107. Jacksonville Jaguars –Caden Sterns, 6’0”, 207lbs, S, Texas, Jr.
03/18/21- Brady Christensen, OT, BYU
Sterns burst onto the national scene as a true freshman with the Longhorns, earning Freshman All-America honors after picking off 4 passes, breaking up 4 more while also racking up 62 tackles, 1 sack and 3 total TFL. However, Sterns never seemed to be able to replicate the production from his freshman year, but there’s no doubt he has tremendous athleticism and range. In fact, Sterns posted a 4.4 40 and an impressive 42-inch vertical leap, showing he’s one of the more fluid and explosive safeties in the draft. If Dallas can coach him up, he’ll start in this league a long time.
108. New York Jets – Patrick Jones II, 6’5”, 260lbs, DE, Pittsburgh
03/18/21 - Ben Cleveland, OG, Georgia
Patrick Jones II certainly has the credentials to be the pick here. Jones II was incredibly disruptive as a pass rusher over the last two years, racking up 17.5 sacks during that time. He showcases a nice array of pass rush moves, showing he can beat OT’s with speed off the edge, offers a nice rip or arm over and can beat an oversetting OT with an inside move to the QB. His performance during Senior Bowl week was rather disappointing, especially during one-on-ones as his 17%-win rate was the lowest among edge rushers per PFF. However, when it was game time, Jones II was a menace, racking up 2 sacks and 4 QB pressures.
109. Houston Texans – Jay Tufele, 6’3”, 305lbs, DE/DT, USC, Jr.
03/18/21 - Israel Mukuamu, CB, South Carolina
Houston went into the offseason knowing they did not have a pick in the 1st two rounds of the draft, so they paid attention to several key positions. The Deshaun Watson saga has fully consumed the Texans offseason, meaning there’s a good chance Tyrod Taylor and Ryan Finley will handle duties under center; Mark Ingram and Phillip Lindsay were brought in to share the load with David Johnson at RB; Andre Roberts will look to replace Will Fuller on the outside; Marcus Cannon replaces Zach Fulton at OG; Shaq Lawson will help Whitney Mercilus off the edge while Kamu Grugier-Hill replaces Benardrick McKinney at ILB; and Terrance Mitchell takes over at the outside corner spot vacated by Gareon Conley. Then there’s the DE position, where JJ Watt, who represented the organization well for a decade, left for Arizona. While Maliek Collins was brought in, the Texans need more help up front. Tufele was a disruptive three-down lineman for the Trojans. He was a quick penetrator against the run and uses his burst and powerful hands, along with a quick swim move, to beat blocks to get after the passer. Tufele does have to watch his pad level as he can be neutralized when he gets too high firing off the ball. Tufele is pretty scheme versatile and doesn’t have to come off the field on 3rd downs.
110. Atlanta Falcons – Robert Rochell, 6’0”, 193lbs, CB, Central Arkansas
03/18/21 - Paris Ford, S, Pittsburgh
The Falcons had the worst pass defense a season ago, so you have to imagine Arthur Smith and Terry Fontenot will be looking to shore up the secondary. Rochell showcased excellent ball skills for Central Arkansas, finishing his career with 10 Int. and 25 PBU. I expect him to push Isaiah Oliver for the starting spot opposite AJ Terrell.
111. Cincinnati Bengals – Bobby Brown III, 6'4", 325lbs, DT, Texas A&M, Jr.
03/18/21 - Jaelon Darden, WR, North Texas
The Bengals brought in Larry Ogunjobi to team with DJ Reader, but Cincy needs another DT to be a presence along the interior of the defensive line. Brown is powerfully built, anchors well at the point of attack and can generate a ton of push up front playing with leverage. He can also collapse the pocket a bit from the interior, as evidenced by 5.5 sacks this past season.
112. Cleveland Browns (from Philadelphia) – Elerson Smith, 6’7”, 245lbs, DE, Northern Iowa
03/18/21 - Elerson Smith, DE, Northern Iowa
Cleveland signed Jadeveon Clowney and Takkarist McKinley as running mates for Myles Garrett, which was much needed especially with Olivier Vernon entering free agency after rupturing his Achilles tendon in Week 17 against the Steelers. Adding another DE like Smith to push Porter Gustin for playing time as the team’s 4th DE is key. Smith was a menace coming off the edge for Northern Iowa, racking up 14.0 sacks in 2019. He has tremendous length to keep blockers at bay as he secures the edge and uses his quickness to beat interior linemen to rush the QB along the interior. Smith’s versatility playing both with is hand in the dirt and the ability to play from a two-point stance will give the Browns options within their defense.
113. Detroit Lions – Jaylen Twyman, 6’1”, 317lbs, DT, Pittsburgh, Jr.
03/18/21 - Hamsah Nasirildeen, S, Florida State
The Lions were not only 26th in the league in sacks, but were also 28th against the run, so finding an interior presence who can be disruptive on all three downs is a must., especially with Danny Shelton and Nick Williams as cap casualties. Even with the acquisition of Michael Brockers in the deal with the Rams, Detroit needs to go get one more DT. Twyman had a breakout sophomore campaign, showcasing a tremendous burst off the ball which, combined with power at the point of attack, allowed him to blow up run plays and collapse the pocket as an interior pass rusher. Twyman finished 2019 with 10.5 sacks and solidified himself as one of the top pass rushers regardless of position. However, Twyman’s squattier frame is not ideal along the interior, so his stock will undoubtedly take a hit. His disappointing 5.4 40 time at his pro day clearly was a setback and now he’s weighing in at 317 pounds. However, he not only has a quick first step, but he also has quick hands and power (bench pressed 225 40 times at his pro day), so Twyman will still be worth the risk at this point in the draft.
114. Carolina Panthers – Khalil Herbert, 5’9”, 205lbs, RB, Virginia Tech
03/18/21 - Khalil Herbert, RB, Virginia Tech
Christian McCaffrey is coming off an injury, but the 26-year-old is still one of the top RB’s in the league. He may require a smaller workload and with Mike Davis entering free agency, the Panthers may be on the market for a back who can take some of the pressure off. Herbert spent four years at Kansas and finished his time there with 1,735 yards during that time. He moved on to Virginia Tech as a grad transfer in 2020 and rushed for 1,183 yards on 7.6 yards per carry, which allowed him to show he can not only run with power, but he also as the lateral agility to get outside and the speed to make plays down the field.
115. Denver Broncos – Osa Odighizuwa, 6’2”, 270lbs, DE/DT, UCLA
03/18/21 - Osa Odighizuwa, DE/DT, UCLA
Jurrell Casey was released and Shelby Harris is a free agent who could be gone. Denver will sign at least one DE in free agency, but if Harris leaves in free agency, I would expect it to become more of a priority through the draft. Odighizuwa is a little shorter than his older brother but brings a different kind of ferocity to the game. Despite being undersized at the DE position, the younger Odighizuwa makes up for it with the tremendous power in his hands that he uses to attack O-linemen to get them off balance at the point of attack. You see the push as an interior rusher, which is where he excels. He uses a quick first step and his leverage to generate speed to power to disrupt plays in the backfield.
116. Dallas Cowboys – Darius Stills, 6’1”, 285bs, NT, West Virginia
03/18/21 - Darius Stills, NT, West Virginia
Dallas needs help at DT and need to go after someone who could come in and push Antwaan Woods for playing time, which would allow Neville Gallimore and Trysten Hill to split time at the three-technique. Stills certainly has the credentials to do just that. Stills is a quick penetrator with an explosive burst off the ball, a low pad level and good strength at the point of attack. He wins with leverage and shoots gaps in a hurry, often attacking the IOL’s outside shoulder to get into the backfield. Stills was tremendously productive with the Mountaineers, finishing with 23 TFL and 10.5 sacks.
117. New York Giants – Chuba Hubbard, 6’0”, 208lbs, RB, Oklahoma State, Jr.
03/18/21 - Chuba Hubbard, RB, Oklahoma State
Saquon Barkley’s torn ACL was a real blow to the franchise and the ground game never recovered. Wayne Gallman, Alfred Morris and Dion Lewis combined for just over 1,200 yards on the ground while Devonta Freeman was brought in for five games, an experiment that did not pan out. The former three RB’s are all free agents, meaning the Giants should be on the market for a complementary back to Barkley. Hubbard is one of the more explosive backs in this year’s draft. He battled injuries this past season and only managed to see action in seven games, but was a year removed from finishing 8th in the Heisman voting after racking up 2,094 yards and 21 TD on the ground. Hubbard isn’t the type of guy to make you miss in the hole but let him get in space and all he needs is a crease and he has the speed to go the distance. You can also expect Hubbard to be a weapon in the passing game, as he hauled in 45 passes in his first two seasons with the Cowboys.
118. San Francisco 49ers – Rhamondre Stevenson, 6’0”, 245lbs, RB, Oklahoma
03/18/21 - Rhamondre Stevenson, RB, Oklahoma
The 49er running game was a bit of a mess in 202. Tevin Coleman and Raheem Mostert each played in just eight games after battling knee and ankle injuries, respectively. Jerick McKinnon was finally back from the ACL tear, but he also had to endure a back injury and finished the season with just 81 carries. Then there was Jeffery Wilson, wo came into the season fourth on the depth chart. But the former undrafted free agent out of North Texas became the team’s leading rusher, albeit with just 600 yards, but he stepped up big when the backfield was ravaged by injury. Coleman and McKinnon have not lived up to expectations since they were brought in and I’d imagine San Fran to move on. Mostert will go into the 2021 season as the team’s starter after the breakout 2019 season. However, the Niners should add another back through the draft and few have the combination of size and quickness that Stevenson brings to the table. Rhamondre Stevenson missed the first five games of the 2020 season following a suspension for a positive drug test prior to the Peach Bowl. However, much like Ronnie Perkins’ presence changed the defense, Stevenson completely changed the complexion of the Sooner offense. Stevenson is a big, powerful back who has tremendous lower body strength and contact balance. However, he also has such quick feet in the hole and can make you miss on the outside, footwork you would expect to see form a RB 40 pounds lighter. Stevenson also shows good hands out of the backfield as a receiver, so he’s a multi-faceted back.
119. Los Angeles Chargers – Hamilcar Rashed, 6’3”, 255lbs, OLB, Oregon State
03/18/21 - Nico Collins, WR, Michigan
The Chargers have yet to re-sign Melvin Ingram who is still a free agent. His absence leaves Uchenna Nwosu as the lone natural 3-4 OLB. There is a real possibility the Bolts use multiple picks on the LB position and I think adding an edge rusher with the credentials of Rashed makes a lot of sense. As a sophomore, Rashed started turning heads with his ability to shoot downhill into the backfield and chase down the RB, finishing with 12.0 TFL on the year. However, it was as a junior in 2019 that he really cemented his status on the NFL Draft radar after he developed into one of the nation’s top sack artists. His 14.0 sacks tied him with Alex Highsmith, himself a 3rd Round pick in 2020, and finished behind only Chase Young and Gregory Rousseau. However, with teams keying on him, Rashed struggled to make the same impact in 2020, managing just 23 tackles and 2.0 TFL. That significant drop in production means a hit to his draft stock, which is why he may be available on Day 3.
120. Minnesota Vikings –Austin Watkins, 6’3”, 210lbs, WR, South Florida
03/18/21 - Kellen Mond, QB, Texas A&M
The Vikings may have had the steal of the draft when they selected Justin Jefferson with the 22nd overall pick. He and Adam Theilen give Kirk Cousins a lethal duo to throw to, but they’re lacking a true No. 3 WR. Watkins may be one of the more underrated prospects in this draft and could easily come off the board on Day 2. Watkins was a big-play threat for USF in 2019 as a junior, racking up over 1,000 yards while averaging 19.2 yards per catch along the way. Watkins has good size and length, can get vertical and will win the contested catch battle.
121. New England Patriots – Cade Johnson, 5’10”, 184lbs, WR, South Dakota State
03/18/21 - Benjamin St-Juste, CB, Minnesota
Cade Johnson is a dynamic weapon who is quicker than he is fast, though he does have some juice to stretch defenses vertically and did run a sub-4.5 40 at his pro day. Johnson is known for being sudden in and out of his breaks and creating separation through his route running. Johnson put up huge numbers for the Jackrabbits, posting back-to-back seasons with over 1,200 receiving yards and 25 total TD during that timeframe. Johnson can also be a weapon in the return game.
122. Houston Texans (from Arizona) – Hamsah Nasirildeen, 6’4”, 220lbs, S, Florida State
3/18/21 - Cornell Powell, WR, Clemson
Nasirildeen showed tremendous range, racking up 194 tackles as a Sophomore and junior, while also showing the ability to make plays on the ball, racking up 3 Int., 5 PBU and forced 3 fumbles. However, an ACL tear in December 2019 meant losing the majority of his 2020 season, only seeing the field twice in his senior season. Nasirildeen will have to show he’s 100% and has to silence critics that he may be too stiff hipped on the back end.
123. Las Vegas Raiders – Kary Vincent, Jr., 5’10”, 185lbs, CB, LSU
03/18/21 - Sage Surratt, 6’3”, 215lbs, WR, Wake Forest, Jr.
The Raiders only picked off 10 passes in 2020 and only 2 of those were hauled in by a CB, both by Trayvon Mullen. Vegas has to target a CB at some point in the draft and Vincent picked off 4 passes in 2019.
124. Miami Dolphins - Tyler Shelvin, 6’4”, 346lbs, NT, LSU, Jr.
03/18/21 - Richard LeCounte, S, Georgia
Davon Godchaux signed with New England, meaning Miami is on the market for a new NT to anchor the middle of the defense. The massive Shelvin is stout at the point of attack and eats up blockers, allowing LB’s to make plays behind him. His lower body strength allows him to anchor against double teams and wins with leverage and power in his hands firing off the line of scrimmage. Shelvin would give the interior presence a Brian Flores defense needs.
125. Washington Football Team – Trey Sermon, 6’0”, 215lbs, RB, Ohio State
03/18/21 - Trey Sermon
Antonio Gibson had a solid rookie season, leading the team in rushing with 795 yards and 11 TD, while JD McKissic not only solidified himself as the No. 2 back, but was also second on the team with 80 receptions. Lamar Miller was also re-signed to a one-year deal. However, none of them bring the type of power and downhill ability that Sermon brings to the table. The former Sooner and Buckeye has good size and looks to be physical between the tackles. He has good vision to see the cutback lanes but is more of a one-cut-and-go type of runner. Sermon’s 331-yard performance against Northwestern really took his draft stock to the next level as it allowed him to prove he can carry the load when needed.
126. Minnesota Vikings – Ben Cleveland, 6’4”, 314lbs, OG, Georgia
03/18/21 - Shaka Toney, DE, Penn State
The Vikings re-signed Dakota Dozier, but he struggled at times during the 2020 season, while the jury is still out whether Ezra Cleveland is playing out of position. I expect Minnesota to add an OG to at least provide depth, but to also potentially take over a starting spot. Still, the Vikings land a solid OG prospect who has starter potential. Cleveland established himself as one of the better OG’s in the SEC and while he started just 25 games, he was a constant presence for the Dawgs, having played in 51 career games. What you see right out of the gate is a big, physical presence at OG with tremendous power in his hands and lower body that help him latch onto defenders and generate movement in the ground game while also anchoring in pass protection. Cleveland was thought to have a chance to break the bench press record of the Combine, but his 30 reps at his pro day fell well short of the 49-rep record. However, he displayed tremendous athleticism at the OG position, running an unofficial 4.85 40. Cleveland could be a Day 2 guy, but there is concern around his 33-inch arms and whether he’ll be able to get his hands on the longer-limbed D-lineman. If defenders can generate separation and win with quickness, that negates the power and strength edge Cleveland may have at the point of attack.
127. Indianapolis Colts –Darrick Forrest, 5’11”, 206lbs, S, Cincinnati
03/18/21 - Damar Hamlin, S, Pittsburgh
Expect the Colts to target a free safety to complement breakout rookie Julian Blackmon if Malik Hooker departs. Darrick Forrest plays with a sense of urgency, can play over the top and will come and hit you in the box. Forrest racked up 6 Int. and broke up another 6 passes while amassing 200 tackles in his career with the Bearcats. He also turned heads at his pro day running a 4.38 40, posting a 39-inch vertical leap and repped out 225 21 times.
128. Tennessee Titans – Marvin Wilson, 6’4”, 311lbs, DT, Florida State
03/18/21 - Jordan Smith, OLB, UAB
Wilson offers tremendous size, burst off the ball and tremendous hands and can be very disruptive up the middle. However, the production often did not match the potential. In 2019, 6.5 of his 8.5 TFL and 4.0 of is 5.0 sacks were registered in just two games against Louisville and Syracuse. Wilson’s play was largely inconsistent – his motor seemed to run hot and cold, he’d lose leverage off the ball and would get handled easily by a single defender. Wilson is by no means the prospect he was, but he does have the size and athleticism the Titans could use up front.
129. Seattle Seahawks – Tamorrion Terry, 6’4”, 210lbs, WR, Florida State, Jr.
03/18/21 - Tamorrion Terry, WR, Florida State
All signs are pointing to the disgruntled Russell Wilson remaining in Seattle. You have to imagine the Hawks will do what they can to make Wilson happy, so the draft should focus on the O-line and adding weapons. DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett are firmly entrenched as the team’s top two wideouts, but with David Moore and Phillip Dorsett moving on, adding another WR to the fold is a must and Terry seems to be a bit of a forgotten man after playing in just 6 games for the Seminoles in 2020. Keep in mind, this is a guy who put up monster numbers as a sophomore at FSU, catching 60 passes for 1,188 yards, a 19.8 yards-per-catch average, and 9 TD. He has a nice blend of size and seed and knows how to use his length to his advantage. He can attack defenses outside the numbers, over the middle and in the red zone and should take some pressure off Metcalf.
130. Pittsburgh Steelers – D’Ante Smith, 6’4”, 305lbs, OT, East Carolina
03/18/21 - Hamilcar Rashed, OLB, Oregon State
Smith is a work in progress, but he has some obvious traits that translate to the next level. You see his easy movement skills and he displays a good pop at the point of attack. He plays with good leverage, getting under his man’s pad level and once he locks on, his lower body strength is evident as he clears his man out of the play.
131. Jacksonville Jaguars – Dayo Odeyingbo, 6’6”, 276lbs, DE, Vanderbilt
03/18/21 - Dayo Odeyingbo, DE, Vanderbilt
The Jags struggled to put pressure on the QB, especially with Josh Allen only seeing time in 8 games due to injury. 18 sacks is just not acceptable, so you can imagine Urban Meyer will use the offseason to position themselves to improve. We’ve already seen it happen in free agency, as they re-signed their most consistent pass rusher Dawuane Smoot, who finished 2020 with a team-leading 5.5 sacks and Jihad Ward and Roy Robertson-Harris, who have combined for 18.5 sacks in their four-year careers. Plus, there’s K’Lavon Chaisson, who is hoping to rebound from his struggles as a rookie. It appears Jacksonville has its rotation at DE, which would allow them to take on a player like Dayo Odeyingbo, once thought of as an early Day pick, who tore his Achilles tendon while preparing for the draft and is likely to sit out the 2021 season. Odeyingbo’s frame allows him to be scheme versatile, playing inside or outside in an even man front while also taking on the five-technique in an odd man front. Odeyingbo has a motor that is always running, which allows him to continue to work to get into the backfield. He also has power in his hands at the point of attack to take on and disengage from blockers quickly. Odeyingbo posted 26.5 TFL and 8.5 sacks in his career with the Commodores, proof he can play both the run and the pass. I can see the Jags taking Odeyingbo and letting 2021 be his redshirt year of sorts, allowing him to get healthy and become a key contributor in 2022.
132. Cleveland Browns – Sadarius Hutcherson, 6’4”, 321lbs, OG, South Carolina
03/18/21 - Aaron Banks, 6’5”, 330lbs, OG, Notre Dame
Hutcherson put on a show at his pro day, posting a 31.5-inch vertical leap and posting a 4.96 40 while weighing in at 321 pounds. He also displayed tremendous strength, repping out 225 pounds 36 times in the bench press. Hutcherson is one of those players flying under the radar to watch on draft day because he has starter potential early in his career. Seems like the perfect Browns draft pick and will provide depth behind Joel Bitonio and Wyatt Teller.
133. Baltimore Ravens – Michal Menet, 6'4", 301lbs, OC, Penn State
03/18/21 - Chris Rumph, OLB, Duke
Baltimore has Bradley Bozeman and Patrick Mekari, but could use another center to challenge for a starting spot and Menet is an All-Big 10 center who was a veteran presence up front for the Nittany Lions. He moves well along the interior and does a good job climbing to the second level.
134. New Orleans Saints – Kellen Mond, 6’3”, 217lbs, QB, Texas A&M
03/18/21 - Davis Mills, QB, Stanford
The Drew Brees Era in New Orleans is officially over, meaning the QB position is left to Jameis Winston and Taysom Hill, both of whom are only under contract through the 2021 season. If the Saints decide to upgrade other positions and wait until Day 3 of the draft for a QB, Mond could be the pick here. Mond lacks consistency but offers an above-average arm and good athleticism on the outside. Mond is a 59% career passer, but has improved his completion percentage year over year, finishing 2020 at 63.6%. He has also cut down on the mistakes with just 3 of his 27 Int. coming in his senior season. Mond’s dual-threat capability is obvious with his 1,609 career yards and 22 TD on the ground. His performance at the Senior Bowl summed up his career with the Aggies as completed just 13-of-25 passing for 173 yards, but he also threw for 2 TD, including fitting a 15-yard TD between two defenders to Amari Rodgers, plus two conversions, one through the air and one on the ground, which earned him MVP honors in a losing effort (National beat American 27-24). Mond is the career record holder in total offense (11,001), passing yards (9,429), passing TD (71), completions (785) and attempts (1,332) at Texas A&M and finished with a 31-13 record as a four-year starter. While some QB’s in this draft class, Mond was a proven leader and a winner and continued to improve every season, culminating with a 9-1 record in 2020, the lone blemish a Week 2 loss to eventual National Champ Alabama. Mond’s growth reminds me a lot of Dak Prescott, who took major strides in his development from his junior to senior season, seeing the field much better as a passer and making better decisions. The Cowboys waited until Round 4 to select Prescott.
135. Green Bay Packers – Derrick Barnes, 6’1”, 238lbs, LB, Purdue
03/18/21 - Kenny Yeboah, 6’4”, 240lbs, TE, Mississippi
Barnes was a standout LB his sophomore season, racking up 92 tackles, 8 going for loss, and 3 sacks on the year. There was a need to move him to DE, so Barnes played with his hand in the dirt in 2019 and racked up 7.5 sacks and 11.0 TFL in the process, proving he can bend off the edge and make plays in the backfield. Barnes moved to MLB for his senior season and showed off lateral agility to scrape over the top on run plays, fill gaps coming downhill and surprising hips when dropping into coverage. Any doubts regarding Barnes’ athleticism were put to rest at his pro day, where he ran a 4.57 40 and posted a 37-inch vertical leap. I think Barnes will be an ILB in Green Bay and will be allowed to get after the QB on obvious passing downs.
136. Minnesota Vikings (from Buffalo) – Jermar Jefferson, 5’10”, 217lbs, RB, Oregon State, Jr.
03/18/21 - Marquez Stevenson, 6’0”, 190lbs, WR, Houston
The Vikings have one of the better RB’s in the league in Dalvin Cook and Alexander Mattison has proven to be a capable backup. However, Minnesota could use a versatile back and Jefferson rushed for just under 3,000 yards and scored 27 TD in just three seasons while also hauling in 43 passes for the Beavers.
137. Kansas City Chiefs – Israel Mukuamu, 6’4”, 205lbs, CB, South Carolina, Jr.
03/18/21 - Anthony Schwartz, WR, Auburn
Mukuamu has tremendous length on the outside which he uses to make plays on the ball at the catch point. He was a star in the SEC for the Gamecocks in 2019, finishing with 4 Int. and 9 pass breakups. However, he struggled in his junior campaign, showing stiffness in his hips coming out of his breaks and would get turned around on sudden double moves by shifty WR’s. Mukuamu’s home at the next level may be at the Safety position, but he would definitely provide some much-needed depth to the Chiefs’ secondary.
138. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Cornell Powell, 6’1”, 210lbs, WR, Clemson
03/18/21 - Kylin Hill, 5’11”, 210lbs, RB, Mississippi State
Tampa has Mike Evans and Chris Godwin as outside WR’s but could use another slot receiver to go with Scott Miller. Powell bided his time behind Mike Williams, Tee Higgins, Hunter Renfrow and Ray Ray McCloud before finally getting his chance to break out. Powell was a dynamic playmaker on the outside for Trevor Lawrence in 2020. He had four 100-yard games, had three games where he averaged over 20 yards per reception and scored at least 1 TD in six of the Tigers’ final eight games. Powell can stretch defenses a bit, will go up and contend for 50-50 balls and is a weapon in the slot. He’ll offer some versatility for the Bucs.
139. Dallas Cowboys (compensatory selection) – Damar Hamlin, 6’1”, 195lbs, S, Pittsburgh
03/18/21 - D’Ante Smith, OT, East Carolina
Dallas signed Keanu Neal to play alongside Donovan Wilson at safety, but the Cowboys need to draft another safety to push them for playing time. Hamlin has good range on the back end as a centerfielder and has solid cover skills lining up in the slot. Hamlin’s ball skills were evident, racking up 6 Int. and breaking up another 21 passes with the Panthers. He’s also active against the run, taking good angles to the ball and is a sure tackler in the open field.
140. New England Patriots (compensatory selection) – Jackson Carman, 6’6”, 328lbs, OT, Clemson, Jr.
03/18/21 - Deonte Brown, OG, Alabama
Carman was a three-year starter at Clemson and was charged with protecting Trevor Lawrence’s blind side but has enough power to potentially kick inside. Carman plays with a wide base, is strong at the point and can generate a ton of movement. He even climbs to the second level in a hurry and will deliver a blow to DB’s. Carman does a decent job with his kick slide and beats the DE to the edge. There, he can use is length to his advantage and keeps his man clear of the pocket. However, he struggles to anchor at times against a bull rush and his change of direction is a tad slow, making him susceptible for secondary moves.
141. Pittsburgh Steelers (compensatory selection) – Shemar Jean-Charles, 5’11”, 19lbs, CB, Appalachian State
03/18/21 - Drake Jackson, OC, Kentucky
Pittsburgh needs depth at the CB position, specifically in the slot, and Jean-Charles has the versatility to play outside, in the slot or even at safety. Jean-Charles is an instinctive ballhawk who does a tremendous job driving on the football and challenging WR’s at the catch point. His 16 pass breakups in 2020 led the nation.
142. Los Angeles Rams (compensatory selection) –Josh Ball, 6’7”, 308lbs, OT, Marshall
03/18/21 - Trill Williams, S, Syracuse
The Rams need to find an eventual successor for Andrew Whitworth, the ageless wonder who may be playing his final season in 2021. Josh Ball is a veteran OT with the Thundering Herd who has tremendous length and is an easy mover in pass protection.
143. Green Bay Packers (compensatory selection) – Quincy Roche, 6'3", 245lbs, DE/OLB, Miami, Fla.
03/18/21 - Monty Rice, ILB, Georgia
Roche is an explosive pass rusher who was extremely productive, having racked up 30.5 sacks with Temple and Miami. He struggles to get off blocks as a DE, so I envision he’ll need to be in space where the Jets could take advantage of his elite athleticism.
144. Minnesota Vikings (compensatory selection) – Charles Snowden, 6’6”, 243lbs, LB, Virginia
03/18/21 - Tommy Tremble, TE, Notre Dame
The Vikings could use some depth at the LB position behind Anthony Barr as well as someone to push Ryan Connelly for playing time. Snowden has tremendous length for a LB and is versatile to play the run, get after the passer and drop into coverage a bit. He racked up 30.5 TFL and 15.0 sacks to go with 2 Int., 15 PBU and 3 forced fumbles in his four seasons with the Cavaliers.
145. Kansas City Chiefs (compensatory selection) – Shaka Toney, 6’3”, 252lbs, DE, Penn State
03/18/21 - Shakur Brown, CB, Michigan State
Frank Clark and Chris Jones are the team’s top two sack artists and are both signed through the 2023 season, but they need help getting after the QB and Toney, who was a constant presence up front at Penn State, could be available. Toney was a consistent pass rusher off the edge having racked up 20 sacks during his time with the Nittany Lions. Toney offers a good bend off the ball and surprising power to drive his man back toward the QB.
2021 NFL Draft: Fourth Round
Mock Draft and Analysis By: Gregg Schutze
as of April 28, 2021
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