Lunchbreak: McShay's Early 2021 Mock Draft Projects T to Vikings

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And just for fun, let's take a look at whom McShay projected the top five picks to be:


1. Jacksonville Jaguars: Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence


2. New York Jets: Oregon T Penei Sewell


3. Miami Dolphins (via HOU): Alabama WR DeVonta Smith


4. Atlanta Falcons: BYU QB Zach Wilson


5. Cincinnati Bengals: Northwestern OL Rashawn Slater


Minnesota fans will also recognize a familiar name slated next to the Dolphins second pick at No. 18: Gophers WR Rashod Bateman. Through three seasons, including 2020 in which he played only five games, Bateman totaled 147 catches for 2,395 yards (16.3 average) and 19 touchdowns.


How badly does Tua Tagovailoa need playmakers around him in Miami, as he had at Alabama? I'm giving the Dolphins two first-round wide receivers, something no team has done in the common draft era. DeVonta Smith starts that process at No. 3, and Bateman continues it at No. 18. Among 33 qualified quarterbacks, Tagovailoa ranked 31st in QBR when targeting a wide receiver (60.8) this season. Bateman would provide him with a tenacious middle-of-the-field presence, and he has great hands. Smith, Bateman, DeVante Parker and Preston Williams would give Tagovailoa's offense some oomph.


Justin Jefferson Among CBS Sports' Top '25 & Under'


In the wake of the 2020 regular season's conclusion, accolades continue to pour in for players around the NFL.


Vikings rookie Justin Jefferson has been highly touted by a number of platforms and in a number of categories. He recently was tabbed by CBS Sports' Chris Trapasso among his "NFL awards for best 25 and under in 2020." Trapasso wrote: