2021 NFL Draft Order: Round 5
145. Jacksonville Jaguars: Shaun Wade, DB, Ohio State
It feels a little cheap to take another former Ohio State player for Urban Meyer’s squad, but Shaun Wade is a great fit for Jacksonville. He can provide help at safety while also rotating in as a slot cornerback based on the situation. In the right role, he can be a solid player.
146. New York Jets: Rashad Weaver, EDGE, Pittsburgh
147. Houston Texans: Hamsah Nasirildeen, S/LB, Florida State
148. Atlanta Falcons: Jordan Smith, EDGE, UAB
149. Cincinnati Bengals: Drew Dalman, C, Stanford
150. Philadelphia Eagles: Shi Smith, WR, South Carolina
151. Chicago Bears: Austin Watkins Jr., WR, UAB
The Bears lost a lot of assets in a worthwhile endeavor to trade up for Justin Fields. Austin Watkins can help them recoup value. Watkins is a big-time sleeper in this class, with the smooth athleticism, route-running nuance, body control, and alpha mentality to be a legitimate weapon.
152. Denver Broncos: Damar Hamlin, S, Pittsburgh
153. Detroit Lions: Feleipe Franks, QB, Arkansas
154. New York Jets: Talanoa Hufanga, S, USC
155. San Francisco 49ers: Marlon Tuipulotu, DT, USC
The 49ers can still use some interior help alongside Javon Kinlaw. At this point in our Day 3 2021 NFL Mock Draft, Marlon Tuipulotu provides unmatched value. Tuipulotu is a stout, amped-up interior lineman, and his energy makes him a quality rotational player on Day 1.
156. Miami Dolphins: Chuba Hubbard, RB, Oklahoma State
157. Minnesota Vikings: Keith Taylor, CB, Washington
158. Carolina Panthers: Charles Snowden, LB, Virginia
159. Los Angeles Chargers: Jose Borregales, K, Miami
160. Arizona Cardinals: Rodarius Williams, CB, Oklahoma State
161. Buffalo Bills: Darius Stills, DT, West Virginia
162. Las Vegas Raiders: Olaijah Griffin, CB, USC
163. Washington Football Team: Demetric Felton, RB/WR, UCLA
Behind Antonio Gibson and receiving back J.D. McKissic, Washington doesn’t have ideal RB depth. Demetric Felton isn’t a traditional solution, but he has lots of experience at running back. Additionally, his versatility makes him yet another threat in Scott Turner’s offense.
164. Denver Broncos: Hamilcar Rashed Jr., EDGE, Oregon State
165. Indianapolis Colts: Jonathan Marshall, DT, Arkansas
166. Tennessee Titans: Nick Eubanks, TE, Michigan
The Titans take a gamble at tight end here, selecting Michigan’s Nick Eubanks. Eubanks is largely a projection. However, the Michigan offense never does any favors for prospects, and Eubanks has the high-end athletic traits to develop into a key contributor.
167. Las Vegas Raiders: Seth Williams, WR, Auburn
168. Minnesota Vikings: Drue Chrisman, P, Ohio State
169. Cleveland Browns: Quincy Roche, EDGE, Miami
170. Jacksonville Jaguars: Tyler Shelvin, DT, LSU
171. Baltimore Ravens: JaCoby Stevens, LB/S, LSU
It was a tumultuous draft season for JaCoby Stevens, but if he ends up in Baltimore because of it, it could be for the better. Stevens has impressive athletic tools. With the Ravens, he could see reps at both linebacker and box safety. His versatility makes him a valued asset.
172. San Francisco 49ers: Garret Wallow, LB, TCU
173. Green Bay Packers: Tommy Doyle, OT, Miami (OH)
174. Buffalo Bills: Thomas Graham Jr., CB, Oregon
Like the Colts, the Bills also stacked edge rushers in Round 1 and Round 2. They’ll have to get a cornerback at some point, and Thomas Graham Jr. is a feasible pick in this Day 3 2021 NFL Mock Draft. He has fairly high upside in zone alignments with his instincts, hip fluidity, and ball skills.
175. Kansas City Chiefs: Ar’Darius Washington, DB, TCU
176. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Zech McPhearson, CB, Texas Tech
177. New England Patriots: Jamien Sherwood, LB/S, Auburn
178. Green Bay Packers: Janarius Robinson, EDGE, Florida State
179. Dallas Cowboys: Jaelon Darden, WR, North Texas
180. San Francisco 49ers: William Bradley-King, EDGE, Baylor
181. Kansas City Chiefs: Briley Moore, TE, Kansas State
182. Atlanta Falcons: Jamie Newman, QB, Wake Forest
The Falcons have many extra picks late in the draft, which allows them the flexibility to make this high-upside move in a low-risk manner. Jamie Newman has all the physical traits, with near-elite athleticism and a live arm. In Atlanta, he can learn at a comfortable pace.
183. Atlanta Falcons: Cornell Powell, WR, Clemson
184. Baltimore Ravens: Rhamondre Stevenson, RB, Oklahoma