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

By Zach Cohen

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)
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: Christian Barmore #58 of the Alabama Crimson Tide sits in his stance 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)
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JANUARY 11: Christian Barmore #58 of the Alabama Crimson Tide sits in his stance 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) /

Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. Alabama. Christian Barmore. player. IDL. 17. 28

I could say this for a few teams, but I have no clue what the Raiders are doing. I think if any selection is to come out of left field, it’s this one. Jon Gruden and Mike Mayock have been known to throw curveballs before.

With that said, I think it comes down to these players: Teven Jenkins, Micah Parsons (if he’s there), Christian Barmore and Jamin Davis. It’s sad because I’m slotting what appears to be the most obvious pick. Because it won’t be.

No, you know what. I’m changing the pick as I write this. I’m making this Barmore. I was going to put Jenkins because he would fill a massive need at right tackle and has been a popular pick to Las Vegas. But Barmore also fills a need and has been rumored to be very high on certain team’s draft boards.

I can easily see Gruden and Mayock falling in love with his upside, too. Honestly, I feel as good about this pick as I do about hitting a black 13 on roulette. Anything can happen when the Raiders are on the clock.

Alternative picks: Teven Jenkins, Micah Parsons, Jamin Davis

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