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NFL Mock Draft: How the first-round shakes out after Sam Darnold trade

By Brad Weiss

Kyle Pitts, Florida Gators. (Mandatory Credit: Brad McClenny-USA TODAY NETWORK)
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Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Patrick Surtain II (2) against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Patrick Surtain II (2) against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

123. . CB. Dallas Cowboys. Patrick Surtain II. 10. player

The Dallas Cowboys need to get better in their secondary, and the hope is that Trevon Diggs can have a breakout season in Year 2 in 2021. Aside from Diggs, there is a lot of depth lacking, and to close out the top-10 picks in this year’s draft, they bring in his former Alabama teammate, Patrick Surtain II.

This is the best defensive back in this year’s draft class, and he has the experience to come in and start right away at the NFL level. Surtain grew up around the game, and in Dallas, he would have the opportunity to turn around a defense that was a real Achilles Heel in 2020.

31. . OT. New York Giants. Rashawn Slater. 11. player

The New York Giants hit the lottery in this mock draft, as they fill one of the gaping holes on their roster, adding a left tackle. Rashawn Slater is one player who all the experts feel is going to be special at the next level, and if the Giants want to do right by Daniel Jones, they will use this pick on the big fella from Northwestern.

Looking at this Giants roster, they are much improved over last season and should be right back in the mix once again to win the NFC East. Jones showed flashes across his first few seasons in the league, and if he can find a way to not turn over the ball, the Giants are certainly a team to watch.

54. . WR. Philadelphia Eagles. Jaylen Waddle. 12. player

Holding the No. 12 overall pick, the Philadelphia Eagles have to do something to address the wide receiver spot. Jalen Hurts is going to be the starting quarterback this season, that is for sure, but he is not going to improve unless they bring in some weapons in the passing game to help him.

Enter Jaylen Waddle, a player Hurts played with at the University of Alabama, and someone who could end up being the best playmaking wide receiver in this draft class. Waddle can stretch the field, is not afraid to go over the middle, and would be another security blanket for Hurts as he enters Year 2.

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