No. 17 – Las Vegas Raiders – Alex Leatherwood (OL)
Leatherwood wasn’t necessarily expected to be taken in Round 1, but the Raiders are known to take their guys. Additionally, they wanted to continue bolstering their offensive line. Leatherwood has some positional versatility along the O-line, and he’ll aim to boost Vegas’ running game in 2021.
No. 18 – Miami Dolphins – Jaelan Phillips (EDGE)
Jaelan Phillips comes with a concerning injury history but is arguably the most talented edge rusher in the 2021 NFL Draft class. Explosive with good hands and ankle flexion, Phillips can win with both power and finesse. He likely punched his card as the first edge rusher off the board thanks to an exceptional Pro Day performance. Double-digit sack seasons should be in the cards for the intriguing rookie.