2021 NFL Mock Draft: Zach Wilson rises to Jets at No. 2 in 3-round projection
By Randy Gurzi
65. Jacksonville Jaguars: Elijah Molden, CB, Washington
C.J. Henderson can become a No. 1 corner in the NFL and Elijah Molden should be able to start opposite him. Another strong player to kick off the round by Jacksonville.
66. New York Jets: Tyson Campbell, CB, Georgia
The Jets also land a good player here, getting Tyson Campbell at No. 66. It’s a drop for him but New York is more than happy to stop his slide.
67. Houston Texans: Josh Myers, IOL, Ohio State
Another team that needs to rebuild its entire offensive line is the Houston Texans. Josh Myers being selected here gives them someone who can start rather early.
68. Atlanta Falcons: Brevin Jordan, TE, Miami
Hayden Hurst took over for Austin Hooper and played very well in Atlanta. Now, they get another tight end who can play alongside Hurst in Brevin Jordan.
69. Cincinnati Bengals: Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, US
A.J. Green is heading out the door so Cincy needs another receiver who can line up across from Tee Higgins and allow Tyler Boyd to stay in the slot where he’s deadly.
70. Philadelphia Eagles: Trey Smith, IOL, Tennessee
Trey Smith is a massive mauler who had to shrug off medical concerns to prove he deserves a chance in the NFL.
71. Denver Broncos: Chazz Surratt, LB, North Carolina
A tackling machine, Chazz Surratt gives Denver more depth at the linebacker position.
72. Detroit Lions: Pete Werner, LB, Ohio State
At 6-foot-3 and 242-pounds, Peter Werner looks like he was built to play linebacker in the NFL. He just feels like a Dan Campbell pick.
73. Carolina Panthers: Tommy Tremble, TE, Notre Dame
Carolina needs to improve at tight end, which leads to the selection of Tommy Tremble out od Notre Dame. He was more of a red-zone threat in 2019 than 2020 but can be turned into a decent player in the right system.
74. Washington Football Team (via San Francisco 49ers): Amari Rodgers, WR, Clemson
Terry McLaurin has been a great find, so Washington tries to land another wideout in the third round that can become a starter in Amari Rodgers from Clemson.
75. Dallas Cowboys: Richie Grant, S, UCF
76. New York Giants: Dayo Odeyingbo, EDGE, Vanderbilt
At 6-foot-6 and 276-pounds, Dayo Odeyingbo is a very big edge. The Giants take him here and might experiment with him as a pass-rushing linebacker or an end in their 3-4 front.
77. Los Angeles Chargers: Landon Dickerson, IOL, Alabama
Let’s get even more blockers for Justin Herbert because he is amazing and should be protected at all costs. He should also never be allowed to cut his own hair again.
78. Minnesota Vikings: Jevon Holland, S, Oregon
Anthony Harris could be on the way out, so in comes Jevon Holland out of Oregon.
79. Arizona Cardinals: Shaun Wade, CB, Ohio State
Shaun Wade struggled in 2020 as a boundary corner but can still shine in the slot or as a safety. Arizona gets quite the value here.
80. Las Vegas Raiders: Tommy Togiai, IDL, Ohio State
Las Vegas again goes with another defensive lineman, adding Tommy Togiai from Ohio State. They get another solid option who can work alongside Maurice Hurst.