2021 NFL Team Draft Page

Whelp, I was wrong! I was one of very few that stuck with OT Penei Sewell over WR Ja'Marr Chase, and I believe quite firmly that would've been the right pick. Offensive Tackle is the second-most important position on offense (and likely overall on any team), so securing the best one in the 2021 NFL Draft was simply a home-run in my mind. However, Ja'Marr Chase is a potential electric playmaker, and as long as the Bengals can land more OL help tomorrow, Joe Burrow should be able to get the ball to his former LSU teammate early and often. While I understand the pick here, I just don't think a top-flight WR prospect presents the same value as a top-flight OT prospect, especially when considering the drop-off to Day 2 options at those positions.

Grade: B

- Kennedy Paynter, Senior Draft Analyst (@Kennedy_Paynter on Twitter)

As Joe Burrow returns from the knee injury that ruined an outstanding rookie season, he-ll feel a sense of security with the team-s latest addition. Jackson Carman is a 330-pound O-Lineman who can play tackle or guard, and brings a five-star athletic background and experience winning at the top level in college. While he-s not a pure Left Tackle, he moves well for his size and figures to be a solid contributor in Cincy from Day One.

Grade: A

Joseph Ossai's play tempo reminds me of another Texas linebacker, Derrick Johnson. At 6-4 and a hair under 250 pounds, Ossai is versatile. The Longhorns play him primarily as an edge rusher, but he could see some off-ball opportunities for the Bengals. He's shown the ability to not only get after the QB, but he has a knack for zone coverage drops, notching two interceptions and three passes defended in his career. Ossai redlined several Pro-Day drills, with a 41.5" vertical, a 131.5" broad jump, and a 4.65 forty.

Grade: A