2021 NFL Mock Draft: Six quarterbacks go in the first round
By Brad Weiss
59. . Edge/Linebacker. Miami Dolphins. Joseph Ossai. 22. player
The Miami Dolphins have shocked a lot of people this season, as they went from a team destined for the top-10 of the 2021 NFL Draft to a playoff team. Tua Tagovailoa needs to fix some of his mistakes, but he is a rookie, and right now, the Dolphins would be a Wild Card team if the season ended tomorrow.
Miami brought in a bunch of talent for their defense via free agency this offseason, but they still need help along the edge and at linebacker. Texas’ Joseph Ossai can help them in both those areas and is a player who is rocketing up draft boards all over.
. Quarterback. Indianapolis Colts. Mac Jones. 23. player. 46
The Indianapolis Colts were barely able to sneak by the Houston Texans this past weekend, keeping pace with the rest of the team vying for a spot in the AFC Playoffs. They now head to Las Vegas to take on the Raiders, a game that will have major ramifications as to who rounds out the Wild Card teams this season.
At quarterback, Philip Rivers has done enough to help the team win, but they need a long-term solution. If they are not sold on Jacoby Brissett, it would be wise to draft a player like Mac Jones, who is putting up monster numbers for Alabama and could be in line for a national title.
35. . Edge. Tennessee Titans. Carlos Basham Jr.. 24. player
The Tennessee Titans need to try and get back on track this week, as they were absolutely embarrassed by the Cleveland Browns this past weekend. This is a team that is expected to make some real noise in the AFC Playoffs this season, after reaching the AFC Championship Game last year.
With their first-round pick, which is likely going to be late in round one, they should look to add a quality edge rusher in Carlos Basham Jr. The Titans have tried to fill this void in many ways this year, but in Basham Jr., they get a long-term answer to go with some of the talented young players on their defense.