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: Jaylen Waddle #17 of the Alabama Crimson Tide rushes after a reception during the first quarter of the College Football Playoff National Championship game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Hard Rock Stadium on January 11, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

WR. Alabama. 59. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. Jaylen Waddle. 6. player

When Chris Grier went all Sonny Weaver Jr. on us, I think he was expecting Pitts or Chase to be here. Oh well. While it’s definitely possible that Pitts is the pick here, Atlanta’s tentative selection throws off those plans. Instead, I have Miami taking Jaylen Waddle and it makes sense.

This seems to be a growing selection among experts in the draft community. But why would I base my selection on what the big guns are spitting out? Well, I’ve been told the Dolphins are not only targeting playmakers (shocker) but they’d consider one of Pitts, Chase and Waddle — not DeVonta Smith.

If anyone is to throw us off with a pick, it may very well be Grier, so I’m not completely ruling out Smith here. I just think some teams are going to be low on him, hence a possible fall come Thursday night.

Of course, the Dolphins would be doing backflips if Pitts is on the board. The other, more realistic option here: Trade down. I think Miami would 100 percent consider moving down again because A. they can probably get Waddle later and B. Grier and Co. salivate over more draft picks. I could see Denver sending Miami a second-rounder to move up and snag Justin Fields (not Trey Lance).

On the other hand, that’s as far as I think the Dolphins would be willing to drop. And no, I’m not buying into Penei Sewell here. I’d like the pick, I just think Miami will prioritize playmakers.

Alternative picks: Kyle Pitts, Ja’Marr Chase, trade, DeVonta Smith

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