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NFL draft tracker 2021: Analysis on every pick in the second and third rounds

The 2021 NFL draft, i.e. the league's 86th annual "Player Selection Meeting," rolled on with the second and third rounds Friday night.

After an eventful Thursday in Cleveland, all 32 teams made picks on Day 2 – the Houston Texans, Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks all sitting out Round 1 after previously making trades for established veterans. But they have now joined the fray – though the Texans didn't arrive until Round 3 – looking to strike gold at a time when the best teams tend fill out their rosters with generally less-acclaimed prospects.

Now, to the picks:

DRAFT TRACKER: Analysis on every pick in the first round

2021 NFL draft tracker: Second-round picks

33. Jacksonville Jaguars – CB Tyson Campbell, Georgia

Not a ton of production in terms of turning the ball over for the Bulldogs, but you can't teach sub-4.4 speed or a willingness to tackle. Gives the Jags a nice nickel package with CJ Henderson and newly signed Shaquill Griffin.

34. New York Jets – WR Elijah Moore, Mississippi

The NYJ continue investing in assets to surround new QB Zach Wilson. After bolstering the O-line in Round 1 with OL Alijah Vera-Tucker, GM Joe Douglas gets the explosive receiver from Ole Miss. Moore can operate from the slot, take jet sweeps and turn a hitch into a score. He finished with 86 grabs for 1,193 yards and eight scores in eight games last year. This pick could cast doubt on the future of current slot receiver Jamison Crowder.

35. Denver Broncos (from Atlanta Falcons) – RB Javonte Williams, North Carolina

He averaged 7.3 yards per carry in 2020 and put the ball in the end zone 22 times. A physical runner who also blocks and catches (25 last year), his arrival means another timeshare as he replaces Phillip Lindsay as Melvin Gordon's partner in crime.

36. Miami Dolphins (from Houston Texans) – S Jevon Holland, Oregon

Holland had nine INTs over the 2018 and '19 seasons before opting out last year. He should upgrade Miami's shaky back line, which isn't on par with what should be a solid group of corners.

37. Philadelphia Eagles – C/G Landon Dickerson, Alabama

He's recovering nicely from a torn ACL and should be ready to go for Week 1. Between 'Bama and his time at Florida State, he's played all five O-line positions but seems likely to settle at the interior in the NFL. Could be Philly C Jason Kelce's eventual successor and should play for a decade-plus in the pros.

38. New England Patriots (from Cincinnati Bengals) – DT Christian Barmore, Alabama

He wrecked Ohio State in the CFP national championship game, flashing his ability to clog running lanes and get to the quarterback up the gut. A three-down disruptor who should bring needed athleticism to New England's front. The Pats gave up two fourth-rounders for the second-round swap with Cincy.

39. Chicago Bears (from Carolina Panthers) – OT Teven Jenkins, Oklahoma State

Should settle in at right tackle and become another element (along with first-round QB Justin Fields) that helps Chicago's shoddy offense uphold its side of the deal in the Windy City. Bears fans should enjoy Jenkins' play-to-the-echo-of-the-whistle mentality, which should propel a 25th-ranked run game forward.

40. Falcons (from Broncos) – S Richie Grant, Central Florida

Atlanta ranked last against the pass in 2020, allowing 34 TD passes. Grant, who had 10 picks over the last three seasons, joins a new-look safety corps that said goodbye to Keanu Neal and Damontae Kazee in free agency while welcoming Duron Harmon and Erik Harris.

41. Detroit Lions – DT Levi Onwuzurike, Washington

He can defend the run and penetrate on passing downs and should be willing to bite a few kneecaps for new coach Dan Campbell. He was an all-Pac-12 selection in 2019 before opting out last year. Detroit has now picked two linemen from the conference after going with Oregon OT Penei Sewell in Round 1.

42. Dolphins (from New York Giants) – OT Liam Eichenberg, Notre Dame

Giants GM Dave Gettleman trades down again, adding a third-rounder in 2022, and enabling Miami to get a new right tackle – though Eichenberg manned the left side in South Bend. Expect him to now guard southpaw QB Tua Tagovailoa's blind side after this week's trade of Ereck Flowers telegraphed a move of 2020 second-rounder Robert Hunt inside.

43. Las Vegas Raiders (from San Francisco 49ers) – S Trevon Moehrig, TCU

Last year's Jim Thorpe Award winner, Moehrig has nice range, plays with good instincts, can cover and is willing to come up and make a hit. He should nicely complement 2019 first-round S Johnathan Abram, who's more of an enforcer from the box.

44. Dallas Cowboys – CB Kelvin Joseph, Kentucky

And America' Team begins repairing last year's sieve-like pass defense, Joseph now paired outside with 2020 second-rounder Trevon Diggs. Joseph's exceptional athleticism should serve him well as he adapts to the pros. Joseph, who started his college career at LSU, had four INTs last year.

45. Jaguars (from Minnesota Vikings) – OT Walker Little, Stanford

Imposing at 6-7 and 313 pounds, he's got all the talent in the world but suffered a torn ACL in 2019 and opted out last year. Projects as the successor to Jags LT Cam Robinson, who's playing on the franchise tag in 2021. Walker should be a good long-term investment as Trevor Lawrence's blind side sentinel.

46. Bengals (from Patriots) – OT Jackson Carman, Clemson

A 6-5, 317-pounder, Cincinnati didn't wait long to upgrade QB Joe Burrow's protection after opting for WR Ja'Marr Chase instead of a left tackle Thursday. Carman protected Lawrence from the left side for Clemson and might get an opportunity to do the same for Burrow, whose rookie season was prematurely ended by a knee injury. If not, Carman could be the long-term right tackle or even a guard.

47. Los Angeles Chargers – CB Asante Samuel Jr., Florida State

Another son of a former NFL star, Samuel the Younger is a more willing tackler than dad sometimes was. He can also generate turnovers and helps out the Bolts secondary after the losses of Rayshawn Jenkins and Casey Hayward. Samuel had three picks in eight games for the Seminoles in 2020, when he was an all-ACC selection.

48. 49ers (from Raiders) – G Aaron Banks, Notre Dame

Another all-ACC pick, the 6-5, 325-pounder should help facilitate the Niners' ground game, which is truly the key to their offense. This O-line is getting a nice boost this spring after veteran C Alex Mack also signed.

49. Arizona Cardinals – WR Rondale Moore, Purdue

He blazed an unofficial 4.29 40 at his pro day while posting a 42½-inch vertical jump. Moore posted 114 catches and 14 TDs as a freshman in 2018 ... but injuries, including to his hamstring, have kept him off the field quite a bit since. Small (5-7, 181) but very strong, he could be a dangerous weapon – also able to produce on jet sweeps or pitches – between veteran WRs DeAndre Hopkins and A.J. Green. Should be a win for Kliff Kingsbury's offense.

50. Giants (from Dolphins) – OLB/DE Azeez Ojulari, Georgia

He led the SEC with 8½ sacks in 2020 and was so well respected, he was named a team captain as a freshman. Can man the edge in odd or even fronts. The Giants didn't have a five-sack performance from any of their outside rushers in 2020.

51. Washington Football Team – LT Samuel Cosmi, Texas

The all-Big-12 performer stands 6-6 and 314 pounds and should plug in immediately at left tackle for the WFT. Cosmi may not have elite physical skills, but he is durable and can also play right tackle. The Football Team continues to build out a nice roster even if a quarterback of the future will have to come ... in the future.

52. Browns (from Bears via Panthers) – LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, Notre Dame

Cleveland trades up (and surrenders a third-rounder as part of its Round 2 flip with Carolina) to end JOK's free fall. A 6-1, 221-pounder, Owusu-Koramoah compares himself to the Colts' Darius Leonard and also doles out some thunderous hits. He can defend in space and cover large sectors of the field for a Browns defense that continues to add studs.

53. Tennessee Titans – OT Dillon Radunz, North Dakota State

He took care of Trey Lance for the Bison and represents the Titans' latest whack at right tackle after they let All-Pro Jack Conklin walk after the 2019 season and wasted a first-round pick on Isaiah Wilson last year. A left tackle in college, Radunz also provides a nice measure of versatility. Ryan Tannehill and Derrick Henry say thank you.

54. Indianapolis Colts – DE Dayo Odeyingbo, Vanderbilt

He's coming off an Achilles injury but had 5½ sacks in eight games last year. If the Colts are lucky, Odeyingbo and first-rounder Kwity Paye could be the new Dwight Freeney-Robert Mathis combo for the 2020s.

55. Pittsburgh Steelers – TE Pat Freiermuth, Penn State

The "Baby Gronk" nickname isn't entirely accurate even though he wore No. 87 and has a similar gait. But Freiermuth should be a nice combo tight end for an offense that's incrementally getting overhauled this offseason. He had 92 catches for 1,185 yards and 16 TDs in three seasons with the Nittany Lions.

56. Seattle Seahawks – WR D'Wayne Eskridge, Western Michigan

Welcome to the draft, Seattle, which gave up its first-rounder in the Jamal Adams deal ... and that's OK given the Seahawks' spotty record in Round 1 lately. Eskridge brings more athleticism to the passing game with his blazing speed, averaging 23.4 yards per catch over the past two seasons. At 5-9, 190 pounds, he's more Tyler Lockett than DK Metcalf. Still, what about that offensive line, fellas?

57. Los Angeles Rams – WR Tutu Atwell, Louisville

Welcome to the draft, L.A., which gave up its first-rounder in the Jalen Ramsey deal. Atwell may only be 5-9 while hovering near 150 pounds, but his speed could bring another dimension to an offense that already added DeSean Jackson. An all-ACC selection in 2019 when he led the conference with 1,272 receiving yards, Atwell could demand every ounce of QB Matthew Stafford's arm strength.

58. Kansas City Chiefs (from Baltimore Ravens) – LB Nick Bolton, Missouri

The two-time all-SEC performer is short at 5-11 and 237 pounds – so were London Fletcher and Zach Thomas – but brings thump and range from just down the road to the AFC champs, who could use both at the second level. Bolton had 16½ tackles for loss over the past two seasons.

59. Panthers (from Browns) – WR Terrace Marshall Jr., LSU

The first offensive pick of the Matt Rhule era, Carolina's doctors are apparently comfortable with Marshall's medical flags. If he's healthy, pretty sweet value for a 6-3, 205-pounder who provides QB Sam Darnold with another supplementary downfield option to DJ Moore and Robby Anderson. Of Marshall's 94 grabs over the past two seasons, 23 went for TDs. He reunites with former LSU OC Joe Brady, too.

60. New Orleans Saints – LB Pete Werner, Ohio State

He'll team with All-Pro Demario Davis after Alex Anzalone signed with Detroit. An all-Big Ten selection with a nose for the football, Werner (6-3, 238) flashed sub-4.6 speed at the Buckeyes' pro day and should be an every-down player.

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

"Boogie" is a high-effort D-lineman who continues adding depth here after Buffalo took DE Gregory Rousseau in Round 1. At 6-3, 274 pounds, Basham should also be more stout against the run than some of the Bills' lighter edge players.

62. Green Bay Packers – C Josh Myers, Ohio State

The Pack lost All-Pro C Corey Linsley, another Buckeye, in free agency to the Chargers. Myers should slide into this spot to deliver snaps to Aaron Rodgers ... presumably.

63. Chiefs – C Creed Humphrey, Oklahoma

Kansas City has not re-signed Austin Reiter, the starting center the past two seasons. Enter the two-time Big 12 offensive lineman of the year, who's worked with Baker Mayfield and Kyler Murray and now gets a chance to snap to Patrick Mahomes ... if Humphrey can beat out veteran Austin Blythe on a revamped O-line that was the Chiefs' downfall in Super Bowl 55.

64. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – QB Kyle Trask, Florida

He led FBS with 43 TD passes in 2020. Trask is huge at 6-5 and 236 pounds but doesn't necessarily possess the live arm Bruce Arians generally favors. Lightly recruited out of high school, Trask – a veteran of the Manning Passing Academy – could find something in common with 2000 sixth-rounder Tom Brady as the Bucs bring in a potential successor once TB12 decides he's had enough ... which is at least age 45 according to the five-time Super Bowl MVP.

Cleveland Browns fan "Macho Man" dances on stage as the Browns are on the clock in the second round of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 30, 2021, in Cleveland.
Cleveland Browns fan "Macho Man" dances on stage as the Browns are on the clock in the second round of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 30, 2021, in Cleveland.

2021 NFL draft tracker: Third-round picks

65. Jaguars – S Andre Cisco, Syracuse

He had 12 INTs between the 2018 and 2019 seasons, but a torn ACL ruined the former all-ACC performer's final year with the Orange. But fully healthy, he could be an upgrade in center field for the Jags.

66. Vikings (from Jets) – QB Kellen Mond, Texas A&M

Intriguing prospect who won Senior Bowl MVP honors after steadily improving throughout his college career. Finished with 71 TDs and 27 INTs for the Aggies and is a much better athlete than Minnesota starter Kirk Cousins. Mond, who had 9,661 passing yards in college and 1,609 on the ground will get time to develop here but could maybe push to play eventually given Cousins is only under contract through 2022.

67. Texans – QB Davis Mills, Stanford

Houston's very first pick of this draft ... is a potential replacement for Deshaun Watson. Mills was highly recruited out of high school, but knee injuries limited him to 11 starts. He ran a sub-4.6 40 at his pro day and is the kind of compelling prospect you'd love to develop ... maybe behind Tyrod Taylor? Keep an eye on this one as it definitely seems to telegraph an organizational hint about Watson's future (or lack thereof) here.

68. Falcons – OT Jalen Mayfield, Michigan

Good value here given Mayfield was often projected as a first-rounder. Might wind up at guard in the NFL given the Falcons already have a pair of first-rounders bookending their O-line.

69. Bengals – LB Joseph Ossai, Texas

After shelling out for DE Trey Hendrickson in free agency, Cincinnati continues adding to its pass rush after losing Carl Lawson, Carlos Dunlap and Geno Atkins since last season.

70. Panthers (from Eagles) – OT Brady Christensen, BYU

Zach Wilson's left tackle could get a shot to reprise that role for Darnold by filling one of Carolina's biggest needs.

71. Giants (from Broncos) – CB Aaron Robinson, Central Florida

New York continues building out secondary depth even after signing Adoree' Jackson in free agency. Robinson, who started out at Alabama, only intercepted one pass in four seasons but did swat away 15 of them over the past two years.

72. Lions – DT Alim McNeill, North Carolina State

A highly mobile interior havoc wreaker. Detroit continues to devote this draft to the trenches ... tells you something about how they're rebuilding.

73. Eagles (from Panthers) – DT Milton Williams, Louisiana Tech

Philadelphia needs to rebuild its D-line after saying goodbye to Vinny Curry and Malik Jackson this spring. Williams had 10 sacks and 19 TFLs over the past two years.

74. Washington (from 49ers) – CB Benjamin St-Juste, Minnesota

A big corner at 6-3, 202 pounds, he might get some run outside in nickel packages.

75. Cowboys – DT Osa Odighizuwa, UCLA

An all-Pac-12 performer who should compete for a starting spot given state of Dallas' interior line. Odighizuwa notched 10½ sacks over his past three seasons and can get slippery in the gaps. His older brother, Owa, was drafted by the Giants in 2015.

76. Saints (from Giants via Broncos) – CB Paulson Adebo, Stanford

He opted out in 2020 but was all-Pac-12 in 2018 and ’19. He led FBS with 24 passes defensed in 2018 and should compete immediately for a starting role in New Orleans.

77. Chargers – WR Josh Palmer, Tennessee

A Canadian who had to adjust from the Canadian version of football, he caught 67 balls for the Vols over the past two years. Could compete for No. 3 job with Bolts.

78. Vikings – LB Chazz Surratt, North Carolina

A former quarterback, he became an all-ACC linebacker who could push for a role behind Eric Kendricks and Anthony Barr, who missed 14 games last year.

79. Raiders (from Cardinals) – DE Malcolm Koonce, Buffalo

And the Silver and Black go back to Buffalo seven years after drafting Khalil Mack. Koonce, who had 13 sacks over the past two years, is a needed pressure player for a team that must combat Mahomes and Justin Herbert twice a year.

80. Raiders – DB Divine Deablo, Virginia Tech

A former receiver who's 6-3 and 226 pounds, expect him to take on a rover role in the NFL, where he'll likely be a safety/linebacker hybrid.

81. Dolphins – TE Hunter Long, Boston College

He caught 57 balls last year and should form a nice double-tight tandem in Miami with Mike Gesicki.

82. Washington – WR Dyami Brown, North Carolina

A blazer who comes off consecutive 1,000-yard seasons for the Heels, he'll stretch the field for Washington, allowing WRs Terry McLaurin and Curtis Samuel and TE Logan Thomas to work underneath.

83. Panthers (from Bears) – TE Tommy Tremble, Notre Dame

Another stud off the Fighting Irish tight end assembly line, he addresses a truly deficient aspect of the Carolina lineup. Tremble will block but will also do damage on the hashes. Rhule and Co. have already done more for Darnold than the Jets ever did.

84. Cowboys (from Colts via Eagles) – DE Chauncey Golston, Iowa

Dallas' defensive-themed draft continues with Golston, who had 27 TFLs over the past three seasons.

85. Packers (from Titans) – WR Amari Rodgers, Clemson

Perhaps in an olive branch move, Green Bay takes Lawrence's slot guy from Clemson ... setting up a potential Rodgers-to-Rodgers connection. Amari Rodgers is a shifty 5-10 and 212 pounds and piled up 77 grabs for 1,020 yards and seven TDs in 2020. Could feast opposite a double-covered All-Pro Davante Adams.

86. Vikings (from Seahawks via Jets) – G Wyatt Davis, Ohio State

The grandson, ironically, of a Packers great – Hall of Famer Willie Davis. But Minnesota fans generally – and RB Dalvin Cook specifically – will love having Wyatt Davis and his crushing blocks on a refurbished O-line.

87. Steelers – G/C Kendrick Green, Illinois

A good athlete, he'll surely compete for one of Pittsburgh's open O-line jobs – one being center after Maurkice Pouncey retired.

88. 49ers (from Rams) – RB Trey Sermon, Ohio State

San Francisco adds juice to a ground game currently headlined by Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson. Sermon ripped off 7.4 yards per carry between 2019 and 2020 seasons split between the Oklahoma Sooners and Buckeyes. He'll probably need to put in work to be on the field for passing downs.

89. Texans (from Browns via Panthers) – WR Nico Collins, Michigan

A big target at 6-4, 215 pounds, Houston begins reloading its receiving corps after losing Will Fuller V in free agency. Collins averaged 19.7 yards per catch and had seven scores in 2019.

90. Vikings (from Ravens) – DE Patrick Jones II, Pittsburgh

Minnesota needed edge rush to supplement Danielle Hunter for what coach Mike Zimmer called last year the "worst" defense he'd ever fielded in the NFL.

91. Browns (from Saints) – WR Anthony Schwartz, Auburn

He'll bring more speed to Cleveland's passing attack, where slot man Jarvis Landry doesn't supply all that much. Schwartz will make defenses pay for stacking the box against this Nick Chubb-led rushing attack.

92. Titans (from Packers) – LB Monty Rice, Georgia

Tennessee gets needed athleticism at the second level. Rice showed he was a sub-4.6 player at the Dawgs' pro day and should crack the rotation for a defense that had issues last year, especially when it came to getting off the field.

93. Bills – OT Spencer Brown, Northern Iowa

Massive at 6-8 and 311 pounds, he might be a developmental project given Buffalo appears set with top OTs Dion Dawkins and Daryl Williams.

94. Ravens (from Chiefs) – G Ben Cleveland, Georgia

A 6-6, 343-pounder, he could compete for a starting job even though newly signed Kevin Zeitler should have one of Baltimore's guard jobs locked up. Cleveland is tailor-made for this relentless ground game.

95. Buccaneers – OL Robert Hainsey, Notre Dame

At this point, he adds depth to a championship offensive line that appears set for the 2021 season. A right tackle for the Irish, Hainsey will probably have to add guard play to his resume.

x-96. Patriots – DE Ronnie Perkins, Oklahoma

A productive, disruptive player, he stacked up 32 TFLs and 16½ sacks in three years for the Sooners. Looks like New England's D-line is suddenly looking imposing after Barmore's arrival earlier in the night.

x-97. Chargers – TE Tre' McKitty, Georgia

A 6-4, 246-pounder who was more productive as a receiver at Florida State, McKitty should get an opportunity in L.A. after the Bolts lost Hunter Henry in free agency.

x-98. Broncos (from Saints) – C/G Quinn Meinerz, Wisconsin-Whitewater

The Division III legend brings his Paul Bunyan-esque exploits to the Rockies. Meinerz, who trained in the Canadian wilderness last year, was dominant at the Senior Bowl and might earn a shot to be Denver's center.

x-99. Cowboys – CB Nahshon Wright, Oregon State

He picked off five passes over the past two seasons. He might need to add some weight to a 6-4, 183-pound frame, but his physique will clearly make him problematic as a defender once he proves he can hold up in the NFL physically. And don't forget what new Dallas DC Dan Quinn did in Seattle with similarly built Richard Sherman once upon a time.

x-100. Titans – CB Elijah Molden, Washington

An outstanding slot corner who should pick up departed Adoree' Jackson's duties in Nashville. His father, Alex, played eight seasons in the NFL as a corner.

x-101. Lions (from Rams) – CB Ifeatu Melifonwu, Syracuse

Another big corner at 6-2, 205. He's the brother of 2017 combine star Obi Melifonwu, who didn't turn out to be much of an NFL player. Ifeatu had 19 pass break-ups and three INTs in his three years with the Orange and should get a shot to play early in a depleted Detroit secondary.

x-102. 49ers – CB Ambry Thomas, Michigan

The Niners begin reloading after losing CB Ahkello Witherspoon and Sherman. Thomas opted out last year but swiped three passes in 2019.

x-103. Rams – LB Ernest Jones, South Carolina

Athletic defender who could shore up what was perhaps the lone weak spot of last year's top-ranked defense.

x-104. Ravens – CB Brandon Stephens, SMU

A running back at UCLA who finished as a DB for Southern Methodist. Could get a look at safety and special teams for Baltimore.

x-105. Broncos (from Saints) – LB Baron Browning, Ohio State

Rangy player whose skill set should translate to Vic Fangio's defense, which needs off-ball linebackers to patrol far and wide while OLBs Von Miller and Bradley Chubb hunt QBs. Browning had five sacks in 2019, so he can be an effective blitzer, too.

(x-compensatory selection)

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