2021 NFL Mock Draft: Texans trade Deshaun Watson to Panthers, land Justin Fields
WR. New York Jets. Terrace Marshall Jr.. 23. player. 30.
(Pick via Seahawks) – With Wilson in tow, the Jets have a couple of options with the pick owed to them by Seattle from the Jamal Adams trade. For one, they could look to the defense and try to beef up their pass rush. They could also try and aid their secondary or continue to fortify the offensive line. But above all else, they need to get offensive weapons to aid the development of their young quarterback.
Terrace Marshall Jr. got his opportunity to shine as LSU’s top receiving option this past year after Chase opted out and, despite the downgrade at quarterback, he thrived. He’s a terrific route-runner with great ability to get open at all levels and from all alignments while also making plays with the ball in his hands. He could be a top option for the Jets offense and someone alongside Denzel Mims to help Wilson grow.
OT. Pittsburgh Steelers. Liam Eichenberg. 24. player. 55.
As of right now, it appears that Ben Roethlisberger will be back — albeit on a cheaper deal — with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the 2021 campaign. They need to find a suitable option to replace Big Ben moving forward. That opportunity doesn’t present itself here, though. Instead, they need to look to get back to their roots as a team capable of controlling the run game, which starts on the offensive line.
Liam Eichenberg isn’t a player who can thrive in any scheme as he’s not necessarily the best athlete in the 2021 draft class. However, he’s a mauler who can thrive in the NFL as a run blocker and vertical mover in the passing game. That seems greatly suited for the Steelers and he should fortify the line moving forward.