2021 Mock Draft First Look: Because You Care About Fifth Grade Football Players

Let's be frank, this is completely fake.  The kids names do not correspond to photos.  I stress again THIS IS FAKE. 

But in the spirit of all of those way-too-early mock drafts for 2012 and beyond, here's a look at the nation's top fifth grade talent. These players are in no particular order, but expect to see these kids somewhere near the top of the draft. 

Jimmy Stevens

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CARLSBAD, CA - NOVEMBER 9: A player from the San Dieguito Ravens shows his emotions after losing to the Carlsbad Charging Lancers 18-0 during the Pop Warner Division Finals on November 9, 2002 at Carlsbad High School, in Carlsbad, California. (Photo by

While Stevens' toughness is questioned (he recently cried after taking a tough hit), his athleticism at QB is the stuff of legends.  Once he can throw the ball more than 20 yards down the field, he'll start climbing this board quickly. 

Ja'Kobe James

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9 Dec 1998: General view as a player from Dallas, Texas in action during the Pop Warner Pee Wee Football Super Bowl at Disney Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida. Mandatory Credit: Scott Halleran /Allsport

Where would the Jets have been this year without Jakobe?  James averages 6.5 yards a carry, and once his hands are big enough to properly grip the ball, look out.  

Kyle Morgan

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CARLSBAD, CA - NOVEMBER 9: A player from the San Dieguito Ravens looks on during his team's game against the Carlsbad Charging Lancers in the Pop Warner Division Finals on November 9, 2002 at Carlsbad High School, in Carlsbad, California. (Photo by Dona

Morgan is a stud at tailback, but missed most of his fifth-grade year because he was grounded for breaking the window on his dad's car (he also plays a little QB, but his accuracy leaves a lot to be desired).  

Alex O'Brien

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9 Dec 1998: General view of a player from Wilmington, California in action during the Pop Warner Pee Wee Football Super Bowl at Disney Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida. Mandatory Credit: Scott Halleran /Allsport

Though his season ended with this painful interception, there is a lot of upside to the 4'8 fifth grader.  He is undersized, but his understanding of the game is unequaled at this level. (Rumor has it that in his other sport, baseball, he even understands the infield fly rule!). 

Jake Cohen

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CARLSBAD, CA - NOVEMBER 9: A center looks to hike the ball during the Pop Warner Championships on November 9, 2002 at Carlsbad High School, in Carlsbad, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

Cohen is a rare breed.  He actually WANTS to make it to the NFL as a long snapper, and if he continues to develop his game, he may be the first long snapper taken in the first round of the draft. 

Mark Smith

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CARLSBAD, CA - NOVEMBER 9: The Carlsbad Charging Lancers celebrate their 18-0 win over the San Dieguito Ravens by running under their parent's arms during the Pop Warner Division Finals on November 9, 2002 at Carlsbad High School, in Carlsbad, California

Mark leads his league in amount of times making quarterbacks cry.  It's hard to say whether he's this good, or the blocking is that bad, but he averages a sack once every six snaps.  That's pretty good numbers at any level. 

De'Anthony Anderson

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ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 12: Frankie Oliver #4 of the Peewee football League runs with the ball during the Pop Warner Super Bowl at the Disney Wide World Of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida on December 12th 1998. (Photo by: Scott Halleran/Getty Images

He's huge, he's fast, and the only question as to his NFL readiness is whether he'll play tight end, fullback or halfback.  But he'll be there. 

Jaquan Power

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9 Dec 1998: General view as players from Dallas, Texas and Derry, New Hampshire play during the Pop Warner Pee Wee Football Super Bowl at Disney Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida. Mandatory Credit: Scott Halleran /Allsport

Little Mikey Brown (with the ball) has no clue what is about to happen, but he's about to meet big number 12.  The aptly named Power figures to be a defensive stud in 2021.