2021 NFL Mock Draft: Eagles target DeVonta Smith, Bears settle on Mac Jones

By Randy Gurzi | Feb 22, 2021

Oct 31, 2020; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) and Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10) celebrate a touchdown pass from Jones to Smith at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the second half of Alabama's 41-0 win over Mississippi State. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr/The Tuscaloosa News via USA TODAY Sports /

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Scouting Report. 9. Pick Analysis. CB. Virginia Tech. Caleb Farley. player. 45

Up next is the Denver Broncos, who have the No. 9 pick in this 2021 NFL Mock Draft. Denver was a team that added a lot to their offense this past draft and while it didn’t pan out just yet, it still could.

The Broncos now turn their attention to the defensive side of the ball as they add Virginia Tech’s Caleb Farley. An intriguing prospect, Farley has experience at several positions, and as good as he already is, he’s still an ascending prospect as pointed out by Joe Marino of The Draft Network.

"“Virginia Tech cornerback Caleb Farley enters the NFL after playing quarterback in high school, beginning his college career as a wide receiver, and then transitioning to defense where he shined as a cornerback for the Hokies in 2019. While he is new to the position, his film does not resemble a player that is still learning the ropes. Farley brings a rare blend of physical traits to the table in terms of size, length, quickness, fluidity, and athleticism that he pairs with exceptional man coverage skills that make him an exciting NFL prospect.” —Marino, The Draft Network"

Denver was once an elite team due to their defense and this pick will help them try and return to the form we once saw on that side of the ball.

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