2021 NFL Mock Draft: Patriots get Trevor Lawrence in all-trades, chaos edition

(Pick via Giants) – Trading down for the Panthers would make a bit of sense as they can move out of the top 10 just slightly — especially with the way this board is falling — and still be able to get a player who addresses a big need for them. Carolina is trying to revive Sam Darnold’s career now and, to fully do that, they need to shore up their left tackle spot. Christian Darrisaw is a player who can do that opposite Taylor Moton.

There are inconsistencies on Darrisaw’s tape as his effort is a bit up and down. However, his talent at Virginia Tech was obvious in that he could dominate when he was mentally engaged. Putting him under Matt Rhule and an environment that’s clearly being cultivated where he would have a strong motivating group around him would be a great fit for him to be locked in and ultimately reach his potential as a franchise-caliber left tackle.

(Pick via 49ers by way of Dolphins) – Trading down from the No. 6 pick may have taken the Eagles out of the top 10 but that’s not what they need. General manager Howie Roseman and the ownership group in Philadelphia pushed money down the road and now the time has come to pay the piper. And the roster is suffering now as a result, especially with the Carson Wentz cap hit on the books.

With more picks, though, they can fill more holes, starting with continuing to replenish the wide receiver corps by taking Jaylen Waddle. His speed is absolutely elite and he’s a game-breaker with and without the ball because of it. If Jalen Reagor can realize his potential, they would work well together as a dynamic tandem that keeps opposing secondaries constantly on their heels, especially if Jalen Hurts works out at quarterback with his own ability as a scrambler.