Also yes. The secondary is an area of major concern, and Surtain is a major talent with stunning size at the position. Enter Michael McCorkle “Mac” Jones. With the 15th pick in the Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft, the New England Patriots have selected Alabama quarterback Mac Jones. The son of former NFL receiver Joe Horn, Jaycee has great size and speed, and is comfortable being on an island covering a top receiver. Jones had a nice year at Alabama that was capped off by a National Championship win over Ohio State. 29: Kadarius Toney, WR (Florida) — Green Bay PackersHonestly, I just want to see this — because Aaron Rodgers throwing passes to Toney will be FUN (except for opponents). 11: Kwity Paye, EDGE (Michigan) — New York GiantsI wish I loved anything in this world as much as Giants GM Dave Gettleman loves large linemen. In 2020, the Patriots suffered through a 7-9 season. This is an oddly similar situation to Cincinnati, who benefitted from a QB-heavy top to the draft to select someone above their station. With the 15th pick in the Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft, the New England Patriots have selected Alabama quarterback Mac Jones. 7: Micah Parsons, LB (Penn State) — Detroit LionsThis is one of those picks that just makes too much sense. These are qualities the Ravens love, and they’ll suit him well in Baltimore. No. No. The 2021 NFL Draft is less than two weeks away, and in our latest full first-round mock, we have the Denver Broncos replacing Drew Lock with Mac … Read more on fansided.com Mac Jones Until ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. hears otherwise, he's sticking with the 49ers taking Alabama quarterback Mac Jones with the No. POLL: Who should the Lions draft in 2nd round of our 2021 mock? If the Chicago Bears don’t end up acquiring Watson, they’ll end up going after a good free agent. Bobcat throwing is the dad sport of 2021. Here is tjwGOblue with the explanation. Picking Jaylen Waddle, the draft’s most electric receiver, is just too beautiful considering it reunites him with Tua Tagovailoa. No. Yes, taking a receiver would be a bit of a luxury move. 43 pick in the second round. The Serby Mock 4.0 buys the Mac Jones hype to the 49ers, but as always, reserves the right to change your mind with the Mock 5.0. Incoming coach Robert Saleh isn’t beholden to continue the Sam Darnold development project, and the upside of Wilson is too good to pass up. Remember how overwhelmed Patrick Mahomes was without Eric Fisher? 26: Jayson Oweh, EDGE (Penn State) — Cleveland BrownsAn athletic edge rusher, Oweh perhaps projects more to the role of a 3-4 pass rusher, but we’ve seen that the Browns don’t saddle themselves too much with prototypical size. The defensive side of the ball is coming together well, but in order to take the next step the offense needs a major upgrade. 15: Kyle Pitts, TE (Florida) — New England PatriotsKyle Pitts is an athletic freak. They'll dictate how the draft falls in April. ... 2021 NFL mock draft: 2-round projections with 2 weeks to go. Newton’s best seasons in Carolina were when Greg Olsen was healthy, and Pitts is a player in the same mold who can stretch the field, and serve as a safety net. He started at LT for USC this season, but there are legitimate concerns his lack of arm length will force him to play guard in the NFL. Najee Harris or Travis Etienne would certainly balance out the offense better, but a rushing rotation of Phillips, Chase Young, and Montez Sweat would be the most terrifying group in the NFL. New York will hope it’ll be a long time before they pick top three again, so striking now and getting a passer they believe can become a franchise QB is the correct move. As far as Jones’ numbers, they’re pretty impressive — 4,500 yards, 41 touchdowns and four interceptions in 2020. Where will Mac Jones, Kyle Pitts and Justin Fields land? Grab PFF’s Draft Guide to see our complete breakdown on the best quarterback prospect since at least Andrew Luck. 1 overall pick. This is a man who is a 6’6, 240-pound tight end who can run faster than a good chunk of NFL wide receivers, and put the work in as a blocker as well. 9 Pick on Alabama QB Mac Jones in New Mock Draft. On paper the Lions need more help on offense, but their linebacker corps is slow, and in dire need of an upgrade. 3: Mac Jones, QB (Alabama) — San Francisco 49ersThe bomb drops here and the NFL world is in shock. With Cam Newton in the fold and some new shiny toys on offense, the Patriots have the luxury to sit Jones for a year to learn the offense. Draft Wire mock warns of Mitchell Trubisky-like whiff if 49ers pick Mac Jones. Here’s why. Recently, I did a piece on the teams we could legitimately expect to trade up in the 2021 draft after the Panthers traded for Sam Darnold. This selection adds more electricity to the burgeoning offense. A new mock draft from Sports Illustrated suggests Alabama QB Mac Jones could slip to the Chicago Bears. 4: Justin Fields, QB (Ohio State) — Atlanta FalconsI have no doubt the Falcons are fine going in another direction here and waiting to find a QB in the future, but after the 49ers take Jones, the choice becomes obvious. Even after missing out on the Russell Wilson sweepstakes, the Bears manage to find a franchise QB with Mac Jones in this new mock draft. 1 receiver for a long time. 32: Zaven Collins, LB (Tulsa) — Tampa Bay BuccaneersThe Buccaneers don’t have a lot of needs, and the ones they do they tend to fix in free agency. Our latest NFL mock draft features a furious run on quarterbacks at the top of the order. Welcome to our 15th annual community mock draft. That's exactly what he did Tuesday morning in his fourth mock draft. Joe Burrow needs protection, badly, and Sewell will lock down his blindside for the next decade. However, he produced a lot of good tape in 2020, and proved himself to be a high-level distributor with enough smarts, arm crispness, and accuracy to be a starting NFL quarterback. If you, too, thought the recent Mac Jones-at-No. This is a kind of versatility Jon Gruden will love on the Raiders’ defense, at a position they need more help on in order to make a playoff push. Mac Jones mock draft: Raiders, 49ers, Steelers among best 2021 NFL Draft fits for Alabama QB Mac Jones had a Joe Burrow-like season in succeeding Tua Tagovailoa as Alabama’s starting quarterback, leading a second straight national championship run for an offensive juggernaut from the SEC West. No. Ron Rivera is a defensive guy, and that’s a hell of a toolbox to give a coach like that. Owusu-Koramoah can be a rotational linebacker, even move back and play as a third safety when needed. No. 7’. 15 would be an ideal situation for the Patriots and I agree with tjwGOblue that this picks makes sense in this situation. No. A mind-boggling projection. The New England Patriots spent a boatload of money this free agency and have some decent players returning from the opt-out option. The Broncos were clearly not too inclined to trade for Stafford. Look, he is not the sexiest pick, and I’m not going to regurgitate some impressive stats. Canada’s ‘Canadian tuxedo’ look for the Olympics is perfect, WNBA Draft 2021: Results and reactions for each pick. Lawrence becomes the face of the franchise for Urban Meyer and the new Jacksonville regime. It’s unclear exactly where Vera-Tucker projects in the NFL. POLL: How many QBs will be taken in the first six picks? However, for the fit, Chase works better in the offense the Eagles are building. 25: Teven Jenkins, OT (Oklahoma State) — Jacksonville JaguarsYou’ll probably notice a theme here of teams selecting quarterbacks, then getting protection. 22: Baron Browning, LB (Ohio State) — Tennessee TitansThe Titans went a long way to helping their defense in free agency by signing Bud Dupree and Janoris Jenkins, but there’s still work to be done. In Maurice Jones-Drew's first mock of the 2021 NFL Draft, a trio of running backs come off the draft board in Round 1 -- all to teams in the AFC East. Mayfield can play either tackle spot to varying degrees of success, or kick inside and be an effective guard. It remains to be seen how Jalen Hurts will operate as a full time starter, but his legs and creativity will warrant a receiver who is better picking up yards after the catch, and a powerhouse with the ball in his hands, regardless of where he catches the ball. 18: Alijah Vera-Tucker, OG (USC) — Miami DolphinsThe Dolphins have multiple picks in this draft because they traded away starting left tackle Laremy Tunsil last year — and haven’t really recovered on the line. No. Having one of the top-5 quarterbacks fall to them at No. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Rumors abounded that the 49ers liked all the passers at the top of this draft, but nobody thought that meant Mac Jones. No. Note: This mock draft was completed using The Draft Network’s Mock Draft Machine. 2021 NFL Draft: Some view Mac Jones-to-49ers as a lock, but here's why it doesn't pass smell test Assumptions become 'realities' in draft silly season, but some NFL execs aren't buying Jones … 27: Tevon Moehrig, FS (TCU) — Baltimore RavensThe Ravens need a safety, and Moehrig is the kind of impact player they’ll love to tinker around with. Hilton is getting on in age. Collins has the ability to play a lot different places and make an impact, allowing Tampa Bay to play around with him until they part ways with veterans and he finds a long-term spot. One question still lingers though: Who is the long-term answer at quarterback? Even in this current scenario, it wouldn't be surprising for the Patriots to ignore the seemingly obvious need in favor of a player who they believe to have a higher ceiling, like LB Zaven Collins (Tulsa), CB Caleb Farley (Virginia Tech), or CB Jaycee Horn (South Carolina). Lawrence represents the perfect mix of NFL readiness and future potential. Quarterbacks, quarterbacks, quarterbacks. 2 … Think of Matt Cassel, Brian Hoyer, and Jacoby Brissett looking like starting QBs in a Patriots uniform. No, I do not think there is any way on this earth Kliff Kingbury sees Smith on the board at his pick and doesn’t select him. Larry Fitzgerald was the sure-handed cornerstone of the Cardinals passing attack for almost two decades, and Smith has that same kind of potential. No. No. That didn’t cost Carolina any first-round picks — just a sixth-rounder in 2021 and a second- and fourth-round pick in 2022. There is no doubt selecting Lawrence first overall is the correct move, despite hype about other quarterbacks. 2021 NFL mock draft: New England Patriots select Mac Jones, The Broncos’ reported offer for Matthew Stafford was hilariously terrible. Never in their dreams did Cincinnati think Sewell would be available at the fifth pick, but the unprecedented run on quarterbacks allowed Sewell to fall. Either way, he’s an excellent, instinctual lineman who help Tua Tagovailoa have a cleaner pocket in his sophomore season. While Jones may not have the highest ceiling compared to the other QBs in this draft class, it won’t matter to the Patriots whose mantra is famously “Do Your Job.”. The Panthers were heavily scouting Lance at his pro day, and don’t want to enter the season without a long-term plan. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. The last time they picked this high in the draft—pick 15—was 2008, so this is a big task for Mr. GOblue. No. 20: Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, LB (Notre Dame) — Chicago BearsThere is a chance the Bears trade up for a quarterback in this draft, but at least for now I’m operating under the assumption they stay put and try for a season with Andy Dalton (yuck). He’s comfortable working from the outside and inside, giving the Bills a defensive tool to wreck havoc with. Bill Belichick has always had an affinity for tight ends in his passing game, and Pitts could be the best he’s ever coached next to Rob Gronkowski. Denver allowed 66 percent of opposing passes to be completed last year, and Farley will go a long way to fixing that. No. Will it be Jones or Lance at No. No. Jenkins can be moved around, coached up, and help make Trevor Lawrence’s debut easier. Jones might not have the long-term upside of Justin Fields or Trey Lance, but he also doesn’t carry the risk. Paye is an excellent hand in the dirt 4-3 end with the size and speed to get penetration on speed or power moves. Exactly what the team has been lacking. 16: DeVonta Smith, WR (Alabama) — Arizona CardinalsYes, the Cardinals need help on defense. No. He can be spelled in his first season without too much pressure being on him to start from the jump, and develop into a defensive cornerstone. 3? No. Couple that with Detroit’s woeful 26th ranked pass rush, and a new defensive-minded coach who will love Parsons’ versatility out of the gate, and it’s a recipe for success. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. No. NFL Draft writer Ryan Wilson joins CBS Sports HQ to break down his latest 2021 NFL Mock Draft. 13: Rashawn Slater, OT (Northwestern) — Los Angeles ChargersThe Chargers hit one of the home runs in the 2020 draft with Justin Herbert, who was electric his rookie season. No. At worst the 49ers get a low-level NFL starter, and that is too appealing to pass up here. Broncos Use No. He’s everything the Jaguars need to get back on track. However, Watson’s off-field issues, paired with a reluctant Houston front office leads to this moment. 17: Azeez Ojulari, EDGE (Georgia) — Las Vegas RaidersA hybrid defender who can fit a lot of roles, Ojujari might be best as home as the Will linebacker in a 4-3, but he has the speed to be moved all around the defense. Slater would probably go in the 8-11 range in any normal draft, so they’ll be thrilled to get him here and keep Herbert upright more often. This draft has to be about reloading the defense at every level for the Cowboys, which makes this an ideal scenario, with only one defensive prospect off the board so far. Putting him across the field from DeAndre Hopkins would immediately lock in Arizona as having the best receiving tandem in the NFL, and continue making Kyler Murray’s transition into the NFL as easy as possible. Even if the current Jones-hype is for real and he is selected near the top of the draft, I still think the Patriots would be ecstatic if either Trey Lance or Justin Fields fell to them here. 19: Jaelen Phillips, EDGE (Miami) — Washington Football TeamIs it greedy for one of the NFL’s best defenses to keep loading up in spite of the other side of the ball? 5: Penei Sewell, OT (Oregon) — Cincinnati BengalsThe bottles will be popping in the Bengals’ war room before this pick is even announced. This is FINALLY the franchise quarterback Jacksonville has been desperate for. Mac Jones to Pittsburgh Steelers. 10: Patrick Surtain II, CB (Alabama) — Dallas CowboysWith Dak Prescott under long-term contract and the offense largely solidified it’s time for the Cowboys to fix their defense. We’ll keep you updated on the picks here. 9: Caleb Farley, CB (Virginia Tech) — Denver BroncosIf this draft broke in a way that allowed the Broncos to get a quarterback I assume they’d go in that direction, but instead of reaching for a passer, Denver waits and gets the best cornerback in the draft. NFL Draft Mac Jones Rumors: Patriots, ... For more NFL coverage, check out the B/R scouting department's Mock Draft 1.0 for where the top prospects rank ahead of the draft. A lightning fast slot receiver, Toney perfectly compliments Davante Adams and gives the Packers some offensive depth. 6: Trey Lance, QB (North Dakota State) — Carolina Panthers [TRADE]The Panthers had been hoping all offseason that they wouldn’t be making a pick during the draft, instead wishing this pick could be flipped to the Houston Texans in a deal for Deshaun Watson. The Mac Jones discussion for the 49ers in Round 1 of the NFL Draft isn’t going away, and that’s who CBS Sports recently mocked to San Francisco. Jones might just be a “game manager,” but Josh McDaniels can work with that due to his accuracy, touch, and strong pocket awareness. No. He’s going to be a leader on defense from day one, and a lockdown corner for the Cowboys. Waddle is a Swiss army knife, who can adapt to passes at all three levels and allow Tagovailoa to find a rhythm with ease. 21: Rashod Bateman, WR (Minnesota) — Indianapolis ColtsThe Colts have a major interest in learning quickly whether Carson Wentz can regain his form, and a key part to that is getting him a weapon. Michael Pittman Jr. had a promising first season, but T.Y. Now they’re left to pick up the pieces from Tom Brady’s wake, and it’s time for a new era of Patriots football to begin. This is all fine though, because the Vikings need serious help at left tackle. No. In the latest 2021 NFL Mock Draft, Tim Kelly of Audacy Sports focuses on all three prospects. Who had the better mock draft: Team POD or our live audience? Robert Quinn is a decent player opposite him, but now at age 30 the slow down will be happening. They’re happy to use speed rushers on the edge, and Oweh can step into the rotation immediately and be spelled with Takkarist McKinley while adjusting to the NFL. 3 hype was fool’s gold, the latest odds will be music to your ears. The Athletic is reporting the Lions are working to trade down in the first round. 14: Christian Darrishaw, OT (Virginia Tech) — Minnesota VikingsMinnesota needs trench help on both sides of the ball, and a major talent upgrade at cornerback. It was the franchise’s first losing season since 2000. Jenkins is definitely more of a developmental project than the other tackles taken so far, but he offers tremendous versatility having played almost every position on the line. Cam Newton played admirably in a bizarro COVID year, but he’s far removed from his 2015 MVP season, and he’s only on a one-year contract again. Mac Jones – Day 1 NFL Draft pick. That quarterback should be Alabama’s Mac Jones. No. We saw in the NFC Championship what happens when Adams was taken out of the game and Green Bay crumbled. Dueling Mock Drafts 3.0: How many needs can be filled in one draft? 2021 NFL Mock Draft: Patriots pass on Mac Jones for elite defensive end. Jones’ athletic limitations and off-script inconsistencies collectively cap his upside. Poor, fellas. No. Zach Wilson will be in Jets four times in a row and will love the new coach Robert Saleh, an “all-gas, no break” defensive player. One could easily argue he is the fifth-best QB in the class, but Bill Belichick has worked some magic before with lesser talent. No. There has been a lot of movement in player rankings after the pro day workouts, so today we dive into the latest where there will be more than a few shocks in the first round. How the STAPLES Center bag policy is a barrier for accessibility. Here’s the deal: Trading up to No. Yeah, I do. 3 to take Jones might seem stupid, but San Francisco has a window that’s still open, and getting a NFL-ready quarterback to step in now keeps it going. 3 overall. That said, whatever bad taste Dalton leaves on the offense can easily be washed away by adding one of the most explosive defensive players in the draft to a unit already featuring Khalil Mack. No. Sikkema’s logic is why San Francisco would pay a … Patriots seven-round 2021 NFL mock draft: New England finds future QB in Mac Jones, bolsters defense Bill Belichick is putting the finishing touches on what has been a … Furthermore, it’s the ultimate “show me what you got” move for Cam Newton. The Miami Dolphins shook up the top of the draft order Friday with a duo of trades with the San Francisco 49ers and Philadelphia Eagles respectively. To help forge the way, we’ve employed Pride of Detroit commenter tjwGOblue to act as interim general manager for the Patriots in our Community Mock Draft. 28: Greg Newsome II, CB (Northwestern) — New Orleans SaintsThe Saints bled talent on both sides of the ball due to difficult salary cap-based cuts. 8: Jaylen Waddle, WR (Alabama) — Miami DolphinsThe newly pick-flush Dolphins have every tool to put together an elite team, assuming they make the rights moves. No. The team was forced to release starting left tackle Reilly Reiff due to salary cap concerns, so Darrishaw can step in from day one and start. "It's hard to ignore the Jones-to … This is one of those picks that just makes too much … Fields is given a chance to sit for a year in Atlanta behind Matt Ryan and learn the Falcons’ system, an ideal place for him. The 2021 NFL Draft is less than two weeks away, and in our latest full first-round mock, we have the Denver Broncos replacing Drew Lock with Mac Jones. It’s because it’s just a no-brainer. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Notes: Matt Patricia ‘heavily involved’ with Patriots’ pre-draft process, 2021 Lions free agency, offseason tracker: Latest signings, trades, more. Remember how bad the rest of that line was? No. It is easy to see Shanahan liking Jones as a prospect. That said, getting Paye at this spot is a major boon to a pass rush in need of help. Jeremiah likes Jones-Drew’s assessment and also believes the Patriots should draft their future franchise quarterback in this year’s draft class. No. SB Nation NFL writers’ mock draft: Pick-by-pick entries, The gore, guts and horror of an NFL fumble pile, I understand why Andrew Luck retired, because I’ve been in his shoes, 10 unwritten rules to not screw up your NFL jersey number, The never-before-revealed details of the infamous Eli Manning draft-day trade. This selection has been penciled in for every mock draft since the Jets took themselves out of contention for the No. No. COINCIDENCE??? Next: 2021 NFL mock draft update with big QB trades . 23: Jaycee Horn, CB (South Carolina) — New York JetsRobert Saleh strikes to get a defensive player who can help the Jets immediately. 12: Ja’Marr Chase, WR (LSU) — Philadelphia EaglesThere’s a lot of temptation to take DeVonta Smith here, and personally I like Smith better. Tom Brady and Mac Jones have the same amount of letters in each name. Bateman has ideal size, athleticism and speed to be a No. There’s a strong likelihood Washington takes a top RB here, but I think a player like Jaelen Phillips would be even more impactful. 3 overall, and a cornerback is their choice with the No. The 2021 NFL Draft is less than two weeks away, and in our latest full first-round mock, we have the Denver Broncos replacing Drew Lock with Mac Jones… Jones isn’t someone who will wow you with his abilities. No. The Dallas Wings have three picks in the top five of the WNBA Draft. Micah Parsons, LB (Penn State) — Detroit Lions. Dwayne Haskins doesn’t seem like a legitimate successor to Ben … In his latest mock draft, he has the 49ers going with Ohio State quarterback Mac Jones at No. 31: Jalen Mayfield, OT (Michigan) — Kansas City ChiefsDo you remember the Super Bowl? They dominate our offseason conversations. If that is the case, they’ll still need to draft a quarterback. 1: Trevor Lawrence, QB (Clemson) — Jacksonville JaguarsThere is nothing that changes at the top of the draft, and for good reason. No. Browning is a prototypical linebacker with great speed and versatility. Another big play threat is just what they need. Greg Newsome II helps turn the tide. Comfortable working the middle, he’s a ball-hawk who will make plays in his area and relish the opportunity to make a play. What he will wow you with, however, is how he limits his mistakes. Miami gains the Panthers’ 2021 second round pick in exchange for falling back two places, with Carolina terrified someone else would jump up to get Lance. This is an organization who isn’t afraid to take big swings in the draft to land elite talent, and this falls in that tradition. Overall, Mac Jones has arguably helped himself more than any other QB in the country and is still ascending as a 2021 prospect. A theme is brewing in multi-round mock drafts involving the 49ers. In this seven-round mock draft for the San Francisco 49ers, we will look to answer the big question at the top and also find value for the team throughout the process. Right now this board isn’t shaping up for the secondary, with both the top corners taken, and it’s a little early to take an interior defensive lineman. However, most scouts have him as the fifth-ranked quarterback in the draft. NFL mock draft 2021: Quarterbacks dominate top of board with one big surprise, Throwing a screaming bobcat across your yard is the ultimate dad sport. That being said, accurately projecting what the Patriots are going to do on draft day is a difficult task as they appear to be on a different playing field than the rest of the NFL and are highly unpredictable. A Derrick Henry-esque runner, Harris may not possess Henry’s top gear speed, but he’s still a bruising runner who can pick up hard yards and move the chains. Let’s fix it. 30: Gregory Rousseau, EDGE (Miami) — Buffalo BillsA varied, devastating pass rusher, Rousseau can adapt to almost any scheme and make an impact. No. NFL exec: Lions ‘trying to move down from No. No. NFL opinions of Mac Jones vary if you put stock in mock drafts. Mac Jones is often the pick at No. Now they just need to protect him better. The new bag policy caused an uproar. He’s a raw prospect with tremendous upside, and it’s worth rolling the dice on what Newsome II could become, rather than what he is right now. 2 : Zach Wilson, QB (BYU) — New York JetsThis pick is a representation of the Jets showing some confidence and betting on themselves. If one looks at their depth chart, the Patriots are ready to take back the AFC East. With less than two weeks before the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft kicks off, teams are starting to finalize their draft boards, and the buzz is … No. 3 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Do I think they’d do it? The 49ers avoided quarterback Mitchell Trubisky once when they traded back from the No. The order should remain relatively static until draft night, when there will undoubtably be more moves when teams jockey for the player they’re aiming for. 24: Najee Harris, RB (Alabama) — Pittsburgh SteelersThere’s debate on who the better running back is between Harris and Clemson’s Travis Etienne, but there’s nobody more Steelers than Harris at the position. It turns out the New England Patriots and Bill Belichick are mortal. It’s that time of year again! Thus, Mac Jones’ NFL Draft projection becomes a little more complicated. Yes.

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