2021 NFL Draft: 49ers make aggressive move for QB in 3-round mock draft
2021 NFL Draft: Round 1, 7th overall
LSU. Ja'Marr Chase. player. 50. Pick Analysis. WR. Scouting Report. 7
The Detroit Lions are going to be an interesting team to watching this offseason. Does their coaching change signal the end of the Matthew Stafford era in Detroit? Personally, I doubt it but it is certainly a more realistic possibility than ever before.
No matter who is the quarterback in Detroit, wide receiver will likely be a massive position of need for the team when the 2021 NFL Draft rolls around. With Kenny Golladay, Marvin Jones and Danny Amendola all hitting free agency this offseason, the Lions could easily find themselves in a position where they need to add multiple impact receivers in the 2021 NFL Draft. It all depends on who they are able to bring back. Golladay will obviously be the priority, but will he even want to come back to Detroit?
Whether the Lions are able to re-sign Golladay or not, Ja’Marr Chase stands out as an intriguing option for the team. Chase is right up there with DeVonta Smith as the possible WR1 in this class and would undoubtedly be a great addition to the Lions’ offensive attack.
Chase is a fantastic natural route runner who simply has a knack for getting open. He does a great job of separating against man coverage and finding space against a zone defense. He is a true impact receiver who can make plays out of the slot and on the outside, displaying sticky hands, great body control in the air and a strong ability to create after the catch.
The Lions are going to need help at the wide receiver position and Chase stands out as one of the premier receivers in a loaded 2021 NFL Draft class at the position. Snagging him here at No. 7 feels like an ideal scenario for the team.