2021 NFL Mock Draft: New York Giants replace Danny Dimes with the No. 1 pick

The Cincinnati Bengals have found a star in quarterback Joe Burrow, a man who should walk away with the Offensive Rookie of the Year honor this season. Burrow has come into the league with the same swagger he had leading LSU to an undefeated season, and the Bengals can now focus on building around him.

Enter Alex Leatherwood, a versatile offensive lineman who could play both center and guard at the NFL level. The No. 1 priority for this Bengals front office should be protecting Burrow at all costs, as he has already been crushed a few times this season, and Leatherwood would be a nice piece to join Alabama teammate Jonah Williams.

The Carolina Panthers have actually played some solid football since losing running back Christian McCaffrey, and have put themselves in the playoff conversation. Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is proving he can get the job done on the ground and through the air, and the defense was able to hold a Kyler Murray-led Arizona Cardinals team to only 21 points on Sunday.

On defense, the team still needs some help in the secondary, and Shaun Wade from Ohio State is widely considered one of the top-3 corners in this draft class. Carolina currently has Eli Apple starting opposite Donte Jackson, so Wade could come in and start right away for head coach Matt Rhule.

The Arizona Cardinals lost their second straight game after getting out to a 2-0 start to the 2020 NFL season, this time at home against the Carolina Panthers. While there is no cause for concern yet, the Cardinals are going to have to turn it around quick, as the Seattle Seahawks could run away with the division.

On the offensive side of the ball, the Cardinals have their franchise quarterback in Kyler Murray, and wideout DeAndre Hopkins is one of the best in the game. However, they could use talent at tight end, and in Kyle Pitts, they get the best tight end in this draft class, and a tremendous playmaker.