2021 NFL mock draft full first round mid-free agency edition
By Pablo Rosero
Eagles take the first wideout off the board, while two other quarterbacks and a tight end are selected.
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.
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.
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.
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.