Chekmagazine
Clemson
• Jr
• 6’6″
/ 220 lbs
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What a ridiculous way to lose — but in a way, win — for the Jets in Week 13. They’re still in the Lawrence driver’s seat.
Ohio State
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 228 lbs
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The new GM in Jacksonville will most likely get one hell of a consolation prize to missing on Lawrence — the uber-talented Fields.
Oregon
• Jr
• 6’6″
/ 330 lbs
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The top 3 is unchanged, and will likely be for a long time, if the Jets, Jaguars, and Bengals finish with the top three picks.
Florida
• Jr
• 6’6″
/ 240 lbs
Hunter Henry’s a free agent after this season, and Pitts has proven to be a wide receiver in a tight end’s body this season at Florida.
Miami (FL)
• Jr
• 6’5″
/ 266 lbs
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Phillips is a former No. 1 recruit in the entire country who’s blossomed as an explosive and polished edge rusher at Miami, with all the athletic tools and length to go this high.
Alabama
• Jr
• 6’2″
/ 203 lbs
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Same pick as a week ago. The Eagles have to get better in their secondary to return to respectability in today’s NFL.
BYU
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 210 lbs
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Please get me Wilson on the Panthers. This is a young, upstart club with a smart offensive coordinator and a nice collection of weapons.
Virginia Tech
• Jr
• 6’2″
/ 207 lbs
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The Falcons are another NFC team in need of talent upgrades in their secondary. Farley is tall, athletic, and plays a step quicker than everyone on the field thanks to his instincts.
LSU
• Jr
• 6’1″
/ 200 lbs
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Tua Tagovailoa throwing to Chase in Miami? That’ll be a big boost to the young quarterback’s development and the Dolphins as they move forward in their rebuilding process.
Michigan
• Sr
• 6’4″
/ 272 lbs
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Is the Von Miller era over in Denver? If it is, the Broncos will want to add another edge-rushing presence opposite Bradley Chubb.
Trey Lance
QB
NFL Draft
• Soph
• 6’4″
/ 226 lbs
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Time for Alex Smith to be a mentor again to a young, somewhat raw but highly talented quarterback.
Alabama
• Jr
• 5’10”
/ 182 lbs
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The Lions need to get more horses on their defensive line, but with basically their entire receiving corp set for free agency, they are completely content taking Waddle here.
Florida
• Sr
• 6’5″
/ 239 lbs
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The Bears — with what will likely be a new head coach and GM — will be looking for a quarterback in Round 1 in April. Trask has been extremely productive at Florida and throws with phenomenal touch to all layers of the field.
Clemson
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 190 lbs
Both Richard Sherman and K’Waun Williams can test the free-agent waters in March. The 49ers grab a talented lockdown cornerback in Kendrick.
Penn State
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 244 lbs
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With Haason Reddick, Markus Golden, and De’Vondre Campbell all in the final year of their deals in the desert, the Cardinals pick Parsons, the highly athletic, rangy linebacker with old-school pop upon contact.
Alabama
• Jr
• 6’1″
/ 175 lbs
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This would be a dream come true for the Patriots — a savvy, explosive receiver to the bolster that group. Much needed.
Miami (FL)
• Soph
• 6’7″
/ 265 lbs
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Let’s see how the chips fall after a Rousseau slip in Round 1. Him landing in Baltimore would be absolutely exquisite, by the way. A tall, versatile disruptor for Wink Martindale to deploy? Outstanding.
USC
• Jr
• 6’4″
/ 315 lbs
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The Raiders need to get younger in the trenches and Vera-Tucker has some of the cleanest blocking film in the country the past two seasons.
USC
• Jr
• 6’1″
/ 195 lbs
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The Giants need more weapons for the third year of Daniel Jones in 2021, and St. Brown is an underrated prospect right now who wins with athleticism, route-running, and impressive YAC.
Pittsburgh
• Sr
• 6’5″
/ 260 lbs
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Jones is the lengthy and athletic type of edge rusher who could flourish under Mike Zimmer’s tutelage.
Washington
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 293 lbs
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The Buccaneers could use more beef and athleticism on the interior of their defensive line. Onwuzurike would be a plug-and-play starter next to Vita Vea.
Northwestern
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 305 lbs
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A tackle by trade but someone who thrived at guard in college, Slater would be a home run selection for the Dolphins this late in Round 1.
Alabama
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 214 lbs
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How about this landing spot for Jones? He finds himself on another team with a quality offensive line. The receivers aren’t exactly as electric relative to their competition like they are at Alabama, but the Colts are likely to add more weapons this offseason.
Pittsburgh
• Sr
• 6’5″
/ 270 lbs
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Edge rusher will be priority No. 1 for the Titans in the draft, and Weaver — the current FBS leader in pressures — would be a nice fit in Nashville.
Virginia Tech
• Jr
• 6’5″
/ 314 lbs
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Darrisaw has boosted his stock with an outstanding 2020 at left tackle for the Hokies and would be entrusted to protect Lawrence’s blindside for the Jets.
Texas
• Jr
• 6’7″
/ 309 lbs
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After the Jets take a tackle in front of them, the Jaguars follow suit with the next pick, selecting Cosmi, a talented and ascending left tackle who’ll play on the right side with Gang Green.
Purdue
• Soph
• 5’9″
/ 180 lbs
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The Browns plan for the future at receiver with Moore, a speedy, run-after-the-catch monster.
Missouri
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 232 lbs
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If the Bills can’t re-sign Matt Milano, Bolton is the perfect replacement. Small, lightning quick and another linebacker who plays the game with reckless abandon.
Ohio State
• Soph
• 6’4″
/ 313 lbs
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Same pick as a week ago. While not as smooth as do-everything blocker Elgton Jenkings, Davis is powerful and moves well for his size.
Tennessee
• Sr
• 6’6″
/ 330 lbs
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A bunch of Kansas City blockers are set to hit free agency over the next two seasons. Taking Smith is planning ahead in the trenches.
Texas A&M
• Sr
• 6’3″
/ 217 lbs
Surprise selection, but the Saints understand they need a legitimate long-term replacement for Drew Brees, and that’s extremely unlikely to be Taysom Hill. Mond is a polished pocket passer with good athletic traits.
Cincinnati
• Jr
• 6’5″
/ 258 lbs
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While Alex Highsmith was picked on Day 2 in 2020 to be the eventual running mate to T.J. Watt in Pittsburgh, the Steelers add more juice to their outside pass rush with the powerful and athletic Sanders.
