2021 NFL Mock Draft: Jets draft Trevor Lawrence and replace Sam Darnold
By Brad Weiss
The New York Jets will pick twice in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, this after trading away star safety Jamal Adams this offseason. This pick will come to the Jets via the Seattle Seahawks, and after getting Trevor Lawrence first overall, they build up their secondary with this late first round selection.
Paulson Adebo could have been a first round cornerback last year in my opinion, and I do not see him falling out of the first round this April. For the Jets, he obviously fills an immediate need, as their secondary is terrible, especially at cornerback.
The New Orleans Saints were shocked on Monday night, as they went into Las Vegas and were beaten pretty soundly by the Raiders. Drew Brees looked a bit old in the matchup, not taking any shots downfield, so it is imperative that they upgrade at tight end if that is going to be the way this offense runs from here on out.
Kyle Pitts and Pat Freiermuth are the two top tight ends in this draft class, and either one of them are going to be the first tight end off the board. If it is Freiermuth, who we have as the first to go, Pitts goes to New Orleans, where he becomes Brees’ newest Jimmy Graham.
The Kansas City Chiefs needed every bit of Harrison Butker’s leg on Sunday, as they narrowly escaped against division rival Los Angeles, 23-20. Butker connected on a 58-yard field goal three times before it counted, but still, the Chiefs are 2-0, and look to once again be the cream of the crop in the AFC.
In terms of next year’s draft, they may want to improve the interior of their defensive line, and Christian Barmore is not likely to fall out of the first round. This guy can make plays happen in the run game, and in the backfield, and would be a nice fit next to Chris Jones along the interior of this defensive line.
The Baltimore Ravens should do something to address the safety position in the 2021 NFL Draft, and Syracuse’s Andre Cisco is the second-best at his position group in this draft class. This guy can do it all, has tremendous hands, can cover, and is not afraid to come up and make a big hit, which is exactly what the Ravens need now that Earl Thomas is gone.
Baltimore has the talent to win the AFC North, but the Steelers are gaining steam, and they have not proven they can win in the playoffs recently. Lamar Jackson is an elite quarterback, and he will find a way to win in the playoffs this year, as the Ravens look to be the most complete team in the AFC.