2021 NFL Mock Draft – Round 5 (145-184) – Charlie Campbell



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Charlie Campbell, Senior Draft Analyst
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145. NFL Team Logo for Jaguars Jacksonville Jaguars: Erroll Thompson, LB, Mississippi State

The Jaguars could use some linebacker depth, and it would help the team to add an interior run stuffer.

Click links to see the Jaguars' picks across all rounds:
Rd: 1 Pk: 1  |  Rd: 1 Pk: 25  |  Click here to jump to the Jaguars' first second-round pick.  |  Rd: 2 Pk: 13  |  Rd: 3 Pk: 1  |  Rd: 4 Pk: 1  |  Rd: 4 Pk: 25  |  Rd: 5 Pk: 26  |  Rd: 7 Pk: 21

146. NFL Team Logo for Jets New York Jets: Hamilcar Reshad, OLB, Oregon State

The Jets grab more edge-rush competition to go across from Carl Lawson.

Click links to see the Jets' picks across all rounds:
Rd: 1 Pk: 2  |  Rd: 1 Pk: 23  |  Click here to jump to the Jets' second-round pick.  |  Rd: 3 Pk: 2  |  Rd: 3 Pk: 22  |  Rd: 4 Pk: 2  |  Rd: 5 Pk: 10  |  Rd: 6 Pk: 2  |  Rd: 6 Pk: 42

147. NFL Team Logo for Texans Houston Texans: Kary Vincent, CB, LSU

The Texans need more young talent at cornerback.

Click links to see the Texans' picks across all rounds:
Rd: 3 Pk: 3  |  Rd: 4 Pk: 4  |  Rd: 5 Pk: 14  |  Rd: 6 Pk: 11  |  Rd: 6 Pk: 19  |  Rd: 6 Pk: 28  |  Rd: 7 Pk: 5

148. NFL Team Logo for Falcons Atlanta Falcons: Nico Collins, WR, Michigan

The Falcons could use more wide receiver depth and competition.

Click links to see the Falcons' picks across all rounds:
Rd: 1 Pk: 4  |  Click here to jump to the Falcons' second-round pick.  |  Rd: 3 Pk: 4  |  Rd: 4 Pk: 3  |  Rd: 5 Pk: 38  |  Rd: 5 Pk: 39  |  Rd: 6 Pk: 3  |  Rd: 6 Pk: 35

149. NFL Team Logo for Bengals Cincinnati Bengals: Adrian Ealy, OT, Oklahoma

Cincinnati could use multiple competitors on the offensive line.

Click links to see the Bengals' picks across all rounds:
Rd: 1 Pk: 5  |  Click here to jump to the Bengals' second-round pick.  |  Rd: 3 Pk: 5  |  Rd: 4 Pk: 6  |  Rd: 6 Pk: 6  |  Rd: 6 Pk: 18  |  Rd: 7 Pk: 7

150. NFL Team Logo for Eagles Philadelphia Eagles: Robert Rochell, CB, Central Arkansas

Rochell is a big corner with some upside. Philadelphia could use multiple cornerback additions.

Click links to see the Eagles' picks across all rounds:
Rd: 1 Pk: 12  |  Click here to jump to the Eagles' second-round pick.  |  Rd: 3 Pk: 6  |  Rd: 3 Pk: 20  |  Rd: 4 Pk: 18  |  Rd: 6 Pk: 5  |  Rd: 6 Pk: 40  |  Rd: 6 Pk: 41  |  Rd: 7 Pk: 6  |  Rd: 7 Pk: 12

151. NFL Team Logo for Panthers Carolina Panthers: Shi Smith, WR, South Carolina

Carolina could use more wide receiver depth after losing Curtis Samuel.

Click links to see the Panthers' picks across all rounds:
Rd: 1 Pk: 8  |  Click here to jump to the Panthers' second-round pick.  |  Rd: 3 Pk: 9  |  Rd: 4 Pk: 8  |  Rd: 6 Pk: 7  |  Rd: 6 Pk: 9  |  Rd: 6 Pk: 38

152. NFL Team Logo for Broncos Denver Broncos: Grant Stuard, OLB, Houston

Denver grabs a backup linebacker and potential special teams ace.

Click links to see the Broncos' picks across all rounds:
Rd: 1 Pk: 9  |  Click here to jump to the Broncos' second-round pick.  |  Rd: 3 Pk: 7  |  Rd: 4 Pk: 9  |  Rd: 7 Pk: 9  |  Rd: 7 Pk: 11  |  Rd: 7 Pk: 25

153. NFL Team Logo for Lions Detroit Lions: Osa Odighizuwa, DT, UCLA

The Lions could use an interior pass rusher.


Click links to see the Lions' picks across all rounds:
Rd: 1 Pk: 7  |  Click here to jump to the Lions' second-round pick.  |  Rd: 3 Pk: 8  |  Rd: 3 Pk: 37  |  Rd: 4 Pk: 7

154. NFL Team Logo for Jets New York Jets: Ihmir Smith-Marsette, WR, Iowa

New York could use more receiving weapons.

Click links to see the Jets' picks across all rounds:
Rd: 1 Pk: 2  |  Rd: 1 Pk: 23  |  Click here to jump to the Jets' second-round pick.  |  Rd: 3 Pk: 2  |  Rd: 3 Pk: 22  |  Rd: 4 Pk: 2  |  Rd: 5 Pk: 2  |  Rd: 6 Pk: 2  |  Rd: 6 Pk: 42

155. NFL Team Logo for 49ers San Francisco 49ers: Landon Young, OT, Kentucky

The 49ers grab more offensive line depth.

Click links to see the 49ers' picks across all rounds:
Rd: 1 Pk: 3  |  Click here to jump to the 49ers' second-round pick.  |  Rd: 3 Pk: 38  |  Rd: 4 Pk: 12  |  Rd: 5 Pk: 28  |  Rd: 5 Pk: 36  |  Rd: 6 Pk: 10  |  Rd: 7 Pk: 2

156. NFL Team Logo for Dolphins Miami Dolphins: Bobby Brown, DT, Texas A&M

The Dolphins could use some defensive line depth, and Brown is a good scheme fit for them.

Click links to see the Dolphins' picks across all rounds:
Rd: 1 Pk: 6  |  Rd: 1 Pk: 18  |  Click here to jump to the Dolphins' first second-round pick.  |  Rd: 2 Pk: 18  |  Rd: 3 Pk: 17  |  Rd: 6 Pk: 24  |  Rd: 7 Pk: 3  |  Rd: 7 Pk: 16

157. NFL Team Logo for Vikings Minnesota Vikings: James Wiggins, S, Cincinnati

The Vikings could use more safety competition.

Click links to see the Vikings' picks across all rounds:
Rd: 1 Pk: 14  |  Rd: 3 Pk: 14  |  Rd: 3 Pk: 26  |  Rd: 4 Pk: 14  |  Rd: 4 Pk: 20  |  Rd: 4 Pk: 29  |  Rd: 4 Pk: 38  |  Rd: 5 Pk: 24  |  Rd: 6 Pk: 15

158. NFL Team Logo for Texans Houston Texans: Naquan Jones, DT, Michigan State

Houston’s run defense fell apart after losing D.J. Reader and Benardrick McKinney. Here’s a replacement for Reader.

Click links to see the Texans' picks across all rounds:
Rd: 3 Pk: 3  |  Rd: 4 Pk: 4  |  Rd: 5 Pk: 3  |  Rd: 6 Pk: 11  |  Rd: 6 Pk: 19  |  Rd: 6 Pk: 28  |  Rd: 7 Pk: 5

159. NFL Team Logo for Chargers Los Angeles Chargers: Tarik Black, WR, Texas

The Chargers grab some wide receiver depth.

Click links to see the Chargers' picks across all rounds:
Rd: 1 Pk: 13  |  Click here to jump to the Chargers' second-round pick.  |  Rd: 3 Pk: 13  |  Rd: 3 Pk: 33  |  Rd: 4 Pk: 13  |  Rd: 6 Pk: 1  |  Rd: 6 Pk: 14  |  Rd: 7 Pk: 13

160. NFL Team Logo for Cardinals Arizona Cardinals: Carson Green, G, Texas A&M

The Cardinals could stand to add some offensive line depth.

Click links to see the Cardinals' picks across all rounds:
Rd: 1 Pk: 16  |  Click here to jump to the Cardinals' second-round pick.  |  Rd: 6 Pk: 39  |  Rd: 7 Pk: 15  |  Rd: 7 Pk: 19

161. NFL Team Logo for Bills Buffalo Bills: Jaelen Darden, WR, North Texas

Darden could be steal on Day 3 of the 2021 NFL Draft and turn into a dangerous slot receiver.

Click links to see the Bills' picks across all rounds:
Rd: 1 Pk: 30  |  Click here to jump to the Bills' second-round pick.  |  Rd: 3 Pk: 29  |  Rd: 5 Pk: 30  |  Rd: 6 Pk: 29  |  Rd: 7 Pk: 8

162. NFL Team Logo for Raiders Las Vegas Raiders: Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, USC

The Raiders lost Nelson Agholor and could use some receiver depth and competition.

Click links to see the Raiders' picks across all rounds:
Rd: 1 Pk: 17  |  Click here to jump to the Raiders' second-round pick.  |  Rd: 3 Pk: 15  |  Rd: 3 Pk: 16  |  Rd: 4 Pk: 16  |  Rd: 5 Pk: 23  |  Rd: 6 Pk: 16

163. NFL Team Logo for Redskins Washington Redskins: Anthony Schwartz, WR, Auburn

Washington grabs some wide receiver depth and competition.

Click links to see the Redskins' picks across all rounds:
Rd: 1 Pk: 19  |  Click here to jump to the Redskins' second-round pick.  |  Rd: 3 Pk: 10  |  Rd: 3 Pk: 18  |  Rd: 4 Pk: 19  |  Rd: 7 Pk: 18  |  Rd: 7 Pk: 30

164. NFL Team Logo for Bears Chicago Bears: Marcus Murphy, S, Mississippi State

Chicago could stand to add multiple corners after losing Kyle Fuller.

Click links to see the Bears' picks across all rounds:
Rd: 1 Pk: 20  |  Click here to jump to the Bears' second-round pick.  |  Rd: 3 Pk: 19  |  Rd: 6 Pk: 20  |  Rd: 6 Pk: 37  |  Rd: 6 Pk: 44

165. NFL Team Logo for Colts Indianapolis Colts: Riley Cole, LB, South Alabama

The Colts grab some linebacker depth.

Click links to see the Colts' picks across all rounds:
Rd: 1 Pk: 21  |  Click here to jump to the Colts' second-round pick.  |  Rd: 4 Pk: 22  |  Rd: 6 Pk: 22  |  Rd: 7 Pk: 20

166. NFL Team Logo for Titans Tennessee Titans: Elijah Mitchell, RB, La.-Lafayette

The Titans could use running back depth.

Click links to see the Titans' picks across all rounds:
Rd: 1 Pk: 22  |  Click here to jump to the Titans' second-round pick.  |  Rd: 3 Pk: 21  |  Rd: 3 Pk: 36  |  Rd: 4 Pk: 21  |  Rd: 6 Pk: 21  |  Rd: 6 Pk: 31  |  Rd: 7 Pk: 4

167. NFL Team Logo for Raiders Las Vegas Raiders: Khalil Herbert, RB, Virginia Tech

The Raiders could use some running back depth.

Click links to see the Raiders' picks across all rounds:
Rd: 1 Pk: 17  |  Click here to jump to the Raiders' second-round pick.  |  Rd: 3 Pk: 15  |  Rd: 3 Pk: 16  |  Rd: 4 Pk: 16  |  Rd: 5 Pk: 18  |  Rd: 6 Pk: 16

168. NFL Team Logo for Vikings Minnesota Vikings: Paddy Fisher, LB, Northwestern

Minnesota has shown lots of interest in Fisher, and he could at least be a good backup and special teams contributor.

Click links to see the Vikings' picks across all rounds:
Rd: 1 Pk: 14  |  Rd: 3 Pk: 14  |  Rd: 3 Pk: 26  |  Rd: 4 Pk: 14  |  Rd: 4 Pk: 20  |  Rd: 4 Pk: 29  |  Rd: 4 Pk: 38  |  Rd: 5 Pk: 13  |  Rd: 6 Pk: 15

169. NFL Team Logo for Browns Cleveland Browns: Marco Wilson, CB, Florida

The Browns add some cornerback depth.

Click links to see the Browns' picks across all rounds:
Rd: 1 Pk: 26  |  Click here to jump to the Browns' second-round pick.  |  Rd: 3 Pk: 25  |  Rd: 3 Pk: 27  |  Rd: 4 Pk: 5  |  Rd: 4 Pk: 27  |  Rd: 6 Pk: 27  |  Rd: 7 Pk: 29

170. NFL Team Logo for Jaguars Jacksonville Jaguars: Jonathan Cooper, DE, Ohio State

The Jaguars could use some defensive end depth.

Click links to see the Jaguars' picks across all rounds:
Rd: 1 Pk: 1  |  Rd: 1 Pk: 25  |  Click here to jump to the Jaguars' first second-round pick.  |  Rd: 2 Pk: 13  |  Rd: 3 Pk: 1  |  Rd: 4 Pk: 1  |  Rd: 4 Pk: 25  |  Rd: 5 Pk: 1  |  Rd: 7 Pk: 21

171. NFL Team Logo for Ravens Baltimore Ravens: Mike Strachan, WR, Charleston

It would make sense for the Ravens to add more receiving talent and depth.

Click links to see the Ravens' picks across all rounds:
Rd: 1 Pk: 27  |  Rd: 1 Pk: 31  |  Rd: 3 Pk: 30  |  Rd: 3 Pk: 40  |  Rd: 4 Pk: 26  |  Rd: 4 Pk: 31  |  Rd: 5 Pk: 40  |  Rd: 6 Pk: 26

172. NFL Team Logo for 49ers San Francisco 49ers: JaCoby Stevens, OLB, LSU

San Francisco adds some linebacker and special teams depth.

Click links to see the 49ers' picks across all rounds:
Rd: 1 Pk: 3  |  Click here to jump to the 49ers' second-round pick.  |  Rd: 3 Pk: 38  |  Rd: 4 Pk: 12  |  Rd: 5 Pk: 11  |  Rd: 5 Pk: 36  |  Rd: 6 Pk: 10  |  Rd: 7 Pk: 2

173. NFL Team Logo for Packers Green Bay Packers: Sadarius Hutcherson, OT, South Carolina

The Packers could use some offensive line depth.

Click links to see the Packers' picks across all rounds:
Rd: 1 Pk: 29  |  Click here to jump to the Packers' second-round pick.  |  Rd: 3 Pk: 28  |  Rd: 4 Pk: 30  |  Rd: 4 Pk: 37  |  Rd: 5 Pk: 34  |  Rd: 6 Pk: 30  |  Rd: 6 Pk: 36  |  Rd: 7 Pk: 28

174. NFL Team Logo for Bills Buffalo Bills: Jared Goldwire, DT, Louisville

Buffalo could stand to add some tackle depth and rotational talent to help keep Ed Oliver fresh.

Click links to see the Bills' picks across all rounds:
Rd: 1 Pk: 30  |  Click here to jump to the Bills' second-round pick.  |  Rd: 3 Pk: 29  |  Rd: 5 Pk: 17  |  Rd: 6 Pk: 29  |  Rd: 7 Pk: 8

175. NFL Team Logo for Chiefs Kansas City Chiefs: Shakur Brown, CB, Michigan State

The Chiefs add some cornerback talent and depth.

Click links to see the Chiefs' picks across all rounds:
Click here to jump to the Chiefs' first second-round pick.  |  Rd: 2 Pk: 31  |  Rd: 4 Pk: 39  |  Rd: 5 Pk: 37  |  Rd: 6 Pk: 23

176. NFL Team Logo for Buccaneers Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Evan McPherson, K, Florida

Jason Licht has blown a few picks on kickers, including a tradeup into the second-round for Roberto Aguayo, and then taking Matt Gay. Tampa Bay still could use a long-term kicker, and McPherson was phenomenal for the Gators.

Click links to see the Buccaneers' picks across all rounds:
Rd: 1 Pk: 32  |  Click here to jump to the Buccaneers' second-round pick.  |  Rd: 3 Pk: 31  |  Rd: 4 Pk: 32  |  Rd: 6 Pk: 33  |  Rd: 7 Pk: 23  |  Rd: 7 Pk: 31

177. NFL Team Logo for Patriots New England Patriots: Frank Darby, WR, Arizona State

The Patriots could continue to build up their receiving talent with some nice values on Day 3 of the 2021 NFL Draft.

Click links to see the Patriots' picks across all rounds:
Rd: 1 Pk: 15  |  Click here to jump to the Patriots' second-round pick.  |  Rd: 3 Pk: 32  |  Rd: 4 Pk: 15  |  Rd: 4 Pk: 17  |  Rd: 4 Pk: 34  |  Rd: 6 Pk: 4  |  Rd: 6 Pk: 13  |  Rd: 7 Pk: 14

178. NFL Team Logo for Packers Green Bay Packers: Ta’Quan Graham, DE, Texas

The Packers need some depth along the defensive line.

Click links to see the Packers' picks across all rounds:
Rd: 1 Pk: 29  |  Click here to jump to the Packers' second-round pick.  |  Rd: 3 Pk: 28  |  Rd: 4 Pk: 30  |  Rd: 4 Pk: 37  |  Rd: 5 Pk: 29  |  Rd: 6 Pk: 30  |  Rd: 6 Pk: 36  |  Rd: 7 Pk: 28

179. NFL Team Logo for Cowboys Dallas Cowboys: Elerson Smith, DE, Northern Iowa

The Cowboys could use multiple defensive ends to help improve their depth.

Click links to see the Cowboys' picks across all rounds:
Rd: 1 Pk: 10  |  Click here to jump to the Cowboys' second-round pick.  |  Rd: 3 Pk: 11  |  Rd: 3 Pk: 35  |  Rd: 4 Pk: 10  |  Rd: 4 Pk: 33  |  Rd: 6 Pk: 8  |  Rd: 6 Pk: 43  |  Rd: 7 Pk: 10

180. NFL Team Logo for 49ers San Francisco 49ers: Trey Ragas, RB, La.-Lafayette

The 49ers grab some running back depth.

Click links to see the 49ers' picks across all rounds:
Rd: 1 Pk: 3  |  Click here to jump to the 49ers' second-round pick.  |  Rd: 3 Pk: 38  |  Rd: 4 Pk: 12  |  Rd: 5 Pk: 11  |  Rd: 5 Pk: 28  |  Rd: 6 Pk: 10  |  Rd: 7 Pk: 2

181. NFL Team Logo for Chiefs Kansas City Chiefs: Seth Williams, WR, Auburn

The Chiefs grab more receiver talent.

Click links to see the Chiefs' picks across all rounds:
Click here to jump to the Chiefs' first second-round pick.  |  Rd: 2 Pk: 31  |  Rd: 4 Pk: 39  |  Rd: 5 Pk: 31  |  Rd: 6 Pk: 23

182. NFL Team Logo for Falcons Atlanta Falcons: Pete Werner, LB, Ohio State

The Falcons could use multiple linebacker upgrades.

Click links to see the Falcons' picks across all rounds:
Rd: 1 Pk: 4  |  Click here to jump to the Falcons' second-round pick.  |  Rd: 3 Pk: 4  |  Rd: 4 Pk: 3  |  Rd: 5 Pk: 4  |  Rd: 5 Pk: 39  |  Rd: 6 Pk: 3  |  Rd: 6 Pk: 35

183. NFL Team Logo for Falcons Atlanta Falcons: Ben Skowronek, WR, Notre Dame

The Falcons add some receiver and special teams depth.

Click links to see the Falcons' picks across all rounds:
Rd: 1 Pk: 4  |  Click here to jump to the Falcons' second-round pick.  |  Rd: 3 Pk: 4  |  Rd: 4 Pk: 3  |  Rd: 5 Pk: 4  |  Rd: 5 Pk: 38  |  Rd: 6 Pk: 3  |  Rd: 6 Pk: 35

184. NFL Team Logo for Ravens Baltimore Ravens: Rakeem Boyd, RB, Arkansas

The Ravens could use running back depth.

Click links to see the Ravens' picks across all rounds:
Rd: 1 Pk: 27  |  Rd: 1 Pk: 31  |  Rd: 3 Pk: 30  |  Rd: 3 Pk: 40  |  Rd: 4 Pk: 26  |  Rd: 4 Pk: 31  |  Rd: 5 Pk: 27  |  Rd: 6 Pk: 26