Mike Band’s Final 2021 NFL Mock Draft

My final predictions for the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft are in. After breaking down the buzz, team needs, player evaluations and organization philosophies, here’s how I think the first round could go down Thursday night.


  1. Jacksonville Jaguars – Trevor Lawrence QB, Clemson
  2. New York Jets – Zach Wilson QB, BYU
  3. San Francisco 49ers (from MIA, HOU) – Mac Jones QB, Alabama
  4. Atlanta Falcons – Kyle Pitts TE, Florida
  5. Cincinnati Bengals – Ja’Marr Chase WR, LSU
  6. Miami Dolphins (from PHI) – Jaylen Waddle WR, Alabama
  7. Detroit Lions – Penei Sewell OT, Oregon
  8. ***TRADE*** New England Patriots (from CAR) – Justin Fields QB, Ohio State
  9. ***TRADE*** Minnesota Vikings (from DEN) – Rashawn Slater OT, Northwestern
  10. Dallas Cowboys – Jaycee Horn CB, South Carolina
  11. New York Giants – Micah Parsons LB, Penn State
  12. Philadelphia Eagles (from MIA) – Patrick Surtain II CB, Alabama
  13. Los Angeles Chargers – Alijah Vera-Tucker OT, USC
  14. ***TRADE*** Denver Broncos (from MIN) – Trey Lance QB, North Dakota State
  15. ***TRADE*** Carolina Panthers (from NE) – Christian Darrisaw OT, Virginia Tech
  16. Arizona Cardinals – DeVonta Smith WR, Alabama
  17. Las Vegas Raiders – Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah LB, Notre Dame
  18. Miami Dolphins – Kwity Paye EDGE, Michigan
  19. Washington – Jamin Davis LB, Kentucky
  20. Chicago Bears – Rashod Bateman WR, Minnesota
  21. Indianapolis Colts – Teven Jenkins OT, Oklahoma State
  22. Tennessee Titans – Elijah Moore WR, Ole Miss
  23. New York Jets – Travis Etienne RB, Clemson
  24. Pittsburgh Steelers – Najee Harris RB, Alabama
  25. Jacksonville Jaguars – Rondale Moore WR, Purdue
  26. Cleveland Browns – Greg Newsome II CB, Northwestern
  27. Baltimore Ravens – Zaven Collins LB, Tulsa
  28. New Orleans Saints – Tyson Campbell CB, Georgia
  29. Green Bay Packers – Kadarius Toney WR, Florida
  30. Buffalo Bills – Jayson Oweh EDGE, Penn State
  31. Baltimore Ravens (from KC) – Trevon Moehrig S, TCU
  32. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Levi Onwuzurike DT, Washington

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