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2021 NFL Draft: Top moments from Day 3
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2021 NFL Draft: Top moments from Day 3

Updated May. 1, 2021 7:30 p.m. ET

It was three days of excitement for NFL fans and college players alike.

For a quick recap of the action so far, here are the top moments from Day 2. Draft analyst Rob Rang broke down which players and teams won big, as well as which teams still have some work to do.

Rounds 4-7 were conducted on Saturday's third and final day from Cleveland, and the pace picked up substantially as teams worked to fill out their rosters.

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Here are the top moments from Day 3 of the 2021 NFL Draft.

Jay to the Jags

USC defensive tackle Jay Tufele was headed to Jacksonville to start the fourth round.

Jets speed

The New York Jets got a rocket in UNC running back Michael Carter.

Cincy doubling down on the edge

The Bengals selected their second edge rusher of the draft with Cameron Sample.

St. Brown from the slot

New Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown has a career 75% catch rate from the slot, good for seventh in college football.

Former USC QB Matt Leinart is a fan.

Dallas defense

The Cowboys went defense with their first six picks for the first time in franchise history.

Dallas superfan Skip Bayless liked what he saw.

Two Sooners

The Patriots took their second consecutive pick out of Oklahoma, choosing running back Rhamondre Stevenson.

How about Hubbard?

Carolina quarterback Sam Darnold got even more help with dominant running back Chuba Hubbard.

Bird is the word

Lamar Jackson will have some fun with receiver Tylan Wallace.

The QB competition continues

With Taysom Hill and Jameis Winston set to compete for the starting role under center, the Saints added another QB into the fold with Ian Book.

On the ball

Dallas took its first offensive player of the draft with tackle Josh Ball.

He's got hops

Marco Wilson wowed on pro day, catching the attention of Arizona, which grabbed him and his massive vertical in the fourth.

Jets go defense

With their first defensive pick of the draft, Gang Green got a safety.

Get your kicks

The Bengals got some help for their special teams by taking Evan McPherson, the first kicker off the board.

Another weapon for Mahomes

Andy Reid announced the Chiefs' new tight end himself. Who cares if he got the number wrong?

Gadget guy

The Vikings got a versatile player in Zach Davidson.

Hidden gem

In Cameron McGrone, New England got a man who didn't miss a single tackle last season.

Staying in Cali

USC safety Talanoa Hufanga will be heading north to San Francisco.

Fear the tree

Watch out for receiver Simi Fehoko to make an immediate impact at 6-foot-4 and 222 pounds.

Big man Mason

The Ravens got a three-way player in Ben Mason.

Tackling machine

The Big Apple isn't ready for Hamsah Nairildeen.

FOX Sports gambling analyst Jason McIntyre agrees.

Arizona goes back-to-back

First, it was defensive tackle Roy Lopez to the Texans at No. 195, and then it was running back Gary Brightwell to the Giants at No. 196.

Fly, Eagles, fly

Coastal Carolina made waves this season, and now Tarron Jackson will take his talents to Philly.

Much-needed upgrade

The 49ers made moves in the draft to improve their run game.

Seattle gets Stone

Offensive tackle Stone Forsythe allowed two sacks in 488 pass-block snaps last season.

Absolute Dawg

The Cleveland Browns picked up a blazing back in Demetric Felton.

Easy Breezy

With their final pick of the draft, the Titans selected Brady Breeze.

Wildgoose or Buffalo?

How about both? Rachad Wildgoose is headed to the Bills.

Khalil times two

The Bears already have Khalil Mack, and now they have Khalil Herbert.

Texas couldn't hold 'em

QB Sam Ehlinger is headed to Indy to join Carson Wentz in the locker room.

Razzle dazzle

Justin Fields got a playmaker in Dazz Newsome.

Long-snappers get the call

Back-to-back long snappers came off the board with Thomas Fletcher and then Camaron Cheeseman.

Let's get funky

The Rams got a special one in Jake Funk.

Denver bolsters defense

A third-team All-Big Ten player in 2020 and a two-time team captain is on his way to the Broncos.

Swiss army knife

Head coach Mike Tomlin took the stage to welcome Tre Norwood to the fold.

Wiggin' out

James Wiggins will be suiting up for the Cardinals come the fall.

A punter!

With their final pick, the Steelers picked up a punter.

Mr. Irrelevant

With one final pick, the 2021 NFL Draft came to an end.

Mr. Irrelevant might actually become quite relevant, though.

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