2021 NFL Mock Draft: New York Jets and Giants go No. 1 and 2
By Brad Weiss
. Edge. Atlanta Falcons. Gregory Rousseau. 4. player. 44
The Atlanta Falcons somehow blew another game that they seemingly had an tight grip on this past weekend, as Todd Gurley scored by accident to give the Detroit Lions a chance to win it. Matthew Stafford did just that, and heading into Week 8, the Falcons have the No. 4 overall pick in 2021.
That is pretty incredible considering what the expectations were before the season, but at pick No. 4, look for them to add a player that can help a very bad defense. Gregory Rousseau from Miami (FL) is the best edge rusher in this draft class, and for a team that struggles in that department, he makes the most sense.
. Offensive Tackle. Miami Dolphins. Penei Sewell. 5. player. 59
The Miami Dolphins current hold the No. 5 overall pick, but it is not because they are one of the worst teams out there, but it is because the Houston Texans are. With the pick they got from the Texans for Laremy Tunsil, the Dolphins add a new franchise left tackle in Penei Sewell, a beast from Oregon.
Miami is sitting at 3-3, and have decided to roll with rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa the rest of the way. He is the future in South Beach, so it is important that they build around him, especially up front along the offensive line.
60. . Quarterback. Minnesota Vikings. Trey Lance. 6. player
The Minnesota Vikings have been one of the worst teams in football this season, and it is pretty shocking considering they were a playoff favorite when things got started. Next offseason, wholesale changes could be coming within the organization, and I like the team to add their next franchise quarterback.
Trey Lance is a guy who can get the job done with his arm, and his legs, and he would be a nice fit in Minnesota. The Vikings have solid young talent in guys like Justin Jefferson and Dalvin Cook, and it is starting to look like it is time to turn the page on Kirk Cousins’ run as the starter.