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2021 NFL Mock Draft: First-round projections pre-Super Bowl week

By Richard Kimball

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 01: Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Clemson Tigers looks to pass in the third quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes 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)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 01: Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Clemson Tigers looks to pass in the third quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes 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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AUSTIN, TX – SEPTEMBER 21: Joseph Ossai #46, Texas Longhorns (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TX – SEPTEMBER 21: Joseph Ossai #46, Texas Longhorns (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /

35. Texas. Joseph Ossai. player. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. EDGE. 22

The Titans have made the playoffs the past two seasons behind some great talent. But a lot of that talent could leave during free agency this year, especially at the linebacker position. Joseph Ossai of Texas is another hybrid linebacker/edge rusher that could be a day one starter in the 2021 season. Ossai is explosive and has a knack for getting to the quarterback forcing a sack or an errant throw.

WR. Jaylen Waddle. 23. player. 30. Pick Analysis. Alabama. Scouting Report

Jaylen Waddle suffered an ankle injury last year that sidelined him for most of the season but his appearance in the national title game displayed his toughness, grit and determination to do anything to help his team win. If the Jets are going to keep Sam Darnold getting him a target of Waddle’s caliber would go along way. Plus, Waddle is a dangerous return specialist and will help eliminate bad field position in the punt return game.

RB. Alabama. 24. 55. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. Najee Harris. player

The Steelers went with a running game by committee last season and not only was it inconsistent, but it was also almost a non-factor to their season. Alabama running back Najee Harris is fast, big, athletic, and can be just as dangerous in the passing game as he is running the ball. He would completely evolve the Steelers’ offense with his big-playmaking abilities and should be slotted as the first stringer heading into training camp.

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