2021 NFL Mock Draft: Cowboys fix defense, Justin Fields slides to Broncos
By Randy Gurzi
49. Arizona Cardinals: Tyson Campbell, CB, Georgia
Patrick Peterson left in free agency, so the Arizona Cardinals need to add more help in the secondary. Enter Tyson Campbell from Georgia who has been passed up by Eric Stokes but can still get the job done.
50. Miami Dolphins: Javonte Williams, RB, North Carolina
Javonte Williams could prove to be the missing piece to Miami’s offense. Having a running back to lean on could make a huge difference for them going forward.
51. Washington Football Team: Asante Samuel, JR., CB, Florida State
Asante Samuel, Jr. has a big name to live up to. He should have no problem doing so since this is one talented player.
52. Chicago Bears: Wyatt Davis, IOL, Ohio State
If Andy Dalton is going to be successful in Chicago, they are really going to have to give him time in the pocket. With that goal in mind, the Bears take Wyatt Davis at 52.
53. Tennessee Titans: Amari Rodgers, WR, Clemson
Amari Rodgers doesn’t have the pedigree that Corey Davis did coming into the NFL but he can be a decent replacement for him.
54. Indianapolis Colts: Levi Onwuzurike, IDL, Washington
Indianapolis has really done a solid job rebuilding their defense in recent years. They continue to add to that side of the ball with the addition of Washington defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike.
55. Pittsburgh Steelers: Aaron Robinson, CB, UCF
Pittsburgh needs to get younger in the secondary and Aaron Robinson helps. He can study under Joe Haden and eventually become a starter.
56. Seattle Seahawks: Joe Tryon, EDGE, Washington
Aldon Smith gives them some depth but he’s not a long-term answer. For that reason, Seattle adds Joe Tryon from Washington as a developmental player on the edge.
57. Los Angeles Rams: Ronnie Perkins, EDGE, Oklahoma
Los Angeles also adds an EDGE here, taking Ronnie Perkins from Oklahoma. He can provide a rotational pass rusher with starting upside down the road.
58. Baltimore Ravens: Jevon Holland, S, Oregon
The Ravens get a stud safety in Jevon Holland. He’s a playmaker who isn’t getting the love he should and that works out perfectly for Baltimore.
59. Cleveland Browns: Joseph Ossai, EDGE, Texas
Jadeveon Clowney joining the Browns gives them a formidable set of defensive ends but they can’t avoid the position in the draft. Here, they take Joseph Ossai as a player who could step in once Clowney assumedly leaves in 2022.
60. New Orleans Saints: Elijah Molden, CB, Washington
New Orleans needs another starter across from Marshon Lattimore and Elijah Molden can end up being that for them.
61. Buffalo Bills: Pat Freiermuth, TE, Penn State
Buffalo adds a big red zone target to their offense in Penn State’s Pat Freiermuth. He would provide an upgrade over Dawson Knox who has been solid but not great so far in his young career.
62. Green Bay Packers: Ifeatu Melifonwu, CB, Syracuse
Green Bay kept Kevin King but he left them with a lot of questions following a decline in 2020. Here, they add Ifeatu Melifonwu who could push him for snaps and eventually take his job.
63. Kansas City Chiefs: Dyami Brown, WR, North Carolina
Kansas City can use more depth at wide receiver and that leads to the selection of Dyami Brown. A quick riser, Brown is a wideout who can do it all and would shine in this offense.
64. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Carlos Basham, Jr., EDGE, Wake Forest
Carlos Basham is a player who just does a lot of things the right way. That makes him a great fit for Todd Bowles offense.