2021 NFL Mock Draft: Free agency flips first round projections

Justin Fields, Ohio State football, 2021 NFL Draft. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
Justin Fields, Ohio State football, 2021 NFL Draft. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports /
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AUSTIN, TX – SEPTEMBER 21: Samuel Cosmi #52 of the Texas Longhorns celebrates with teammates after the game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 21, 2019, in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TX – SEPTEMBER 21: Samuel Cosmi #52 of the Texas Longhorns celebrates with teammates after the game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 21, 2019, in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /

52. . Offensive Tackle. Jacksonville Jaguars. Samuel Cosmi. 25. player

The Jacksonville Jaguars will be picking in the Los Angeles Rams draft slot this April, and with the pick, they get some much-needed protection for Trevor Lawrence. This is a franchise that has made a ton of moves in free agency, mostly on defense, so bolstering the offense with both first-round picks makes sense.

53. . Defensive Tackle. Cleveland Browns. Christian Barmore. 26. player

The Cleveland Browns punched their ticket to the playoffs last season and nearly made it all the way to the AFC title game. At pick No. 26, they look to continue to get better up front along the defensive line, and after losing talent in free agency, they add to the group with Alabama’s Christian Barmore.

26. . Safety. Baltimore Ravens. Trevon Moehrig. 27. player

The Baltimore Ravens are certainly a team that could use some help on defense, this after losing Matt Judon to the New England Patriots. Picking this late in round one, the Ravens go out and get an elite safety, as Trevon Moehrig is probably the only safety good enough to go in the first round this year.

. Wide Receiver. New Orleans Saints. Kadrius Toney. 28. player. 15

The New Orleans Saints finally announced that Drew Brees will be retiring, after dragging it out a few months after the season ended. They have re-signed both Jameis Winston and Taysom Hill to deals, and at pick No. 28, they get them both a weapon in Florida star wideout Kadarius Toney.