NFL 2021 Mock Draft 1.0

#29 NFL 2021 Draft: Green Bay Packers – Creed Humphrey, IOL, Oklahoma

Creed Humphrey

Talking about replacements, one of the bigger holes created through a free agency department came in the form of Corey Linsley being removed from the interior O-line for Green Bay.

The Green Bay Packers could, of course, move Elgton Jenkins to his original center position from college. But then they would still have to start at least one of their day-three linemen from a year ago at either one of those guard spots.

So I think bringing Creed Humphrey, who excelled in that same type of wide zone-run game, like I just discussed, and uses his wrestling background to anchor down in pass-protection, he would ensure that they need not switch things up too much and improve the unit as a whole from what it is right now.

#30 NFL 2021 Draft: Buffalo Bills – Asante Samuel Jr., CB, Florida State

After Pittsburgh, Najee Harris’ second-most common landing spot seems to be Buffalo at 30th overall.

That would certainly make a lot of sense, considering they don’t have a reliable player in the backfield, who can stay on the field for all three downs and provide a presence.

However, when you watch them play and considering how incredible Josh Allen was last season, they would want to spread defenses out and throw the ball. They could look to improve their secondary play defensively.

For an undrafted free agent, Levi Wallace has played fairly well, but Josh Norman was a catastrophe, and they need a legitimate number two corner opposite Tre White.

Asante Samuel Jr. is pretty much a perfect fit, considering his ability to change direction and drive on the ball in zone coverage and off-man. Moreover, he has the speed to run with Kansas City receivers, who the Bills could expect to face in next year’s playoffs again.

#31 NFL 2021 Draft: Baltimore Ravens – Azeez Ojulari, EDGE, Georgia

With this pick the Ravens acquired from Kansas City in return for Orlando Brown, I could easily see them use it as leverage if some other team wants to come up a few spots, to secure the sixth quarterback or another high-level position.

However, there are two names whom I closely associate with Baltimore throughout this process. And with the way this thing shook out, I couldn’t pass on that idea.

After addressing wide receiver earlier with Rashod Bateman, I see them going with their biggest need in defense, especially after losing Matt Judon and Yannick Ngakoue in free agency. Azeez Ojulari is a true threat around the edge Baltimore haven't had for years, and he stonewalled pulling linemen in the run game routinely on tape.

#32 NFL 2021 Draft: Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Kadarius Toney, WR, Florida

Kansas City brought back almost their full starting lineup after they won the Super Bowl a year ago, but the Buccaneers did it even better, not losing any notable backups.

Therefore, this really is almost a luxury pick, and if the Buccaneers don’t like anybody on the board here, they could move back a few spots. However, the only guy that isn’t on their roster is Antonio Brown.

He could easily come back, but if he doesn’t, Kadarius Toney could be an explosive replacement. The former Florida jitterbug will have Tom Brady in his ear to refine his route-running. But what he can do after the catch and the fact that he can play more on the outside than somebody like Ole Miss’ Elijah Moore and still use Chris Godwin in the slot heavily, is very intriguing.

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