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2021 NFL Mock Draft: Round 4

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Last update: Tuesday, March 9, 2021. Major updates.
Next update: Occasionally. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.

The order of this 2021 NFL Mock Draft is based on my NFL Power Rankings, adjusting for playoff seeding in the 19-32 range.
NFL Draft Recent Links:
2025 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 12/11): Round 1 /Picks 17-32 /Round 2 /Round 3
Other 2025 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (12/6)
2026 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 11/29): Round 1 /Picks 17-32
Other 2026 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (11/23)
(More links to previous NFL mock drafts at the bottom of this page)


    *** This mock draft will be updated each week. Check out old versions of this 2021 NFL Mock Draft in the archived mock section. Follow @walterfootball for NFL Draft updates. ***




  1. Jacksonville Jaguars: Kenny Gainwell, RB, Memphis
    The Jaguars will likely go after a mid-round running back so they can have a viable backup behind James Robinson.

    Kenny Gainwell is explosive and fast, and he can go the distance on any play. He needs to bulk up a bit, but his upside is through the roof.

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  2. New York Jets: Robert Rochell, CB, Central Arkansas
    The Jets need to continue to fix their secondary. Their cornerback situation is quite dire.

  3. Houston Texans: Kelvin Joseph, CB, Kentucky
    The Texans had one of the worst pass defenses in the NFL last year, so they’ll need to address their secondary.

    Kelvin Joseph was very inconsistent at Kentucky, but possesses a ton of upside.

  4. Atlanta Falcons: Marlon Tupulotu, DT, USC
    The Falcons have needed help in the interior of their defensive line next to Grady Jarrett for quite some time.



  5. Cleveland Browns: Tony Fields, LB, West Virginia
    The Browns could pursue multiple linebackers this offseason in order to upgrade their biggest weakness.

    Tony Fields is undersized, but was a very productive player for West Virgnia.

  6. Cincinnati Bengals: Brevin Jordan, TE, Miami
    The Bengals don’t have much at tight end, so they’ll need to address that in the middle rounds if they don’t select Kyle Pitts at No. 5.

    Brevin Jordan looks to be the next great Miami tight end. He’s drawn comparisons to Evan Engram. He’s extremely fast.

  7. Detroit Lions: Jared Goldwire, DE/DT, Louisville
    The Lions could address their deensive line so that their run defense improves.



  8. Carolina Panthers: Ifeatu Melifonwu, CB, Syracuse
    Here’s more help for the troubled Carolina secondary.

  9. Denver Broncos: K.J. Costello, QB, Mississippi State
    The Broncos could bring in a rookie quarterback to eventually challenge Drew Lock.

    K.J. Costello has a nice arm and experience operating a pro-style offense.

  10. Dallas Cowboys: Asante Samuel Jr., CB, Florida State
    The Cowboys have a weak secondary, so they’ll need to add a cornerback at some point.

    Asante Samuel Jr. is a small corner (5-10, 184), but he has great play-making ability.

    Pick change; previously Israel Mukuamu, CB



  11. New York Giants: Trey Sermon, RB, Ohio State
    The Giants need a better backup behind Saquon Barkley in case he gets hurt again.

    Trey Sermon is a physical back with nice speed.

    Pick change; previously Rhamondre Stevenson, RB

  12. San Francisco 49ers: Dax Milne, WR, BYU
    The 49ers may want to add a better third receiver to go along with Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk.

    Pick change; previously Seth Williams, WR

  13. Los Angeles Chargers: Joshuah Bledsoe, S, Missouri
    Derwin James has had trouble staying healthy, so the Chargers may want to find an insurance policy.

    Joshuah Bledsoe has been a solid tackler over the years for Missouri.

  14. Minnesota Vikings: Grant Stuard, LB, Houston
    Minnesota’s lack of linebacker depth was exposed when the team lost Eric Kendricks and Anthony Barr to injury. The Vikings could fix that problem with a mid-round pick.



  15. New England Patriots: Trevon Grimes, WR, Florida
    Here’s a new receiver for the Patriots, who desperately need help at the position.

    Trevon Grimes is a mismatch weapon with nice play-making ability.

  16. Miami Dolphins: Aaron Banks, G, Notre Dame
    The Dolphins need to obtain multiple upgrades to the offensive line to give Tua Tagovailoa the best chance to succeed.

    Aaron Banks is at his best as a run blocker, but he was also reliable as a pass protector in 2020.






  17. Houston Texans: David Moore, G, Grambling
    The Texans need as much offensive line help as possible for their next quarterback.

  18. Miami Dolphins: K.J. Britt, LB, Auburn
    The Dolphins were weak to the run last year, so they should add personnel to help improve that.

    K.J. Britt is a solid run defender who needs to improve in coverage.

  19. Washington Redskins: Garret Wallow, LB, TCU
    The Redskins need some help at linebacker to help their struggles in regard to defending the middle of the field.



  20. Minnesota Vikings: Ar’Daius Washington, S, TCU
    Anthony Harris struggled last year and may leave via free agency.

    Ar’Darius Washington is undersized, but has terrific instincts.

  21. Tennessee Titans: Tre McKitty, TE, Georgia
    Jonnu Smith is an impending free agent, so here’s a potential replacement if he leaves.

    Tre McKitty is athletic, but needs to be stronger to contribute in the NFL.




  22. Indianapolis Colts: Richard LeCounte, S, Georgia
    Malik Hooker may leave via free agency, so here’s a potential replacement.

    Richard LeCounte is a rangy tackling machine who has drawn comparisons to Eddie Jackson.

  23. Pittsburgh Steelers: Kary Vincent Jr., CB, LSU
    The Steelers have a couple of cornerbacks who will be entering free agency, so here’s a potential replacement. Kary Vincent Jr. is small (5-10), but he can be a solid slot corner at the next level.

  24. Seattle Seahawks: Demetric Felton, WR/RB, UCLA
    The Seahawks have nothing at receiver outside of D.K. Metcalf and Tyler Lockett.

    Demetric Felton is dynamic, versatile threat who is moving from running back to receiver.

  25. Jacksonville Jaguars: Naquan Jones, NT, Michigan State
    The Jaguars need to continue adding to their poor defense. Calais Campbell’s absence has left a huge void on their defensive line, so Jacksonville could double up on the position.





  26. Baltimore Ravens: Rhamondre Stevenson, RB, Oklahoma
    Mark Ingram is gone, so the Ravens could use a mid-round pick to add depth behind J.K. Dobbins.

    Rhamondre Stevenson is a power back who has a nice burst to get to the next level.

    Pick change; previously Chuba Hubbard, RB

  27. Cleveland Browns: Osa Odighizuwa, DE, UCLA
    Olivier Vernon may not be back next year, and even if he’s retained, he won’t be ready for the 2021 opener.

    Osa Odighizuwa has loads of talent, but lacks size and is a tweener as a result.

    Pick change; previously Cameron Sample, DE



  28. New Orleans Saints: Janarius Robinson, DE, Florida State
    The Saints will need edge-rushing depth if they lose Trey Hendrickson this offseason.

  29. Minnesota Vikings: Israel Mukuamu, CB, South Carolina
    Here’s another position in which the Vikings had depth issues in 2020, so a mid-round choice could be used to upgrade the pass defense.

    Israel Mukuamu is a big cornerback (6-4, 205) who is enjoying a breakout sophomore campaign.

    Pick change; previously Asante Samuel Jr., CB

  30. Green Bay Packers: Camryn Bynum, CB, California
    It became quite apparent that the Packers needed cornerback depth in the wake of their loss to the Buccaneers in the NFC Championship.

  31. Kansas City Chiefs: Tamorrion Terry, WR, Florida State
    The Chiefs may lose Sammy Watkins, so here’s a replacement.

    Tamorrion Terry is a big, athletic receiver who could sneak into Day 2.

  32. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jahad Woods, LB, Washington State
    Lavonte David has been a great linebacker over the years, but the Buccaneers need to get younger at the position in case there’s a decline.





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My 2007 Mock Draft (UPDATED 4/28): Round 1 / Round 2/ Round 3/ Round 4/ Round 5/ Round 6/ Round 7
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2008 Mock Draft (UPDATED 4/26): Round 1 / Round 2/ Round 3/Round 4/Round 5/Round 6/Round 7
Alternative 2008 Mock Draft (UPDATED 4/7): Round 1 /Round 2
2008 NFL Re-Draft - Round 3 (UPDATED 4/27)
2008 NFL Draft Prospects (UPDATED 8/5)
Other 2008 Mock Drafts: Matt McGuire (4/25)/ Craig Smith (4/22)/ Emmitt Smith (4/21)/ Matt McGuire Shocker (4/21)/ Matt McGuire Backwards (4/19)/ Forum Mock (4/15)/ April Fools (4/1)
2009 Mock Draft (UPDATED 4/25): Round 1 /Round 2 /Round 3 /Round 4 /Round 5 /Round 6 /Round 7
Other 2009 Mock Drafts: Re-Draft (4/26) /Matt McGuire (4/25) /Reader Mock (4/25) /Hunter Ansley (4/24) /Backward Mock (4/19) /Emmitt Smith (4/16) /Celebrity Mock (4/9) /April Fools (4/1) /Experts (3/30) /KFFL (3/14)
2010 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 4/22): Round 1 /Picks 17-32 /Round 2 /Round 3 /Round 4 /Round 5 /Round 6 /Round 7
2010 NFL Mock Re-Draft Day 3 (4/24): Round 4 (Walt's) / Round 4 (Matt's)
2010 NFL Mock Re-Draft Day 2 (4/23): Round 2 (Walt's) / Round 3 (Walt's) / Round 2 (Matt's) / Round 3 (Matt's)
Other 2010 Mock Drafts: Matt McGuire (4/22) /Backward Mock (4/20) /Emmitt Mock (4/17) /Celebrity Mock (4/8) /Experts (3/17) /Reader (4/13) /Consensus (2/25)
2011 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 4/28): Round 1 /Picks 17-32 /Round 2 /Round 3 /Round 4 /Round 5 /Round 6 /Round 7
2011 NFL Mock Re-Draft (UPDATED 4/30): Round 4 /Round 5 /Round 2 /Round 3
Other 2011 Mock Drafts: Free Agency (5/9) /Greg Cox (4/28) /Backward Mock (4/22) /Emmitt Mock (4/21) /Team Big Boards (4/21) /Celebrity Mock (4/13) /Experts (4/7) /Not Mock (4/6) /April Fools Mock (4/1) /Greg Cox's 2012 Mock (2/22) /Matt McGuire (1/8)
2012 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 4/26): Round 1 /Picks 17-32 /Round 2 /Round 3 /Round 4 /Round 5 /Round 6 /Round 7
2012 NFL Mock Re-Draft (UPDATED 4/28): Walt Round 4 /Walt Round 5 /Charlie Round 4 /Charlie Round 5 /Walt Round 2 /Walt Round 3 /Charlie Round 2 /Charlie Round 3
Other 2012 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (4/26) /Pick History (4/23) /Emmitt Mock (4/19) /Not Mock (4/19) /Backward Mock (4/17) /Celebrity (4/15) /Goals (4/10) /April Fools Mock (4/1) /Reader Mock (4/1) /Free Agent Mock (3/6) /Greg Cox (9/9)
2013 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 4/25): Round 1 /Picks 17-32 /Round 2 /Round 3 /Round 4 /Round 5 /Round 6 /Round 7
2013 NFL Mock Re-Draft (UPDATED 4/27): Walt Round 4 /Walt Round 5 /Charlie Round 4 /Charlie Round 5 /Walt Round 2 /Walt Round 3 /Charlie Round 2 /Charlie Round 3
Other 2013 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (4/25) /GM Mock (4/21) /Charlie's Trade Mock (4/20) /Goals (4/19) /Rapid Reader Mock (4/18) /Emmitt Mock (4/14) /Not Mock (4/13) /Pick History (4/5) /Backward Mock (4/4) /April Fools Mock (4/1) /Reader Mock /Free Agent Mock (3/7) /Archived 2013 NFL Mock Drafts
2014 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATE 5/8): Round 1 /Picks 17-32 /Round 2 /Round 3 /Round 4 /Round 5 /Round 6 /Round 7
2014 NFL Mock Re-Draft (UPDATED 5/10): Walt Round 4 /Walt Round 5 /Charlie Round 4 /Charlie Round 5 /Walt Round 2 /Walt Round 3 /Charlie Round 2 /Charlie Round 3
Other 2014 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (5/8) /Goals (5/3) /Not Mock (4/27) /Emmitt Mock (4/20) /Trades Mock (4/13) /Celebrity Mock (4/11) /Backward Mock (4/4) /April Fools Mock (4/1) /Reader Mock /Free Agent Mock (3/6) /Overreaction Mock (12/30)
2015 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 4/30): Round 1 /Picks 17-32 /Round 2 /Round 3 /Round 4 /Round 5 /Round 6 /Round 7
2015 NFL Mock Re-Draft (UPDATED 5/2): Walt Round 4 /Walt Round 5 /Charlie Round 4 /Charlie Round 5 /Walt Round 2 /Walt Round 3 /Charlie Round 2 /Charlie Round 3
Other 2015 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (4/30) /Goals (4/25) /Not Mock (4/19) /Emmitt Mock (4/17) /Trades Mock (4/12) /Celebrity Mock (4/10) /Backward Mock (4/3) /April Fools Mock (4/1) /Free Agent Mock (3/5) /Overreaction Mock (12/29)
2016 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 4/28): Round 1 /Picks 17-32 /Round 2 /Round 3 /Round 4 /Round 5 /Round 6 /Round 7
2016 NFL Mock Re-Draft (UPDATED 4/30): Walt Round 4 /Walt Round 5 /Charlie Round 4 /Charlie Round 5 /Walt Round 2 /Walt Round 3 /Charlie Round 2 /Charlie Round 3
Other 2016 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (4/28) /Combo (5/8) /Goals (4/23) /Not Mock (4/22) /Emmitt Mock (4/17) /Trades Mock (4/16) /Celebrity Mock (4/10) /Backward Mock (4/7) /April Fools Mock (4/1) /Reader Mock /Free Agent Mock (3/6) /Overreaction Mock (1/4)
2017 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 4/27): Round 1 /Picks 17-32 /Round 2 /Round 3 /Round 4 /Round 5 /Round 6 /Round 7
2017 NFL Mock Re-Draft (UPDATED 4/29): Walt Round 4 /Walt Round 5 /Charlie Round 4 /Charlie Round 5 /Walt Round 2 /Walt Round 3 /Charlie Round 2 /Charlie Round 3
Other 2017 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (4/27) /Combo (5/7) /Goals (4/22) /Not Mock (4/21) /Emmitt Mock (4/16) /Backward Mock (4/9) /Celebrity Mock (4/7) /April Fools Mock (4/1) /Reader Mock /Free Agent Mock (3/7) /Overreaction Mock (1/2)
2018 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 4/26): Round 1 /Picks 17-32 /Round 2 /Round 3 /Round 4 /Round 5 /Round 6 /Round 7
2018 NFL Mock Re-Draft (UPDATED 4/28): Walt Round 4 /Walt Round 5 /Charlie Round 4 /Charlie Round 5 /Walt Round 2 /Walt Round 3 /Charlie Round 2 /Charlie Round 3
Other 2018 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (4/26) /Combo (5/6) /Goals (4/21) /Not Mock (4/20) /Emmitt Mock (4/15) /Trades Mock (4/13) /Backward Mock (4/8) /April Fools Mock (4/1) /Reader Mock /Free Agent Mock (3/11) /Senior Bowl (1/27)
2019 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 4/25): Round 1 /Picks 17-32 /Round 2 /Round 3 /Round 4 /Round 5 /Round 6 /Round 7
2019 NFL Mock Re-Draft (UPDATED 4/27): Walt Round 4 /Walt Round 5 /Charlie Round 4 /Charlie Round 5 /Walt Round 2 /Walt Round 3 /Charlie Round 2 /Charlie Round 3
Other 2019 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (4/25) /Combo (5/5) /Goals (4/20) /Not Mock (4/18) /Witten Mock (4/14) /Trades Mock (4/12) /Emmitt Mock (4/7) /Backward Mock (4/5) /April Fools Mock (4/1) /Free Agent Mock (3/10) /Senior Bowl Mock (1/26) /Video Mock (1/8) /Overreaction Mock (12/31)
2020 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 4/23): Round 1 /Picks 17-32 /Round 2 /Round 3 /Round 4 /Round 5 /Round 6 /Round 7
2020 NFL Mock Re-Draft (UPDATED 4/25): Walt Round 4 /Walt Round 5 /Charlie Round 4 /Charlie Round 5 /Walt Round 2 /Walt Round 3 /Charlie Round 2 /Charlie Round 3
Other 2020 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (4/23) /Combo (5/3) /Goals (4/18) /Emmitt Mock (4/12) /Trades Mock (4/8) /Backward Mock (4/5) /April Fools Mock (4/1) /Free Agent Mock (3/16) /Corey Long (3/13) /Senior Bowl Mock (1/27) /Overreaction Mock (12/30)
2021 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 4/29): Round 1 /Picks 17-32 /Round 2 /Round 3 /Round 4 /Round 5 /Round 6 /Round 7
2021 NFL Mock Re-Draft (UPDATED 5/1): Walt Round 4 /Walt Round 5 /Charlie Round 4 /Charlie Round 5 /Walt Round 2 /Walt Round 3 /Charlie Round 2 /Charlie Round 3
Other 2021 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (5/17) /Goals (4/23) /Backward Mock (4/18) /Emmitt Mock (4/11) /April Fools Mock (4/1) /Senior Bowl Mock (1/30) /Overreaction Mock (1/4)
2022 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 4/28): Round 1 /Picks 17-32 /Round 2 /Round 3 /Round 4 /Round 5 /Round 6 /Round 7
2022 NFL Mock Re-Draft (UPDATED 4/30): Walt Round 4 /Walt Round 5 /Charlie Round 4 /Charlie Round 5 /Walt Round 2 /Walt Round 3 /Charlie Round 2 /Charlie Round 3
Other 2022 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (4/28) /Goals (4/22) /Backward Mock (4/20) /Emmitt Mock (4/15) /April Fools Mock (4/1) /Senior Bowl Mock (2/5) /Overreaction Mock (1/10)
2023 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 4/27): Round 1 /Picks 17-32 /Round 2 /Round 3 /Round 4 /Round 5 /Round 6 /Round 7
2023 NFL Mock Re-Draft (UPDATED 4/29): Walt Round 4 /Walt Round 5 /Charlie Round 4 /Charlie Round 5 /Walt Round 2 /Walt Round 3 /Charlie Round 2 /Charlie Round 3
Other 2023 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (4/27) /Backward Mock (4/19) /April Fools Mock (4/1) /Senior Bowl Mock (2/4) /Overreaction Mock (1/9)
2024 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 4/25): Round 1 /Picks 17-32 /Round 2 /Round 3 /Round 4 /Round 5 /Round 6
Other 2024 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (4/25) /April Fools Mock (3/31)
2025 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 12/11): Round 1 /Picks 17-32 /Round 2 /Round 3
Other 2025 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (12/6)
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