Pre-Free Agency Mock Draft
Updated: Jun 3
2021 Early Mock Draft – Round 1
By: Fernando Jeronimo / Dave Heilman / Keith Sheeran / Andrew Felton
The 2020 NFL season is now in the rear-view mirror after the Tom Brady led Tampa Bay Buccaneers took down the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV. Now, it’s time to turn our attention to the upcoming rookie draft. This year’s class is full of talent, especially at the wide receiver position, so it will be interesting to see where a lot of these guys end up on draft night.
With the help of the Pro Football Network simulator, I put together my round 1 mock draft. Let’s take a look at where I think the big names in this year’s draft will end up.
Round 1
1. Jacksonville Jaguars
Team Needs: Quarterback, Offensive Tackle, Cornerback, Tight End
Fernando: Trevor Lawrence - QB
Dave: Trevor Lawrence - QB
Keith: Trevor Lawrence - QB
Andrew: Trevor Lawrence - QB
2. New York Jets
Team Needs: Quarterback, Wide Receiver, EDGE, Cornerback
Fernando: Justin Fields - QB
Dave: Zach Wilson - QB
Keith: Justin Fields - QB
Andrew: Justin Fields - QB
3. Miami Dolphins
Team Needs: Wide Receiver, Linebacker, Offensive Tackle, Defensive Tackle
Fernando: Ja’Marr Chase - WR
Dave: Ja’Marr Chase - WR
Keith: Ja’Marr Chase - WR
Andrew: Ja’Marr Chase - WR
4. Atlanta Falcons
Team Needs: Quarterback, Linebacker, EDGE, Cornerback
Fernando: Zach Wilson - QB
Dave: Justin Fields - QB
Keith: Zach Wilson - QB
Andrew: Najee Harris - QB
5. Cincinnati Bengals
Team Needs: Offensive Tackle, EDGE, Cornerback, Tight End
Fernando: Penei Sewell - OT
Dave: Penei Sewell - OT
Keith: Penei Sewell - OT
Andrew: Penei Sewell - OT
6. Philadelphia Eagles
Team Needs: Wide Receiver, Cornerback, Linebacker, Quarterback
Fernando: DeVonta Smith - WR
Dave: DeVonta Smith - WR
Keith: DeVonta Smith - WR
Andrew: Devonta Smith - WR
7. Detroit Lions
Team Needs: Wide Receiver, Linebacker, Cornerback, Defensive Tackle
Fernando: Micah Parsons - LB
Dave: Micah Parsons - LB
Keith: Jaylen Waddle - WR
Andrew: Micah Parsons - LB
8. Carolina Panthers
Team Needs: Linebacker, Quarterback, Cornerback, Offensive Tackle
Fernando: Trey Lance - QB
Dave: Trey Lance - QB
Keith: Micah Parsons - LB
Andrew: Zach Wilson - QB
9. Denver Broncos
Team Needs: EDGE, Cornerback, Quarterback, Defensive Tackle
Fernando: Gregory Rousseau - EDGE
Dave: Patrick Surtain II - CB
Keith: Patrick Surtain II - CB
Andrew: Caleb Farley - CB
10. Dallas Cowboys
Team Needs: Cornerback, Linebacker, Offensive Tackle, Defensive Tackle
Fernando: Patrick Surtain II - CB
Dave: Kwity Paye - EDGE
Keith: Christian Barmore - DT
Andrew: Patrick Surtain II - CB
11. New York Giants
Team Needs: EDGE, Tight End, Wide Receiver, Cornerback
Fernando: Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah - LB
Dave: Gregory Rousseau - EDGE
Keith: Kyle Pitts - TE
Andrew: Jaylen Waddle - WR
12. San Francisco 49ers
Team Needs: Cornerback, Quarterback, Offensive Tackle, Safety
Fernando: Jaycee Horn - CB
Dave: Caleb Farley - CB
Keith: Trey Lance - QB
Andrew: Trey Lance - QB
13. Los Angeles Chargers
Team Needs: Offensive Tackle, EDGE, Tight End, Cornerback
Fernando: Rashawn Slater - OT
Dave: Rashawn Slater - OT
Keith: Christian Darrisaw - OT
Andrew: Rashawn Slater - OT
14. Minnesota Vikings
Team Needs: Offensive Tackle, Defensive Tackle, EDGE, Safety
Fernando: Christian Darrisaw - OT
Dave: Christian Darrisaw - OT
Keith: Kwity Paye - EDGE
Andrew: Jaycee Horn - CB
15. New England Patriots
Team Needs: Quarterback, Wide Receiver, Tight End, Defensive Tackle
Fernando: Mac Jones - QB
Dave: Kyle Pitts - TE
Keith: Mac Jones - QB
Andrew: Kyle Pitts - TE
16. Arizona Cardinals
Team Needs: Cornerback, Running back, Wider Receiver, Tight End
Fernando: Kyle Pitts - TE
Dave: Alijah Vera-Tucker - OT
Keith: Caleb Farley - CB
Andrew: Christian Darrisaw - OT
17. Las Vegas Raiders
Team Needs: EDGE, Linebacker, Cornerback, Safety
Fernando: Azeez Ojulari - EDGE
Dave: Jaycee Horn - CB
Keith: Gregory Rousseau - EDGE
Andrew: Alijah Vera-Tucker - OT
18. Miami Dolphins
Team Needs: Running back, Linebacker, Offensive Tackle, Defensive Tackle
Fernando: Samuel Cosmi - OT
Dave: Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah - LB
Keith: Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah - LB
Andrew: Gregory Rousseau - EDGE
19. Washington Football Team
Team Needs: Quarterback, Offensive Tackle, Wide Receiver, Cornerback
Fernando: Jaylen Waddle - WR
Dave: Jaylen Waddle - WR
Keith: Rashawn Slater - OT
Andrew: Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah - LB
20. Chicago Bears
Team Needs: Quarterback, Offensive Tackle, Wide Receiver, Defensive Tackle
Fernando: Caleb Farley - CB
Dave: Rashod Bateman - WR
Keith: Alijah Vera-Tucker - OT
Andrew: Rashod Bateman - WR
21. Indianapolis Colts
Team Needs: Quarterback, Wide Receiver, Cornerback, EDGE
Fernando: Kwity Paye - EDGE
Dave: Azeez Ojulari - EDGE
Keith: Rashod Bateman - WR
Andrew: Samuel Cosmi - OT
22. Tennessee Titans
Team Needs: EDGE, Cornerback, Wide Receiver, Defensive Tackle
Fernando: Joseph Ossai - EDGE
Dave: Jaelan Phillips - EDGE
Keith: Joseph Ossai - EDGE
Andrew: Jalen Mayfield - OT
23. New York Jets
Team Needs: Cornerback, Linebacker, Quarterback, Running Back
Fernando: Zaven Collins - LB
Dave: Najee Harris - RB
Keith: Travis Etienne - RB
Andrew: Kwity Paye - EDGE
24. Pittsburgh Steelers
Team Needs: Offensive Tackle, Quarterback, Running Back, Cornerback
Fernando: Jalen Mayfield - OT
Dave: Samuel Cosmi - OT
Keith: Najee Harris - RB
Andrew: Kyle Trask - QB
25. Jacksonville Jaguars
Team Needs: Offensive Tackle, Cornerback, Tight End, Safety
Fernando: Christian Barmore - DT
Dave: Christian Barmore - DT
Keith: Samuel Cosmi - OT
Andrew: Christian Barmore - DT
26. Cleveland Browns
Team Needs: Cornerback, Defensive Tackle, Safety, EDGE
Fernando: Jayson Oweh - EDGE
Dave: Joseph Ossai - EDGE
Keith: Jaycee Horn - CB
Andrew: Ifeatu Melifonwu - CB
27. Baltimore Ravens
Team Needs: Safety, Wide Receiver, Offensive Tackle, EDGE
Fernando: Trevon Moehrig - S
Dave: Jalen Mayfield - OT
Keith: Trevon Moehrig - S
Andrew: Trevon Moehrig - S
28. New Orleans Saints
Team Needs: Quarterback, Linebacker, Cornerback, Wide Receiver
Fernando: Greg Newsome II - CB
Dave: Mac Jones - QB
Keith: Zaven Collins - LB
Andrew: Azeez Ojulari - EDGE
29. Green Bay Packers
Team Needs: Wide Receiver, Cornerback, Linebacker, Defensive Tackle
Fernando: Rashod Bateman - WR
Dave: Rondale Moore - WR
Keith: Kadarius Toney - WR
Andrew: Nick Bolton - LB
30. Buffalo Bills
Team Needs: Defensive Tackle, Cornerback, Linebacker, Offensive Tackle
Fernando: Najee Harris - RB
Dave: Travis Etienne - RB
Keith: Jalen Mayfield - OT
Andrew: Joseph Ossai - Edge
31. Kansas City Chiefs
Team Needs: Offensive Tackle, Linebacker, Wide Receiver, EDGE
Fernando: Teven Jenkins - OT
Dave: Teven Jenkins - OT
Keith: Teven Jenkins - OT
Andrew: Tyson Campbell - CB
32. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Team Needs: EDGE, Defensive Tackle, Linebacker, Running Back
Fernando: Alijiah Vera-Tucker - OT
Dave: Zaven Collins - LB
Keith: Jayson Oweh - EDGE
Andrew: Jayson Oweh - EDGE