2021 NFL Mock Draft: BYU quarterback Zach Wilson enters the top 5
By Brad Weiss
54. . Wide Receiver. Philadelphia Eagles. DeVonta Smith. 19. player
The Philadelphia Eagles are a joke of a franchise right now, and who knows what has happened to their once MVP-candidate quarterback Carson Wentz. This guy is struggling mightily with his accuracy, and while head coach Doug Pederson won’t admit it, it may be time to see what they have in Jalen Hurts.
No matter who is under center for the Eagles next season, they need more weapons in the passing game, and DeVonta Smith from Alabama would be a great get here at No. 19. The Eagles will likely win the NFC East, and get a home game in the playoffs, but it is going to be one-and-done when they get there.
Arizona Cardinals. Shaun Wade. 20. player. 32. . Cornerback
The Arizona Cardinals are doing their best to keep pace in a very tough NFC West, and even if they cannot win the division, they are certainly a playoff team. Quarterback Kyler Murray is an absolute wonder under center, and DeAndre Hopkins was the perfect addition to this offense, taking over for Larry Fitzgerald as the WR1.
On defense, the secondary is young and exciting, but they could use some more depth at the cornerback position. While Shaun Wade has not had the best season for Ohio State, he is still a first-round prospect, and the Buckeyes certainly know how to produce corners who excel at the NFL level.
28. . Linebacker. Las Vegas Raiders. Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah. 21. player
The Las Vegas Raiders suffered a brutal loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night, as they held a lead with under two minutes to go, but ended up seeing Patrick Mahomes drive the length of the field for the win. While the loss stung, it showed that the Raiders belong in the conversation of being a legitimate playoff team, something that could not be said when Jon Gruden first arrived.
There have been some bright spots on defense for the Raiders, but they still need help at linebacker, and they get some here at No. 21 overall. Notre Dame’s Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah is a guy who plays sideline to sideline, is an elite tackler, and is actually outstanding in coverage.