2021 NFL Mock Draft, 3 Rounds: Chiefs bolster O-line after Super Bowl loss
By Randy Gurzi
49. Arizona Cardinals: Greg Newsome II, CB, Northwestern
They added an edge rusher in the first and now, the Cardinals get better in the secondary with the selection of Greg Newsome from Northwestern.
50. Miami Dolphins: Carlos Basham, Jr., EDGE, Wake Forest
The Miami Dolphins need to improve on the edge of their defensive line and they do just that at No. 50 with Carlos Basham. His game isn’t perfect but his floor is actually pretty high.
51. Washington Football Team: Tutu Atwell, WR, Louisville
Trey Lance will already have one stud wideout in Terry McLaurin, and now he has another since the Washington Football Team adds Tutu Atwell from Louisville. He might not be the biggest receiver but this kid can stretch the field and will be a star.
52. Chicago Bears: Nico Collins, WR, Michigan
Nico Collins might not be the biggest name but he has a huge body (6-foot-4 and 215-pounds). He should be a good weapon for the Bears and whoever ends up under center.
53. Tennessee Titans: Ifeatu Melifonwu, CB, Syracuse
Ifeatu Melifonwu was great in the Senior Bowl and has jumped into the first-round on some boards. He’s not there yet in this mock but he’s still a good pick at this point.
54. Indianapolis Colts: Tyson Campbell, CB, Georgia
Another great pick at this point, Tyson Campbell is a man cover corner who fits perfectly with what the Colts want to do.
55. Pittsburgh Steelers: Jalen Mayfield, OT, Michigan
The Steelers got a star runner in the first, now they address their aging offensive line with Jalen Mayfield. Whether or not he starts as a rookie, he should be a long-term fixture for them.
56. Seattle Seahawks: Tevin Jenkins, OT, Oklahoma State
The Seahawks draft offensive linemen more than any other team and they do it again here. Of course, they still refuse to do it in the first.
57. Los Angeles Rams: Liam Eichenberg, OT, Notre Dame
Matthew Stafford is going to make the Rams better but they also need to make sure he’s protected since he’s no spring chicken. That’s why Liam Eichenberg is their selection here.
58. Baltimore Ravens: Dayo Odeyingbo, EDGE, Vanderbilt
They went receiver in the first and now, the Ravens go with an edge rusher in Dayo Odeyingbo. This team is still tough on defense and they never want to lose that edge, which is why they go right back to that side of the ball.
59. Cleveland Browns: Jay Tufele, IDL, USC
After getting a starting corner, the Browns now add USC defensive tackle Jay Tufele. He might be replacing Larry Ogunjobi — and maybe even Sheldon Richardson who could be a a salary cap casualty.
60. New Orleans Saints: Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, USC
This pick for New Orleans lands them a wideout in Amon-Ra St, Brown, a 6-foot-1 wideout who had 2,270 yards on 178 career receptions.
61. Buffalo Bills: Shaun Wade, CB, Ohio State
Shaun Wade returned for his senior season and it actually hurt his stock. He still lands near the end of the second round and might have to move to safety. Still, the Bills get a player who could end up contributing to their defense here.
62. Green Bay Packers: D’Wayne Eskridge, WR, Western Michigan
Now, the Packers add a wideout as they take D’Wayne Eskridge out of Western Michigan. He’s not the biggest but he can stretch the field and averaged 23.3 yards per catch last season.
63. Kansas City Chiefs: Tommy Togiai, IDL, Ohio State
Another player to help them on the line of scrimmage here, but this time on defense. The Chiefs add Ohio State’s Tommy Togiai as the second round inches to a close with only one pick left.
64. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Marvin Wilson, Jr., DT, Florida State
Again, the champions get younger on the defensive line with Marvin Wilson from Florida State.