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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Oct 12, 2019; Athens, GA, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks defensive back Israel Mukuamu (24) reacts with defensive back Jaycee Horn (1) after intercepting a pass against the Georgia Bulldogs during the first overtime at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 12, 2019; Athens, GA, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks defensive back Israel Mukuamu (24) reacts with defensive back Jaycee Horn (1) after intercepting a pass against the Georgia Bulldogs during the first overtime at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Three straight corners come off the board from pick 9 to 11

The Denver Broncos let go of both AJ Bouye and Kareem Jackson during the offseason and will need to improve at the corner position. Surtain II is the best corner in the draft and with the top four quarterbacks off the board, this is the best option for Broncos.

The second-best corner in the draft goes to a team with a need there. After seeing the Eagles and  Washington Football team add wideouts in the offseason, Dallas will need to defend. Trevon Diggs was solid for the team last year at points and should improve in year two, putting Farely opposite of Diggs would give the team a much better secondary.

It seems the Giants are close to signing Kenny Golladay and taking Jaylen Waddle would still make sense here to help out Daniel Jones, but in my opinion, Horn is a perfect scheme fit. A true man-to-man corner, Horn would be the perfect player to play in the Giants defense that is man-heavy and has a weakness opposite of James Bradberry. Either Horn or Waddle makes sense here and it will come to what the team prioritizes more.

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