2021 NFL Mock Draft: Trades throw first round into chaos
By Brad Weiss
The Washington Football Team could certainly move up in the 2021 NFL Draft, as they could fall in love with one of the quarterbacks and mortgage the future to get him. However, in this mock draft, they stay at pick No. 19, and with all the quarterbacks off the board, they bring in a player who can protect the blindside of veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick.
The pick here is Christian Darrisaw, a player who could actually end up being the second offensive tackle off the board when all is said and done. He would be an anchor for this Washington Football Team for years to come, something they will need when they turn the franchise over to a young signal-caller in 2022.
The Chicago Bears blurted out on social media that Andy Dalton will be the QB1 this upcoming season, so their fan base can take that any way they want to. In Dalton, they are getting a player who has had success at the NFL level, and it will be interesting to see what he can do with a playoff-ready team.
Looking at their roster, they have to upgrade along the offensive line in front of Dalton, and they do so by adding Teven Jenkins from Oklahoma State. This is a kid who is going to be an absolute star at the next level, and in Chicago, he can give Dalton the time he needs to find Allen Robinson downfield.
The Indianapolis Colts will turn to Carson Wentz this upcoming season, and the hope is that his former offensive coordinator and now-head coach Frank Reich can help him rekindle his success from a few years back. Remember, there was a time when Wentz was considered one of the best young signal-callers in football, and he is going into a soft landing spot in Indy.
With T.Y. Hilton back, the Colts have weapons on the outside, but they add another dangerous threat here in Kadarius Toney. In a loaded wide receiver class, Toney has really stood out this draft cycle, and I do not see how he gets passed up at this point in the first round.