2021 NFL Draft: Five QBs fly off of the board in first-round mock draft
player. 56. . OT. Cincinnati Bengals. Penei Sewell. 5
The Bengals and Sewell fell like a perfect fit as the Bengals need to keep adding to their offensive line. They took Jonah Williams in the first round two seasons ago and that paid off well for them. So adding Sewell with the fifth pick in the 2021 NFL Draft will help keep their franchise quarterback Joe Burrow upright in the pocket.
Sewell opted out during the 2020 season but is the top offensive tackle and second-rated player on the Draft Network’s big board. Sewell brings size and physicality and has the potential to be one of the best offensive linemen talents in the last decade.
. WR. Philadelphia Eagles. Ja’Marr Chase. 6. player. 54
The Philadelphia Eagles are in a disarray at the quarterback position whether they decide to keep Carson Wentz or move on from him and start Jalen Hurts who they drafted in the second round last season. Either way, they need a number one receiver even after they got Jalen Reagor in the first round last year.
Reagor is a good fit in Philadelphia, although I believe he is more of a number two receiver. Adding a player like Ja’Marr Chase is a difference-maker at the wide receiver position and could be what the Eagles need on the offensive for whoever is their quarterback in 2021.
Rashawn Slater. 7. player. 44. . OT. Atlanta Falcons
The Falcons move down three spots in the 2021 NFL Draft and gain extra picks to fix the many holes that plagued this team in 2020. The Falcons could be looking at their future quarterback for the day Matt Ryan retires but I believe they wait until the 2022 draft.
The Falcons continue to build up their offensive line after they spent two picks on the line in the 2018 draft. Some experts believe Slater is just as talented as Sewell and these are the two best linemen in this class.
He can play on the interior of the offensive line at guard or center as he fits a zone running scheme the best. Something that will intrigue new head coach Arthur Smith who likes big men up front on the offensive line.
Carolina Panthers. Caleb Farley. 8. player. 87. . CB
The Carolina Panthers could go in many directions in the 2021 NFL Draft, though adding to the defensive side of the ball makes the most sense. I like Caleb Farley who started as a wide receiver in college and then suffered a knee injury.
After the injury, he switched to cornerback and performed well snagging two interceptions the next season before having a solid 2019 season. He has great size and speed and was rarely beat down the field. When he plants his feet he has great explosiveness which makes him one of the top cornerbacks in this draft class.