2021 NFL Mock Draft: Broncos trade up for Justin Fields, Dolphins double up on offensive weaponry
Miami wants Tua Tagovailoa to have as many weapons as possible entering Year 2
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It's March, and while we haven't quite hit free agency yet, it's time to introduce some mock trades into my mock drafts. With how good this quarterback class is, there are bound to be some trades into the top half of the first round on draft night.
Here's a look at the trades:
- Deshaun Watson is dealt to the Panthers for three first-round picks in each of the next three drafts, starting with 2021.
- The Broncos move up to No. 3 in a trade with the Dolphins, who get Denver's No. 9 pick as well as a 2021 third-round pick and 2022 first-round pick.
- The Patriots and Titans swap the No. 15 and No. 22 picks, with the Pats getting multiple Day Two picks as compensation.
The draft order is now locked in.
NFL Mock Draft
Round 1
Round 1 - Pick 1
The draft starts at pick No. 2. The Urban Meyer era begins with Lawrence at No. 1 overall.
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Round 1 - Pick 2
Barring a trade for Deshaun Watson, or an amazingly well-kept secret that they love another quarterback, Wilson will land with the Jets.
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Mock Trade from
Miami Dolphins
Round 1 - Pick 3
The Broncos desperately want to fix the quarterback spot, and who would blame them? So they make a bold move to get Fields in Denver.
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Round 1 - Pick 4
HELLO! The Falcons make a clear statement that they're giving Matt Ryan one last go at a deep playoff run. And with Chase, they plan for a future after Julio Jones.
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Round 1 - Pick 5
Easy pick for the Bengals, especially with Chase off the board. Major protection for Joe Burrow.
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Round 1 - Pick 6
Let's see how the Jalen Hurts experiment goes in Philadelphia. He'll have a nice collection of young and fast receivers if this is the pick on draft night.
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Round 1 - Pick 7
The Lions could go quarterback, but new GM Brad Holmes was with Jared Goff in Los Angeles for years. He with rides him for a season or two and addresses the receiver spot with Smith.
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Mock Trade from
Carolina Panthers
Round 1 - Pick 8
After the Watson trade, the Texans pick their quarterback of the future in Lance and start a veteran at the outset of the 2021 season.
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Mock Trade from
Denver Broncos
Round 1 - Pick 9
How about Mike Gesicki and Pitts for Tua Tagovailoa's second season in Miami? Not bad. Not too bad at all.
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Round 1 - Pick 10
Linebacker is a sneaky Round 1 pick for the Cowboys because of the health of Leighton Vander Esch and the recent downturn in play from Jaylon Smith.
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Round 1 - Pick 11
Dave Gettleman loves throwing everyone for a loop in the draft, and he does so again with Toney here, although the Florida product is precisely the type of playmaker Danny Dimes needs.
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Round 1 - Pick 12
Surtain is a high-floor cornerback who steps into Richard Sherman's role immediately.
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Round 1 - Pick 13
Slater steps in as the left tackle for Justin Herbert. Huge responsibility, but Slater is up to the challenge.
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Round 1 - Pick 14
Minnesota's defensive line is essentially barren now -- minus the returning Danielle Hunter -- and Paye has an NFL body with freaky athletic traits.
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Mock Trade from
New England Patriots
Round 1 - Pick 15
After Paye goes off the board, the Titans want to get a part of the edge-rusher class and swing a deal with the Patriots to select the explosive, bendy, and decently refined Ojulari.
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Round 1 - Pick 16
Farley is a long, former wideout who tracks the football awesomely and has the athletic prowess to stick with receivers down the field.
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Round 1 - Pick 17
Barmore is a tall and powerful Alabama defensive lineman with flashes of top-15 talent with his hands.
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Round 1 - Pick 18
The Dolphins are going all-in on offensive weapons for Tagovailoa. After Pitts earlier in Round 1, they get their young quarterback a well-rounded weapon in Bateman.
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Round 1 - Pick 19
Vera-Tucker can play guard if Brandon Scherff signs elsewhere in free agency and, as we saw in 2020, he can thrive at tackle.
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Round 1 - Pick 20
The Bears need a quarterback and need to address the offensive line. Without a quarterback who really excites them here, they go with the safe selection of Jenkins.
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Round 1 - Pick 21
Moore is the type of YAC weapon Frank Reich will love in his quick-strike offense.
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Mock Trade from
Tennessee Titans
Round 1 - Pick 22
After sliding back to get a few day two selections, the Patriots address their anemic pass rush with Phillips, a former No. 1 recruit in the nation.
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From
Seattle Seahawks
Round 1 - Pick 23
If Moore can stay healthy, he can be a tremendous weapon for Wilson right away.
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Round 1 - Pick 24
Basham instantly stands in for Bud Dupree -- if he lands on another team in free agency -- and can give the Steelers some depth inside because of his large frame.
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From
Los Angeles Rams
Round 1 - Pick 25
Home-run selection for the Jaguars, as Darrisaw has serious franchise left tackle skills.
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Round 1 - Pick 26
Rousseau gets to learn from another tall, freaky edge rusher in Myles Garrett.
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Round 1 - Pick 27
Humphrey steps in on day one and is an effective starter at the center spot for Baltimore.
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Round 1 - Pick 28
Jones in New Orleans would be ideal for the former Alabama quarterback. Eventually, he'll be able to operate Sean Payton's system very well.
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Round 1 - Pick 29
Collins is a hulking linebacker with high-end coverage and blitzing ability.
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Round 1 - Pick 30
This is a glorious development for the Bills, as Owusu-Koramoah would instantly step into Matt Milano's playmaker role if the veteran signs elsewhere in free agency.
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Round 1 - Pick 31
Oweh isn't a finished product but has All-Pro athletic traits and a chiseled frame.
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Round 1 - Pick 32
Onwuzurike would flourish in Tampa Bay next to Vita Vea.
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