2021 NFL Draft: Pre-training camp mock draft lands Eagles, Jets WR help

TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 28: DeVonta Smith #6 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Mississippi Rebels with Jerry Jeudy #4 and Jaylen Waddle #17 at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

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Rondale Moore, Purdue football (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /

Wide receivers from the 2021 NFL Draft start flying off the board.

21. Minnesota Vikings: Rondale Moore, WR, Purdue

22. Buffalo Bills: Shaun Wade, CB, Ohio State

Tre’Davious White has been one of the best cornerbacks in the league since he came in via the 2017 draft. The issue has been finding a consistent option opposite of him. While Shaun Wade has primarily played in the slot to this point, he has the tools to move outside if asked to. In any matter, he’ll come in and strengthen the secondary for the long haul, thus adding his own talent while taking pressure off of White.

23. Philadelphia Eagles: Rashod Bateman, WR, Minnesota

Yes, the Eagles took speed and more speed in the 2020 draft, starting with Jalen Reagor in the first round. The wide receiver group, however, still needs more as Alshon Jeffery appears on his way out and DeSean Jackson is long in the tooth. Rashod Bateman is an absolute stud. He can win on all levels of the field with size, athleticism and nuance, which will make him an asset in this Philadelphia pass-catching corps.

24. New York Jets (via SEA): Jaylen Waddle, WR, Alabama

Not having Jamal Adams is going to hurt the Jets defense but the positive spin on that is the franchise can now fill other big holes. Considering that Breshad Perriman and Denzel Mims are their top receivers, that’s probably safe to consider an area of need. Jaylen Waddle is a big play waiting to happen with ability as a downfield threat and with added special teams value as a return man.

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