NFL Draft Tracker 2021: Live analysis & insight from Tony Pauline

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64. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Kyle Trask, QB, Florida

Pauline’s Ranking: #69 (QB08) | Scouting Report

Pauline: I mentioned Trask to Tampa earlier today during the Breaking Down the Board Show with Anita Marks. The Florida senior is a great fit for the Bruce Arians offense and gets to learn behind Tom Brady. 

63. Kansas City Chiefs: Creed Humphrey, OC, Oklahoma

Pauline’s Ranking: #35 (OC01) | Scouting Report

Pauline: The Chiefs continue to rebuild the offensive line and add another terrific pick in Creed Humphrey. Graded as the top center on my board, Humphrey was a terrific three-year starter at OU and has starting potential as a rookie.

62. Green Bay Packers: Josh Myers, OC, Ohio State

Pauline’s Ranking: #55 (OC02) | Scouting Report

Pauline: An interesting selection by the receiver-and-offensive-needy Packers. Josh Myers fits the team’s profile and I must assume they move Elgton Jenkins to guard.

61. Buffalo Bills: Carlos Basham Jr., DE, Wake Forest

Pauline’s Ranking: #28 (DE03) | Scouting Report

Pauline: The Bills get great value in the second round with Carlos Basham, a terrific defensive lineman who can stop the run or rush the passer. Basham also plays smart, assignment football and is much more a sure thing than first-rounder Gregory Rousseau.

60. New Orleans Saints: Pete Werner, OLB, Ohio State

Pauline’s Ranking: #61 (OLB06) | Scouting Report

Pauline: Pete Werner, a personal favorite, comes off the board in the second. He’s not flashy — rather, he’s a complete, three-down linebacker who should quickly break into the Saints’ starting linebacker group.

59. Carolina Panthers: Terrace Marshall Jr., WR, LSU

Pauline’s Ranking: #36 (WR07) | Scouting Report

Pauline: The first offensive player selected in the draft by Matt Rhule was a home run. In Marshall, Rhule and the Panthers are getting a terrific receiver with understated speed. He’s also an LSU product — a program that produces great receivers.

58. Kansas City Chiefs: Nick Bolton, OLB, Missouri

Pauline’s Ranking: #67 (OLB07) | Scouting Report

Pauline: Though I would’ve preferred an edge rusher here, Bolton is a tough, sideline-to-sideline linebacker that fits Kansas City’s defense.

57. Los Angeles Rams: Tutu Atwell, WR, Louisville

Pauline’s Ranking: #120 (WR19) | Scouting Report

Pauline: With a desperate need at center, Creed Humphrey available, and a receiver position that goes four deep — this is a head-scratcher. Atwell is a game-breaker at receiver and as a return specialist. On the other hand, under 150 pounds, he’s more a specialist than a starter.

56. Seattle Seahawks: D’Wayne Eskridge, WR, Western Michigan

Pauline’s Ranking: #73 (WR09) | Scouting Report

Pauline: The Seahawks get a terrific wide receiver in Eskridge, someone who can stretch the field, return kicks, and even line up in the secondary. Eskridge was unstoppable during Senior Bowl practices.

55. Pittsburgh Steelers: Pat Freiermuth, TE, Penn State

Pauline’s Ranking: #66 (TE02) | Scouting Report

Pauline: An interesting selection for the Steelers, who need a tight end. I like Pat Freiermuth, but always thought he was being slightly overrated. Late in Round 2 was exactly where he deserved to be selected.

54. Indianapolis Colts: Dayo Odeyingbo, DE, Vanderbilt

Pauline’s Ranking: #132 (DE12) | Scouting Report

Pauline: Chris Ballard continues to fortify the defensive line. I had Dayo Odeyingbo graded as a second-round pick until his recent injury. He’s big, incredibly athletic, physical, and underrated. However, he may not be ready to play for a while.

53. Tennessee Titans: Dillon Radunz, OT, NDSU

Pauline’s Ranking: #50 (OT05) | Scouting Report

Pauline: In Dillon Radunz, the Titans are getting a player who could not be any more different than their 2020 first-round bust Isaiah Wilson. Radunz is tough, intelligent, intense, and should have a ten-year career in the NFL. 

[su_note note_color=”#690000″ text_color=”#ffffff” radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]TRADE ALERT: Carolina Panthers trade pick 52 to Browns | Cleveland has acquired No. 52 and No. 113. The Panthers will receive No. 59 and 89 in 2021.[/su_note]

52. Cleveland Browns: Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, ILB, Notre Dame

Pauline’s Ranking: #16 (ILB01) | Scouting Report

Pauline: The Browns get the player in Round 2 many hoped they would get in the first frame. Size and injuries stomped on Owusu-Koramoah’s draft stock, but off the film, he’s the most complete LB in this draft.

51. Washington Football Team: Samuel Cosmi, OT, Texas

Pauline’s Ranking: #53 (OT06) | Scouting Report

Pauline: Another terrific pick by an NFL East team. Cosmi was inconsistent the past three seasons, but has great upside and has shown dominance in his game. If they get Cosmi to play to his level of ability consistently, they have their future left tackle.

50. New York Giants: Azeez Ojulari, OLB, Penn State

Pauline’s Ranking: #17 (OLB03) | Scouting Report

Pauline: Azeez Ojulari lands with a New York team, though not the one I thought. The Giants desperately wanted to come out of the draft with a pass rusher and get one of the best in the event, though one with medical issues.

49. Arizona Cardinals: Rondale Moore, WR, Purdue

Pauline’s Ranking: #31 (WR05) | Scouting Report

Pauline: The Cardinals get a great pick in Round 2 and a great fit for their system. Moore is a true homerun hitter and at the same time, a terrific receiver. He’s also a devastating return specialist.

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