NFL Mock Draft: What the first-round looks like if 49ers pass on Mac Jones

The Arizona Cardinals hold the No. 16 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, and with the selection, they bring in a player to replace Patrick Peterson in the secondary. Looking at this draft board, the potential No. 2 cornerback in the class is still available, and Arizona tabs him with this selection in the middle of the first round.

The selection is Caleb Farley, who could see his stock fall due to his back surgery, but one who is going to be an excellent player at the next level. Arizona is a few pieces away from being a legitimate playoff contender, and Farley will have the talent to start right away once he is healthy.

The Las Vegas Raiders made some big moves with their roster this offseason, and three of them came up front along the offensive line. The Silver and Black traded away the likes of Rodney Hudson, Gabe Jackson, and Trent Brown, and will now go into the 2021 season with a new cast of characters in front of Derek Carr.

While Jackson and Hudson have been replaced, they still need talent at right tackle, and they get some here at pick No. 17 overall. With this selection, the Raiders add Christian Darrisaw, a monster of a tackle who would be an excellent complement to left tackle Kolton Miller for the long haul.

The No. 18 pick is the second of two first-round picks for the Miami Dolphins, and after adding offensive talent early in round one, they bring in talent for the defense. Miami is lacking some playmakers on the edge, and with this pick, they bring in Michigan star Kwity Paye, one of the more dynamic edge rushers in this draft class.

Paye is a guy who can flat out get after the quarterback, and defensive-minded head coach Brian Flores is going to love his skill set. Miami is building up a special roster in South Beach, and Paye is going to be another long-term piece of the puzzle.