2021 Live Mock Draft - RD3 Picks 65-105

With the 65th in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Jacksonville Jaguars select, Andre Cisco, S Syracuse!

Andre Cisco is the definition of a true single hi free safety! His closing ability is ridiculous and is always looking to intercept the football or try and force a fumble. A tremendous value pick for Trent Balk!e

Grade: B+



- Cody Lachney, DraftTek Senior Analyst!

Vikings fans rejoice; we have an exciting QB of the Future. This is a perfect fit for Mond, as Kirk Cousins' contract guarantees he's not going anywhere for two years. Mond can sit and learn and develop and his ceiling is extremely high.

- Jonah Anderson, DraftTek Senior Analyst

Grade: A

With the 67th in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Houston Texans select, Davis Mills, QB Stanford!

Davis Mills is a tall, pocket-passing QB with a better-than-average on and good field vision! A more than solid backup with starting QB potential. More QB insurance for a team still uncertain on the future of it star QB, Deshaun Watson

Grade: C+



- Cody Lachney, DraftTek Senior Analyst!

Atlanta has needed to work on the trenches, and Jaylen Mayfield is an interesting addition to the offensive line. He has played RT at Michigan, but he was announced as Guard in the draft. Kaleb McGary seems to have the RT spot locked up, but there is a yawning void in the interior. Presuming that last year's 3rd-round pick, Matt Hennessy, seizes the C position, Atlanta has assembled a very interesting, athletic OL to protect Matt Ryan.

Grade: B+

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

With the 70th in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Carolina Panthers select Brady Christensen, OT, BYU!

Christensen is an athletic OT prospect from BYU with great length and strength in his arms. He drops a heavy anchor, but probably needs to bulk up to maintain against NFL edge rushers. He's on the old side.

- Cody Lachney, DraftTek Senior Analyst

Grade: C+

The Giants landed an intriguing rotation piece for their defensive backfield with Central Florida's Aaron Robinson. He's tall and rangy, yet plays a ton in the slot. He also hits and tackles well enough to possibly play a Safety role at some point. That of course leads to the question of where he actually fits, but he has time to work his way into a rotation role as they Giants aren't desperate for corners. Grade: B-

Detroit goes big man in back-to-back selections here at #72 as they select North Carolina State DT, Alim McNeill. In many corners, McNeill was shooting up NFL draft boards, and according to Pro Football Focus, McNeill was being mocked in the second round in the Pick #40 range. His Pro Day really helped him by running a 4.94 dash and bench pressing 225 pounds in 27 reps.

Watching film on McNeill, he controls the line of scrimmage and rarely gets pushed around. It looks like Detroit, based on their last selection, is really hammering home the desire to stop the run and/or create more penetration with the McNeill and Onwuzurike picks.

- Doug Hyde, Lions Analyst

Grade: C+

With the 73rd in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles select, Milton Williams, DT Louisiana Tech!

Milton is a dominant interior player that will fit in perfectly with Philadelphia's aggressive defensive line!<

- Cody Lachney, DraftTek Senior Analystbr>
Grade: B+

I was impressed with the play of St. Juste. The more I researched, the more I liked him. St. Juste had to learn a new playbook in 3 weeks for the 2019 season, and he excelled, putting up 10 PBU --#3 in the Big Ten. Smart is what smart does, and this Academic All Big Ten, grad transfer humbly talks about it here. After earning his bachelor's, Benjamin went from cold Michigan to even colder Minnesota, where he earned his Master's in sports management. I've heard Darrelle Revis skills in a Richard Sherman body.

Grade: A

The Cowboys watched some defensive linemen go ahead of them like Alim McNeill and Milton Williams that I would have liked more than Odihizuwa. Still, length is something this team needs up front. He can also play multiple positions on the front, as I think he could be the four-tech end because of his arm length, pad level, and powerful hands. He could also rotate at the three-tech tackle position with Trysten Hill and Neville Gallimore. He's definitely more ready to be disruptive against the run at this point, but the guy plays with a high-motor that makes me believe he's not done developing.

~ Austin Smith, DraftTek Senior Analyst

Grade: C+

Paulson Adebo is another player who opted out in 2020. He probably would have contended for RD1 pick. He will now man the position vacated by Janoris Jenkins, now a Titan. The 3-year starter at Stanford, Adebo exploded on the scene his freshman year when he led the nation with 24 pass breakups, and his popularity in the Bay Area only gained traction. He has great size and speed; he ran a 6.69 three-cone that would put him in the 94th percentile for CBs, ran a 4.45 forty-yard dash, a 36.5-inch vertical, and a 121-inch broad jump.

Grade: B+

The first offensive skill weapon added with QB Justin Herbert in place is big-bodied Tennessee wideout Josh Palmer. Palmer ran a 4.51 forty and put up 21 yards a catch. However, he stayed under the radar in discussion of top WR prospects. Some analysts see him as a poor man's Mohammad Sanu, others feel like his traits and skillset will transcend his college performance. After an outstanding Senior Bowl performance, it's easy to see where Tom Telesco falls in the debate.

Grade: B

Eric Wilson has been playing well but Anthony Barr is gone after this year. Troy Dye had a decent rookie season, but the Vikings needed another LB. Chazz Surratt is strong, fast and quick. He's a very physically-gifted player and could develop well.

Jonah Anderson

Grade: A-

The Raiders seek to address the pass rush by selecting a prospect out of Buffalo. Sound familiar? Koonce is certainly less-heralded that Khalil Mack (#225 on our Big Board), but he has 14 sacks in 19 games and joins Yannick Ngakoue as the guys the Raiders will really want to pin their ears back and go get a QB. While it's not hard to argue for a pass rusher here, Ronnie Perkins and, well, several other prospects seem to be better value here. A big reach for the MAC product. He's good at forcing fumbles, though.

Grade: C-

After investing heavily in Cory Littleton and Nick Kwiatkoski in the 2020 free agency, the Raiders' linebacker play remained unimpressive. Both are back as is Nicholas Morrow, on a one year deal. With Tanner Muse clearly a big reach from last draft class unlikely to pan out, there's been a lot of speculation about the Raiders drafting some help. While Deablo played safety at Virginia Tech, Alec Ingold identified him as a linebacker. As a rookie, expect him to be the #4 backer and a special teamer while the team figures out if he can play a bigger role in the future. This is another reach - especially with Jabril Cox available. This isn't the pick I would have made, but there's more "boom" than I see with Koonce.

Grade: B-

Tight End was not the biggest need for the Dolphins, but I do see the logic in selecting Boston College's Hunter Long. Mike Gesicki is the undoubted starter at the position with Durham Smythe, and Adam Shaheen, providing the greater blocking prowess in limited roles. Long provides a decent combination of receiving talent, and blocking ability, which could allow Miami to work with more Single-TE sets.

Long wasn't overly productive before 2020, but hauled in 57 catches last year. I like the prospect, but the grade slips because the selection doesn't fill a need. There are also some great talents left on the board. Unless a trade is made, there's a big gap now before the Fins pick again.

- David Payne, Dolphins Analyst

Grade: C

With the 82nd pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Washington Football Team selects, Dyami Brown, WR UNC!

Brown is an elite slot receiver and was the most dominant receiving weapon for the Tar Heels last season! Brown ran a 4.43 forty-yard dash at his Pro Day and gives me flashes of Justin Jefferson!

- Cody Lachney, DraftTek Senior Analyst

Grade: B+

With the 83rd in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Carolina Panthers select, Tommy Tremble, TE Notre Dame!

Tommy is a dominant run blocking TE who is looking to put opposing LBs into the DIRT! Has the mentality of a defensive player and still has room to grow as a receiver!

- Cody Lachney, DraftTek Senior Analyst

Grade: A-

Golston is another long-armed, powerful defensive lineman that can play inside or out. Like Osa Odighizuwa, who Dallas selected at #75, his best position will likely be the interior-shaded end position in Dan Quinn's scheme. Golston is actually very similar to the type of player and person that Tyrone Crawford was for a long time in Dallas. He gives great effort on all three downs, although his sack production is more about that than physical gifts. He will make this team better at stopping the run, which can't be understated after the Cowboys were one of three teams to give up five yards or more per carry.

~ Austin Smith, DraftTek Senior Analyst

Grade: B-

Maybe with the new rules, Amari Rodgers can wear #12 and Packers fans will be happy their jerseys are still relevant. All kidding aside, Rodgers is going to be a great addition to LaFleur's offense as a slot weapon. The RAS score of 5.37 doesn't scream Packers' prospect, but Rodgers was top three in slot catches, slot yards, screen catches, and screen yards in 2020. He broke 17 tackles on 77 catches last year, so he could be the YAC threat Green Bay's passing game has been missing. Rodgers could also get some schemed up touches from the backfield or on jet motion.

- James Siebers, Packers Analyst (Twitter @DraftTekPackers)

Grade: A

Could this draft be going better for the Vikings? They just picked the best OG in the draft in RD 3. Anyone is an upgrade over Dakota Dozier, but Wyatt Davis is a bonafide stud. This has been an incredible draft for Minnesota so far. I don't want to keep giving the Vikings great grades, but they keep making great picks.

- Jonah Anderson, DraftTek Senior Analyst

Grade: A

The Steelers needed a center badly in this draft and they finally get one. Green is a good athlete who's only played center for a couple of games. At his Pro Day he showed an explosive lower body with a 36" vert and a 9'11" Broad Jump. He plays through the whistle with toughness. A B1G first team election who started 33 games, he's an interesting player to develop. He should be able to push incumbent starter Finney for a starting role by mid-season if not sooner.

Grade: B

After losing Tevin Coleman and Jerick McKinnon to Free Agncy the 49ers replenish their backfield with Trey Sermon. Sermon is a great fit in Shanahan's offense as he has burst, power and excels on outside runs. Sermon is also a sound pass blocker and is underrated as a receiver out of the backfield. Expect Sermon to immediately enter the rotation with Mostert and Jeff Wilson, with the ultimate goal of replacing Mostert as the lead back.

-Brett Clancy, 49ers Analyst

Grade:B+

With the 89th in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Houston Texans select, Nico Collins, WR Michigan!

Collins is a big-bodied jump-ball receiver who can run a full route tree. His large frame will put him in a lot of stress on the middle of opposing defenses!-

- Cody Lachney, DraftTek Senior Analyst

Grade: B

Mike Zimmer must have been having heart palpitations with all the offensive players the Vikings have been taking. Patrick Jones II has good pass rush moves, he's a smart pass rusher. The Vikings need an EDGE rusher to work in with Stephen Weatherly and DJ Wonnom. Jones II should also be coached up by the great Andre Patterson. It's a solid pick.

Jonah Anderson

Grade: B+

The Browns just added one of the fastest players in this draft to add to an offense that was really good in 2020. He can take the top off of defenses with ease, and when teams use him on a reverse motion, someone better be accounting for him. He's not the most polished route-runner, and I'm not sure I'd want him running a lot of routes over the middle. He's got a slight frame, but when the ball is in his hands, hold your breath, Dawg Pound. This might be one of the most electrifying players Cleveland has had since Joshua Cribbs.

Grade: A-

~ Austin Smith, DraftTek Senior Analyst

The Titans do still have defensive needs and LB is surely one of them. At worst Monty Rice is a rotational LB for the Titans here in his rookie year. He can play outside and rush the passer in the 3-4. I would have liked to see the Titans address their lack of pass catching weapons, but Rice should hopefully help energize their lackluster defense from this previous year.

Jonah Anderson, Titans Analyst

Grade: B

I honestly thought I'd hear Iffy, or Molden here, but Beane is serious about giving Dane Jackson a chance to start opposite Tre White. Spencer K Brown The top FCS Tackle is now a Bill, and he loves pancakes. His tremendous arm strength (500 lbs Bench Press) is helpful in re-arranging the defensive line in front of you while getting to the second level. I'm putting him in a competition for RT. Brown has the ballerina feet (a converted tight end, like former Bills OT Jason Peters), excellent mobility and great speed (4.84 forty leads all OTs) to get to the perimeter on pulls and screens. His anchor is great which, when paired with his arm strength, makes you an immovable object, even when confronted with an irresistible force. Brown likely offers a succession plan for Daryl Williams. This will be a no-nonsense OL with some depth for Bobby Johnson to teach. The Bills normally bring 16 OL to camp, and they only had 11 after signing 2 turnstiles and a Guard in Free Agency. I'll get over this "Iffy" pick.

- Dean Kindig, Bills Analyst

Grade: B-

Big Ben Cleveland lands in Baltimore. The Ravens add to their interior options with the Georgia man who impressed throughout the draft process. Kevin Zeitler was signed to start at one of the Guard positions and Cleveland could push Bradley Bozeman for playing time at the other.

Cleveland has power, strength, good instincts, and a very impressive beard. Another solid pick by Eric DeCosta who is hitting most of the needs with players of value. The knock on the grade here is that the Ravens are still without a Right Tackle.

- David Payne, DraftTek Senior Analyst

Grade: B+

With the 95th in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers select, Robert Hainsey, OT Notre Dame!

Robert was a dominant right tackle for the Notre Dame fighting Irish and is incredibly strong at the point of attack! In the NFL, he will more than likely kick inside to guard.

Grade: C



- Cody Lachney, DraftTek Senior Analyst!

The retrenchment of the Patriots' defense continued with an outstanding value grab in Oklahoma Edge Ronnie Perkins. Perkins, while slightly undersized at 240 pounds, is both athletic and consistent, earning PFF grades above 90 in both run and pass defense. He plays with decisiveness and speed and should be an immediate contributor to the new-look Pats this fall.

Grade: A

A disregard for college production is becoming a trend in this year's Chargers draft. Georgia Tight End Tre McKitty put up 50 or so catches in three years and had a knee injury, but he can block and ran a 4.7 forty. He may well be a better pro than collegian, or he may have gone off the board a little early.

Grade: C

Denver took the "Cindarella Story" out of Wisconsin-Whitewater to add depth to the inside of the offensive line. Meinerz proved he could snap the football while in Mobile, and can back up all three positions while possibly pushing to be a starter down the line. He still has a lot of room to grow as a technician to be able to compete in the NFL, but Meinerz brings the kind of work ethic and attitude that the coaches will love.

~ Austin Smith, DraftTek Senior Analyst

Grade: B

This is certainly the biggest reach in the first two days, and I'm not sure what Dallas was thinking here. We have him ranked at #362 on our draft board, and the Cowboys were convinced that he was worthy of the 99th selection. Wright measured just over six feet, four inches and weighs 183 pounds at his Pro Day. That's slender to say the least. Obviously, someone in the draft room felt they could redshirt this guy and mold his length and athleticism into a future NFL player. To say patience will be the key may be the understatement of the year. I will certainly file this one away and admit I was wrong on the grade if he does workout. However, I will not be holding my breath.

Grade: F

~ Austin Smith, DraftTek Senior Analyst

Elijah Molden was a coverage stud at Washington. If you add two or three more inches he's a first or second rounder easily. Good news, Molden will dominate the slot CB spot for the Titans. He was a special teams ace as well so he's going to contribute immediately there as well. Titans got a steal here.

Jonah Anderson, Titans Analyst

Grade: A

Snagging a cornerback who was mentioned as a possible first-rounder in third round comp territory is nice work by new Detroit GM Brad Holmes. Ifeatu Melifonwu of Syracuse has size at 6-3 and ran a 4.48 40 at his Pro Day. He will require some work on coverage technique before his production catches his potential, but he has an excellent chance to find a role in the Detroit rebuild. Grade: B-

Watching Elijah Molden go just two picks earlier is a little tough, but the 49ers continue their trend of finding ideal scheme fits. Ambry Thomas is a physical press corner who should have adequate size to play as an outside, but might be better served as a nickel. Thomas also adds kick/punt return ability, which was an area of concern last season for the Niners

-Brett Clancy, 49ers Analyst

Grade: B

With the 103rd pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the LA Rams select, Ernest Jones, LB South Carolina!

Jones was a team captain for the Gamecocks in 2020 and led the team in tackles in 2019 and 2020. Once compared to Jarrad Davis, he best projects as a Will LB in a 4-3 defense.

- Cody Lachney, DraftTek Senior Analyst

Grade: C

Okay, still no Right Tackle for the Ravens. Corner wouldn't appear to be the biggest need for the team, but no surprise that one has been added in this draft. Brandon Stephens may not be a well-known name, but John Harbaugh will be betting on the upside.

The former RB is a good size/speed prospect who flashed at SMU in 2020. The Ravens may look to convert him to Safety but, for now, he'll fight for snaps behind Marcus Peters and Marlon Humphrey.

Grade: C

- David Payne, DraftTek Senior Analyst.

I honestly felt Baron Browning had a chance to be the first Ohio State linebacker taken of the bunch. In the end, Pete Werner was selected ahead of Browning, but I really like what he brings to the table for the Broncos. He's versatile, having played multiple linebacker positions for the Buckeyes, and will also instantly help this team on special teams. One of the things that stands out most about Browning is his physical nature at the point of attack. He attacks lead blockers and plays through traffic in pursuit while finishing with a thud at the ball carrier. Considering this was a position Denver needed to get better, he could push to earn a starting role inside while being able to backup both positions if he comes up short.

Grade: B+

~ Austin Smith, DraftTek Senior Analyst