NFL Mock Draft 2021 First Round- First Edition (February 5th)

We have yet to crown a 2020 NFL Champion, but that is going to be decided in Tampa Bay on Sunday 7th February and I mentioned in my Championship Game Picks thread that I would hopefully have time to create a couple of Mock Drafts before the actual 2021 NFL Draft takes place in April.

This is actually a pretty early time for the first Mock, but I am looking to have at least two more with one taking place in the week when the new NFL season officially gets underway, and the other in the days before the Draft is scheduled to take place on Thursday 29th April 2021.

A lot will change between now and then with trades and team needs changing depending on how Free Agency develops. For the first Mock Draft I am planning to keep teams in their current spots and I will then add any Mock Trades and moves in the second Mock Draft I put together in mid-March.

In the days leading up to the 2021 Draft I think we will know the likely order teams will be selecting at, although things can change markedly on the night.

I will have a thread up for the Super Bowl Pick on Sunday, but this should be published before that so I am selecting Kansas City in Number 32 and Tampa Bay in Number 31 as the Chiefs are favoured to win back to back Championships.

1. Jacksonville Jaguars- Trevor Lawrence: the arrival of Urban Meyer as Head Coach of the Jaguars has raised some questions as to what Jacksonville will do with the Number 1 Pick in the 2021 Draft.

Meyer's links with Ohio State have pushed the Justin Fields narrative, but I think it would be one of the biggest surprises in Draft history if the Jaguars do not select Trevor Lawrence here.

The Quarter Back looks like a generational talent and has long been considered as the player who will go as Number 1 whenever he declares for the Draft.

2. New York Jets- Zach Wilson: for a long time the question was whether Trevor Lawrence or Justin Fields will go first, but there is a growing movement behind Zach Wilson of BYU being the second Quarter Back that goes in the Draft.

I have him down with the New York Jets in this opening Mock Draft selection, but there is a huge disclaimer at play.

First up I think the Jets are going to be firmly in the discussion for any trade that can be worked out for Deshaun Watson and that will mean this Pick is moved to the Houston Texans who could go a number of positions instead of Quarter Back, especially if they like Sam Darnold enough to have him part of the trade.

The Jets have a new Coaching staff that have no connection with Darnold, but they might like him enough to take a big time talent on the Offensive Line to prevent their Quarter Back from seeing 'ghosts'.

Or perhaps the Jets new Coaching staff decide to take the Quarter Back I have selected here and start a new era at the position in 2021.

3. Miami Dolphins- Penei Sewell: like the Jets I expect the Miami Dolphins to try and entice Deshaun Watson to South Florida and that would mean this selection is no longer theirs.

I also think the team are likely to pass this selection on to a team who might be desperate to take one of the top Quarter Backs, but if Miami are forced to Pick here they could do worse than Penei Sewell.

Strengthening the Offensive Line for Tua Tagovailoa is one thing, but Sewell looks like being one of the top Linemen in the NFL for years to come and it is so important to dominate the trenches.

4. Atlanta Falcons- Micah Parsons: there are a number of ways the Atlanta Falcons could go.

They could choose to finally Draft Matt Ryan's replacement or they can trade down and stockpile more selections to improve a team that underperformed in 2020.

Micah Parsons may have chosen to sit out the 2020 season, but he can provide an upgrade at Linebacker for the Falcons and is considered one of the top Defensive players in the Draft.

5. Cincinnati Bengals- Ja'Marr Chase: last season it was an easy choice for Cincinnati to select Joe Burrow as the Number 1 Pick in the 2020 Draft, but the injury suffered by the franchise Quarter Back will likely mean targeting improvements on the Offensive Line this time around.

If Penei Sewell happens to drop I think that will be an easy selection for the Bengals, but in this Mock I have him gone by now.

They could potentially reach for another Offensive Lineman, but instead I have the Bengals picking Ja'Marr Chase to give Burrow another big time Receiver and especially with AJ Green likely to be moving on.

He sat out this season so DeVonta Smith has closed in on Chase in the Wide Receiver top prospects list, but I think the fact he played with Burrow at LSU in 2019 and over 1700 Receiving yards would see the Bengals select this Receiver.

6. Philadelphia Eagles- DeVonta Smith: it is a new era in Philadelphia as far as the Coaching staff go and we are yet to hear whether Carson Wentz or Jalen Hurts will be the starting Quarter Back going forward.

The Eagles have fallen quickly from their Super Bowl success, but a big issue last season was the lack of consistent playmakers on the Offensive side of the ball. Injuries hurt and I think the Eagles will look to resolve that early by taking either DeVonta Smith or Ja'Marr Chase in this spot.

In this Mock Chase is off the board, but Smith is coming in off a big season and looks like a Receiver who will be ready to make an impact at the NFL level immediately.

7. Detroit Lions- Kwity Paye: Matthew Stafford is no longer a Detroit Lion, but the arrival of Jared Goff means the Lions are unlikely to be interested in a Quarter Back here as Justin Fields continues to slide.

They could trade down if Fields is coveted by another team, especially as Detroit have a number of holes throughout the roster that need filling with the rebuild starting this season.

If one of the top Receivers falls down the order this is a logical spot for them too, but in a Division with Aaron Rodgers (for now) I think the Lions need more disruption on the Defensive Line and the pass rush of Kwity Paye could be a help.

8. Carolina Panthers- Kyle Pitts: After a year in the starting role as the Quarter Back, Teddy Bridgewater may be wondering if his time with the Panthers is over.

They could easily look to take a Quarter Back here, but the Panthers might also be in the hunt for Deshaun Watson. It would not be a massive surprise if they are do think to bring in another veteran and instead look to improve the Receiving options by taking Kyle Pitts to offer a big target at Tight End.

I am a big fan of Pitts and I think he showed at Florida that he is ready to play at the next level and Carolina can finally replace Greg Olsen who was the long-time TE here.

9. Denver Broncos- Caleb Farley: John Elway may choose to go the veteran route to provide a real challenge to Quarter Back Drew Lock who does not look like the franchise player at the position.

If Justin Fields is available here there may be some interest, but Denver have a number of issues on the Defensive unit that will need addressing.

Patrick Surtain II had a really good season with the Alabama Crimson Tide, but at this stage the feeling is that the decision to sit out the 2020 season has not hurt Caleb Farley's standing and he may be the best Corner Back in the Draft that offers Denver immediate help in the Secondary in a Division where they face Patrick Mahomes twice a season.

10. Dallas Cowboys- Patrick Surtain II: 2020 was a very difficult year for the Dallas Cowboys and it is clear they have some issues to address in the Draft.

There is every chance they could decide to take someone like Wyatt Davis or Rashawn Slater to bolster an Offensive Line which was devastated by injury in the 2020 season, but Dallas also need to upgrade the Defensive side of the ball.

Patrick Surtain II might be the top name on the board that fills a need for the Dallas Cowboys and I think they will select him here.

11. New York Giants- Gregory Rousseau: The NFC East was a poor Division in 2020 and all four teams have plenty of areas that need to improve if they are going to challenge for Championships.

Daniel Jones remains the Quarter Back with the New York Giants, but they don't give him any more help here and instead focus on the Defensive Line.

After sitting out in 2020, Gregory Rousseau does not see his Draft stock hurting too much and he is picked up to give the Giants someone to bring the pass rush.

12. San Francisco 49ers- Justin Fields: in my first Mock Draft I have Justin Fields being the unfortunate player who slips down the board as we tend to see most seasons.

Jimmy Garoppolo's position as the Quarter Back for the 49ers is under threat and I would not be surprised if he is moved on which will leave Kyle Shanahan in a position where he will perhaps look to bring in someone new in the Draft.

Some think Shanahan will be looking for a veteran with the 49ers in 'win now' mode, but in my Mock I think he would find it impossible to pass up someone like Justin Fields who could thrive in the system run in San Francisco.

The slide comes to an end.

13. Los Angeles Chargers- Rashawn Slater: the Chargers have the franchise Quarter Back, but the new Coaching staff will know Justin Herbert needs a little more time to make his plays down the field.

He may have sat out the 2020 season, but Rashawn Slater is well respected as someone who can really offer the Chargers a big upgrade on the Offensive Line and give Herbert some protection.

14. Minnesota Vikings- Wyatt Davis: it feels like the Minnesota Vikings have had a window for success, but that window is beginning to close at a rapid rate.

There are some serious holes to sort out on both sides of the ball, but in the First Round they could look to improve the Offensive Line which did not keep Kirk Cousins on his feet and also drive open some more lanes for Dalvin Cook.

The Vikings could look to improve the Defensive Line as well as the Secondary, but I have them taking the best player on the board who can help them immediately.

15. New England Patriots- Jaylen Waddle: Cam Newton is gone and the New England Patriots could look to replace him with another veteran for the 2021 season.

It has been a long time since the New England Patriots were able to select someone in the First Round as high as this having missed out on the PlayOffs, but there is no doubt that whoever is taking the snaps at Quarter Back is going to need some playmakers.

Last season it was a part of the reason Newton struggled and the Patriots can pick up Jaylen Waddle, a Receiver who can stretch the field with his speed. Injuries slowed him down in 2020, but Waddle showed what he can do when he was on the field and I think he is a good fit for the Patriots who will be looking to take their Offensive schemes forward.

16. Arizona Cardinals- Najee Harris: in each of the last two seasons only a single Running Back has been taken in the First Round of the NFL Draft, but we could have more than that this year.

The first one I believe that comes off the board is Mocked to land with the Arizona Cardinals who have Kenyan Drake heading into Free Agency. While they like Chase Edmunds, picking up Najee Harris gives them the power Running Back to play behind Kyler Murray and one who can be a pass-catching threat too.

The successes of Josh Jacobs and Derrick Henry will have teams keen on picking up the latest Running Back off the Alabama production line and it could be the Cardinals who take the chance on Najee Harris as they continue giving Murray as many Offensive weapons as he needs.

17. Las Vegas Raiders- Christian Barmore: there are a number of ways the Las Vegas Raiders could go as they perhaps bid to improve the Offensive Line, while the likes of Trey Lance or Mac Jones could be intriguing to the team.

Some are still not convinced that Derek Carr is the future for the Raiders at Quarter Back with the inconsistencies he continues to display, but eventually it may be decided that the Raiders need to find a way to get more pressure on opponent's Quarter Backs.

Taking an improving player like Christian Barmore could offer the Raiders some penetration on the Defensive Line as they seek a way to improve the pass rush in a Division where Patrick Mahomes and Justin Herbert could be problems in years to come.

18. Miami Dolphins- Travis Etienne: depending on any move for Deshaun Watson, this is a selection that may have been traded away come Draft Day.

If the Dolphins are still looking to rebuild through the Draft which has proved to be a good policy in recent seasons, I do think they will be looking to improve their Offensive skill players to help out Tua Tagovailoa.

I would love to see Miami make a move for someone like Allen Robinson in Free Agency and that may leave the way open to pick up Travis Etienne in the Draft to improve the Running Back position. Travis Etienne would be a threat catching the ball out of the backfield to give the entire Offense a boost and also the young Quarter Back assuming Tua is back.

19. Washington Football Team- Christian Darrisaw: there is likely going to be a change at Quarter Back this season for the Washington Football Team with Dwayne Haskins gone and Alex Smith looking past his best.

Making the PlayOffs as the NFC East Champion means it is unlikely for Washington to be in a position to Draft one, although Trey Lance and Mac Jones are available in my Draft.

It may be a reach to grab Jones and Lance may be more of a project although both could easily go here. However I have Washington looking to improve the Offensive Line which gave up an eye-watering 50 Sacks last season and taking Christian Darrisaw may give them Left Tackle protection for years to come.

20. Chicago Bears- Rashod Bateman: Mitchell Trubisky may be moved on and that could see the Chicago Bears in for a Quarter Back, while Allen Robinson is heading to Free Agency and could leave.

Assuming the Quarter Back situation is resolved by keeping the unit together or perhaps even working out a way to bring in a veteran, I think the Bears have options in this spot.

The likelihood of Robinson leaving means the Bears will need more help at Receiver and I have them tabbed to pick Rashod Bateman over Rondale Moore with the latter being a bit too similar to Darnell Mooney. Injury concerns also see Moore slipping further down the Rankings for some teams and the Chicago Bears can't afford to take too many risks with the Coaching staff in a precarious spot heading into 2021.

21. Indianapolis Colts- Rondale Moore: with Philip Rivers retired, the Indianapolis Colts are likely going to be looking to bring in a veteran signal caller to compete with Jacoby Brissett for the starting role next season.

This is a team that is capable of winning now and so I think they may look for a project Quarter Back in this years Draft rather than selecting one in the First Round.

Rondale Moore has some concerns about durability, but he is a huge potential playmaker at the next level and will give the Colts a new Offensive threat with some key performers potentially not returning at Wide Receiver.

22. Tennessee Titans- Patrick Jones II: another PlayOff defeat will keep the Titans believing their window for success is still open, although some fans would like to see an upgrade in some key Offensive areas, namely Quarter Back.

For now the Coaching staff believe in Ryan Tannehill who is mainly handing the ball off to Derrick Henry and the problems for Tennessee in 2020 was the inability to rattle Quarter Backs which exposed the Secondary.

A player who is better suited to the 4-3 might be a risk, but the Titans need to find a way to get to the Quarter Back and Patrick Jones II could really help them here.

23. New York Jets- Trey Smith: assuming the New York Jets keep hold of both First Round Picks in the 2021 Draft I think they will be in a position to try and take what they feel is the best player on the board.

I am sure they would love to give my Mocked Pick Zach Wilson some Offensive help with a skill player, but they would have to reach with the majority of the top Receivers off the board and two Running Backs already taken too.

Instead I have the Jets shoring up the Offensive Line with an extremely talented player and along with Mekhi Becton could be the start of a very strong Line for years to come.

24. Pittsburgh Steelers- Alijah Vera-Tucker: Big Ben Roethlisberger's decision in the off-season could determine what the Pittsburgh Steelers are going to do with their First Round Pick.

If Roethlisberger retires they could take a chance on Trey Lance or Mac Jones here, but assuming he is back I think the Steelers will shore up the Offensive Line that may allow Alejandro Villaneuva to leave in Free Agency.

Alijah Vera-Tucker can play from day one and will be the player who could slot in to protect Ben Roethlisberger's blind side for now and anchor the Offensive Line in years to come.

25. Jacksonville Jaguars- Jalen Mayfield: the Jaguars will likely select their franchise Quarter Back with the Number 1 Overall Pick and I think they will look to offer some real protection to Trevor Lawrence here.

Jalen Mayfield looks like someone capable of performing at a high mark at the professional level and I think it will be important to shore up an Offensive Line which gave up 44 Sacks last season.

26. Cleveland Browns- Nick Bolton: the Cleveland Browns finally returned to the PlayOffs at the end of the 2020 season and they will be looking to build on that in 2021.

There is no doubt in my mind that the Browns will be looking to improve on the Defensive side of the ball in the Draft and they need help at most levels.

Nick Bolton could be the selection at Linebacker as the best player of need on the board and his leadership might be crucial in shaping the Defensive unit in 2021 and beyond.

27. Baltimore Ravens- Quincy Roche: you do have to worry about the drop in production after transferring from Temple to Miami, but he still had enough success to encourage the Baltimore Ravens to pick up Quincy Roche at the bottom of the First Round.

They are potentially losing one or two pass rushers in Free Agency and the Ravens need to re-stock that unit, while it should also mean Roche can be given time to develop with his impact mainly felt on passing Downs.

Quincy Roche is capable of becoming someone who can impact the run too.

28. New Orleans Saints- Mac Jones: Defensive reinforcements are likely to be considered by the New Orleans Saints, but I think Sean Payton could look at Mac Jones as the perfect replacement for expected retiree Drew Brees.

Jameis Winston and Taysom Hill are on the roster, but I think Jones will fit the New Orleans schemes and may actually give the Offensive unit a boost compared with the diminishing arm of Brees.

I am not entirely convinced about Mac Jones and whether he will be a top NFL Quarter Back, but I can see the Saints seeing him as the best player available here and look to improve the Defensive positions further down the Draft and through Free Agency if possible.

29. Green Bay Packers- Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah: the decision to not offer Aaron Rodgers Offensive help in the 2020 Draft has clearly not been forgotten by the Quarter Back and what he chooses to do this off-season is going to be huge.

It will shape the direction of the Green Bay Packers for years to come and I don't think Rodgers will be given much support in the First Round of the Draft if he does choose to stay.

Unlike last year, the Packers don't do anything to irritate their future of Hall of Famer as they did in 2020, but for now they can't offer him any additional weapons. Instead the Packers pick a Linebacker who can make an impact all over the field and one who will be important from day one in the NFL.

30. Buffalo Bills- Derion Kendrick: the Bills took a big step forward in 2020 thanks to the development of Josh Allen who was well supported by the team.

I love what the Bills have done Offensively, but I think they will want to improve on the other side of the ball to compete with the very best teams in the NFL.

That was underlined in the AFC Championship Game as Buffalo were beaten for the second time by the Kansas City Chiefs and I think that sees them take Derion Kendrick in the First Round to improve their own Secondary. He is still a developing player, but Kendrick has a nice size at Corner Back, played at a school used to being involved in big games and has shown an improvement between 2020 and 2019 to believe he will get better in the Buffalo zone schemes.

31. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Joseph Ossai: depending on the outcome of the Super Bowl this spot could be taken by the Kansas City Chiefs, but since this first Mock is being put together before the Championship Game I will place the underdog Tampa Bay Buccaneers in this place in the First Round.

There is much to like about the Tampa Bay roster, but some big decisions are going to be needed to be made in the off-season with the likes of Shaquil Barrett, Lavonte David and Ndamukong Suh heading into Free Agency.

If one of the Linebackers is allowed to move on, the Buccaneers could take Joseph Ossai as a replacement- the Longhorn played well in 2020 and looks like he could make a big impact from an Outside Linebacker spot, although replacing the production of Barrett could take some time.

32. Kansas City Chiefs- Samuel Cosmi: injuries on the Offensive Line are likely to have an impact on the outcome of the Super Bowl and the Kansas City Chiefs may be looking for the future at the Tackle spots.

There is work to do for Samuel Cosmi to really impact at the next level, but he looks capable of playing at either Tackle spot and developing into a decent player in the NFL.

Andy Reid may choose to allow another team to trade into the First Round or he may choose to improve what is already a top Offensive unit in the skill positions, but the likely improvements on the Offensive Line is what I have for them here.

NFL Mock Draft 2014 (May 8th 2014)

The NFL claim that Radio City Music Hall was booked this year as the reason the NFL Draft was pushed back from the usual date, although it has become clear that Roger Goodell loves to make the NFL a year round event.

It was the case for a prime-time slot to release the NFL schedule and you wouldn't believe that we still have to wait four months before the regular season kicks off for the 2014 season.

Pushing back the Draft means we have also seen more teams trying to hide what they are going to be doing in the Draft and that has led to more rumours and over-analysing certain players. Through the last few months, players have risen and fallen up and down the Draft and it has reached the point where I just want them to get started.


There are also more trades than usual if the last couple of years since the new CBA was agreed is anything to go by and I expect the 2014 Draft to also feature a number of moves.


I will put through some mock trades that I think will come about in the Draft, although a Mock Draft is rarely something that can be thoroughly predicted as teams are busy trying to disguise what they are going to do. The last couple of years has seen at least 11 moves in the First Round and I have mocked for 10 to happen, although this mock could quickly go by the wayside depending on how the chips fall early on.



1. Houston Texans: Jadeveon Clowney DE
I had initially mocked Atlanta to make the trade with Houston and move up and take this 'once in a generation' Defensive End, but that has looked less and less likely. Barring a strange turn of events in the last 24 hours, Houston will likely keep the Number 1 Pick in the Draft.

If Houston don't manage to earn the trade they want, I would expect them to make Clowney their first pick and give him JJ Watt as a mentor to improve that Defense.

2. St Louis Rams: Greg Robinson OT
I am not taken in by all the talk that St Louis are going to pick Johnny Manziel with the Number 2 Pick and am convinced they are trying to find a suitor who gets desperate to move up. If that doesn't happen, I initially thought the Rams would pick Sammy Watkins in a position of real need, but instead it seems they are leaning towards Greg Robinson to ensure Sam Bradford is well protected.

In the NFC West, any improvement on the Offensive Line is well regarded compared with the strong Defenses they will be seeing all season in just Divisional games.

3. Jacksonville Jaguars: Khalil Mack LB
I vividly remember Khalil Mack's performance against Ohio State while with the Buffalo Bulls and his Draft position has been improving ever since January.

Gus Bradley is rebuilding the Jaguars and his Seattle connection means he is likely to keep the Defense improving and this is the best player on that side of the ball in the Draft, while no Quarter Back stands out.

Sammy Watkins could be a potential pick with Justin Blackmon likely to be out indefinitely, but Bradley is focusing on the Defense first and a WR need could be filled later in the Draft.

4. Mock Trade Tampa Bay Buccaneers w/ Cleveland Browns: Sammy Watkins
I had Cleveland going with Johnny Manziel at this position up until the last couple of days where the signs are that they won't be interested in making a move at Quarter Back with the Number 4 Pick in the Draft. That gives the Brown the option to move down and acquire more picks or take the best player in the Draft at a position of need.

For the purpose of my Mock Draft, I have them making a deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers who seem to be very keen on Manziel themselves, but who take the best player on the board in Sammy Watkins after losing Mike Williams in the off-season. Watkins can start opposite Vincent Jackson and eventually groomed to take over as the Number 1 Receiver in Tampa and the Buccaneers will be keen to move above the Detroit Lions who are also very keen on the Receiver.

5. Buffalo Bills Mock Trade w/ Oakland: Mike Evans WR
This is the second mock trade I have predicted as Buffalo seem happy with the Quarter Back EJ Manuel but are trying to give him a great chance of succeeding by bringing in a huge WR in Mike Evans.

Evans is going to be a huge red zone target and could work well opposite Steve Johnson and figures to be his eventual replacement as the Number 1 target in Buffalo.

6. Atlanta Falcons: Jake Matthews OT
I had mocked Atlanta to make the trade with Houston so they could get Jadaveon Clowney, but that seems to have fallen through in the final few days before the Draft and they may have to just pick from where they sit. It could be a chance for the Falcons to move down, but they may just decide to pick the best Offensive Tackle left on the board to aid in protecting Matt Ryan who was hit far too often last season.



7. Mock Trade Cleveland Browns w/ Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Johnny Manziel QB
It has been said that the Cleveland Browns won't be taking Johnny Manziel with the Number 4 Pick in the Draft, but who is to say they wouldn't take the plunge if they move down as I have mocked them to? They pick up an additional pick in the Draft and also have the chance to take the Quarter Back they have perhaps wanted all along too.



8. Dallas Cowboys Mock Trade w/ Minnesota Vikings: Aaron Donald DT
I was happy to mock Dallas to trade out of the Number 16 Pick in the Draft, but I was also expecting to have them moving down the table UNLESS Aaron Donald was still available at this spot.

The Cowboys have signed Henry Melton, but there is no knowing how his health will hold up and they will be desperate to move above teams who need Defensive Line help including Tennessee, Pittsburgh and Chicago.

Minnesota would be glad to deal out of the Number 8 Pick for the additional picks they receive and feeling this is too high for their next Quarter Back.

9. Oakland Raiders Mock Trade w/ Buffalo: Taylor Lewan OL
This franchise took an extra pick to fall down the Draft, but they have signed Matt Schaub to play Quarter Back and can wait for a potential new signal caller in the later Rounds while adding much needed picks.

After seeing Jared Veldheer move to Arizona in the off-season, the Offensive Line has a gaping hole that could be filled by Taylor Lewan who looks the third best Offensive Line prospect behind Greg Robinson and Jake Matthews, both of who are off the board.

10. Detroit Lions: Calvin Pryor S
I considered mock trading Detroit out of this pick as I think there is a real possibility they will do so in the Draft, but ended up sticking with them taking a player of real need.

The Lions Secondary does need an upgrade and I considered the pick to be between Calvin Pryor and Justin Gilbert- However, it seems the Lions are fairly happy with the young Corner Backs they have on the roster, so it was the Safety position they Draft for and I picked Pryor over Ha Ha Clinton-Dix of Alabama as the attitude of Pryor roaming the middle of the field may fit better with this Defense.

11. Tennessee Titans: Ha Ha Clinton-Dix S
Even if Detroit decide to go with another player, I don't imagine Ha Ha Clinton-Dix will remain on the board too long as Tennessee need to improve on their Safety position.

There is a chance they trade down with a lot of holes to fill in the team, including potentially needing a new Quarter Back, but Clinton-Dix fills a need and Tennessee may be surprised to still find him on the board if Detroit go with Calvin Pryor instead.

12. NY Giants Anthony Barr LB
I think the New York Giants will be over the moon if Anthony Barr falls to them at the Number 12 Pick in the Draft and I can't see them going in any other direction if that occurs.

This is not a team that makes a lot of trades up or down and I think they will be very happy with the player they have a chance to pick.

13. St Louis Rams: Odell Beckham Jr WR
Picking Greg Robinson at Number 2 would give the Offensive Line a boost in talent, but the St Louis Rams would then have two options with their second pick in the First Round.

They could either trade down with the likes of the New York Jets very keen to move up or they could take Odell Beckham Jr themselves to give Sam Bradford another speedy Receiver to go along with Tavon Austin.

Either way, the Rams will do what they can to prevent the San Francisco 49ers picking the player they seem to be very keen to grab by moving up the Draft.

14. New York Jets Mock Trade w/ Chicago Bears: Brandin Cooks WR
Chicago may feel they can make better improvements in their roster by moving down and it is clear that the Wide Receiver desperate New York Jets would be keen to move up and take one of the talents that they can pair with Eric Decker.

Odell Beckham Jr is off the board by this pick thanks to the St Louis Rams (unless the Jets make a trade with them) and Brandin Cooks has been linked with the Jets over the last few weeks so they make the move to get him.

15. Pittsburgh Steelers: Justin Gilbert CB
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a number of areas in an ageing Defense that needs improvement and they take the best player in a real position of need at the Corner Back spots. Justin Gilbert would improve a team that was burned through the air a few too many times last season.




16. Minnesota Vikings Mock Trade w/ Dallas Cowboys: Blake Bortles QB
Minnesota are definitely in for a new Quarter Back after refusing to take up the fifth option on Christian Ponder and I think they would be very happy to take Blake Bortles at this spot.

Bortles would be a perfect fit for what Norv Turner will want to run from the Offense and he could be eased into a team that will still be very reliant on moving the chains behind Adrian Peterson.

17. Baltimore Ravens: Eric Ebron TE
There is a need at Receiver in Baltimore and all the talk about potentially picking up a Linebacker would be put on the backburner if Eric Ebron is still on the board at this stage.

There is a real chance that happens with my mock and the Ravens would be over the moon to be able to pick up Ebron here... If he is off the board, I imagine CJ Mosley could be the potential pick or a trade down the Draft.



18. Chicago Bears Mock Trade w/ New York Jets: CJ Mosley LB
I have the Chicago Bears moving down the Draft because the two Safeties are off the board by the time it got to their Pick and they were able to find a trade partner in the New York Jets who needed a Wide Receiver.

That could all work out well for the Bears if CJ Mosley is still on the board with the Linebacker potentially the next leader in the middle of the Defense that has been missing since Brian Urlacher retired.

19. Miami Dolphins: Zack Martin OL
The Miami Dolphins may be considering a trade up the Draft, but they may also be fortunate enough to land what many have termed the safest pick in the Draft.

We all know the Offensive Line problems Miami had last season and Zack Martin would be a strong piece to try and resolve those issues as he is capable of playing at Tackle and Guard.

20. Arizona Cardinals: Ryan Shazier LB
I expect Bruce Arian's team to pick a Quarter Back, but I can see them waiting later in the Draft to do that and address a more important need in the First Round.

That could be at Linebacker where they may have another suspension coming for Darryl Washington and Karlos Dansby has departed for richer pastures. This pick could also be CJ Mosley if he falls into the Number 20 spot, but I have him going two spots higher to the Chicago Bears, but the Cardinals get a very good second option.

21. Green Bay Packers: Stephon Tuitt DE
Green Bay have to be a big contender to drop down the Draft if one of the teams below them fall in love with a Wide Receiver or Corner Back, but those aren't positions that the Packers really need to focus on.

The only way they jump up the Draft is if they can make a deal with the Baltimore Ravens to grab Erik Ebron in the position he lands in my mock, but otherwise they may take Stephon Tuitt who could be the replacement for Julius Peppers if the latter doesn't work out this season. You can't have enough strong pass rushers and Tuitt has the chance of being a very effective player for years to come.

22. Philadelphia Eagles: Darqueze Dennard CB
I would be surprised if the Philadelphia Eagles didn't use the First Round Pick on a Defensive player despite losing DeSean Jackson to the Washington Redskins.

Wide Receiver can be looked at later in the Draft unless they decide it is worth risking moving up the Draft- they may also consider getting one of the Linebackers that fall down the board as worthy of moving up for.

However, if they don't, there are plenty of holes on the Defensive side of the ball and they may take what is the best Corner Back, without off field issues, in Darqueze Dennard to match against the passing attacks in the NFC East.

23. Kansas City Chiefs: Marquise Lee WR
Kansas City had a strong season last year, but they need more creases to their Offense and picking a Wide Receiver that has surprisingly fallen down the board could be the best way forward for them.

24. Cincinnati Bengals: Bradley Roby CB
There is a clear need in the Secondary for Cincinnati and there has never been any fear from the team to take players with perhaps questionable issues off the field.

Bradley Roby fits into that category, but he could also be a difference maker in the Secondary and has to be the pick for the Bengals despite the rumours of them sniffing around for a new Quarter Back in Andy Dalton's contract season.

25. San Diego Chargers: Kyle Fuller CB
There are a number of needs for the San Diego Chargers on the Defensive side of the ball, even if the General Manager Tom Telesco admits that he is not afraid of looking at an Offensive weapon if someone falls to him.

That is unlikely with the way my mock has gone and the choice came down to Louis Nix III or Kyle Fuller and I have gone with the Corner Back considering San Diego play in the same Division as Peyton Manning.

He has a decent size and could help the Chargers in a real position of need, even if it is a slight reach to get him here.

26. Cleveland Browns: Carlos Hyde RB
There are rumours that the Cleveland Browns are going to try and trade this Pick with the Washington Redskins for Quarter Back Kirk Cousins, although in my mock that wouldn't make sense after taking Johnny Manziel at Number 7.

If the Browns go the way I may imagine, despite the rumours being vastly to the contrary, I can see them picking another Offensive weapon here.

It would be the reverse situation of 2012 when Cleveland took Trent Richardson and then Brandon Weedon later in the First Round, but Carlos Hyde could help carry the workload with new signing Ben Tate. That is especially the case considering Tate can be physically worn down and Hyde would be the eventual replacement at Running Back.

27. New Orleans Saints: Jason Verrett CB
There is a real chance that the New Orleans Saints could move up the Draft to either take a Wide Receiver or one of the top three Corner Backs on the board, but finding a partner may be tough considering a lot of the teams in their vicinity will be looking to add those pieces too.

In that case, the Saints may pick Jason Verrett to bolster a Corner Back depth chart that has lost Jabari Greer, although they may look to trade out to a team perhaps looking to come back into the First Round to pick a Quarter Back.

28. Carolina Panthers: Kelvin Benjamin WR
The clearest need for the Carolina Panthers in the Draft is to fix the Wide Receiver position where they are seemingly out of options thanks to Free Agency and cuts to the team.

They will take the best player on the board if there are no Receivers or Offensive Linemen, but Kelvin Benjamin fits the profile and could prove to be a big target for Cam Newton in the coming years. His size and strength makes Benjamin a real threat in the NFC against the tough Defenses that the Panthers will need to beat if they are to win the Super Bowl.

29. New England Patriots: Ra'Shede Hageman DT
This is the kind of player with a lot of upside and one who will benefit from being with a team like the New England Patriots who have the veterans that can help a player develop both as a player and as a man.

That will be very good for Ra'Shede Hageman and he could eventually replace Vince Wilfork in the middle of the Patriots Defense.

30. Jacksonville Jaguars Mock Trade w/ San Francisco 49ers: Teddy Bridgewater QB
The San Francisco 49ers are very keen to move up the Draft to pick Odell Beckham Jr by all accounts, but they may miss out and decide to get out of the First Round for a team that is keen on bringing in a Quarter Back that has slipped down the Draft board.

That may give the 49ers the chance to Draft a Defensive Tackle like Timmy Jernigan or a Wide Receiver like Donte Moncrief at the top of the Second Round, while also giving Jacksonville the opportunity to take a Quarter Back that has slipped far below his potential.

Teddy Bridgewater was the consensus Number 1 Quarter Back before the Pro Day and I still think he is a better prospect than some think and Jacksonville may jump a team like Houston who are also keen on a Quarter Back.

31. Denver Broncos: Demarcus Lawrence DE
The Denver Broncos have been improving their Defense since the Super Bowl, but other positions of need are not available and you can never have enough potential pass rushers in the team.

Demarcus Lawrence could be learning alongside his namesake Demarcus Ware and could thrive with players like Von Miller also able to rush the passer in clear passing situations.

Denver may trade out of the First Round too, but if they stick at Number 31, I wouldn't be surprised if they take Lawrence.

32. Oakland Raiders Mock Trade w/ Seattle Seahawks: Derek Carr QB
The rumour suggests Oakland are very keen on Derek Carr and if he still available in the First Round, I can see the Raiders perhaps moving back in to pick him up with the final pick of the Round.

There is even a chance that Oakland take Carr after trading down the Draft table, although I have them picking the best Offensive Lineman in that case and being able to get back into the First Round here.

Seattle will be happy to drop a few places and save some First Round money after spending big to sign Richard Sherman and Earl Thomas to contract extensions and the Raiders can get the Quarter Back that owner Mark Davis is said to be 'infatuated' by.