2021 NFL Mock Draft: First-round projections pre-Super Bowl week
player. Pick Analysis. Jevon Holland. Oregon. 19. 58. Scouting Report. S
Jevon Holland in high school was an iron man, playing both sides of the ball: on defense, he was a safety and on offense, a wide receiver. Holland’s knowledge of the receiver position has helped him a lot during his career at Oregon as he always seems to find himself in the general facility of where the ball is being thrown to. The Washington Football Team has a great front seven and will look to get some added support behind them with this pick.
Kyle Pitts. 20. 57. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. TE. Florida. player
One of the biggest breakout performers of the 2020 season was the Florida Gators’ tight end, Kyle Pitts. He can line up in the tight end slot or outside, and not only has an impressive set of hands to go with his big frame, but also an impressive route tree as well. The Bears could be losing their top receiver this offseason in Allen Robinson, and Pitts will be a great fit to fill that void that will be left.
player. Miami. Jaelan Phillips. 21. 46. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. EDGE
The Colts are probably the most likely team to sign or trade for a new QB1 so the odds of them drafting one, especially at this point in the first round, are pretty low. So what do they address? Their offensive line is solid, they have a crowded backfield, and are pretty set at receiver. On defense, they have a strong secondary and one of the best linebacking corps in the NFL, so that just leaves one thing: an edge rusher. With DeForest Buckner on the inside of the line getting a lot of attention, Jaelan Phillips of Miami will have plenty of opportunities to make his name known.