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NFL Draft 2021: Final 32-pick Round 1 mock with trades

By Jeremy Wohlfart

Clemson Tigers quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Clemson Tigers quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jaelan Phillips, UCLA Bruins
UCLA Bruins linebacker Jaelan Phillips (15) Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

Hurricanes . Jaelan Phillips. 21. player. 834. . EDGE

NFL Draft Pick No. 21: Jaelan Phillips, EDGE, Miami

The Indianapolis Colts need desperate help at EDGE, but the defensive line might be the weakest positional group overall. Former UCLA transfer Jaelen Phillips is a bit of a reach here, but he had a good season in 2020 and it could be argued he’s a better prospect than fellow Miami Hurricane Gregory Rousseau.

For Phillips, he benefits from a weak defensive line class and a strong season to bolt up draft boards into the first round.

A transfer from UCLA, Phillips has a great sole season with Miami recording eight sacks and 15.5 tackles for loss in only a 10-game season.

The 6-foot-5, 266-pound EDGE impressed people with his strength and move set in the pass-rush for Miami. His sound technique, speed and strength could see him become a potential steal as well as a potential bolter if a team in the teens are desperate for an EDGE.