on Jenkins.
30. Buffalo Bills: Eric Stokes, CB, Georgia
The Bills could use cornerback help and have been linked to Stokes for quite some time. Selecting him to complement Tre’Davious White is a terrific use of a first-round pick.
Click here for our scouting report on Stokes.
31. Baltimore Ravens (via KC): Liam Eichenberg, T, Notre Dame
Eichenberg is an NFL-ready tackle who is capable of starting right away. He’s a powerful player who fits very nicely in run-focused offenses, much like Baltimore. Of course, the Ravens recently traded away Orlando Brown Jr., leaving a vacancy in the trenches.
Click here for our scouting report on Eichenberg.
32. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Christian Barmore, DL, Alabama
After re-signing Antonio Brown, the Buccaneers should be fully committed to taking a defensive lineman in the first round. Barmore, despite having limited experience as a starter at Alabama, boasts plenty of potential and would be a great developmental piece behind Ndamukong Suh.
Click here for our scouting report on Barmore.
33. Jacksonville Jaguars: Trevon Moehrig, S, TCU
The hype for a receiver just doesn’t make sense here, especially when the best safety in the draft is still available. Moehrig should be a Day 1 pick, but he’ll fall to the second round due to the heavy focus on offense and an interesting alignment of team fits.
Click here for our scouting report on Moehrig.
34. New York Jets: Gregory Rousseau, EDGE, Miami
Ojulari in the first round was tempting, but New York traded back. It will all be worth it as they land Gregory Rousseau, who was once regarded as a top-five prospect before opting out of 2020. As such, there is some risk here, but the pros outweigh the cons and the potential for reward is too great to pass up.
Click here for our scouting report on Rousseau.
35. Atlanta Falcons: Javonte Williams, RB, North Carolina
Some teams rank Williams higher than Travis Etienne, and that will be reflected by Atlanta’s pick of the UNC running back at No. 35. He’s an ascending prospect who didn’t use up his legs at college, which is a concern that has reflected upon Harris and Etienne.
Click here for our scouting report on Williams.
36. Miami Dolphins (via HOU): Jalen Mayfield, T, Michigan
For the second mock in a row, Mayfield goes to the Dolphins. He projects as a right tackle and He’ll be a wonderful addition for the Dolphins, protecting Tua Tagovailoa‘s blindside during his second pro season.
Click here for our scouting report on Mayfield.
37. Philadelphia Eagles: Travis Etienne, RB, Clemson
The Eagles are looking into the running back department, and while they’re more focused on taking one in Round 3, Etienne at No. 37 is too good to pass up. He looked incredible at Clemson and could beat out Miles Sanders in training camp.
Click here for our scouting report on Etienne.
38. Cincinnati Bengals: Samuel Cosmi, T, Texas
After missing out on Sewell earlier, the pressure is fully on Cincinnati to get protection for Joe Burrow. Cosmi is a talented player who doesn’t have to start right away but can rather develop behind Jonah Williams or Riley Reiff.
Click here for our scouting report on Cosmi.
39. Carolina Panthers: Zaven Collins, LB, Tulsa
Collins is an intriguing prospect with late-first-round stock. Instead, he’ll fall to Day 2, where Carolina scoops him up in a heartbeat. Their defense is steadily improving and Collins could have an impact right away.
Click here for our scouting report on Collins.
40. Denver Broncos: Jamin Davis, LB, Kentucky
Denver wasn’t able to get a top linebacker in the first round, but Davis is very good, too. His stock has risen lately and he makes a lot of sense at the Broncos’ second pick.
Click here for our scouting report on Davis.
41. Detroit Lions: Kadarius Toney, WR, Florida
Toney impressed in his time at Florida and would serve as a valuable weapon in the Lions’ offense, which is currently lacking firepower in the passing game. Toney’s versatility and youth would provide immense value in Jared Goff‘s first year with the Lions.
Click here for our scouting report on Toney.
42. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via NYG): Jayson Oweh, EDGE, Penn State
TB acquires picks No. 42, 201, and 2022 seventh-round from NYG for picks No. 95 and 2022 second-round
Oweh is a talented pass-rusher who could make a huge difference in Tampa Bay. He’ll start as a developmental and depth piece but could flourish into a starter thanks to his cheap salary.
Click here for our scouting report on Oweh.
43. San Francisco 49ers: Landon Dickerson, G, Alabama
The 49ers are widely expected to draft a lineman in the second round, and Dickerson is the best guard available. He’d likely be drafted higher if not for injuries, so there is certainly some risk. Still, the value is obviously there.
Click here for our scouting report on Dickerson.
44. Dallas Cowboys: Pat Freiermuth, TE, Penn State
The Cowboys are rumored to have interest in Pitts, but they won’t be able to strike a deal for the tight end. They’ll take the next-best option in Freiermuth. He’s a talented receiver with room to develop as a blocker, too.
Click here for our scouting report on Freiermuth.
45. Jacksonville Jaguars (via MIN): Levi Onwuzurike, DL, Washington
Some see Onwuzurike as the best defensive lineman in the draft, but he’ll likely be the second off the board when all is said and done. He has really good leverage and will be an impact player right away in the Jacksonville system.
Click here for our scouting report on Onwuzurike.
46. Carolina Panthers (via NE): Jackson Carman, T, Clemson
Carman impressed while protecting Trevor Lawrence’s blindside at Clemson, which is no easy task. He probably won’t start right away with Carolina but rather will develop and become a valuable player down the road.
Click here for our scouting report on Carman.
47. Detroit Lions: Ifeatu Melifonwu, CB, Syracuse
Melifonwu has what it takes to produce at the next level. He is long, rangy, and athletic with the potential to be an immediate impact player. He also fills a major position of need for Detroit, who opted to snag an offensive tackle in the opening round.
Click here for our scouting report on Melifonwu.
48. Las Vegas Raiders: Nick Bolton, LB, Missouri
Bolton provides explosiveness with a fierce trigger. Once projected to go in the back half of the first round, the Missouri product now seems more like a Day 2 pick. He’ll be a valuable addition for whoever gets him, with linebacker-needy Las Vegas among the most ideal landing spots.
Click here for our scouting report on Bolton.
49. Arizona Cardinals: Aaron Robinson, CB, UCF
Robinson is solid in slot coverage and provides solid skills to produce at the next level. With that said, he’s still a developmental player who won’t see much time as a starter in 2021.
Click here for our scouting report on Robinson.
50. Miami Dolphins: Jevon Holland, S, Oregon
Holland is a high-IQ player who plays with athleticism, agility, and versatility. He’ll fit the Dolphins’ needs at safety but also projects as a capable cornerback. The Dolphins would be lucky to get him at No. 50.
Click here for our scouting report on Holland.
51. Washington Football Team: Kellen Mond, QB, Texas A&M
Mond was terrific at Texas A&M and would fit best as a developmental quarterback, such as in Washington’s system. He’s a solid third-string option right away with the potential to open 2022 on the 53-man roster.
Click here for our scouting report on Mond.
52. Chicago Bears: Davis Mills, QB, Stanford
Mills was seen by many as a potential top prospect in the 2022 NFL Draft before declaring this year. He likely would be a first-round pick next year, so a team like the Bears would be wise to snag him in the second round.
Click here for our scouting report on Mills.
53. Tennessee Titans: Spencer Brown, T, Northern Iowa
Brown is an athletic lineman who projects as an eventual starter at right tackle. He has good length and solid technique and should be higher on draft boards than he currently is. This may be considered a “reach,” but it will prove to be worth it sooner rather than later.
Click here for our scouting report on Brown.
54. New York Giants (via IND): Joseph Ossai, EDGE, Texas
NYG acquires pick No. 54 and 2022 fourth-round from IND for picks No. 165 and 2022 second-round
Ossai falling to No. 54 is a crime. He’s a perfect fit for the Giants’ system and makes plenty of sense here, even after the team extended Leonard Williams and traded up for Micah Parsons. This defense could become scary good and quite ferocious real soon.
Click here for our scouting report on Ossai.
55. Pittsburgh Steelers: Creed Humphrey, C, Oklahoma
At this point, it seems like it is just assumed that the Steelers will take Humphrey. Of all the matches made in heaven, this one just makes sense the most.
Click here for our scouting report on Humphrey.
56. Seattle Seahawks: Carlos Basham Jr., EDGE, Wake Forest
Basham is a powerful player who stood out in the stat sheets at Wake Forest. He has some room for improvement but would ultimately give the Seahawks an aggressive, fast-paced pass-rusher to help terrorize opposing offenses.
Click here for our scouting report on Basham.
57. Los Angeles Rams: Wyatt Davis, G, Ohio State
Davis is a physical player who stands out on film. You just can’t not notice him. He projects as an eventual starting right guard and will provide the Rams with the strength in the trenches that they enjoy.
Click here for our scouting report on Davis.
58. Kansas City Chiefs (via BAL): Terrace Marshall Jr., WR, LSU
Marshall is a talented receiver, but his stock has taken a serious hit due to medical concerns. It’s quite possible some late-first-round team overlooks the risk and takes him on Day 1, but if not, the Chiefs represent an intriguing fit at No. 58.
Click here for our scouting report on Marshall.
59. Cleveland Browns: Dyami Brown, WR, UNC
Brown is a speedy player with good burst and the ability to be a dangerous downfield threat. He’ll provide Baker Mayfield with another weapon in the passing game while possessing WR3 upside.
Click here for our scouting report on Brown.
60. New Orleans Saints: Kyle Trask, QB, Florida
Sean Payton seems to love his duo of Jameis Winston and Taysom Hill, but there’s no reason not to bring in competition here. Trask might not win the starting job, but there is reason to hope that he could develop into their eventual starter once Winston and Hill’s contracts expire.
Click here for our scouting report on Trask.
61. Los Angeles Chargers (via BUF): Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, USC
The Chargers are expected to draft a wide receiver, but it’s still a question of when. St. Brown is the best pass-catcher available here and would fit nicely in a system that already has Keenan Allen and Mike Williams.
Click here for our scouting report on xx.
62. Green Bay Packers: Rondale Moore, WR, Purdue
Moore is an electric prospect who does carry some question marks. Still, he’s been on NFL teams’ radars since 2018 and is worth a pick in the late second round.
Click here for our scouting report on Moore.
63. Kansas City Chiefs: Alex Leatherwood, T, Alabama
Leatherwood carried first-round projections a few months ago but slipped following a concerning Senior Bowl showing. The Chiefs did trade for Orlando Brown Jr., but this is a good depth addition.
Click here for our scouting report on Leatherwood.
64. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Michael Carter, RB, UNC
Carter was solid behind Javonte Williams at North Carolina and is widely expected to be a Day 2 pick. Most projections see him as a third-rounder, but it wouldn’t be surprising at all to see Tampa Bay pull the trigger late in the second round.
Click here for our scouting report on Carter.
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