As Draft Day nears and pro days have passed, NFL fans have become more and more eager to find out their team's rookie class with each passing day. Additionally, a lot has changed since our first mock including some blockbuster trades that have shaken up both the league and the draft board. With that being said, here is Let's Talk Sports' NFL Mock Draft 2.0. Note: Any trades that have not been finalized as of April 6th will not be included in the mock.
This year's draft features some elite quarterback talent in the first few picks. Although as many as five quarterbacks could be taken in the top ten, it is likely that at least three will be selected. Trevor Lawrence (left), Zach Wilson (center) and Justin Fields (right) combined for 8,945 passing yards, 79 touchdowns and only 14 interceptions in 2020. In short, it's a great year to need a QB.
1st Overall Pick- Jacksonville Jaguars select Trevor Lawrence, QB, Clemson
2nd Overall Pick- New York Jets select Zach Wilson, QB, BYU
3rd Overall Pick- San Francisco 49ers select Justin Fields, QB, Ohio State
4th Overall Pick- Atlanta Falcons select Kyle Pitts, TE, Florida
5th Overall Pick- Cincinnati Bengals select Penei Sewell, OT, Oregon
6th Overall Pick- Miami Dolphins select Ja'Marr Chase, WR, LSU
7th Overall Pick- Detroit Lions select Devonta Smith, WR, Alabama
8th Overall Pick- Carolina Panthers select Micah Parsons, LB, Penn State
9th Overall Pick- Denver Broncos select Trey Lance, QB, North Dakota State
10th Overall Pick- Dallas Cowboys select Patrick Surtain II, CB, Alabama
11th Overall Pick- New York Giants select Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, LB, Notre Dame
In the next ten picks, the rest of the top offensive linemen besides Penei Sewell (see pick 5) are taken. Many of the teams picking in this range have their quarterbacks of the future, but need some support to help them stay healthy and thrive. In the upcoming years, look for Christian Darrisaw (left), Rashawn Slater (center) and Alijah Vera-Tucker (right) to be thrust into a vital role early on.
12th Overall Pick- Philadelphia Eagles select Jaylen Waddle, WR, Alabama
13th Overall Pick- Los Angeles Chargers select Christian Darrisaw, OL, Virginia Tech
14th Overall Pick- Minnesota Vikings select Rashawn Slater, OL, Northwestern
15th Overall Pick- New England Patriots select Jaycee Horn, CB, South Carolina
16th Overall Pick- Arizona Cardinals select Kwity Paye, DL, Michigan
17th Overall Pick- Las Vegas Raiders select Zaven Collins, LB, Tulsa
18th Overall Pick- Miami Dolphins select Teven Jenkins, OL, Oklahoma
19th Overall Pick- Washington Football Team selects Alijah Vera-Tucker, OL, USC
20th Overall Pick- Chicago Bears select Mac Jones, QB, Alabama
The last twelve picks see some of the best remaining skill players get chosen. Starting with Travis Etienne (left) at the 24th pick, we see the first running backs get taken, and Najee Harris (right) taken only eight picks later. Additionally, more stud WRs like Rondale Moore (center) are taken. These three prospects have combined for over 10,000 yards and 130 touchdowns through their college careers, and it wouldn't shock anyone to see them put up their own great NFL careers in 2021 and beyond.
21st Overall Pick- Indianapolis Colts select Samuel Cosmi, OL, Texas
22nd Overall Pick- Tennessee Titans select Caleb Farley, CB, Virginia Tech
23rd Overall Pick- New York Jets select Asante Samuel Jr., CB, Florida State
24th Overall Pick- Pittsburgh Steelers select Travis Etienne, RB, Clemson
25th Overall Pick- Jacksonville Jaguars select Trevon Moehrig, S, TCU
26th Overall Pick- Cleveland Browns select Jayson Oweh, EDGE, Penn State
27th Overall Pick- Baltimore Ravens select Rondale Moore, WR, Purdue
28th Overall Pick- New Orleans Saints select Azeez Ojulari, LB, Georgia
29th Overall Pick- Green Bay Packers select Joseph Ossai, LB, Texas
30th Overall Pick- Buffalo Bills select Carlos Basham Jr., EDGE, Wake Forest
31st Overall Pick- Kansas City Chiefs select Alec Leatherwood, OL, Alabama
32nd Overall Pick- Tampa Bay Buccaneers select Najee Harris, RB, Alabama