5 best picks from the 2021 NFL Draft ft. Ja’Marr Chase
The 2021 NFL Draft was one of the most highly-anticipated in years, with a plethora of quarterbacks all declaring for the same draft. However, along with the quarterbacks, there were tons of highly touted prospects NFL fans were all looking forward to seeing at the next level.
After a year in the league, some players have failed to live up to their potential thus far, while some have been major success stories. Here are five of the best picks from the 2021 draft.
#5 - Evan McPherson
Eyebrows were raised when the Cincinnati Bengals drafted kicker Evan McPherson in round five a year ago, but everyone now knows it was a smart move. McPherson was clutch for the Bengals, both in the regular season and the playoffs, as Cincinnati made it all the way to the Super Bowl.
The Florida rookie set the Bengals’ franchise record field goal with a 58-yarder against the Denver Broncos. He also matched the NFL record for field goals in a single postseason with 14. McPherson was ice cold when it mattered most, kicking game-winning field goals against the Tennessee Titans and Kansas City Chiefs during their playoff run.
#4 - Kyle Pitts
Expectations for Kyle Pitts were high as the Atlanta Falcons drafted him fourth overall. Taken at this spot, Pitts became the highest-drafted tight end in NFL history. Despite the fact that he only reached the end zone once, Pitts was excellent as a rookie.
Immediately becoming one of Matt Ryan’s favorite targets, Pitts had 68 receptions for 1,026 yards. Given that tight ends usually take longer than most positions to adapt to the NFL, Pitts’ potential is sky high. He was also voted to the Pro Bowl to cap off a great debut campaign.