2021 NFL Mock Draft: Cowboys surprise with Micah Parsons, 49ers land Mac Jones
By Randy Gurzi
The Buffalo Bills are suddenly the top dogs in the AFC East and while Josh Allen has been the center of attention for them, it’s been the defense that has been the difference-maker for them in recent seasons. That’s not a shocker considering Sean McDermott’s background as a defensive coordinator.
With their pick in this mock, Buffalo lands a solid cornerback in Tyson Campbell from Georgia. Already with Tre’Davious White, the Bills secondary is a tough one to deal with, and adding Campbell only makes them stronger.
At No. 30, the Kansas City Chiefs are on the board and they decide to improve their pass rush with the selection of Jayson Oweh. A physical specimen, Oweh checks all the boxes and while he’s still developing as a player, there’s enough to justify him making it in the back half of the first round.
How fitting for the New Orleans Saints to land Jaycee Horn, who is the son of one of their best players ever, Joe Horn. The younger Horn plays defensive back, whereas his father was a wideout, but he shares his insane confidence. He’s also drastically improved as a cover corner every season for South Carolina and his play in 2020 should be enough to get him selected in the opening round.
At No. 32 in this 2021 NFL Mock Draft, we have the Pittsburgh Steelers closing things out. Their selection is Penn State tight end Pat Freiermuth. While he hasn’t been as explosive as Kyle Pitts, Freiermuth has been a steady force for the Nittany Lions.
He has 16 touchdowns in his three seasons so far and would solidify an already impressive Pittsburgh offense.