2021 NFL Draft: Pre-training camp mock draft lands Eagles, Jets WR help
Panthers, Colts both find answers in the secondary in the 2021 NFL Draft.
13. Carolina Panthers: Caleb Farley, CB, Virginia Tech
Caleb Farley made headlines in the past week by becoming the first major college football player to opt-out of the 2020 season due to concerns over COVID-19. The Virginia Tech product should still be a first-round pick and, given that he goes to the Panthers at No. 13, a high one at that. He has an elite blend of build and instincts at the position and, though you would’ve liked to see it for another year, the secondary-needy Panthers are willing to be on the young man.
14. Atlanta Falcons: Quincy Roche, EDGE, Miami
This should be a fascinating year for Quincy Roche, who was a standout on the edge while at Temple. Now he makes the jump to Miami as a transfer and pairs with the aforementioned Rousseau as an elite pass-rushing duo. If he can continue to produce now facing Power 5 competition, Roche would be a great prospect for a team like the Falcons, who have long been searching for defensive line consistency, to add to the mix.
15. Chicago Bears: Wyatt Davis, IOL, Ohio State
Chicago is a prime trade-up candidate if they fail to make the playoffs this season for the simple reason that it means the Mitchell Trubisky-Nick Foles quarterback duo failed to make real noise. For now, though, they address another need by getting Wyatt Davis on the interior of the offensive line. The Ohio State standout is a mauler on the interior who looks ready to see NFL reps right now.
16. Indianapolis Colts: Tyson Campbell, CB, Georgia
Many areas of the Colts roster inspire a ton of confidence. The cornerback room, however, is not one of them by my estimation. Indianapolis’ secondary could be an issue at times this season. That’s why Tyson Campbell is the pick at the midway mark of the first round. At Georgia, Campbell has shown elite flashes with his build and, if he can put together a consistent 2020, he’ll be a first-round lock.