2021 NFL Mock Draft: DeVonta Smith charges up the draft board after National Championship Game

While Justin Fields’ tough game against Alabama may have landed him out of the No. 2 spot in our mock draft, he does not drop far, landing at No. 4 overall. The Atlanta Falcons appear to be moving on from franchise quarterback Matt Ryan, and in Fields, they get a player with enough skill to come in and start right away. Fields is a quarterback who is going to be perfect for the NFL game, as he can make plays happen with his arm and his legs. With the Falcons, he joins an organization that appears to be hitting the reset button, but in Fields, they have their quarterback for at least the next ten years.

The Cincinnati Bengals had to sit and watch franchise quarterback Joe Burrow blow out his knee this season, as he was mauled by the Washington Football Team. However, Burrow is already scheduled to throw next month, and signs are starting to point towards him being ready for Week 1 of the 2021 NFL season. If that is the case, the Bengals have to do a better job protecting him, and they add another quality tackle in Penei Sewell at No. 5 overall. With Jonah Williams and Sewell as bookends for Burrow moving forward, the Bengals make a play to protect their No. 1 asset.

The Philadelphia Eagles made a tough decision on Tuesday, as they fired head coach Doug Pederson, who was only three years removed from winning a Super Bowl. In fact, Pederson had led the Eagles to the playoffs in three of his five seasons with the team, but it seems he and owner Jeffrey Loria are no longer on the same page. With the move away from Pederson, it looks like Carson Wentz will be the starter in Philly next season, and he desperately needs more weapons. Enter Ja’Marr Chase, widely regarded as a top-two wide receiver in this draft class, and a player who fills a need in Philadelphia immediately.