2021 NFL mock draft: Justin Fields heads to Jaguars
Scouting Report. Walker Little. 9. player. 56. Pick Analysis. Offensive Tackle. Stanford
The Bengals are finally on the downhill slide of their complete roster overhaul after the 2020 Draft brought them a new face of the franchise in quarterback Joe Burrow, and a new weapon in receiver Tee Higgins. This season, Higgins will join Tyler Boyd and A.J. Green on the outside, with Joe Mixon in then backfield.
So, after an improved 2020 season, the team turns its’ attention to building in the trenches. The Bengals may use two or three draft picks on the offensive line in 2021, but they’ll start in the first round by taking the best tackle on the board.
Walker Little is a Stanford product who towers at 6-foot-7, and bullies defenders with long arms and his 300+ pound body. Given his height, he actually has room to add weight to become even stronger at the next level, when he’ll face legitimate pass rushers every weekend.
Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. 10. player. 52. Wide Receiver. Alabama. Jaylen Waddle
*From the Los Angeles Rams (trade of Jalen Ramsey)
The Jaguars follow the new normal in the NFL by taking their quarterback of the future and following that up by taking a top wide receiver to pair with him.
As such, after taking Fields, Jacksonville takes advantage of a down year for the Rams by getting to double-up on top 10 selections.
The Jags may trade out if they find themselves this high up with their second first-round pick, but if they stick here, taking Jaylen Waddle is a great value for the team.
At only 5-foot-10 and 183 pounds, Waddle lacks the ideal size that most offenses look for in a WR1. But, what he lacks in size he makes up for in his willingness to high point the ball and fight off bigger cornerbacks to ensure possession. He’ll step in and immediately improve the Jaguars’ passing game.