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Cleveland Browns land playmaking linebacker in way too early look at the first round of the 2021 NFL draft

By Greg Newland

OXFORD, MS - SEPTEMBER 15: Dylan Moses #32 of the Alabama Crimson Tide defends during a game against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on September 15, 2018 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
OXFORD, MS - SEPTEMBER 15: Dylan Moses #32 of the Alabama Crimson Tide defends during a game against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on September 15, 2018 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /
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FAYETTEVILLE, AR – NOVEMBER 9: DeVonta Smith #6 of the Alabama Crimson Tide runs the ball during a game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium on November 16, 2019, in Starkville, Mississippi. The Crimson Tide defeated the Bulldogs 38-7. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
FAYETTEVILLE, AR – NOVEMBER 9: DeVonta Smith #6 of the Alabama Crimson Tide runs the ball during a game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium on November 16, 2019, in Starkville, Mississippi. The Crimson Tide defeated the Bulldogs 38-7. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

Defensive Tackle. Jacksonville Jaguars. Marvin Wilson. 16. player. 52.

Jacksonville will once again have two picks in the first round stemming from the Jalen Ramsey trade. The Jags added an edge rusher with their additional first-rounder in 2020 and look for them to continue to build the defense in 2021.

While Florida State has struggled in recent years, defensive tackle Marvin Wilson has continued to be a lone bright spot.  With a massive structure of 6-foot-5 and 311-pounds, Wilson is still athletic and can provide quarterback pressure from the defensive tackle position.

16. . Offensive Line. Buffalo Bills. Deonte Brown. 17. player

After losing their first-round pick for Stefon Diggs in 2020, the Bills will have mild success in 2020, but inconsistency from quarterback Josh Allan won’t allow the Bills to reach the playoffs again.

The 2021 draft will be heavy on lineman, both tackles and interior. An interior lineman would typically be a reach this early, but not when there is a talent like Deonte Brown from Alabama. If healthy in 2020, Brown will have had 45 plus starts for Nick Saban at guard.

player. 55. . Offensive Tackle. Pittsburgh Steelers. Cade Mays. 18

With Ben Roethlisberger having one more year left in the tank, look for the Pittsburgh Steeler to stay relevant in 2020. However, the end is in sight and the Steelers will rely heavily on a loaded defense to stay in games next year.

The Steelers appear to want to wait to draft their next quarterback as Mason Rudolph appears to lack the talent. With Big Ben having two more seasons in him (at least), look for the Steelers to increase protection and get ahead of an aging offensive line. Cade Mays from Tennessee will be a day one starter at guard and can potentially move out to tackle with development.

. Wide Receiver. Indianapolis Colts. DeVonta Smith. 19. player. 46

Is Philip Rivers the answer for the Colts? Not likely as his career was headed down while with the Chargers. However, defense and Jacoby Brissett can keep the Colts in the pack.

With some speculation that Andrew Luck could return at some point, why not the 2021 season? That play would help make sense of the Rivers signing. If that’s the case, look for the Colts to add a top receiver prospect in DeVonta Smith from Alabama. As the no. 1 receiver next season, look for Smith to shine like Jerry Jeudy and Henry Ruggs III.

player. 54. . Defensive End. Philadelphia Eagles. Joe Tryon. 20

Carson Wentz always finds a way to keep the Eagles competitive, but they are still a step away from being a true competitor. After going wide receiver in 2020, look for Doug Pederson to try and bolster his defense in 2021.

Unfortunately, edge rushers will be limited in the 2021 draft, but with the position so coveted in the NFL, Joe Tyron from Washington will still be a first-rounder with a productive senior season.  In 2019 Tyron has 8 sacks and 12.5 tackles for loss.

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