2021 NFL Mock Draft: Bears trade into top 10 in Cohen’s final prediction
By Zach Cohen
46. OT. 21. player. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. Virginia Tech. Christian Darrisaw
I’m following a similar philosophy with the Teven Jenkins pick by penning Darrisaw in at No. 21. I’m not sure how Indianapolis feels about him (Does anyone?), but this makes a boatload of sense. I get they just paid Sam Tevi, but he’s not making starter-worthy money. Another option is a trade because Chris Ballard seems to have an affinity with them. A move back with a team looking to snag a running back or cornerback seems fathomable.
Of course, the Colts could just stay here and take a cornerback like Greg Newsome or Caleb Farley, though the latter could fall out of the first round entirely.
Perhaps Indianapolis selects another offensive tackle, like Samuel Cosmi or Liam Eichenberg? Maybe Alex Leatherwood sneaks in here? That seems plausible, especially since my mock draft surprisingly pushes offensive tackles down the board.
Ironically, I wouldn’t be surprised to see at least six tackles taken by the end of round one. Darrisaw will likely be the third or fourthtrue offensive tackle taken, depending on when Teven Jenkins goes.
Alternative picks: Teven Jenkins, Liam Eichenberg, Samuel Cosmi, Greg Newsome, trade