Favorite Draft Picks From Every Team in the 2021 NFL Draft

Another draft has passed and what a draft it was. 32 teams all improved their rosters with players they hope can make an impact for them moving forward. To spread some positivity this offseason, here is my favorite draft pick from every team in the 2021 NFL Draft to spread some positivity this offseason.

Arizona Cardinals: Rondale Moore, WR Purdue

Rondale Moore is such a perfect fit for the Arizona Cardinals. DeAndre Hopkins still has a legitimate claim as the best receiver in the league, and AJ Green is another big presence in the wide receiver room. Rondale Moore can be the speedy slot option that Kliff Kingsbury gets the ball in a variety of ways. Look for Moore to make a killing on crossing routes.

Atlanta Falcons: Drew Dalman, C Stanford

The Atlanta Falcons potentially got a starting center in the fourth round with Stanford’s Drew Dalman. When going to watch Davis Mills, Dalman almost always diverts attention to him. He has good mobility and leverage and is perfect for a zone scheme. Dalman and Matt Hennessy’s camp battle will be a good one.

Baltimore Ravens: Tylan Wallace, WR Oklahoma State

Tylan Wallace in the fourth round is extremely good value for the Ravens. He may never be a #1 receiver, but Wallace can be a very good 2nd-3rd option that simply gets the job done. Wallace is a good route runner and has great hands, look for him to be a go-to for Lamar on third downs.

Buffalo Bills: Carlos Basham Jr, EDGE Wake Forest

Boogie Basham is a high upside defensive lineman who will impress with his extreme versatility. The Wake Forest product can line up anywhere, giving Sean McDermott a lot of options and opportunities to employ the 2nd round pick.

Carolina Panthers: Terrace Marshall Jr, WR LSU

Terrace Marshall Jr. is a steal for the Panthers in the late 2nd round. A wide receiver with first-round potential, the Panthers were able to secure a high upside prospect on day two. Marshall can be a very good third receiver in Joe Brady’s offense, and possibly Robby Anderson’s replacement down the line.

Chicago Bears: Justin Fields, QB Ohio State

Any time a team takes a shot on their potential franchise quarterback, it’s a great pick. The Bears have been a team that has meddled in mediocrity over the past two years and looked to continue that way. They were a team without a direction, and now they have just that. Justin Fields was way too good to still be there at 11 and could be the answer for the Bears at quarterback.

Cincinnati Bengals: Joseph Ossai, EDGE Texas

The Bengals were a team that struggled to get to the quarterback last year. The best pass rusher on the team last year was Carl Lawson, and he’s off to play in New York. Trey Hendrickson was a good addition to the Cincinnati defense, and Joseph Ossai could be a very good secondary pass rusher for the Bengals.

Cleveland Browns: Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, LB/S Notre Dame

Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah might be the biggest steal of the draft. Most draft experts projected the Notre Dame swiss army knife to go in the first, but positional questions and a potential heart issue caused him to fall to Cleveland in the 2nd. Owusu-Koramoah has been cleared and his great versatility can help elevate an already contending Browns team.

Dallas Cowboys: Simi Fehoko, WR Stanford

Eventually, the Cowboys will have to make decisions on offense. They can’t pay everyone on that offense, so one of those receivers will eventually be the odd man out. Simi Fehoko is a high upside receiver that can be a good late-round edition for the Cowboys down the line. Fehoko has a lot to learn about the position, but he has one of the best athletic profiles in the class.

Denver Broncos: Javonte Williams, RB North Carolina

There are questions about Broncos quarterback Drew Lock moving forward, so the best way to help him out is by giving him a good support cast. The Broncos went very wide receiver heavy in last year’s draft, and they drafted a standout running back this year. Melvin Gordon has one year left on his deal, leaving the door wide open for Williams to be the feature back in Denver.

Detroit Lions: Penei Sewell, OT Oregon

Sometimes the best pick is the easy pick. While everyone mocked a skill position player to the Lions, they made the smart pick and took the best offensive lineman in the draft. Sewell has franchise tackle potential and was a great pick for Detroit at 7.

Green Bay Packers: Amari Rodgers, WR Clemson

The Packers receiving core needed work, and Amari Rodgers will be a very good addition. Rodgers can be a very solid slot receiver that can do a lot after the catch. He compliments Davante Adams really well.

Houston Texans: Nico Collins, WR Michigan

The Texans didn’t have a lot of picks to make in the draft. They decided to take a shot on a potential quarterback of the future, as well as a #1 wide receiver in Nico Collins. Collins has extremely high potential as a big X receiver that can stretch the field. Collins has the upside to be a top option for whoever is throwing passes for the Texans in the future.

Indianapolis Colts: Kwity Paye, EDGE Michigan

The Colts needed to get younger on the defensive line. Their top pass rushers last season were Justin Houston and Denico Autry, both of those players now over 30. Kwity Paye has a high upside with great athleticism and hands in the run game. He needs to develop as a pass rusher, but the athletic upside is there.

Jacksonville Jaguars: Trevor Lawrence, QB Clemson

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Kansas City Chiefs: Creed Humphrey, C Oklahoma

At one point of the offseason, the Chiefs looked to have one of the worst offensive lines in the league. A lot of people were confused by the releases of both offensive tackle Mitchell Schwartz and Eric Fisher. After the additions of Joe Thuney, Kyle Long, and steady Oklahoma center Creed Humphrey, the Chiefs look to have one of the best offensive lines in the league.

Los Angeles Chargers: Brenden Jaimes, OL Nebraska

The Chargers had one of the best drafts in the entire league. They nailed their first two picks, capitalizing on Rashawn Slater and Asante Samuel Jr falling into their laps. Both were phenomenal picks, but Nebraska lineman Brenden Jaimes is a great pick in his own right. The Chargers M.O. this offseason was protecting quarterback Justin Herbert, and this pick was just another example. Jaimes looks to be a high-level backup who can immediately battle for a starting guard spot. Great value in the 5th.

Los Angeles Rams: Jacob Harris, WR/TE UCF

A lot of the Rams picks were a tad bit confusing, but one that intrigues me a lot is UCF receiver, Jacob Harris. Harris only played receiver for two years but is one of the craziest athletes in the draft. Harris has basically no floor but has an extremely interesting upside.

Las Vegas Raiders: Trevon Moehrig, S TCU

Many were surprised to see Trevon Moehrig still there pick 11 in the 2nd round. Moehrig was seen as a potential late first-round pick that ended up being the 2nd safety selected in the draft. Moehrig should immediately fill the Raider’s massive need at free safety. 

Miami Dolphins: Jaelan Phillips, EDGE Miami

The Dolphins had a major need at pass rusher, and they decided to take a swing on the best one. Jaelan Phillips without medical concerns would not have been there at the 18th pick, and his upside was too great to pass up on for the AFC East contender. Phillips can be an elite edge rusher if he stays on the field.

Minnesota Vikings: Christian Darrisaw, OT Virginia Tech

As with the Lions pick, sometimes the easiest pick is the best pick. Nearly no one thought that Christian Darrisaw would be there at the 23rd pick. Darrisaw can be an elite left tackle and protect Kirk Cousins and future quarterback Kellen Mond.

New England Patriots: Ronnie Perkins, EDGE Oklahoma

Ronnie Perkins was too talented to still be there for the Patriots in the late 3rd round. Perkins was one of the best overall pass rushers in the draft, with one of the meanest long arm moves you’ll see. Perkins can contribute early on for the Patriots, and earn a starting role later on.

New Orleans Saints: Pete Werner, LB Ohio State

Pete Werner is such a good fit for the Saints. New Orleans has one of the best linebackers in the league in Demario Davis, and Werner will be a good versatile complement to the aging star. Werner can perform a variety of roles for the Saints, and allow them to stay in their base defense. Down the line, Werner can be the standout linebacker for New Orleans.

New York Giants: Azeez Ojulari, EDGE Georgia

Azeez Ojulari was a player that was a potential target for the Giants with the 12th overall pick. Ojulari is a high upside speed rusher who only dropped out of the first round due to medicals. The Giants had a desperate need at edge rusher and got one of the top ones in the 2nd round.

New York Jets: Elijah Moore, WR Ole Miss

Elijah Moore is the perfect receiver for the Jets and new quarterback Zach Wilson. The Jets have two bigger receivers in last year’s 2nd round pick Denzel Mims and new signing Corey Davis. Elijah Moore will be an extremely effective slot receiver who catches everything and can still stretch the field. He can make magic with the ball in his hands and will be the perfect complement to the new Jets offense.

Philadelphia Eagles: Devonta Smith, WR Alabama

This was one of the easiest picks to make for Philadelphia. Both of the two top cornerbacks in the draft were gone, so with a massive need at wide receiver, the Eagles decided to take the first Heisman-winning wide receiver in decades. Smith will join up with former teammate Jalen Hurts and be the true #1 option Philadelphia has lacked for years now.

Pittsburgh Steelers: Quincy Roche, EDGE Miami

Quincy Roche had no business still being available for the Steelers in the 6th. While a bit undersized, Roche has been one of the most consistently productive pass rushers in college football over the past four years. Roche isn’t the most complete player, but his pass-rushing expertise will be used greatly as a 3-4 outside linebacker in Pittsburgh. He won’t be expected to start right away, able to be a high-end situational pass rusher.

San Francisco 49ers: Trey Lance, QB North Dakota State

There was a lot of concern about what San Francisco was going to do with the third overall pick, the Mac Jones rumors were too loud. Luckily the 49ers made the right decision, giving Kyle Shannahan a high upside potential franchise quarterback. Lance is going to need some time for development, but he has all of the tools you look for in a franchise quarterback.

Seattle Seahawks: Stone Forsythe, OT Florida

Much like the Texans, the Seahawks didn’t make a ton of picks in this past draft. Florida offensive tackle Stone Forsythe was their best value pick. Forsythe received day two hype before the draft and making him a potential steal in the 6th. Duane Brown is 35 and it’s time to start thinking towards the future. Forsythe can learn and develop behind one of the best offensive tackles of the past decade.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jaelon Darden, WR North Texas

The Buccaneers didn’t have any holes in their roster going into the draft. The defending Super Bowl champs virtually brought every player back for their title defense, making for an interesting luxury draft. The Buccaneers have a good crop of receivers, and Jaelon Darden will be a very good addition as a speedy slot receiver. Good value in the 4th.

Tennessee Titans: Dillon Radunz, OT North Dakota State

After last year’s first-round pick didn’t work out, the Titans were back in the right tackle market. Dillon Radunz was one of the stand-out players at the Senior Bowl and impressed teams with his ability to play all over the line. Radunz can immediately compete for the starting spot at right tackle.

Washington Football Team: Sam Cosmi, OT Texas

When in doubt, take a lineman. The Football Team from the nation’s capital (actually Landover, Maryland but who cares) has one of the best overall rosters in the league, and Sam Cosmi can be a franchise tackle. He’s raw technically and has to fill out some, but the athleticism is very much there to match with a very nasty play style.

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-By: Jacob Keppen