NFL Mock Draft - 2nd and 3rd Rounds

April 30, 2021

Andrew Lalama's NFL Mock Draft for day two -- the 2nd and 3rd rounds of the NFL Draft. He breaks down each NFL prospect and predicts where they may be drafted.

The first round of the 2021 NFL Draft is in the books, but the second night is just as important.  There is still premium talent available, and expect to see teams moving around the board to get their targets.

This year's second day will feature a talented duo of North Carolina backs, a speedy Notre Dame linebacker, and a handful of electric receivers.  There are also still a bunch of quality offensive linemen available.

The purpose of this second-night mock draft is to predict what will happen.  Read my full big board here.  Let's dive into some Day Two fun.

NFL Draft - Rounds 2 and 3

33. Jacksonville - Tyson Campbell - CB, Georgia

Campbell has an excellent mix of size and speed, and produced well in the SEC.  He has fluid hips and good balance, but he didn't always produce and struggled against Alabama.  He would slot in opposite C.J. Henderson in Jacksonville.

34. NY Jets - Javonte Williams - RB, North Carolina

Javonte Williams is a tackle-breaking machine. Read more here

35. Atlanta - Carlos Basham Jr. - EDGE, Wake Forest

The Falcons went Best Player Available in the first round and now have to focus on improving a terrible defense.  Boogie Basham is a solid pass-rushing prospect who could challenge for meaningful snaps as a rookie.

36. Miami (f/HOU) - Landon Dickerson - iOL, Alabama

The Dolphins went WR and EDGE with their first two selections, but could still use help along the offensive line.  Landon Dickerson can do everything you want from an interior OL. He has terrific balance, is fast in space, and anchors well in pass pro. Dealing with power at the next level is my only on-field concern, but he's an easy starting NFL center when healthy.  His concerning injury history is a huge red flag, however.

37. Philadelphia - Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah - LB, Notre Dame

JOK has the potential to be a Darius Leonard-like impact second-level defender. He's an athletic marvel who plays a different speed than everyone else on the field. He closes space like lightning and has highlights of huge hits, forced fumbles, and an intercepted pitch against Clemson. He's theoretically good in coverage, although there are limited reps of him displaying that ability on film. The best thing about studying JOK is that he has film against the top-two RBs in this class - Travis Etienne of Clemson and Najee Harris of Alabama. He showed the ability to finish tackles and defeat blocks versus both of them.

38. Cincinnati - Teven Jenkins - OT, Oklahoma State

The Bengals will have a bunch of quality offensive lineman to choose from at pick No. 38.  Teven Jenkins has the size, athletic profile, and film of a terrific right tackle. He has an outstanding mix of strength, balance, and handwork, and shows an understanding of how to climb on zone runs. While he may struggle with length at times, Jenkins showed flashes of dominance against West Virginia and Texas.

39. Carolina - Samuel Cosmi - OT, Texas

Samuel Cosmi is an athletic freak with all the measurables of a franchise LT.  His film isn't without flaws, but he has the upside to excel in the NFL.

40. Denver - Levi Onwuzurike - DT, Washington

This class is weak overall at DT, and I'm much higher on Washington's Levi Onwuzurike than most. Onwuzurike's film is impressive, as he routinely sheds blockers in both the pass and the run game. He can shock and shed, has strong hands, and is quick enough to knife into the backfield. Utah's interior line had no chance to block him.

He's active in pursuit, actually caught up to the speedy Tyler Huntley, and made tackles against perimeter screens, highlighting his effort. Onwuzurike is a real pocket pusher whose bull rush translates to the NFL in terms of strength.

41. Detroit - Elijah Moore - WR, Mississippi

The Lions could use a WR and Elijah Moore of Ole Miss is a legitimate deep threat with ideal speed and twitchiness to run the entire route tree.  The main questions with Moore revolve around his small stature at just 5-9, 178.  However, size appears to be his only weakness, as his hands, ball-tracking, route-running, and run-after-catch ability are all outstanding.  Moore might struggle with physicality, but he can play both slot and outside and take the top off the defense.

You can read my full prospect profile of Moore here.

42. NY Giants - Azeez Ojulari - EDGE, Georgia

The Giants need an EDGE after trading down and taking Kadarius Toney in the first round last night.

Ojulari is a redshirt Sophomore from Georgia who declared after an impressive three-sack performance in a Bowl win against Cincinnati.  Ojulari is long and physical, with a solid mix of play speed and play strength on the edge.  He plays with spirit and energy, has a good first step, and is stout at the point of attack against the run.

As a pass rusher, he has an effective inside move and pull-down handwork, but lacks elite bend.  At times he can be a block magnet and didn't have his best film against Alex Leatherwood and Alabama, but the tools and effort are there for him to become a quality NFL starter.

43. San Francisco - Kelvin Joseph - CB, Kentucky

Somehow, San Fran still has their 2nd-rounder even after trading up to select Trey Lance at No. 3.  The Niners need a CB and Kelvin Joseph has the tools and measurables they look for in the position.

44. Dallas - Trevon Moehrig - S, TCU

Dallas has a major need at safety and would be thrilled to land the top safety in this class at pick No. 44.  Moehrig is an instinctive, playmaking prospect with ideal size at 6-2, 203. He plays fast and can play both in the box and deep at the next level. A solid open-field tackler, Moehrig probably isn't a man-to-man guy in the NFL but shows terrific instincts and ball skills on film. He is also frequently communicating pre-snap, and his leadership and smarts show up in his play.

45. Jacksonville (f/MIN) - Jevon Holland - S, Oregon

Like Dallas, Jacksonville played the draft beautifully to still get a top-2 safety prospect.  Jevon Holland is a ball-hawking safety prospect who can run, tackle, and cover. He has NFL size and athleticism at 6-1, 207 with a 4.46 40. He's an urgent, fluid athlete with special teams upside as a returner. In terms of physicality, athleticism, and movement ability, he has first-round potential. He made Jonathan Taylor look bad in pass pro in 2019 as a sophomore.

46. New England - Christian Barmore - DT, Alabama

Christian Barmore is a typical, lovable penetrating SEC three-technique who made a lot of his splash plays against guards who won't sniff the NFL. The issue with prospects like Barmore is that when they win with quickness in the SEC, transitioning to facing off against the best college guards and ex-college tackles is difficult. The tape shows strong hands and quickness, but some rough stretches against Notre Dame and Ole Miss, including struggling to get off blocks and stay stout against doubles. Barmore is talented, and when his first step is right, he's very good, but there are a lot of flaws on film and I don't know if his bullrush translates. The good news is that he's young and coachable and has above-average tools to work with.

47. LA Chargers - Terrace Marshall Jr. - WR, LSU

Terrace Marshall Jr. suffers from the debilitating disease of not being Justin Jefferson or Ja'Marr Chase. Marshall is a freakish talent in his own right, running a 4.40 40 at 6-3, 205 at LSU's pro day. The Tigers didn't exactly have Joe Burrow throwing the ball in 2020, and Marshall still scored 10 touchdowns in just seven games. His film shows rare traits as a fast, big-bodied receiver who excelled inside. He can run by people, get in and out of breaks quickly, and shows natural strong hands. My only issue with Marshall is that his play strength is not where it needs to be for the pro game.

48. Las Vegas - Richie Grant - S, UCF

The Raiders need help on defense, so taking the aggressive Richie Grant to fill a need at safety makes sense.

49. Arizona - Asante Samuel Jr. - CB, Florida State

The Cardinals lost Patrick Peterson, so adding a quick, fiery corner like Asante Samuel makes sense.

50. Miami - Nick Bolton - LB, Missouri

Bolton is large (6-0, 237), fast (unofficial 4.59 40), and physical. He's the quintessential alpha Mike backer who will call the defense at the pro level. Bolton stood up to and at times dominated Najee Harris, and does a great job profiling up offensive players to make plays. He can shoot gaps and run but doesn't have the greatest coverage instincts. Overall, his athletic profile and aggressive style translate well to the pro game.

51. Washington - Kyle Trask - QB, Florida

The Washington Football team could choose one of the second-tier QBs to develop as their future starter.  Kyle Trask had a brilliant career at Florida and possesses uncommon accuracy.  There are question marks about his transition, but Trask was a huge reason for the success of Florida's offense the past two years.

52 Chicago - Liam Eichenberg - OT, Notre Dame

Liam Eichenberg is a prototypical pro right tackle. He struggles with speed and doesn't have ideal foot quickness, but everything else about his game translates. Calm and steady with great recognition skills against twists, Eichenberg has good knee bend and mostly mirrors well in pass pro. Quickness from elite pass rushers may give him trouble but he's plug-and-play from day one.

53. Tennessee - Rondale Moore - WR, Purdue

The Titans could use another weapon after losing Corey Davis.  Rondale Moore had one of the best freshman WR seasons of all time and is extremely explosive and talented. Read my full Prospect Profile of Moore here.

54. Indianapolis - Aaron Robinson - CB, UCF

The Colts addressed EDGE in round one, and could continue to build up a solid defense with a versatile corner like Aaron Robinson of UCF.  Robinson can play nickel or outside and has excellent innate coverage ability.

55. Pittsburgh - Jackson Carman - OL, Clemson

The Steelers chose to address RB before OL, but they will still have options in Round two in terms of adding talent up front.  Jackson Carman was fantastic at Clemson, but his draft stock has fizzled out.  He has the talent to be a difference-maker in the NFL at guard or tackle.

56. Seattle - Creed Humphrey - C, Oklahoma

The Seahawks could trade down here or use this pick on a corner.  If they stay put, adding a center upgrade like Creed Humphrey could be huge for Russell Wilson and the offense.

57. LA Rams - Quinn Meinerz - iOL, Wisconsin Whitewater

The Rams also need a center and Division III star Quinn Meinerz has been tremendous this draft-season, seeing his stock soar after the Senior Bowl.

58. Kansas City (f/ BAL) - Dyami Brown - WR, North Carolina

Kansas City needs another WR and some thought Dyami Brown could sneak into the first round.  He has the type of speed the Chiefs want at that position and would challenge for a starting spot right away.

59. Cleveland - Jabril Cox - LB, LSU

The Browns roster is actually stacked.  The only on-paper need they really have is at off-ball LB.  Jabril Cox is arguably the best cover LB in the draft.

60. New Orleans - Alim McNeill - DT, NC State

The Saints could use help along the defensive line and Alim McNeill is a skilled run-stuffer.

61. Buffalo - Aaron Banks - OG, Notre Dame

The Bills are another playoff team without many glaring holes.  Adding a quality interior offensive lineman makes sense, and Aaron Banks of Notre Dame is a solid option.

62. Green Bay - Jalen Mayfield - OT, Michigan

The Packers need a right tackle, and Jalen Mayfield fits in perfectly.

63. Kansas City - Dayo Odeyingbo - EDGE, Vanderbilt

The Chiefs could also use another pass-rusher and Dayo Odeyingbo has some untapped upside on the edge.

64. Tampa Bay - Davis Mills - QB, Stanford

There was actually some first-round noise about Davis Mills.  The former Stanford signal-caller has arm talent and smarts.  Tom Brady isn't going to play forever.  At least I think he isn't.

3rd Round

65. Jacksonville - Pat Freiermuth - TE, Penn State
66. Minnesota (f/ NYJ) - Amon-Ra St. Brown - WR, USC
67. Houston - Seth Williams - WR, Auburn
68. Atlanta - Michael Carter - RB, North Carolina
69. Cincinnati - Dillon Radnuz - OL, North Dakota State
70. Philadelphia - Elijah Molden - DB, Washington
71. Denver - Kenneth Gainwell - RB, Memphis
72. Detroit - Joseph Ossai - EDGE, Texas
73. Carolina - Amari Rodgers - WR, Clemson
74. Washington (f/ SF) - Spencer Brown - OT, Northern Iowa
75. Dallas - Daviyon Nixon - DT, Iowa
76. NY Giants - Wyatt Davis - OG, Ohio State
New England- Forfeited
77. LA Chargers - Tommy Tremble - TE, Notre Dame
78. Minnesota - Milton Williams - DT, Louisiana Tech
79. Las Vegas (f/ ARI) - Brady Christensen - OL, BYU
80. Las Vegas - Ronnie Perkins - EDGE, Oklahoma
81. Miami - Trey Sermon - RB, Ohio State
82. Washington - Anthony Schwartz - WR, Auburn
83. Chicago - Paulson Adebo - CB, Stanford
84. Indianapolis - Walker Little - OT, Stanford
85. Tennessee - Ifeatu Melifonwu - CB, Syracuse
86. Minnesota (f/NY Jets (f/ SEA) - Chris Rumph II - EDGE, Duke
87. Pittsburgh - Robert Rochell - CB, Central Arkansas
88. Detroit (f/ LAR) - Dylan Moses - LB, Alabama
89. Cleveland - Baron Browning - LB, Ohio State
90. Minnesota (f/ BAL) - Rasahd Weaver - EDGE, Pittsburgh
91. Cleveland (f/ NO) - Bobby Brown III - DT, Texas A&M
92. Green Bay - Josh Palmer - WR, Tennessee
93. Buffalo - Shakur Brown - CB, Michigan State
94. Baltimore (f/ KC) - Jamar Johnson - S, Indiana
95. Tampa Bay - Marvin Wilson - DT, Florida State
96. New England (compensatory pick) - Cade Johnson - WR, South Dakota State
97. LA Chargers (compensatory pick) - Zech McPhearson - CB, Texas Tech
98. New Orleans (compensatory pick) - Nico Collins - WR, Michigan
99. Dallas (compensatory pick) - Tylan Wallace - WR, Oklahoma State
100. Tennessee (compensatory pick) - Tamorrion Terry - WR, Florida State
101. Detroit (f/ LAR, compensatory pick) - Kellen Mond - QB, Texas A&M
102. San Francisco (special compensatory pick) - James Hudson - OT, Cincinnati
103. LA Rams (special compensatory pick) - Ambry Thomas - CB, Michigan
104. Baltimore (special compensatory pick) - Stone Forsythe - OT, Florida
105. New Orleans (special compensatory pick) - D'Wayne Eskridge - WR, Western Michigan

Thanks for reading and stay tuned for more draft content in the coming days.

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