2021 NFL Draft: Full 2-round mock draft during training camp
The second round of the 2021 NFL Draft offers a ton of talent to teams in this mock draft.
Why not replace Leonard Fournette with Trevor Lawrence’s college teammate? Etienne is an explosive force out of the backfield, ready to break a big one off at any moment and already well-versed as a pass-catcher.
Washington needs to address the depth and youth and safety and Sterns offers that. A versatile player who can do a lot of different things, the Texas product would be a nice addition to the Football Team.
Faalele is just a monstrous human being who can eat up defensive ends and tackles at will. He moves well too and, in the interest of protecting Joe Burrow, the Bengals would be wise to snatch him up in Round 2.
The only thing holding Smith back is a history with health issues. On the field, he’s a potentially dominant force with positional versatility, something that will greatly help a rebuilding Panthers team for the long haul.
Golden Tate is a good veteran, Sterling Shepard has been fine when healthy and Darius Slayton impressed as a rookie. The Giants wide receivers, however, aren’t inspiring of much confidence. Surratt knows how to get open and make plays down the field, which will help Daniel Jones.
With Reshad Jones gone and after trading Minkah Fitzpatrick last year, the Dolphins need a future at safety. Ford looks like a stud that’s being undervalued as he falls to No. 38. Regardless, he’ll help Miami’s defense.
Needing to supplement a deep passing offense, Williams is another big target for Matthew Stafford who could further open up this passing game and possibly get the Lions back in the hunt.
New York has long needed an edge rusher who can consistently make plays. Oweh is one of the most freakishly athletic players in the 2021 NFL Draft class and, with some more development, could be that player for the Jets.
The Raiders offensive line has quietly been strong over the past couple seasons but they are a bit old on the interior. Myers solves that, arriving as a player who can be a certified people-mover up the gut on a consistent basis.
There are people down on Little after injuries and some lackluster development. However, he’s still a former 5-star recruit with elite physical tools. With NFL coaching, the Chargers could fill a big void at tackle for the long haul.
Asked to move from his natural position due to injury, Bolton shined for Mizzou last year. Now he can come into Denver and address the middle of a defense that has always been strong but needs some injections of youth.
By the end of the year, Barmore at No. 44 could be a steal. He flashed last season but doesn’t have a full season of reps to showcase just yet. With his talent and ceiling, though, he could put up a monster 2020 campaign and be a first-round lock when it’s said and done.
Coming out of high school, Harris was billed as a superstar in the making. We finally saw that at the end of 2019. He should give the Falcons a viable long-term option at running back.
The second Surratt to go in the top 50, Chazz is a high-upside players that could be a game-changer for Miami. He shined in his first year ever playing linebacker last season and his athleticism should only further shine with more time at the position.
Hutchinson seems like a natural player to pair with Myles Garrett and possibly Olivier Vernon as well. He’s not a fantastic athlete but he’s a smart, powerful edge rusher who should only keep getting better with time and reps.
Newman could be due for a monster season at Georgia under offensive coordinator Todd Monken. If he does put forth that type of year, the dual-threat passer could be the successor to the unfortunate Trubisky/Trubisky-Foles era.
It’s no wonder North Dakota State has been so dominant with the talent they have. Though the Rams could use defensive help, they must address the O-line. Radunz has questions about level of competition but he’s been a dominant edge-setter at the FCS level.
Acquired in the Yannick Ngakoue trade, the Jaguars have yet another top-50 pick at their disposal. There are several options for them and work in the secondary is still needed. That’s why the starkly ascending Richard Lecounte is the pick for them here.
Focus on the secondary continues for the Colts as they take a safety to hopefully replace Malik Hooker, whose fifth-year option the team declined. Holland isn’t a perfect prospect and has to be used wisely but he can help in Indy.
Pitts falling to the Titans here is a gift from the heavens. While the Florida product isn’t an inline player, he’s an unreal pass-catcher that can open up the offense further, especially paired with Jonnu Smith.
A transfer from North Dakota State, Cox looked like he was playing in a different game when in the FCS. We have to see if that holds true in the SEC but he could pair devastatingly with Tremaine Edmunds in Buffalo.
After not getting a first-round pick, the Seahawks come on the clock and address the offensive line. They need a ton of help there and an experienced big fella like Brown should slot in immediately in the trenches.
When the Eagles addressed wide receiver this offseason with speed. That shouldn’t end there though and Terry is a big-bodied monster in the passing game that can be the new-wave version of Alshon Jeffery with a bit more dynamic ability.
Perhaps it’s time to move on from Kevin King after the 2020 season, so let’s replace him with another big-bodied, physical cornerback and see if Mukuamu can step into that role.
Mike Evans and Chris Godwin have the top spots on lock but the Bucs need to further the wide receiver corps. St. Brown diversifies the skill-sets in the group and gives them yet another guy who can make plays.
Washington, at 5-8, 179 pounds, isn’t a player who fits the traditional safety mold. But turn on the film and tell me this guy can’t help the Cowboys. He may not be the Honey Badger in full but he’s a version of that mold of versatile playmaker.
Whether Cam Newton is viable long-term or not, the Patriots need more weapons. Olave may not be the most versatile player but his speed makes him a potentially devastating deep threat in the NFL.
With Alejandro Villanueva’s contract up after the 2021 season and with a need to upgrade on the right side, Mayfield makes sense for the Steelers here as a tackle with experience and still upside ahead.
Jared Cook has been solid for the Saints but he’s a little long in the tooth. Jordan is a different player who shouldn’t be playing in line right now. However, his RAC ability and pass-catching make him a nice add late in Round 2.
The forgotten man of the LSU wide receiver corps last season, Marshall is set to be the No. 2 to Ja’Marr Chase’ No. 1 in the Tigers offense. A former 5-star recruit, the 6-3 pass-catcher could be a stud playing with Lamar Jackson
Some people have Cisco higher than this and it’s not hard to see why. For me, he’s a bit lower on my board but still has more than enough tools to provide the 49ers with a needed boost on the back end.
Tryon has been used in a variety of ways at Washington but perhaps too much so. Even still, the young edge shows some juice as a pass-rusher and could give the Chiefs defense a young spark.