2021 NFL Mock Draft: Justin Fields or Mac Jones at No. 3 overall?
By Brad Weiss
32. . CB. Arizona Cardinals. Jaycee Horn. 16. player
The Arizona Cardinals hold the No. 16 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, and with the selection, they should turn their focus to the defensive side of the ball. With the selection, the Cards should bring in a cornerback for their defensive backfield, and Jaycee Horn is not going to fall much further in the first round.
Arizona has to replace Patrick Peterson this offseason, and in Horn, they get a guy who can come in and fill a major void on their defense. Horn is outstanding in coverage, has soft hands, and is a player I feel can start right away at the NFL level.
28. . OT. Las Vegas Raiders. Teven Jenkins. 17. player
The Las Vegas Raiders went a strange route this offseason, turning a strength within their offensive line into a question mark, so that is an area of focus in the first round. The trade of Trent Brown left them with a hole at right tackle, and with pick No. 17, they fill it in a big way with Teven Jenkins from Oklahoma State.
Jenkins definitely has the talent, size, and strength to start right away at the NFL level, and the Raiders need someone who fits that bill. Las Vegas has solid weapons on the offensive side of the ball, but protecting Derek Carr is a big priority if they want to finally get back to the playoffs.
18. player. 59. . LB. Miami Dolphins. Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah
With their second of two first-round picks in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Miami Dolphins should turn their focus to the defensive side of the ball. Notre Dame linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah is one of the more versatile defensive players in this draft class, and he would fill a major void on this Dolphins defense.
Dolphins head coach Brian Flores is a defensive genius, and adding a player like JOK will enable him to open up the possibilities on defense even more. JOK is an elite tackler, outstanding in coverage, and should be a three-down backer at the next level.