2021 NFL Mock Draft: Kyle Pitts lands in the top-5 of the first round
By Brad Weiss
The Washington Football Team will likely be in the market for a quarterback this offseason, even after signing Taylor Heinecke to an extension a few weeks back. Alex Smith could return, but he is not a long-term option, so they could take Mac Jones from Alabama with the No. 19 overall pick.
Jones had a terrific final season with the Crimson Tide, nearly winning the Heisman Trophy, and leading them to an undefeated record and national title. In Washington, he could sit behind Smith for a year, or come in and start right away, all depending on what head coach Ron Rivera wants to do in 2021.
The Chicago Bears still have to make a decision when it comes to the quarterback spot, as a lot of the dominoes have already started to fall at the position group. They could sign Mitchell Trubisky to an extension, but no matter what they do, they have to bring in more talent at the wide receiver spot.
Allen Robinson is likely gone, so spending pick No. 20 on Kadarius Toney makes a lot of sense for them in the second half of the first round. Toney showed out during the 2021 Senior Bowl, looking like the best wideout of the group, and he would be a solid replacement for Robinson if he does sign elsewhere.
With pick No. 21 overall, the Indianapolis Colts do not have to worry about the quarterback spot, after trading for former Philadelphia Eagles signal-caller Carson Wentz. Instead, they can shift their focus to the offensive line, bringing in one of the more NFL-ready offensive tackles in this draft class in Samuel Cosmi.
Cosmi is a guy who could start on the right or left side at the next level, and this Colts team definitely needs help in front of Wentz. Wentz ran for his life in Philadelphia, and it nearly ruined his career, so if they want him to start fresh, they better start upgrading along the offensive line immediately.