2021 NFL Mock Draft: Najee Harris heads west to join a Super Bowl contender

Najee Harris, Alabama Crimson Tide. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)
Najee Harris, Alabama Crimson Tide. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) /
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Kyle Pitts, Florida Gators
Kyle Pitts, Florida Gators. (Mandatory Credit: Brad McClenny-USA TODAY NETWORK) /

44. . Tight End. Atlanta Falcons. Kyle Pitts. 4. player

The Atlanta Falcons have plenty of areas they could target with the No. 4 overall pick, and some believe they may even roll the dice on a new quarterback. However, I believe that if they were going to move on from Matt Ryan, it would have happened by now, so a quarterback is likely not in play here unless they trade down.

Staying at the fourth pick, the Falcons get an incredibly gifted tight end in Kyle Pitts from the University of Florida. This kid ran a sub-4.5 40-yard dash at his Pro Day and based on the way he can run, catch, and block, there is no way the Falcons can pass up on a talent like him.

. Offensive Tackle. Cincinnati Bengals. Penei Sewell. 5. player. 56

The Cincinnati Bengals hold the No. 5 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, and with it, they have to bring in talent to protect Joe Burrow. They do that by adding Penei Sewell to the roster, a guy many feel is the best offensive tackle prospect in this draft class and would be an excellent addition opposite Jonah Williams.

Finding a franchise quarterback is the hardest thing to do in sports, and keeping them healthy is the next. In Sewell and Williams, the Bengals give Burrow young bookends at offensive tackle for years to come, investing in their No. 1 asset.

Wide Receiver. Philadelphia Eagles. Devonta Smith. 6. player. 54.

The Philadelphia Eagles look to be rolling with Jalen Hurts as their quarterback in 2021, though there were some whispers recently of them going after Deshaun Watson. No matter the quarterback next season, the Eagles need some help at wide receiver, and they get some here by adding the current Heisman Trophy winner.

DeVonta Smith is not working out at his Pro Day, but there is more than enough tape on him to warrant him being a top-10 pick. With Philadelphia, he would slide in as the WR1 on this roster right away, giving Hurts a former teammate, and security blanket in the passing game.