2021 NFL Draft: Capping off 2020 with a first-round NFL mock draft

Whether Anthony Castonzo returns or not, the Indianapolis Colts have a major long-term need at the offensive tackle position. Samuel Cosmi is not a perfect prospect but he is an extremely athletic offensive lineman who has a ton of pass protection upside. With this pick, the Colts find a player who can protect the blindside of their quarterback for many years.

Finding a quarterback here would be ideal for the Washington Football Team. That being said, taking any quarterback currently available at this pick would be a reach. Instead, Washington digs into the offensive tackle depth of the 2021 NFL Draft class and add Jalen Mayfield to the mix. In Mayfield, Washington adds some much-needed impact depth to their offensive tackle situation.

The Chicago Bears would also love an opportunity to find a quarterback here but wide receiver also stands out as a major potential position of need. Jaylen Waddle is one of the most exciting offensive playmakers in the 2021 NFL Draft class, showing elite speed and quickness at the wide receiver position.

Waddle is a dynamic deep threat who is also an elite playmaker with the ball in his hands. Chicago still needs to figure out their quarterback situation but Waddle will undoubtedly help whoever ends up being under center.

Wide receiver is not the biggest position of need for the Jaguars but Rashod Bateman is impossible to ignore in this spot. Bateman is a smooth and athletic wide receiver who displays a large catch radius, snatches the ball out of the air with ease, and is an impact player after the catch.

The Jaguars need to stack talent around Trevor Lawrence on the offensive side of the ball and Bateman would undoubtedly be a strong addition to the mix. A wide receiver room led by Bateman, D.J. Chark and Laviska Shenault undoubtedly be an exciting group for Lawrence to get the ball to.

Linebacker stands out as a massive position of need for the Cleveland Browns and Zaven Collins is a dynamic playmaker at the position. His combination of size and speed at the position is special. Collins shows great range and block shed ability against the run, is a true weapon in the blitz game and has great instincts in zone coverage. He always finds his way to the ball and would undoubtedly bring immediate value to the Browns at a major position of need.

Kadarius Toney had an incredible final season at Florida, allowing him to fly up 2021 NFL Draft boards throughout the year. He is an incredibly quick and explosive player with the ball in his hands and has really grown as a route runner in the past year. Toney has elite playmaking ability out of the slot and would undoubtedly be a major weapon for the Miami Dolphins in the passing game.

Wyatt Davis is arguably the best interior offensive lineman in the 2021 NFL Draft class and his ability to dominate as a run blocker at the offensive guard position would make him an ideal fit for the Baltimore Ravens. Davis is quick off of the ball and incredibly powerful at the point of attack. He is an absolute mauler who would quickly grow into an important offensive piece for Baltimore.