2021 NFL Mock Draft: Quarterbacks go No. 1 and No. 2 overall
By Brad Weiss
49. . Wide Receiver. Green Bay Packers. Rondale Moore. 29. player
The Green Bay Packers moved to 6-2 this past Thursday night, throttling a potential NFC playoff opponent in the San Francisco 49ers. Aaron Rodgers had a masterful game, throwing for four touchdowns, but the team still needs to do something to give him more weapons next season.
Enter Rondale Moore, an explosive wide receiver who would be a perfect compliment alongside Davante Adams moving forward. Moore can stretch the field, has elite skills, and is one of the better route-runners in this draft class.
30. player. 124. . Offensive Line. Kansas City Chiefs. Trey Smith
The Kansas City Chiefs are getting another special season from their quarterback Patrick Mahomes, as the young signal-caller moved his touchdown to interception ratio to 25-1 this past weekend. That is video game numbers, and in the AFC, it is almost impossible not to say that he will be making a return trip to the Super Bowl this season.
One area where the Chiefs will target, especially this late in round one, is along the interior of their offensive line. They need a makeover inside, and in Trey Smith from Tennessee, they get a versatile offensive lineman that can play up and down the line, enabling them to make whatever changes they deem necessary.
New Orleans Saints. Kyle Trask. 31. player. 15. . Quarterback
In a marquee matchup on Sunday night, Drew Brees led his New Orleans Saints to a convincing victory over division rival Tampa Bay. The battle between Brees and Tom Brady was lopsided from the jump, as the Saints held a 31-0 halftime lead, and the outcome was never really in doubt.
While Brees looked great Sunday night, he is up there in age, and the Saints have to start looking at life after him. By drafting Kyle Trask with pick No. 31, they get a long-term solution at the position, and he can learn from Brees until No. 9 is ready to hang them up.
Pittsburgh Steelers. Dillon Radunz. 32. player. 55. . Offensive Tackle
The Pittsburgh Steelers were given all they could handle this past weekend, as they nearly lost to the lowly Dallas Cowboys. In addition, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger suffered injuries to both his knees, so that is something to keep an eye on as they take on Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals this weekend.
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For Pittsburgh, they look like the best team in the NFL this season, as they are complete on both sides of the ball. Moving forward, they need to insure they stay tough up front, and adding Dillon Radunz at offensive tackle gives them a long-term solution, and a possible bookend for years to come.