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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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Kwity Paye, Michigan Wolverines, SF 49ers
Michigan Wolverines defensive lineman Kwity Paye (19) Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /

22. player. 811. . EDGE. Wolverines . Kwity Paye

NFL Draft Pick No. 22: Kwity Paye, EDGE, Michigan

The Tennessee Titans added Bud Depree to be their top pass-rusher, but the team desperately needs some help across from him. Michigan EDGE Kwity Paye would be a good prospect to groom next to him.

Paye has been solid for the Wolverines, and he’s a well-balanced player who can rush from the interior as well as the outside.

Paye only played four games in 2020 but still recorded two sacks for the year. In his last full season in 2019, he had 6.5 sacks as well as 12.5 tackles for loss.

Paye is a little raw as he only became a starter in his junior year and has room to grow, never quite having put his natural abilities together to be dominant at any one time, but his strength and pass-rushing moves had people taking notice in a weak year for defensive line talent.