2021 NFL Mock Draft: Texans trade Deshaun Watson to Panthers, land Justin Fields
Jaycee Horn. 21. player. 46. . CB. Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts are obviously in need of a long-term quarterback option as well with the retirement of Philip Rivers. Having said that, they do have better secondary options on the roster than any other quarterback-needy team thanks to Jacoby Brissett and Jacob Eason. So with Mac Jones off the board, they instead turn their attention to the secondary that needs youth and improvement.
Jaycee Horn is not the most versatile cornerback in the class as he excels in zone and press-man situations given his size and physicality on the outside. However, the Colts are a team that has a knack for putting their cornerbacks in the proper positions to succeed. Horn has a clear path to NFL success and Indianapolis is the right combination of need and fit to maximize it.
22. player. 35. . EDGE. Tennessee Titans. Gregory Rousseau
One of the biggest issues that the Titans faced throughout the 2020 season was their inability to consistently get after the quarterback. Harold Landry has developed into a nice player but he’s often left on an island due to the lack of edge depth on the roster. Subsequently, they must prioritize adding a playmaker to pair with Landry on the edge.
Gregory Rousseau has the upside to be a top-10 pick but, unfortunately for him, his decision to opt-out of the 2020 season at Miami likely knocks him down. His combination of length and explosiveness are obvious on the film but he’s still technically raw. He needs to be coached up in a major way but, if he is, he could be the exact answer that the Titans need on defense.