5 best picks from the 2021 NFL Draft ft. Ja’Marr Chase

#3 - Mac Jones

AFC Wild Card Playoffs - New England Patriots v Buffalo Bills

The New England Patriots may have just found their long-term Tom Brady replacement at quarterback in Mac Jones. Jones was seen by many as the safest quarterback choice in the 2021 draft.

He threw 22 touchdowns and 13 interceptions, leading the Patriots back to the playoffs for the first time post-Brady.

Like Pitts, Jones was voted to the Pro Bowl as a rookie, and he also came in second in Offensive Rookie of the Year voting.

#2 - Micah Parsons

Atlanta Falcons v Dallas Cowboys

Penn State linebacker Micah Parsons was a revelation after being drafted by the Dallas Cowboys. During his rookie year, he put up outstanding numbers, totalling 13 sacks, 84 combined tackles and three forced fumbles. Parsons and cornerback Trevon Diggs became an elite combination straight away. The linebacker’s 12 sacks in his first 13 career games were the fourth-most for a rookie in league history.

The Penn State product was named first-team All-Pro, was voted to the Pro Bowl, and was the unanimous Defensive Rookie of the Year.

#1 - Ja’Marr Chase

Super Bowl LVI - Los Angeles Rams v Cincinnati Bengals

Ja’Marr Chase came into the NFL and immediately got to work proving he was worth the fifth overall draft selection in 2021. Chase was reunited with former LSU teammate Joe Burrow and the two instantly picked up right where they left off.

The wideout set the league record for receiving yards for a rookie with 1,823, including the postseason. He also totaled the most rookie receiving yards in a single game with 266.

He further broke the Bengals’ receiving yards record for one game as well as yards in a season. Chase had 13 receiving touchdowns as he helped Cincinnati reach the Super Bowl. The LSU standout won NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, made the Pro Bowl, and was voted All-Pro, capping off a fantastic rookie year.