2021 NFL Mock Draft: Dolphins take Sewell and Waddle, Bills keep building with Jaelan Phillips
By Randy Gurzi
![Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against Texas A&M during the first half at Kyle Field Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 in College Station, Texas. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]Alabama Vs Texas A M](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_1080,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape%2Fcover%2Fsport%2Fe9bd955f1b6a788609036b46337545e028cc9060926b7ddc18a0694f4397ba84.jpg "Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against Texas A&M during the first half at Kyle Field Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 in College Station, Texas. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]Alabama Vs Texas A M")
WR. Minnesota. Pick Analysis. player. 26. Scouting Report. Rashod Bateman. 27
One obstacle was hurdled this offseason as Lamar Jackson got his first postseason win for the Baltimore Ravens. They wound up losing to the Buffalo Bills in the Divisional Round, but they’re still heading in the right direction.
One thing that stood out in their struggles was that they still need more consistent play at wide receiver. This leads to the selection of Rashod Bateman out of Minnesota. A true technician with excellent size and hands, Bateman would be a perfect complement to what Baltimore has already in Marquise Brown and tight end Mark Andrews.
CB. 28. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. Georgia. Eric Stokes. player. 15
With Drew Brees most likely done, the New Orleans Saints are going to need to figure some things out under center. They’re likely going to turn things over to Taysom Hill or re-sign Jameis Winston and let him compete with Hill. Either way, head coach Sean Payton seems to be comfortable with either player — although he probably wants Hill to be the guy to prove he found a diamond in the rough.
As for this mock, they look to improve their defense some with the selection of Eric Stokes from Georgia. Stokes is a player who excels in man coverage, making him a great fit in the Saints defense. He would be a day one starter across from Marshon Lattimore and having two top-tier corners could be what they need in the AFC South.