2021 NFL mock draft full first round mid-free agency edition

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) celebrates after defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) celebrates after defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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LSU wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase catches a 9-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Joe Burrow to give Tigers a 7-0 lead over Southeastern Louisiana in the first quarter Saturday night at Tiger Stadium.Lsu SoutheasternLSU wide receiver JaaTMMarr Chase catches a 9-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Joe Burrow to give Tigers a 7-0 lead over Southeastern Louisiana in the first quarter Saturday night at Tiger Stadium.
LSU wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase catches a 9-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Joe Burrow to give Tigers a 7-0 lead over Southeastern Louisiana in the first quarter Saturday night at Tiger Stadium.Lsu SoutheasternLSU wide receiver JaaTMMarr Chase catches a 9-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Joe Burrow to give Tigers a 7-0 lead over Southeastern Louisiana in the first quarter Saturday night at Tiger Stadium. /

Eagles take the first wideout off the board, while two other quarterbacks and a tight end are selected.

Scouting Report. QB. Ohio State. JustinFields. 4. player. 44. Pick Analysis

Matt Ryan is still being paid a massive contract and the Falcons are in an odd transition period with a massive need on the defensive side. Bring in Fields, who hails from Georgia, and move on from Ryan who can net the team picks and the future would look bright. A core of Fields, Julio Jones, and Calvin Ridley on offense is scary.

Pick Analysis. TE. Florida. 5. Scouting Report. KylePitts. player. 56

The Bengals were in on Kenny Golladay and seem to want to give Joe Burrow weapons. With Sewell off the board, Kyle Pitts would be a great pick. Adding an elite tight end with Tee Higgins, Tyler Boyd, and Joe Mixon, with an improved offensive line and a healthy Joe Burrow, would be electric. The Bengals will also need to improve on defense but should be able to put up big points every game.

6. player. 54. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. WR. LSU. Ja'MarrChase

The first wideout off the board, Chase will give Jalen Hurts a go-to weapon and improve the Eagles wideout core. Chase would join an offense that has failed to stay healthy and is in dire need of a big-time playmaker.

7. player. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. QB. North Dakota. TreyLance. 50

The fourth quarterback off the board, Lance lands in Detroit sitting behind former first overall pick Jared Goff. The Lions had both Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes at Lance’s pro day, which means they have an interest. Getting Goff in the Matthew Stafford deal felt more to make the money work rather than committing to him long term.