2021 NFL Mock Draft: Bears, Falcons, 49ers all join QB rat race
player. 52. . OT. Jacksonville Jaguars. Liam Eichenberg. 25
(Pick via Rams) – Now that Lawrence is in tow, the Jaguars have a bevy of options for where they could go with the pick owed to them by the Rams by way of the Jalen Ramsey trade. While landing another offensive weapon is most certainly in play, they must protect their investment in Lawrence as best as possible, which is why they don’t pass up the opportunity to take Liam Eichenberg in this spot.
Coming out of Notre Dame, Eichenberg isn’t a freak athlete who wins with all of his physical tools. Instead, he’s one of the most fundamentally ready players at the position in this class with the power and feel for the game that is uncanny. He has the makings of a player who could start right away for Jacksonville and serve as a quality anchor on the line.
Cleveland Browns. Jaelan Phillips. 26. player. 53. . EDGE
The future is bright for the Cleveland Browns. After shedding playoff monkeys off their backs and with Baker Mayfield making real strides throughout 2020, the future of the offense is in good hands. And while the defensive playmakers at the top have stepped up, the depth on that side of the ball remains a bit of a question, especially on the defensive line.
Cleveland nabs Jaelan Phillips with this pick to address that and give Myles Garrett a running mate for the long haul on the edge. The former 5-star recruit finally blossomed in 2020 with Miami and showed off his elite blend of size, technique and explosiveness off the edge. While he needs to be a more disciplined player with his rushes, his upside is off the charts and the Browns could strike feat with him coming off the edge opposite Garrett.