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Hello, and welcome to my 2021 NFL mock draft! Given the uncertainty of COVID times, it's hard to make evaluations, especially this early in the process, so this is more an exercise to get feelers and feedback! I appreciate any and all comments, so long as they're civil, and encourage discussion! Feel free to check out my previous mocks on my profile page as well! Thank you!

This will likely be the last one I do for a while until I truly have a better idea of where the perspective draft stock of the top prospects is. Teams 29 through 32 will just be ordered based on a combination of their records and conference affiliation (this is why the Bills pick before the Packers). They may or may not be ordered upon who I actually think will win the games. 6 trades went into the creating of this mock.

First attempt at a 2021 Mock Draft.

New 2021 mock. Early look shows another deep QB, WR, & OT class. I draft as I am the GM for each team. 2020 is looking like a changing of the guard on many teams and their draft position. DISREGARD RD2. The Mock Draft Builder is having issues. *WALTER STAFF* Please fix the mock draft builder.

Please rate and comment to let me know what you think of my words and selections, I am interested in improving my football knowledge of other teams and want to know your guys opinions. NOTE: I am a ravens fan so you may notice a number of references to my favorite team, my apologies. That said, I attempted to remain as objective as possible in this Mock Draft. :)

Only the No. 1 and No. 2 overall picks are set in stone as we approach Week 17 of the 2020 NFL season, but the projected 2021 NFL Draft order still presents ample opportunity to attack storylines and narratives as we approach the offseason. The Atlanta Falcons could be in a position to take the heir apparent to veteran quarterback Matt Ryan. The Cincinnati Bengals may reunite former LSU wideout Ja’Marr Chase with Joe Burrow if they’re indeed out of the Penei Sewell sweepstakes. The Denver Broncos and San Francisco 49ers could swing the bat on first-round quarterbacks despite drafting outside the top 10. Below is a 2021 NFL Mock Draft based on the current projected draft order that doesn’t project what I think teams will do but instead should do if I were making the picks for all 32 NFL teams.

Don't take it too seriously as a lot of this is pure guesswork on my part. I put three trades into this mock.

(Round 1) I run all my mock drafts like I am the General Manager of each team. My priorities are franchise QB, pass coverage, pass protection, pass rush and playermakers. I am willing to trade draft capital for ONLY a franchise QB. It is NEVER worth it to reach for a player or a need. This is super deluxe with water protection because I will have team needs, picks, and thoughts included. Check out my round 2 (Super Deluxe) since we can't do more than one round.

I run my mock draft like I am the GM of each team. Do succeed in the NFL you need a stud QB, pass defense, pass rush, pass protection, and playmakers in that order. It is ONLY worth it to trade multiple picks for a franchise QB, no other position is worth it.

Knowing what we know about players that were drafted in 2016 today, how would the first round of the 2016 draft look. Spoiler, the top 10 did well and a lot of the picks are the same.

NFL success is built on these priorities: QB, pass coverage, pass protection, playmakers and pass rush. RB's and DT's just don't have much value. You should never surrender major draft capital for anything other than a potential franchise QB.

At this time each season I like to go over 3 facets of every draft class. Most intriguing: As always...it`s all about the QB`s. Most athletic: I. Simmons / J. Chinn / T. Wirfs / J. Reagor. Safest picks: C. Young / J. Jeudy / A. Thomas / D. Brown. LET`S GO VIKES !!

This is not an actual mock, but me following the draft making instant reactions. You can go ahead and tear me to shreds with my lack of credability or you can enjoy a friendly banter of wit. Which ever it is, I hope you enjoy and Happy Draft Day Everybody!