2021 NFL mock draft: Cowboys fix their defense in first round with Micah Parsons
By Brad Weiss
Cincinnati Bengals. Ja'Marr Chase. 7. player. 56. . Wide Receiver
The Cincinnati Bengals were embarrassed by the Pittsburgh Steelers this past weekend, as their defense had no answer for Ben Roethlisberger. On offense, they got another steady game from rookie quarterback Joe Burrow, someone who has come into the league and definitely shown that he belongs.
Next April, they need to start building around him and adding a talent like LSU wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase does just that. Chase is widely considered the top wide receiver in this class, and with Burrow, he joins his former collegiate teammate to bring his talents to the next level.
player. 31. . Edge. New York Giants. Gregory Rousseau. 8
The New York Giants suddenly look like a contender in the terrible NFC East, as they recently knocked off both Washington and Philadelphia. It is amazing what can happen when Daniel Jones does not turn the ball over, and they now have a legitimate shot to catch the Eagles in the division.
On defense, they are definitely making strides, but they also need to add some talent to the pass rush. Many considered Gregory Rousseau to be the pure sack man in this draft class, and he instantly upgrades this Giants defense.
9. player. 44. . Edge. Atlanta Falcons. Kwity Paye
The Atlanta Falcons have completely turned the page on what was once supposed to be a dominant pass rush with the likes of Takkarist McKinley and Vic Beasley Jr. Both of those men are now gone and sitting at No. 9 overall, they need to start the rebuild at such an important part of today’s game.
Enter Kwity Paye, who, behind Gregory Rousseau, is starting to get buzz as being the best edge rusher prospect in this draft class. Big changes are coming in Atlanta this offseason, and in Paye, they get a kid they can build around on defense.