2021 NFL Mock Draft: DeVonta Smith charges up the draft board after National Championship Game
By Brad Weiss
The Jacksonville Jaguars hold two first-round picks in the 2021 NFL Draft, and after bringing in a franchise quarterback at No. 1 overall, they get him a bookend tackle late in round one. Samuel Cosmi is a guy who can play on the right or left side at the next level, and if you are going get Trevor Lawrence, you have to do everything you can to protect him.
The Cleveland Browns had everything stacked against them against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Wild Card round and still came out on top, even without their head coach and some star players due to COVID. With pick No. 26, they need to address the edge rusher spot, and with issues at linebacker as well, Joseph Ossai is a perfect fit this late in round one.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will take a third shot at the New Orleans Saints this weekend, as Tom Brady leads this team against Drew Brees in a matchup of Hall of Fame quarterbacks. Picking this late in round one, the Bucs select Tulsa linebacker Zaven Collins, who is not only an outstanding linebacker but also can get after the quarterback.
The Baltimore Ravens punched their ticket to the Divisional Round, as Lamar Jackson won his first playoff game. While the win was nice, this offense still needs playmakers, and in Alabama running back Najee Harris, they get an explosive runner who can also make plays for Jackson in the passing game.