2021 NFL Mock Draft: New York Jets pass on a quarterback

With the No. 13 overall pick, the Minnesota Vikings look to get better up front on the offensive side of the ball. Dalvin Cook is one of the top running backs in the NFL, and by drafting Wyatt Davis from Ohio state, they get better in the interior of the offensive line in front of him.

Cook is one of those special running backs who has the ability to rush for 2,000 yards every season, but the Vikings’ offensive line is a weak link on this roster. In Davis, they get a versatile player who can play up and down the line, clearing lanes for Cook for years to come.

The New England Patriots were absolutely embarrassed on Monday night by the Buffalo Bills, as the AFC East has a new champion moving forward. For New England, they still have to figure out what they are going to do at quarterback and could draft one here, but it may be hard for Bill Belichick to pass on a tight end.

The best tight end in this draft class is Kyle Pitts, a dynamic pass-catcher from the University of Florida. This is a kid who’s going to be a 1,000-yard receiver at the tight end position for years to come, and we have already seen what an elite tight and can do in Belichick’s system.

The San Francisco 49ers are struggling through an up-and-down season, as injuries and inconsistent play have plagued them all season long. They no longer look like the Super Bowl contender they were last season, but their roster is not that far off from becoming a threat in the NFC very soon.

With the No. 15 overall pick, the 49ers have to bring some youth to the cornerback position, and they do so by drafting Caleb Farley from Virginia Tech. This is a kid who’s going to come in and start right away in this defensive backfield, adding talent and depth to one of the biggest needs on that side of the ball.