2021 NFL Draft: Las Vegas Raiders add elite LB in full first-round mock
By Nick Ellis
2021 NFL Draft: Las Vegas Raiders add elite LB in full first-round mock
21. player. 46. . OL. Indianapolis Colts. Alijah Vera-Tucker
The Indianapolis Colts went out and got their quarterback to replace Philip Rivers, and it remains to be seen whether or not Carson Wentz can rekindle his old magic. He will be back with Frank Reich, his offensive coordinator during his best days in Philly, so hopefully, that can help turn things around for him.
Upfront along the offensive line, the Colts need some help, and they get some at pick No. 21 with the addition of versatile USC star Alijah Vera-Tucker. Indianapolis is going to be tough again next season, and Vera-Tucker fills a lot of holes along their offensive line.
Tennessee Titans. Rashod Bateman. 22. player. 35. . WR
The Tennessee Titans are losing their top wide receiver this offseason, as Corey Davis is headed to the Big Apple to play for the New York Jets. In his place, the Titans use the No. 22 pick on Rashod Bateman, an electric wide receiver from the University of Minnesota.
There is a lot to like about this Titans team, and they have fixed a lot of their issues on defense. With Bateman, they fix one of the few holes on their offense.
RB. New York Jets. Najee Harris. 23. player. 30.
It is time for the New York Jets to give Frank Gore a break and bring in new, young talent at the running back position. Najee Harris had an incredible college career, and with the inconsistency of the passing game, the Jets are going to have to find a way to be productive on offense.
Alabama running backs have made an immediate impact upon entering the NFL, and Najee Harris should be no different. He can run, catch, and block, giving Sam Darnold the ultimate security blanket heading into Year 4.
55. . OT. Pittsburgh Steelers. Liam Eichenberg. 24. player
With the retirement of Maurkice Pouncey, the Steelers will need to find his replacement to protect Big Ben and whoever their quarterback of the future will be. Notre Dame has continuously put great offensive lineman into the NFL, and this one should be no different.
While Liam Eichenberg plays tackle, he is still an upgrade for the Steelers, who will likely reshuffle the deck up front this offseason. If they can get a center to replace Pouncey, and add Eichenberg, they will have done so.