2021 NFL Draft: KC Kingdom First-Round Mock Draft
With the 15th pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots select…
Linebacker. New England Patriots. Micah Parsons. 15. player. 47.
Patriots GM: Kole
There’s some buzz that the Patriots might trade up to get a quarterback, but we all know that isn’t Bill Belichick’s style. He likes to sit back and let the board fall to him, which is exactly what he does here and look how that turned out!
The Patriots get the best linebacker in the draft and didn’t have to do anything to get him. He’ll immediately contribute for a Patriots team that is looking to rebound after a rare down season.
Staff Reaction: This is such a Patriots pick, but hey, it’s not their fault that Parsons fell to them at pick 15. They’d be stupid not to take him here. – Leigh
With the 16th pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Arizona Cardinals select…
32. . Cornerback. Arizona Cardinals. Jaycee Horn. 16. player
Cardinals GM: John
The Cardinals lost long-time cover man, Patrick Peterson, in free agency and find his replacement in Jaycee Horn. Perhaps the best athlete at the position, his technique will need help and there is some boom or bust to his game, but Arizona has taken chances like that before.
Staff Reaction: Horn falling this far is fortuitous for the Cardinals, and they did the right thing by pouncing on him. He’s arguably the best cornerback in the draft. The Cardinals’ secondary can always use more bodies. My only qualm with it: Waddle’s still on the board, and he would’ve provided quarterback Kyler Murray with a dynamic receiving option. – Cullen