2021 NFL Mock Draft: Bears trade into top 10 in Cohen's final prediction

2021 NFL Mock Draft: Bears trade into top 10 in Cohen’s final prediction

By Zach Cohen | Apr 28, 2021

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 01: Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Clemson Tigers is tackled by Baron Browning #5 of the Ohio State Buckeyes in the fourth quarter during the College Football Playoff semifinal game at the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 01, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

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MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JANUARY 11: DeVonta Smith #6 of the Alabama Crimson Tide runs with the ball during the College Football Playoff National Championship football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Hard Rock Stadium on January 11, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes 52-24. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) /

WR. Alabama. DeVonta Smith. 32. Pick Analysis. player. Scouting Report. 16

I can already hear the champagne bottles popping in the Cardinals’ draft room, or whatever snazzy mansion Kliff Kingsbury is drafting from this year.

I firmly believe Arizona will look to upgrade their receiver room in the draft. In fact, I can see them making a move up for one. While I bet they’d prefer Jaylen Waddle, I’m sure they’ll gladly take Smith. Wide receiver isn’t the biggest hole on the roster, but Patrick Surtain and Jaycee Horn were gone.

Again, a trade up to select one of those players seems certainly possible. An edge rusher or offensive lineman makes sense, yet may not be as realistic. Micah Parsons may even be a consideration.

Really, I can’t help but think Arizona covets a flashy piece for their offense. Smith fits the bill. If Surtain and Horn aren’t there, which I don’t expect them to be. I bet they’d consider Zaven Collins, too.

Alternative picks: Trade up, Jaylen Waddle, Jaycee Horn

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