2021 NFL mock draft: Las Vegas Raiders add an elite linebacker
By Evan Groat
44. Scouting Report. RB. Clemson. TravisEtienne. 13. player. Pick Analysis
The Falcons signed Todd Gurley in the offseason, but he is a shell of his once MVP self. The Falcons are hoping to catch lightening in a jar with Gurley in 2020, but he is hardly the long term option in Atlanta.
Travis Etienne has been one of the most electric backs in all of college football the last two seasons, rushing over 1,600 yards in both campaigns. Etienne has game breaking speed. He will need to put on some weight to keep up with the wear and tear of a true bell cow back in the NFL.
player. 59. DT. Florida State. Marvin Wilson. 14. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis
Marvin Wilson has the potential to be a top-ten pick, and the Miami Dolphins are happy to add him here at pick 14. The philosophy for the Dolphins is to continue to add good football players to the roster as their rebuild is underway.
Wilson has shown the ability to be a disruptive presence on the interior, with upside as a pass rusher. This Dolphins defense added a bunch of veteran talent via free agency this offseason, and in Wilson, they get a young, mold-able player along their defensive line.
Alabama. DylanMoses. 53. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. LB. 15. player
Dylan Moses was being talked about as a potential Day 1 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft prior to missing the entire season with ACL injury he suffered in training camp. He decided to return to Alabama to solidify his status as an early first round pick, and Moses is an elite prospect.
A great player comparison for Moses is former Alabama Linebacker, and now New York Jets linebacker, C.J. Mosley. He has been highly touted since his high school days, and in Cleveland, he could become a leader on the defensive side of the ball.
CB. 52. Pick Analysis. Stanford. PaulsonAdebo. 16. player. Scouting Report
Paulson Adebo flirted with the 2020 NFL Draft but opted to return for his senior season at Stanford. After highly productive sophomore and junior seasons, Adebo will be one of college footballs top corners.
Over the last two seasons Adebo racked up 30 pass breakups and eight interceptions. The Jaguars secondary is starting to take shape with this pick, as they will have two young talented corners with C.J. Henderson and Adebo to lead the way.