Cummings’ 3-Round 2021 NFL Mock Draft | Round 2, Picks 33-40
33) Jacksonville Jaguars
Trevon Moehrig, S, TCU
34) New York Jets
Caleb Farley, CB, Virginia Tech
Once viewed as a potential top-10 pick, Caleb Farley’s injury concerns might ultimately relegate him to the second round. Ahead of Virginia Tech’s Pro Day, Farley needed surgery for a back injury, further complicating his outlook.
Nevertheless, if Farley’s healthy, he could legitimately be the best cornerback from this class. Farley has an enticing combination of closing burst and length, and he projects well as a versatile, scheme-diverse defensive back. In Round 2 of this 3-Round 2021 NFL Mock Draft, he’s a good gamble for Robert Saleh.
35) Atlanta Falcons
Javonte Williams, RB, North Carolina
36) Miami Dolphins
Baron Browning, LB, Ohio State
37) Philadelphia Eagles
Elijah Moore, WR, Ole Miss
38) Cincinnati Bengals
Pat Freiermuth, TE, Penn State
39) Carolina Panthers
Ifeatu Melifonwu, CB, Syracuse
40) Denver Broncos
Travis Etienne, RB, Clemson
Round 2 | Picks 41-48
41) Detroit Lions
Pete Werner, LB, Ohio State
Being a Michigan resident, I can attest that the Lions need a linebacker. In fact, the Lions seem to have a perpetual need for better linebacker play. Luckily, the No. 41 pick situates them well to add a high-upside linebacker, and Pete Werner is an underrated option.
Werner often flashed on tape at Ohio State, and at his pro day, he put up excellent athletic numbers at 6-foot-3, 238 pounds — among them a 4.62 40-yard dash, a 39.5-inch vertical, and a 122-inch broad jump. Werner can be more consistent in converting on his traits. Nevertheless, he clearly has a degree of instincts and toughness, and he should help the Lions bolster their second level.
42) New York Giants
Jayson Oweh, EDGE, Penn State
43) San Francisco 49ers
Kelvin Joseph, CB, Kentucky
44) Dallas Cowboys
Richie Grant, S, UCF
45) Jacksonville Jaguars
Alex Leatherwood, OT, Alabama
46) New England Patriots
Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, USC
47) Los Angeles Chargers
Trey Smith, OG, Tennessee
48) Las Vegas Raiders
Levi Onwuzurike, DT, Washington
Round 2 | Picks 49-56
49) Arizona Cardinals
Eric Stokes, CB, Georgia
I felt somewhat irresponsible picking a running back at No. 16 overall — even if the running back was Najee Harris. I hope Cardinals fans can forgive me after this pick.
Eric Stokes is an incredibly high-upside prospect at the cornerback position. Officially, he logged a 4.31 40-yard dash, a 38.5-inch vertical, and a 128-inch broad jump at his pro day, all at almost 6-foot-1, 194 pounds. Stokes is fast, physical, and lengthy, and he has all the traits necessary to help the Cardinals recoup talent at cornerback after losing Patrick Peterson.
50) Miami Dolphins
Carlos Basham Jr., DL, Wake Forest
51) Washington Football Team
Jabril Cox, LB, LSU
52) Chicago Bears
Kellen Mond, QB, Texas A&M
53) Tennessee Titans
Spencer Brown, OT, Northern Iowa
54) Indianapolis Colts
Dillon Radunz, OT, North Dakota State
55) Pittsburgh Steelers
Landon Dickerson, C, Alabama
56) Seattle Seahawks
Alim McNeill, DT, North Carolina State
The Seahawks wanted Jarran Reed to restructure his contract but released him when he refused. The Seahawks need to reinvest in talent on the interior defensive line in this 3-Round 2021 NFL Mock Draft.
After pro days, one name who’s begun to rise is North Carolina State defensive tackle Alim McNeill. McNeill stands at 6-foot-2, 317 pounds, and he logged a 4.94 40-yard dash, a 30.5-inch vertical, and a 108-inch broad jump at his pro day. McNeill is athletic and explosive, but he’s also powerful, dense, and versatile on the interior.
Round 2 | Picks 57-64
57) Los Angeles Rams
Nick Bolton, LB, Missouri
58) Baltimore Ravens
Kadarius Toney, WR, Florida
59) Cleveland Browns
Ronnie Perkins, EDGE, Oklahoma
60) New Orleans Saints
Jay Tufele, DT, USC
61) Buffalo Bills
Aaron Robinson, CB, UCF
62) Green Bay Packers
Dylan Moses, LB, Alabama
63) Kansas City Chiefs
Quinn Meinerz, C, Wisconsin-Whitewater
64) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jordan Smith, EDGE, UAB