NFL Team Report 2021 – Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles – 9-7 – Head Coach Nick Sirianni – 1st Year

        Key Team Needs:  1. CB        2. LB         3. WR         4. DE       5. OL       
             1st Round Pick – 12th selection – 11 total picks

1. Cornerback – The Eagles traded for vet Darius Slay two years ago. They lost Jalen Mills and Nickell Robey-Coleman remains unsigned in FA. They have little depth here and could entertain a prospect early. They will consider Patrick Surtain or Jaycee Horn in the first round. They like Eric Stokes and Shaun Wade on the 2nd day. They could address corner twice with little depth behind starters. Expect a starting nickel type in the middle rounds like Kary Vincent or Ambry Thomas there. They also need a safety and like Jevon Holland and Caden Sterns in the 2^nd round.

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2. Linebacker – They received little impact here and will look to add a starter with one of their four top 84 selections. They need unproven young talent to step up after some losses. With their top pick, they like versatile LB Micah Parsons. He is a three-down defender for multiple roles. They also like Pete Werner and Chazz Surratt on the 2nd day.

3. Wide Receiver – The Eagles parted ways with veteran wideouts, Alshon Jeffery and DeSean Jackson. They drafted Jalen Reagor in the 1st round last year with mixed results. Veteran TE Zach Ertz may part in a trade while young Dallas Goedert is a quality #1 player. They could entertain a few receivers early after no additions in FA. They like Devonta Smith and Jaylen Waddle in the first and Rashod Bateman and Nico Collins on the 2nd day. Hoping to add playmakers here with at least one early choice and maybe two top 100 choices here.

  Eagles – Short List Players
1st Round Prospects
Patrick Surtain                     CB          Alabama
DeVonta Smith                    WR          Alabama
Jaycee Horn                        CB          South Carolina
Micah Parsons                    LB           Penn State
 
2nd Day Prospects  
   2nd Round
Eric Stokes                           CB          Georgia
Rashod Bateman               WR          Minnesota
Jevon Holland                     S             Oregon
Alex Leatherwood              OG          Alabama
 
 3rd Round – #70 & #84
Shaun Wade                      CB          Ohio State
Alim McNeill                       DT           North Carolina State
Caden Sterns                     S             Texas
Nico Collins                        WR          Michigan
Dylan Moses                      ILB          Alabama
Ifeatu Melifonwu                CB          Syracuse
Dyami Brown                     WR          North Carolina
Jackson Carman               OT           Clemson
 
Insiders’ Insights 
The Eagles fell to the NFC East basement with a weak 4-11-1 record, including quitting during big late season games. They traded starting QB Carson Wentz after another injury riddle season with young Jalen Hurts getting the starting assignment. He was average working in the fragmented offense behind an injury battered line. They have relied on a strong committee ground game that has been very effective. Their recent draft classes have been weak with Wentz falling from grace after struggling to stay healthy. They need more production from the skill positions and look to draft into this amazing class and land a quality receiver. They have no depth there. They could address this area twice among their first three picks. They like Smith and Waddle very much. They hope to draft into the strong group of cornerbacks and like blue chip defenders Surtain and Horn. They want to add a starting LBer and safety and will press to move up within the top rounds. They love LB Jamin Davis and safety Jevon Holland. Davis has moved into the late first. They like Pete Werner and Dylan Moses in the 3rd round. They could address the secondary with a few top selections and look to add both a safety and corner. They hope to draft into the good safety class and may use their 2nd round pick there. They will consider edge rushers thru the middle rounds. Look for possibly additional trades for future draft picks as bait to move up in the early rounds.

 1st Round Pick – Patrick Surtain – Well-rounded cover man would be an impact weapon here.
Alternate Pick – Jaycee Horn – Savvy corner fits well and can provide an immediate starter and leader.

First Round Mock Draft 2021 – 4.0

#  /       Team /            Player /     Pos /     School
First Round

1 Jacksonville               * Trevor Lawrence         QB 6-6, 225 Clemson
HC Urban Meyer only came for a generational starting QB.

2 NY Jets                      * Zach Wilson                QB 6-3, 215 Brigham Young
Jets hoping to move starter QB Sam Darnold and turn the page with new leader.

3 San Fran (Hous-Miami) * Mac Jones               QB 6-3, 215 Alabama
49ers traded the ranch for this pick that may define the club over next decade.

4 Atlanta                       * Trey Lance                 QB 6-4, 225 North Dakota St
Falcons looking to add high quality starter and Lance fits perfectly sitting behind vet Matt Ryan.

5 Cincinnati                   * Penei Sewell               OT 6-6, 325 Oregon
Bengals don’t hesitate if this blue-chip tackle is on the board.

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6 Miami (Philadelphia)    * Kyle Pitts                    TE 6-6, 245 Florida
Dolphins need playmakers and Pitts is versatile and toughest receiver to cover in this class.

7 Detroit                       * Ja’Marr Chase            WR 6-1, 210 LSU
Lions lost two starters here and need a rookie starter with big play talent.

8 Carolina                     * Justin Fields               QB 6-3, 225 Ohio St
Panthers will attempt to move up but must get a starting QB to take the next step.

9 Denver                       * Micah Parsons            LB 6-3, 245 Penn State
Impact defender would give this unit new life.

10 Dallas                      Rashawn Slater             OT 6-4, 315 Northwestern
Cowboys debating lineman or corner here.

11 NY Giants                * Gregory Rousseau     DE 6-7, 265 Miami
GMen need an edge rusher to challenge for the NFC East.

12 Phil (San Fran-Miami) * Patrick Surtain          CB 6-1, 205 Alabama
Eagles have a lot of needs, yet Surtain is an early plug and play cover man.

13 LA Chargers             * Jaylen Waddle            WR 5-10, 185 Alabama
The Bolts need to give young passer Herbert a big play threat.

14 Minnesota                DeVonta Smith              WR 6-1, 170 Alabama
Vikings looking to add weapons in this class.

15 New England            * Christian Darrisaw       OT 6-5, 315 Virginia Tech
Patriots looking to protect Cam Newton better and a top flight blocker helps here.

16 Arizona                    * Jaycee Horn               CB 6-1, 205 South Carolina
Cards need a cover man after losing vet Patrick Peterson.

17 Las Vegas                * Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah LB 6-2, 220 Notre Dame
Raiders looking to add perimeter speed and JOK is a hybrid blue chip backer.

18 Miami                       Kwity Paye                   DE 6-4, 270 Michigan
Dolphins sustained LB losses in FA and Paye gives them a versatile edge playmaker.

19 Washington              * Alijah Vera-Tucker       OT 6-4, 310 Southern Cal
WFT looking to address offense early and this blocker carries an early starting grade.

20 Chicago                   * Caleb Farley               CB 6-2, 205 Virginia Tech
Bears need cover men and Farley is a blue-chip prospect and early NFL starter.

21 Indianapolis              * Jaelan Phillips             DE 6-5, 265 Miami
Colts looking to improve pass rush and Phillips brings the juice.

22 Tennessee                * Greg Newsome           CB 6-1, 190 Northwestern
Titans’ coverage is weak and will undergo major changes.

23 NY Jets (Seattle)       Teven Jenkins               OT 6-5, 320 Oklahoma St
Jets looking to protect the right edge better and Jenkins can start as a rookie here.

24 Pittsburgh                Najee Harris                  RB 6-2, 230 Alabama
Steelers need a beast and Harris is the ideal fit in Steel City.

25 Jacksonville (Rams) Travis Etienne               RB 5-10, 205 Clemson
Jaguars will build around Lawrence early in his career for him to succeed.

26 Cleveland                 * Rashod Bateman        WR 6-2, 210 Minnesota
Browns give QB Mayfield another weapon.

27 Baltimore                 Kadarius Toney             WR 5-11, 195 Florida
Ravens probably add a wideout early to open this offense.

28 New Orleans             Aaron Robinson            CB 6-1, 195 Central Florida
Saints looking to add a quality cover man early in the process.

29 Green Bay                * Jalen Mayfield             OT 6-5, 325 Michigan
Packers better start building a strong cast around Rodgers.

30 Buffalo                    * Joe Tryon                  LB 6-5, 260 Washington
Bills looking a land an edge playmaker and could pull the trigger in the first round.

31 Kansas City             * Zaven Collins              LB 6-4, 260 Tulsa
Chiefs lack impact off the edge and Collins could be a rookie starter here.

32 Tampa Bay              * Azeez Ojulari              LB 6-3, 240 Georgia
Bucs loading cannon to repeat and another edge rusher would be great addition.

Pro Day Workouts 2021 – Top Prospects Featured at Bama, Ohio St, Penn St, Notre Dame, BYU, USC and Florida in Coming Weeks

Top Prospects Featured in Upcoming Pro Day TV Workouts

With the NFL Combine 2021 cancelled this year, the Pro Days have become more important than ever. NFL scouts, coaches and general managers continue to canvas the country to prepare for the NFL Draft. College pro days have become more extensive in their drills to replicate the standard drills at the annual NFL Combine. Clubs have trying to get the most updated information on prospects with so many players having the short playing resumes collectively that makes this draft a risky selection process.

NFL teams will attend college campuses this offseason to catchup on prospects with back film work, in addition to  workouts, interviews and medical updates. Draft Insiders’ staff will attend many college Pro Days. We did attend several spring football drills last year scouting upcoming prospects along with interviewing many coaches.

Many of the top prospects will workout over the next few weeks that will probably have a huge impact of the early rounds this April. This updated schedule is expanded and updated schedule that will be fluid according to the Pandemic situation and college settings.

Pro Days 2021
        Updated March 22

March 22
Air Force
Bowling Green
Colorado
Colorado State
Florida State
Iowa
Missouri
Toledo

March 23
Alabama – Pro Day televised
Central Michigan
Iowa State
Nebraska
Purdue

March 24
Michigan State
Mississippi State
South Carolina
Southern California – Pro Day televised
Virginia

March 25
Georgia Southern
Liberty
Mississippi
North Texas
Penn State
San Diego State
SMU
Tennessee
Western Michigan
UMass

March 26
Boston College
BYU – Pro Day televised
Michigan
South Dakota State
South Dakota
Virginia Tech

March 29
Arizona State
Duke
Louisiana
Miami (Oh)
Miami
North Carolina
Washington State

March 30
Alabama – Pro Day televised
East Carolina
Florida Atlantic
Louisville
NC State
Ohio State – Pro Day televised
Texas A&M
Tulane
Washington

March 31
Baylor
Boise State
Florida
Kentucky
LSU
Notre Dame
Wake Forest

April

April 1
Appalachian State
Central Florida
Charlotte
Minnesota
Oklahoma State
Oregon State
South Florida
Western Kentucky

April 2
Indiana
Oregon
Tulsa

April 7
Texas Tech

April 9
Alabama-Birmingham
Ball State
Houston
Rice

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NFL Free Agency 2021 – Top 100 Players

          Free Agents – Unrestricted & ‘Street’ – 

                            Trades and Signings To be Announced March 17th

   Top 100 Free Agents – Unrestricted & Street Players
Rank /    Player /   Position / Age                           

#1 Trent Williams OT – Age 33
49ers trying to put together contract. Colts are pressing for this future Hall of Fame-caliber left tackle.

#2 Allen Robinson WR – Age 28
Bears’ franchise tagged this playmaker m and hope to provide him a new veteran passer.

#3 Leonard Williams DE – Age 27
Williams was tagged again after a huge full season. Long term 3-year contract allows GMen to pursue other FAs.

#4 Justin Simmons S – Age 27
The Broncos won’t let this Pro Bowl safety leave. Hope to resign to a long-term contract.

#5 J.J. Watt DE – signed Arizona Cardinals – Age 32
Three-time DPY joins an emerging team after seeing the Texans to fall apart in recent seasons.

 #6 Shaquil Barrett LB – Age 28
Impact defender during the playoffs and Super Bowl run. Still in his prime and good resigning for Bucs on this road to repeat.

#7 Aaron Jones RB – Age 26
Highly productive back was resigned after another excellent well-rounded performance.

#8 Dak Prescott QB – Age 28
Cowboys resigned to a long-term contract, though overrated in some respects. Marginal top ten starter.

#9 Chris Godwin WR – Age 24
Emerging playmaker looks to sign a long contract to work with Tom Brady again.

#10 Trey Hendrickson DE – Age 26
Bengals stepped to the table to land this edge rusher. Excellent addition.

#11 Taylor Moton OT – Age 27
Franchise tagged right tackle is just entering prime and a key blocker whom Panthers must resign.

#12 Brandon Scherff OG – Age 29
Four-time Pro Bowler gets the Franchise tag again and probably stays in the Capital.

#13 Bud Dupree Edge – Age 28
Late-season torn ACL still merited a big contract with Titans.

#14 Joe Thuney OG – Age 28
Quality veteran guard plugs inside to give Mahomes an anchor in the middle.

#15 Matt Judon Edge – Age 29
Pats sign this edge rusher quickly to give them a missing impact front seven defender.

#16 William Jackson CB – Age 28
Big young cornerback signed with the WFC to give them a shutdown cover man on this talented unit.

#17 Corey Linsley C – Age 30
Chargers quickly signed this pivotman filling a huge need on the interior.

#18 AJ Green WR – Age 33
Veteran playmaker might come cheaper after the first week of FA.

#19 Hunter Henry TE – Age 26
One of top 5 in the league and goes to the Patriots where they focus on playmakers here.
 
#20 Kenny Golladay WR – Age 27
Highly productive receiver is the real deal. Consistency and well-rounded game will merit top dollars.
 
#21 JuJu Smith-Schuster WR – Age 24
One of the best #2 receivers in the game but not a true #1 playmaker. Contenders hoping to close the deal.

#22 Carl Lawson LB – Age 26
Quick edge pass rusher with a ton of QB pressures and hits. Good fit for the Jets.

#23 Corey Davis WR – Age 26
Former high #1 pick finished with a strong 2020. Shows #1 potential and excellent addition for the Jets.

#24 John Johnson S – Age 25
Well-rounded safety landed with the Browns and gives this secondary a quality three down centerfielder.

#25 Will Fuller WR – Age 27
Fast young veteran might be a second tier FA bargain after the first week.

#26 Matt Milano LB – Age 27
Well-developed three down backer excels in Sean McDermontt’s system and resigned here.

#27 Jonnu Smith TE – Age 26
Tough blocker and top movement TE fits well in the Patriots offense and a top red-zone weapon.

#28 Leonard Floyd Edge – Age 29
Comes off a career performance outside of Aaron Donald. Resigns here with Rams taking a run at the title.

#29 Marcus Williams S – Age 25
Saints used the Franchise tag here and see him as a cornerstone piece on this changing unit.

#30 Yannick Ngakoue Edge – Age 26
Four teams in two years are a Red flag here. He may sit to after the first wave to get his best offers.

 #31 Jadeveon Clowney DE – Age 28
High priced veteran has never become a sack artist off the edge, though certainly a disruptive force and scheme diverse to help a contender as an important front seven piece.

#32 Curtis Samuel WR – Age 25
Playmaker from the slot had a breakout season, though slot receivers have been overpaid in recent years.

#33 Haason Reddick Edge – Age 26
Young edge rusher finally settled into the right position on the outside. Risky, though emerging playmaker.

#34 Marcus Maye S – Age 28
Looks to finalize a big long-term deal here after getting the Franchise tag.

#35 Mitchell Schwartz OT – Age 32
Released Pro Bowl veteran is coming off a back operation, but will get attention from contenders with medical clearance.

#36 Dalvin Tomlinson NT – Age 27
Anchor the middle got his payday in Minnesota as the GMen lose another young second contract DT.

#37 Lavonte David LB – Age 31
Fast veteran resigned with Bucs and looks to repeat here late in his impressive career.

#38 Daryl Williams OT – Age 29
Tough veteran comes off a strong effort after a serious knee injury. Resigns with Bills.

#39 Cam Newton QB – Age 32
Resigns with Patriots and has a nice group of new weapons to work with to dispel a weak 2020 effort.

#40 Ryan Fitzpatrick QB – Age 38
‘Fitz Magic’ takes his game to the Capital where he looks to take his final road show.

#41 Eric Fisher OT – Age 32
#42 Shaquill Griffin CB – Age 26
#43 Romeo Okwara Edge – Age 26
#44 Anthony Harris S – Age 29
#45 T.Y. Hilton WR – Age 31
#46 Shelby Harris DE – Age 30
#47 Justin Houston Edge – Age 32
#48 Jason Verrett CB – Age 30
#49 Nelson Agholor WR – Age 28
#50 Marvin Jones WR – Age 31
#51 Trai Turner OG – Age 28
#52 Melvin Ingram Edge – Age 32
#53 Sammy Watkins WR – Age 28
#54 Kwon Alexander LB – Age 27
#55 Chris Carson RB – Age 26
#56 Rob Gronkowski TE – Age 32
#57 Patrick Peterson CB – Age 31
#58 Gabe Jackson OG – Age 30
#59 Tanoh Kpassagnon DE – Age 27
#60 Cameron Sutton CB – Age 25
#61 Lamarcus Joyner S – Age 31
#62 Malcolm Butler CB – Age 31
#63 Carlos Dunlap DE – Age 32
#64 Ronald Darby CB – Age 27
#65 Jayon Brown LB – Age 26
#66 Jaquiski Tartt S – Age 29
#67 Denico Autry DE – Age 31
#68 Jameis Winston QB – Age 27
#69 David Andrews C – Age 29
#70 Andy Dalton QB – Age 33
#71 Mike Hilton CB – Age 27
#72 K.J. Wright LB – Age 32
#73 Richard Sherman CB – Age 33
#74 Kenny Vaccaro S – Age 30
#75 Kenyan Drake RB – Age 27
#76 Riley Reiff OT – Age 32
#77 Nick Martin C – Age 28
#78 Jalen Mills, S – Age 27
#79 Rodney Hudson C – Age 32
#80 Casey Hayward CB – Age 32
#81 John Brown WR – Age 31
#82 Ndamukong Suh DT – Age 34
#83 Adoree Jackson CB – Age 26
#84 Xavier Woods S – Age 26
#85 Desmond King DB – Age 26
#86 Michael Davis CB – Age 26
#87 Keanu Neal S – Age 26
#88 Tyrell Williams WR – Age 29
#89 Mitchell Trubisky QB – Age 27
#90 Leonard Fournette RB – Age 26
#91 Shawn Williams S – Age 30
#92 Chidobe Awuzie CB – Age 26
#93 Sheldon Rankins DT – Age 27
#94 Malik Hooker S – Age 25
#95 Jacoby Brissett QB – Age 28
#96 Antonio Brown WR – Age 33
#97 DeQuan Jones NT – Age 29
#98 K’Waun Williams CB – Age 30
#99 Larry Ogunjobi DT – Age 27
#100 Austin Reiter C – Age 29

Top 50 Pro Prospects for the NFL Draft 2021

         * underclassmen eligible
Updated March 6, 2021 – Pre-Pro Day Workout schedule        

Here is an updated entering the Pro Day schedule. We continue to attend Pro Days and review film entering the final 7 weeks of preparation for the NFL Draft 2021.

#  Pro Prospect      Pos     Ht / Wt           School
1 * Trevor Lawrence   QB        6-6, 225 Clemson
2 * Penei Sewell          OT       6-6, 330 Oregon
3 * Zach Wilson          QB      6-3, 210 Brigham Young
4 * Ja’Marr Chase     WR       6-0, 210 LSU
5 * Kyle Pitts               TE        6-6, 245 Florida
6 * Caleb Farley         CB        6-2, 205 Virginia Tech
7 Rashawn Slater      OG        6-4, 315 Northwestern
8 * Patrick Surtain    CB        6-2, 205 Alabama
9 DeVonta Smith      WR       6-1, 175 Alabama
10 * Justin Fields      QB        6-3, 225 Ohio St
11 * Gregory Rousseau  DE   6-7, 265 Miami
12 * Jaylen Waddle      WR    5-10, 185 Alabama
13 Kwity Paye              DE      6-4, 270 Michigan
14 * Trey Lance          QB       6-4, 225 North Dakota St
15 * Jaelan Phillips   DE       6-5, 265 Miami
16 * Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah LB 6-2, 215 Notre Dame
17 * Christian Darrisaw  OT   6-5, 315 Virginia Tech
18 * Micah Parsons        LB    6-3, 245 Penn State
19 * Jaycee Horn            CB    6-1, 205 South Carolina
20 Kadarius Toney        WR   5-11, 195 Florida
21 * Alijah Vera-Tucker  OT   6-4, 315 Southern Cal
22 Travis Etienne            RB 5-10, 205 Clemson
23 * Mac Jones                QB 6-3, 215 Alabama
24 * Wyatt Davis            OG 6-4, 315 Ohio St
25 Levi Onwuzurike      DT 6-3, 290 Washington
26 Aaron Robinson       CB 6-1, 195 Central Florida
27 Najee Harris             RB 6-2, 230 Alabama
28 * Nick Bolton           LB 6-0, 235 Missouri
29 * Azeez Ojulari         LB 6-3, 240 Georgia
30 * Jalen Mayfield      OT 6-5, 325 Michigan
31 * Zaven Collins         LB 6-4, 260 Tulsa
32 * Jevon Holland       S 6-1, 200 Oregon
33 * Greg Newsome      CB 6-1, 190 Northwestern
34 * Trevon Moehrig    S 6-2, 205 Texas Christian
35 * Joe Tryon               LB 6-5, 260 Washington
36 * Terrace Marshall  WR 6-3, 200 LSU
37 Teven Jenkins           OT 6-6, 320 Oklahoma St
38 * Ronnie Perkins      DE 6-3, 245 Oklahoma
39 * Javonte Williams   RB 5-10, 220 North Carolina
40 * Samuel Cosmi        OT 6-7, 310 Texas
41 * Rondale Moore      WR 5-9, 180 Purdue
42 * Christian Barmore  DT 6-5, 315 Alabama
43 * Rashod Bateman    WR 6-2, 210 Minnesota
44 * Creed Humphrey   C 6-5, 320 Oklahoma
45 * Joseph Ossai          LB 6-4, 250 Texas
46 * Jayson Oweh         DE 6-5, 255 Penn St
47 Alex Leatherwood    OG 6-6, 315 Alabama
48 Carlos Basham         DE 6-4, 285 Wake Forest
49 Landon Dickerson   C 6-6, 325 Alabama
50 * Pat Freiermuth      TE 6-5, 255 Penn St

Pro Prospect Rankings – NFL Draft 2021

     March 2021 Rankings

Offensive Players – Top 10 Rankings
       Offensive Linemen

       * underclassmen
            Player     Ht/Wt       School

Offensive Tackles
1 * Penei Sewell 6-6, 330 Oregon
2 * Christian Darrisaw 6-5, 315 Virginia Tech
3 * Jalen Mayfield 6-5, 320 Michigan
4 Teven Jenkins 6-6, 320 Oklahoma State
5 * Samuel Cosmi 6-7, 310 Texas
6 Dillon Radunz 6-6, 300 North Dakota State
7 * Jackson Carman 6-5, 335 Clemson
8 * Walker Little 6-7, 320 Stanford
9 Liam Eichenberg 6-6, 300 Notre Dame
10 * James Hudson 6-5, 310 Cincinnati

Guards
1 Rashawn Slater 6-4, 315 Northwestern
2 * Alijah Vera-Tucker 6-4, 315 Southern Cal
3 * Wyatt Davis 6-4, 315 Ohio State
4 Alex Leatherwood 6-6, 310 Alabama
5 Trey Smith 6-6, 330 Tennessee
6 * Aaron Banks 6-6, 330 Notre Dame
7 * Larry Borom 6-6, 330 Missouri
8 Deonte Brown 6-4, 350 Alabama
9 * Kendrick Green 6-4, 315 Illinois
10 Robert Hainsey 6-5, 300 Notre Dame

Centers
1 Landon Dickerson 6-6, 325 Alabama
2 * Creed Humphrey 6-5, 320 Oklahoma
3 * Josh Myers 6-5, 310 Ohio State
4 * Trey Hill 6-4, 330 Georgia
5 Quinn Meinerz 6-3, 320 Wisconsin-Whitewater
6 * Drew Dalman 6-3, 300 Stanford
7 Drake Jackson 6-2, 310 Kentucky
8 Jimmy Morrissey 6-3, 305 Pittsburgh
9 Ryan McCollum 6-5, 300 Texas A&M
10 Michal Menet 6-4, 300 Penn State

Pro Prospect Rankings – NFL Draft 2021

February 2021 Rankings
Offensive Players – Top 10 Rankings

* underclassmen
          Player              Ht/Wt     School
Quarterbacks
1 * Trevor Lawrence 6-6, 215 Clemson
2 * Zach Wilson 6-3, 210 Brigham Young
3 * Trey Lance 6-4, 225 North Dakota State
4 * Justin Fields 6-3, 225 Ohio State
5 * Mac Jones 6-3, 215 Alabama
6 Kyle Trask 6-5, 240 Florida
7 Kellen Mond 6-3, 215 Texas A&M
8 Jamie Newman 6-4, 230 Wake Forest
9 Sam Ehlinger 6-3, 225 Texas
10 K.J. Costello 6-5, 225 Mississippi State

Running Backs
1 Travis Etienne 5-10, 205 Clemson
2 Najee Harris 6-2, 230 Alabama
3 * Javonte Williams 5-10, 200 North Carolina
4 * Chuba Hubbard 6-0, 210 Oklahoma State
5 Michael Carter 5-8, 200 North Carolina
6 * Jaret Patterson 5-9, 195 Buffalo
7 * Kenneth Gainwell 5-11, 195 Memphis
8 * Khalil Herbert 5-9, 210 Virginia Tech
9 Trey Sermon 6-1, 215 Ohio State
10 Rhamondre Stevenson 6-0, 245 Oklahoma

Tight Ends
1 * Kyle Pitts 6-6, 245 Florida
2 Pat Freiermuth 6-5, 255 Penn State
3 * Hunter Long 6-5, 250 Boston College
4 Tony Poljan 6-7, 265 Virginia
5 * Brevin Jordan 6-3, 245 Miami
6 Tre McKitty 6-5, 245 Georgia
7 Tommy Tremble 6-4, 245 Notre Dame
8 Matt Bushman 6-5, 240 Brigham Young
9 Luke Farrell 6-6, 255 Ohio State
10 Noah Gray 6-4, 240 Duke

Wide Receivers
1 * Ja’Marr Chase 6-0, 205 LSU
2 DeVonta Smith 6-1, 175 Alabama
3 * Jaylen Waddle 5-10, 185 Alabama
4 Kadarius Toney 6-0, 195 Florida
5 * Tutu Atwell 5-9, 165 Louisville
6 * Rashod Bateman 6-2, 210 Minnesota
7 * Rondale Moore 5-9, 180 Purdue
8 * Terrace Marshall 6-3, 200 LSU
10 * Elijah Moore 5-9, 185 Mississippi

NFL Draft 2021 – Two Round Mock Draft

  February, 2021      * Underclassmen –   
  Selection order after Super Bowl LV –  Pre-postseason workouts 2021       

 All underclassmen had until Jan. 18th to declare for the NFL Draft 2021. Players had three days to rescind their decision and return to school and still retain their college eligibility. No underclassmen rescinded their decision.

1st Round

   #   Team                W/L          Player                     Pos      Ht/Wt                School

1 Jacksonville             1-15      * Trevor Lawrence          QB       6-6, 225            Clemson

2 NY Jets                    2-14      * Zach Wilson                  QB       6-3, 210            Brigham Young

3 Miami (Houston)       4-12      DeVonta Smith           WR       6-1, 175            Alabama

4 Atlanta                     4-12      * Patrick Surtain             CB        6-2, 205            Alabama

5 Cincinnati                 4-11-1   * Ja’Marr Chase             WR       6-0, 210            LSU

6 Philadelphia             4-11-1   * Jaylen Waddle            WR       5-10, 185          Alabama

7 Detroit                     5-11      * Penei Sewell                   OT        6-6, 330            Oregon

8 Carolina                   5-11      * Justin Fields                 QB       6-3, 225            Ohio St

9 Denver                     5-11        Rashawn Slater              OG       6-4, 315            Northwestern

10 Dallas                      6-10      * Christian Darrisaw       OT        6-5, 315            Virginia Tech

11 NY Giants                6-10      * Gregory Rousseau       DE       6-7, 265            Miami

12 San Francisco          6-10      * Caleb Farley                CB        6-2, 205            Virginia Tech

13 LA Chargers             7-9        * Micah Parsons           LB        6-3, 245            Penn State

14 Minnesota                7-9        Kwity Paye                    DE       6-4, 270            Michigan

15 New England            7-9        * Mac Jones                  QB       6-3, 215            Alabama

16 Arizona                    8-8        * Kyle Pitts                      TE        6-6, 245            Florida

17 Las Vegas                8-8        * Christian Barmore       DT        6-5, 315            Alabama

18 Miami                       10-6      * Jaelan Phillips             DE       6-5, 265            Miami

19 Washington              7-9        * Trey Lance                  QB       6-4, 225            North Dakota St

20 Chicago                   8-8        * Jalen Mayfield             OT        6-5, 325            Michigan

21 Indianapolis              11-5      Travis Etienne               RB        5-10, 205          Clemson

22 Tennessee                11-5      * Jaycee Horn                 CB        6-1, 205            South Carolina

23 NY Jets (Seattle)       12-4     Kadarius Toney            WR       5-11, 190          Florida

24 Pittsburgh                12-4      Najee Harris                  RB        6-2, 230            Alabama

25 Jacksonville (Rams) 10-6    * Samuel Cosmi           OT        6-7, 310            Texas

26 Cleveland                 11-5      Aaron Robinson            CB        6-1, 195            Central Florida

27 Baltimore                 11-5      * Wyatt Davis                OG       6-4, 315            Ohio St

28 New Orleans             12-4    * Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah – LB  6-2, 215     Notre Dame

29 Buffalo                    13-3       * Zaven Collins                LB        6-4, 260            Tulsa

30 Green Bay                13-3      Alex Leatherwood         OL        6-6, 315            Alabama

31 Kansas City              14-2      Landon Dickerson         C          6-6, 325            Alabama

32 Tampa Bay              11-5      * Azeez Ojulari             LB        6-3, 240            Georgia

Second Round

33 Jacksonville              * Alijah Vera-Tucker                 OT        6-4, 315            Southern Cal

34 NY Jets                      * Javonte Williams                     RB        5-10, 220          North Carolina

35 Atlanta                       * Nick Bolton                               LB        6-0, 235            Missouri

36 Miami (Houston)      * Eric Stokes                             CB        6-1, 185            Georgia

37 Philadelphia             * Daviyon Nixon                         DT        6-3, 305            Iowa

38 Cincinnati                 * Pat Freiermuth                        TE        6-5, 255            Penn St

39 Carolina                   * Terrace Marshall                     WR       6-3, 200            LSU

40 Denver                      Levi Onwuzurike                        DT        6-3, 290            Washington

41 Detroit                       Kyle Trask                                    QB       6-5, 240            Florida

42 NY Giants                * Rashod Bateman                    WR       6-2, 210            Minnesota

43 San Francisco          * Tyson Campbell                     CB        6-2, 195             Georgia

44 Dallas                      * Shaun Wade                             CB        6-1, 195             Ohio St

45 Jax (Minn)                * Marvin Wilson                      DT        6-5, 305            Florida St

46 New England            Carlos Basham                         DE       6-4, 285            Wake Forest

47 LA Chargers             * Rondale Moore                      WR       5-9, 180            Purdue

48 Las Vegas                * Ronnie Perkins                       DE       6-3, 245            Oklahoma

49 Arizona                    * Joe Tryon                                 LB        6-5, 260            Washington

50 Miami                       * Jevon Holland                         S          6-1, 200            Oregon

51 Washington              Teven Jenkins                           OT        6-6, 320            Oklahoma St

52 Chicago                   * Hunter Long                             TE        6-5, 255            Boston College

53 Tennessee                Dillon Radunz                            OT        6-6, 300            North Dakota St

54 Indianapolis              * Trevon Moehrig                     S          6-2, 205            Texas Christian

55 Pittsburgh                Quincy Roche                             LB        6-3, 245            Miami

56 Seattle                     * Creed Humphrey                      C          6-5, 320            Oklahoma

57 LA Rams                  * Walker Little                             OT        6-7, 320            Stanford

58 Baltimore                 * Amon-Ra St. Brown               WR       6-1, 195            Southern Cal

59 Cleveland                 D’Wayne Iskridge                      WR       5-9, 190            Western Michigan

60 New Orleans             * Dylan Moses                          LB        6-3, 240            Alabama

61 Green Bay                Richie Grant                               S          5-11, 200           Central Florida

62 Buffalo                    * Elijah Moore                            WR       5-9, 185            Mississippi

63 Kansas City              * Greg Newsome                       CB        6-1, 190            Northwestern

64 Tampa Bay              * Tutu Atwell                              WR       5-9, 165            Louisville

NFL Salary Cap 2021 – Updated

The NFL salary cap in 2021 has been readjusted to a new level. The NFL office announced this week that the new salary cap floor has been increased from $175 million to $180 million following talks with the NFLPA.

“As you know, one aspect of the agreements negotiated last summer with the NFLPA to address operations during the pandemic provides that the 2021 Salary Cap will be no less than $175 million. Following discussions with the union that addressed both actual 2020 revenues and projected attendance for the 2021 season, we have agreed to increase the minimum Salary cap for the 2021 League Year to $180 million.

The final Salary Cap for the 2021 season will be set following review of final 2020 revenue figures and other audit and accounting adjustments. The agreement increased the minimum 2021 Salary Cap by $5 million per club, from $175 million to $180 million.

With the pandemic limiting the live game gate at 2020 games for every team along with other revenue streams, the expectation had been that the salary cap would fall significantly from 2020 figure of $198.2 million. Most prior years the cap increased $10 million dollars annually. The new floor mitigates some of that decrease.

Until the official cap is set, teams won’t know exactly where their limits are through free agency in 2021. At the very least, the new floor gives clubs a starting point to begin making plans ahead of the new league year, which opens on March 17. Clubs are expected to make wholesale changes prior to the new year with many high-priced veterans released or traded to get under the cap. The franchise and transitional tags may have fewer teams willing to lock into their high-priced positional salary designations. In additional to the free agency movement, the trade market is primed for a very active period with clubs trying to increase their draft capital and reduce their salary cap figure.  Many deals are starting to be agreed upon but will not become official unto the start of the league year on March 17th.

NFL Calendar 2021 – February thru Opening Day
Key NFL Free Agency Dates and Designations

FEBRUARY 8th – As of Monday, teams are allowed to start releasing players without having to worry about any repercussion on last year’s (2020) Salary Cap, which still technically applies until March 17. So, teams are now able to start making moves with the aim of improving their Salary Cap for 2021. All players released between February 8th and the start of the new league year on March 17th are subject to waivers. If they clear waivers, they immediately become free agents and are free to sign a contract at any time (even if before March 17th).

With the new league year set to commence on March 17th, expect most teams to start making veteran moves at some point in early March.

LATE FEBRUARY – Over the last few years, the NFL has announced the Compensatory Draft picks on the Friday before the Scouting Combine.  With the Combine being virtual this year, it remains to be seen when the League will announce Comp picks.
FEBRUARY 23rd – MARCH 9th – As of February 23rd, teams can start designating a soon-to-be free agent player with the Franchise or Transition Tag. If a team wants to use either Tag, they must do so by 4:00 pm on March 9th.

MARCH 15th – The “legal tampering” window opens. As of March 15th, other teams can start discussing contract offers and terms with potential free agents, though a contract cannot be agreed upon until March 17th.

MARCH 17th – At 4:00 pm on Wednesday, March 17th, the 2021 NFL League year begins:

Teams must have submitted tender offers to all of their Restricted Free Agents (RFAs) and Exclusive Rights Free Agents (ERFAs) who they want to retain. Teams must exercise all 2021 contract options tied to the first day of the league year.

Free Agency for veteran players and the Trading period begins.
All teams must be under the Salary Cap and the Rule of 51 Cap computation begins.

Recent reports have suggested that the league Salary Cap is projected to be in the $180-181M range.  Using the midpoint of that range – $180.5M – as the Cap. Once RFAs and ERFAs are tendered and other adjustments are applied. This number will obviously change as teams make other moves – signing, re-signings, restructures and/or contract extensions.

APRIL 23rd – The deadline for teams to sign RFAs to an offer sheet.  If another team signs a RFA to an offer sheet, the player’s present team has five days to match that offer or potentially (depending on the tender given to the play) receive draft pick compensation if they decline to match.  With the NFL Draft starting on April 29th, the deadline to sign a player to an offer sheet and allow for the required five-day match period is April 23rd.

ARPIL 29th-May 1st – The NFL Draft 2021 – Cleveland, Ohio

MAY 4th – May 4th is the CBA-mandated date by which 5th Year Options must be exercised for 4th year players who were drafted in the 1st round.

MAY 5th – The “May 5th Tender” date.  This date, which was moved forward from June 1st a couple of years ago, is essentially the last date that the signing or losing of a free agent will count toward the Compensatory Draft pick calculation. The May 5th Tender – which rarely happens – is a way a team can potentially obtain exclusive negotiating rights with a player later in the summer.  It also provides extended Comp pick eligibility if the player is tendered a contract of at least 110% of his prior year’s compensation by May 5th.  Otherwise, if the player is not given the May 5th Tender, he no longer counts toward the Comp pick formula and the team cannot gain any special negotiating advantage later in the off season. As a practical matter, very few free agents who remain unsigned by May 5th are worth such a tender.
JUNE 1st – In past years this is the last day that teams can release a player and have all of the dead money from that release count against the present year’s Salary Cap. If released after June 1st, only the present year’s bonus prorations counts against the Cap in that year and all future bonus prorations would count against the following year’s Cap.

JULY 15th – This is the deadline for signing a player who has received the Franchise or Transition tag to a long-term deal. If no long-term deal can be reached by this date, the player must play that year under the one-year contract provided under the Franchise/Transaction Tender and cannot sign a long-term deal until after the season is over.

LATE JULY – NFL Training 2021 camps start opening.

SEPTEMBER 4th – Final cutdown date, all teams must cutdown to 53 players.

SEPTEMBER 9th – At 12:00 a.m., the Rule of 51 ends and all teams must be fully under the 2021 Salary Cap. This includes all of the players on the 53-man roster, the Practice Squad and all players on any of the reserve lists (IR, PUP, etc.).

SEPTEMBER 9th, 12th-13th – Week 1 of 2021 NFL regular season.