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2021 NFL Draft Re-Mock: Round 1 Continued

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This is a 2021 NFL Draft Re-Mock. I’m going back to 2021 and re-distributing all of the 2021 NFL Draft prospects to all of the teams in the 2021 NFL Draft order. This 2021 NFL Draft Re-Mock is based on how these players have performed in their careers, as well as the needs each team had back in 2021.

Posted March 27, 2026. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.


  1. Las Vegas Raiders: Spencer Brown, OT, Northern Iowa
    Actual 2021 NFL Draft Pick: Alex Leatherwood, OT
    My 2021 NFL Mock Draft Pick: Alex Leatherwood, OT

    The Alex Leatherwood pick didn’t pan out so well. The Raiders obviously wanted a better bookend for Kolton Miller, so that’s what they’re getting with this pick.

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  2. Miami Dolphins: Quinn Meinerz, G, Wisconsin-Whitewater
    Actual 2021 NFL Draft Pick: Jaelan Phillips, DE
    My 2021 NFL Mock Draft Pick: Travis Etienne, RB

    The Dolphins are another team with severe offensive line issues. Their guards at this time were someone named Solomon Kindley and Ereck Flowers. Quinn Meinerz would have provided a big upgrade.

  3. Washington Redskins: Nick Bolton, LB, Missouri
    Actual 2021 NFL Draft Pick: Jamin Davis, LB
    My 2021 NFL Mock Draft Pick: Christian Darrisaw, OT

    The Redskins have had issues covering the middle of the field for years. Part of the problem was their selection of Jamin Davis, who was a complete bust. Nick Bolton would have been a much better option.



  4. Chicago Bears: Walker Little, OT, Stanford
    Actual 2021 NFL Draft Pick: Justin Fields, QB
    My 2021 NFL Mock Draft Pick: Mac Jones, QB

    Offensive tackle was a big need for the Bears entering the 2021 NFL Draft. Walker Little emerged as a quality blind-side protector for the Jaguars, so he’d be a nice upgrade for Chicago.

  5. Indianapolis Colts: Kyle Pitts, TE, Florida Florida
    Actual 2021 NFL Draft Pick: Kwity Paye, DE
    My 2021 NFL Mock Draft Pick: Jaelan Phillips, DE

    Kyle Pitts finally gets chosen. He’s viewed as a bust by many. He hasn’t been worth the fourth-overall pick, but he’s still had a good career. He should have been picked around No. 20, and the Colts had a big need for a tight end for a while.



  6. Tennessee Titans: Jaylen Waddle, WR, Alabama Alabama
    Actual 2021 NFL Draft Pick: Caleb Farley, CB
    My 2021 NFL Mock Draft Pick: Kadarius Toney, WR

    The Titans lost Corey Davis just prior to the 2021 NFL Draft. They needed a receiver, which is why I mocked Kadarius Toney to them. Jaylen Waddle hasn’t been great in the NFL, but he’s a solid receiver who would go in the 20s in the re-draft.

  7. New York Jets: Alim McNeill, DT, N.C. State
    Actual 2021 NFL Draft Pick: Alijah Vera-Tucker, OT
    My 2021 NFL Mock Draft Pick: Caleb Farley, CB

    The Jets can continue to bolster their defense. Quinnen Williams wasn’t on the roster yet, so the Jets would be interested in a stud defensive tackle who has been great for the Lions.



  8. Pittsburgh Steelers: Travis Etienne, RB, Clemson
    Actual 2021 NFL Draft Pick: Najee Harris, RB
    My 2021 NFL Mock Draft Pick: Najee Harris, RB

    The Steelers wanted a bellcow back. They selected Najee Harris, which ended up being a mistake because they could have obtained Travis Etienne instead. The right move would have been to bolster the offensive line first, but this is what I believe teams will do; not what I think they should do.

  9. Jacksonville Jaguars: Sam Cosmi, OT, Texas
    Actual 2021 NFL Draft Pick: Travis Etienne, RB
    My 2021 NFL Mock Draft Pick: Teven Jenkins, OT

    Protecting Trevor Lawrence is obviously important. With Cam Robinson signed to a 1-year deal, and Jawaan Taylor struggling, tackle was certainly in play for Jacksonville’s second opening-round selection.



  10. Cleveland Browns: Tyson Campbell, CB, Georgia Georgia
    Actual 2021 NFL Draft Pick: Greg Newsome, CB
    My 2021 NFL Mock Draft Pick: Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, LB

    I think this pick would have remained the same about a year ago. The Browns were able to get some quality seasons out of Greg Newsome, though they ultimately traded him for Tyson Campbell. Hence, Campbell would be the pick in this re-draft.

  11. Baltimore Ravens: Kwity Paye, DE/DT, Michigan Michigan
    Actual 2021 NFL Draft Pick: Rashod Bateman, WR
    My 2021 NFL Mock Draft Pick: Jayson Oweh, DE/OLB

    The Ravens lost both Yannick Ngakoue and Matthew Judon prior to the 2021 NFL Draft. This is why they selected Jayson Oweh, but Kwity Paye would have been the better option, considering that the Ravens ended up trading Oweh.



  12. New Orleans Saints: Greg Newsome, CB, Northwestern Northwestern
    Actual 2021 NFL Draft Pick: Payton Turner, DE
    My 2021 NFL Mock Draft Pick: Greg Newsome, CB

    Cornerback was a huge need in the wake of Janoris Jenkins’ departure. That’s why I mocked Greg Newsome to the Saints. Newsome is one of the better prospects available.

  13. Green Bay Packers: Alaric Jackson, OT, Iowa
    Actual 2021 NFL Draft Pick: Eric Stokes, CB
    My 2021 NFL Mock Draft Pick: Elijah Moore, WR

    The Packers lost three offensive linemen during the 2021 free agency period, so offensive tackle was a real possibility for them with this pick. Alaric Jackson has been a solid left tackle for the Rams.

  14. Buffalo Bills: Odafe Oweh, DE/OLB, Penn State
    Actual 2021 NFL Draft Pick: Gregory Rousseau, DE
    My 2021 NFL Mock Draft Pick: Eric Stokes, CB

    Gregory Rousseau is not available in this redraft, but the Bills can select Odafe Oweh instead. Oweh just signed a $100 million contract, but he got off to a very slow start in his career.

  15. Baltimore Ravens: Drew Dalman, C, Stanford
    Actual 2021 NFL Draft Pick: Jayson Oweh, DE
    My 2021 NFL Mock Draft Pick: Liam Eichenberg, OT

    Center was an issue for the Ravens until they drafted Tyler Linderbaum. Drew Dalman is not as good as Linderbaum, but he could have gotten Baltimore off to a head start on upgrading their situation at center.



  16. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Zaven Collins, DE/OLB, Tulsa Tulsa
    Actual 2021 NFL Draft Pick: Joe Tryon, DE
    My 2021 NFL Mock Draft Pick: Joe Tryon, DE

    Zaven Collins can do a bit of everything, and having him as a starting edge over Joe Tryon would have limited the collapse of Tampa Bay’s defense.

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