2021 NFL Draft: 10 best players available after Round 1
6. Terrace Marshall Jr., WR, LSU
Terrace Marshall is the kind of big-bodied receiver whose catch radius makes him an easy target for quarterbacks, and who’s speed can quickly turn him into an offensive coordinators favorite.
Marshall, 6-foot-3 and 200 pounds, ran the 40-yard dash in a blazing 4.38 seconds during LSU’s Pro Day, showcasing his ability to take the top off an opposing defense.
In a receiving corps that featured No. 5 overall pick Ja’Marr Chase, Marshall still managed to be productive last season, catching 48 passes for 731 yards and 10 touchdowns, while averaging 15.2 yards per reception.
According to Sports Info Solutions, Marshall made up 18 percent of the Tigers’ targets in the passing game and LSU quarterbacks produced a 133.7 passer rating when targeting him.
Any team that is looking for a speedy slot receiver, who is capable of stepping up as a red-zone target and matchup problem for smaller slot cornerbacks, will be thrilled if Marshall is still on the board when they go on the clock Friday.
5. Elijah Moore, WR, Mississippi
As teams continue to prioritize production from the slot position, Moore could contribute right away.
Moore, 5-foot-9 and 185 pounds is as consistent as they come, thanks to his smooth route-running and reliable hands. Last season, he caught 86 of his 101 targets en-route to garnering a 92.4 receiving grade from Pro Football Focus.
As teams continue to move toward spread concepts and the quick game, Moore’s explosiveness on bubble screens and his ability to make defenders miss after the catch gives him a chance to be an immediate contributing weapon in the passing game.