Fourth-round 2021 NFL Mock Draft: Lions finally draft a receiver, Jets address the pass rush
There are plenty of quality prospects on the board
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Every year at this time, we hear how important Day 3 is. Because it's true. It's the time to fill out important depth that sees the field after injuries hit later in the season and the really good scouting staffs can discover future Pro Bowlers in the fourth round and beyond.
Speaking of the fourth round, that starts in a few hours. Here's a mock of how that round could unfold.
OK, let's get to it.
NFL Mock Draft
Round 4
Round 4 - Pick 1 (106)
Urban Meyer goes to his old stomping grounds for a penetrating interior rusher.
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Round 4 - Pick 2 (107)
Time for the Jets to go defense and address the pass rush in the draft.
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Round 4 - Pick 3 (108)
We know the Falcons are all in on offense, and now they need to get some talent on the defensive line to get after opposing quarterbacks.
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From
Houston Texans
Round 4 - Pick 4 (109)
Disruptive interior pass rusher with good hand work to bolster what was an anemic defensive front in 2020.
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From
Philadelphia Eagles
Round 4 - Pick 5 (110)
The Browns are set at running back but Gainwell is a fun gadget type.
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Round 4 - Pick 6 (111)
Williams is an older prospect but has clean film and can play on the outside.
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Round 4 - Pick 7 (112)
The Lions have to address receiver at some point in this draft.
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From
Carolina Panthers
Round 4 - Pick 8 (113)
Another athletic, versatile member to add to the Browns defense.
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From
Denver Broncos
Round 4 - Pick 9 (114)
Tufele is a high-energy inside rusher with a nice swim to get into the backfield.
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Round 4 - Pick 10 (115)
Smith is the type of guard who mashes that the Cowboys will love.
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Round 4 - Pick 11 (116)
If he can stay healthy, Hilliard has appeal as a outside linebacker with a serious spring in his step.
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From
San Francisco 49ers
Round 4 - Pick 12 (117)
If Roche was a little bigger, he'd be off the board by now. He's bendy and awesome with his hands.
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Round 4 - Pick 13 (118)
The Chargers could use more beef on defense, and Shelvin is a wide body with impressive athletic traits.
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Round 4 - Pick 14 (119)
Powell's an older prospect but he's ready to hit the ground running thanks to his developed frame, route-running skill, and body control near the sideline.
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Round 4 - Pick 15 (120)
There are shades of James White in Carter.
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From
Las Vegas Raiders
Round 4 - Pick 16 (121)
Dalman's college offensive line coach is now part of the Rams staff, and he's a good center prospect. Easy choice here.
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From
New England Patriots
Round 4 - Pick 17 (122)
Marshall is a nose who plays like a one-gap three technique.
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From
Miami Dolphins
Round 4 - Pick 18 (123)
The Eagles probably want to turn a new leaf at tight end, and do so here with the athletic Jordan.
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Round 4 - Pick 19 (124)
Johnson is a ball magnet with an old-school mentality when flying downhill.
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Round 4 - Pick 20 (125)
Brown's as feisty as they come and has good nickel capabilities.
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Round 4 - Pick 21 (126)
Rumph is well undersized for the edge rusher spot but has the best toolbox of pass-rushing moves and can be an overhang linebacker in the Titans defense.
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Round 4 - Pick 22 (127)
The Colts still have a glaring hole at left tackle. Jaimes needs to get a tick stronger but has glorious feet and balance in pass pro.
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Round 4 - Pick 23 (128)
Hudson plays with a nasty demeanor and has guard/tackle versatility.
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Round 4 - Pick 24 (129)
Length and athleticism at the cornerback spot? Music to the ears of the Seahawks.
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From
Los Angeles Rams
Round 4 - Pick 25 (130)
Barnes is a squatty but active off-ball linebacker with serious edge-rushing skill.
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Round 4 - Pick 26 (131)
Moore is overwhelmingly big -- not quite Orlando Brown big -- with light feet and long arms.
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Round 4 - Pick 27 (132)
Brown's a young, very athletic nose tackle with Day 2 flashes.
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Round 4 - Pick 28 (133)
Johnson is the active, springy, YAC-specialist in the slot who'll thrive in New Orleans.
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From
Buffalo Bills
Round 4 - Pick 29 (134)
Jefferson is one of the best pure zone-blocking scheme backs in the class thanks to outstanding vision in traffic.
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Round 4 - Pick 31 (136)
Another receiver for Lamar Jackson. Baltimore is hoping Darby's natural athletic prowess leads to a more production NFL career than the one he had in college.
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Round 4 - Pick 33 (138)
Washington's play dipped a bit in 2020, but he was arguably the best safety in college football in 2019. Suddenness galore.
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From
New England Patriots
Round 4 - Pick 34 (139)
The Bengals keep their obsession with Oklahoma running backs alive with Stevenson.
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Round 4 - Pick 35 (140)
Hayes is a bendy, rocked up rusher who just needs better hand work to succeed in the NFL.
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Round 4 - Pick 36 (141)
While a little skinny, Bynum is a twitchy man coverage type who can drive on the football in off coverage too.
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Round 4 - Pick 37 (142)
McDuffie really flies around and makes an impact as a blitzer.
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Round 4 - Pick 38 (143)
Vincent is a premier slot cornerback prospect with the athletic traits and instincts to thrive inside.
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Round 4 - Pick 38 (144)
More speed for the Chiefs offense. Stevenson has rockets attached to his cleats.
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