Nate's first Mock of 2021...

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(04-13-2021, 07:45 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: Alright, here is my first Mock of 2021. I am assuming after Pollack worked with Sewell more than any other coach
at his Pro Day that he is our pick at 5 now. Would be happy with Pitts or Chase too but I think Pitts gets grabbed by
the Falcons.

1st Round: Penei Sewell OT Oregon - Our future bookend but also can play Guard for us early on if we want to keep
Jonah at LT and Reiff at RT. Great run blocker with great feet and can grow in pass protection.

2nd Round: Quinn Meinerz OG/C UW-Whitewater - This dude loves to just blast people, seek and destroy Guard who
can also play Center which is great with Hopkins coming off of injury. We take this guy in front of the Steelers who
really like him ha ha.

3rd Round: Milton Williams DT Louisiana Tech - Our Geno replacement, insane athlete and great inside pass rusher.
Have also heard we are very interested in this guy so also likely.

4th Round: Nico Collins WR Michigan - 6'4" fast WR that could be an upgrade over AJ right off the bat.

5th Round: Patrick Jones II DE Pittsburgh - Edge rusher that we need badly. Doubt he will be around in the 5th but
you never know. Our pass rush is now upgraded big time.

5th Round: Tommy Tremble TE Notre Dame - All around TE that is more of a pass catching weapon than anything
we currently have. Another weapon for Burrow.

6th Round: Evan McPherson K Florida - Best Kicker in the Draft some believe. Replaces Bullock.

7th Round: Cade Johnson WR/RS San Diego State - Return Specialist for Simmons who could replace Erickson.

Thoughts?

Great mock, although I'd be surprised to see Collins and Tremble fall that far.
I'm seeing Collins projected in the 2nd, possibly falling to early 3rd, and I'm seeing Tremble talked about as a 3rd rounder now.
Patrick Jones is an anomaly. I think he's worth a 3rd rounder, but I've seen some people project him into the 4th round. Getting him in Rd 5 would also be a steal IMO.

I think Meinerz needs to be groomed for a year before starting. I think he did better against players in Senior Bowl because no one knew him and had no tape to study. Once people start getting tape on him, his lack of playing in a better conference will start to show.