Back at it with Round 2 of the Mock Draft. Now that Round 1 is posted, I am of course expecting massive trades that would shift everything around. If that happens, I may try to make some edits. Or not. I don't know yet. Anyway, Round 2 begins the same way Round 1 did, with those pesky Browns.
1. Cleveland Browns: Obi Melifonwu, S, Connecticut
The only things more spectacular than Obi's name was his Combine. He wowed everyone with insane measurables. 6'4, 32.5" arms, 4.40 40 yard dash, 44" vertical, 141" broad jump. He is a freak. He is also a raw talent, which is why he slips to Round 2. If the Browns can coach him up and mold him into a NFL player, he will be something special.
2. San Francisco 49ers: Patrick Mahomes II, QB, Texas Tech
Call it Kirk Cousins insurance. Everyone expects the Redskins QB to leave DC after this season and reunite with former OC Kyle Shanahan. However, there is always a chance the Skins come to their senses and pay Kirk the way he deserves. Drafting Mahomes gives them a developmental QB that can make all the throws, but still needs to adjust to a pro-style offense.
3. Jacksonville Jaguars: David Njoku, TE, Miami (FL)
The current starting TEs for the Jags are Mychal Rivera and Marcedes Lewis. Neither are the game-breakers that Blake Bortles needs. Jacksonville continues their offensive upgrade with Njoku, who is only a step or two below OJ Howard.
4. Chicago Bears: Evan Engram, TE, Mississippi
Same deal as the Jags. The Bears are in need of an upgrade over Zach Miller. I am sure new QB Mike Glennon would appreciate a great target like Engram now that his best WR is in Philadelphia.
5. LA Rams: Tre'Davious White, CB, LSU
The team with all the needs in the world goes with one of the best players on the board. White is a top-tier coverage man who, if he bulks up and works on tackling, can be a prototypical CB in the NFL.
6. LA Chargers: Zay Jones, WR, East Carolina
Name the Chargers best WR... The oft-injured Keenan Allen? The inconsistent Travis Benjamin? Dontrelle Inman? They need help. Zay Jones is 6'2, 200, with star potential.
7. New York Jets: Tyus Bowser, OLB, Houston
I don't know how a team that has had rather good defenses can always be in need of pass rushers, but that's the Jets for you. Bowser can rush the passer and drop into coverage with the best of them. Maybe the Jets finally find their guy on the edge.
8. Carolina Panthers: Jordan Willis, DE/OLB, Kansas State
A super-productive (26 sacks) edge rusher added onto that Panthers D would be terrifying, especially with future Hall of Famer Julius Pepper there to teach him.
9. Cincinnati Bengals: Taylor Moton, OG, Western Michigan
The Bengals lost some big pieces of their OL in free agency. Moton is a consistent starter who can play any position on the line. The perfect plug-and-play guy for a team with many needs up front.
10. New Orleans Saints: Budda Baker, S, Washington
One of my favorite players in the draft going to a team that needs all the defensive help. Budda Baker may be the best center fielder-type safety in the draft. Great ball skills, and can lay a hard hit too. The only concern is his size, but comparisons to Bob Sanders (also on the smaller side) could mean an excellent pro career.
11. Philadelphia Eagles: Alvin Kamara, RB, Tennessee
The Eagles pass on McCaffery in Round 1, and get their RB here. Great agility and burst out of the backfield, plus an above-average receiver, gives the Eagles a true 3-down back.
12. Buffalo Bills: Juju Smith-Schuster, WR, USC
They pass on a WR in Round 1 and get a guy who has the potential to be their best WR in Round 2. Juju's 2016 wasn't the best, but he was also heavily covered. He isn't a speedy game-breaker like Sammy Watkins, but would be a perfect compliment to him.
13. Arizona Cardinals: DeShone Kizer, QB, Notre Dame
I have been saying the Cardinals have needed to draft their next QB for years. Carson Palmer's age showed last season. Kizer is raw, but would have at least a year to learn the system. He may have the most raw potential of any QB in this draft.
14. Indianapolis Colts: Caleb Brantley, DT, Florida
If they aren't protecting Andrew Luck, they have to make sure that they are able to stop the other team. Brantley is a top guy inside, and can stop the run well. He can also occupy enough guys inside to help the edge rushers a lot.
15. Baltimore Ravens: Tim Williams, OLB, Alabama
He has some off the field issues, but he may be the best pass-rusher left, and Terrell Suggs will turn 35 in October. They need an heir-apparent on the edge.
16. Minnesota Vikings: Dion Dawkins, OG, Temple
He started 43 games at left tackle, but may be a better guard in the NFL. The Vikings address their biggest need with their first overall pick in the draft.
17. Washington Redskins: Marcus Williams, S, Utah
A SAFETY FOR THE REDSKINS! My Skins signed DJ Swearinger, and are transitioning Su'a Cravens to full time safety, However, both of them are strong safeties. Marcus Williams is a big time center field safety who will be able to cover the back end well.
18. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Marcus Maye, S, Florida
A good weapon against the run and in coverage for a team that could use some help on the back end of their defense.
19. Denver Broncos: Zach Cunningham, LB, Vanderbilt
A first round talent that has just fallen due to his position. The Broncos sweep him up and plug him into that front 7 right away.
20. Cleveland Browns: Curtis Samuel, WR, Ohio State
The Browns pick again, and take a Buckeye that they can plug into the slot to make a ton of plays. Cleveland needs a ton of help at WR with Terrelle Pryor now in DC.
21. Detroit Lions: Raekwon McMillan, LB, Ohio State
Upgrading that defense is their top priority. Taco Charlton off the edge is a start. Shoring up the middle with McMillan is the next step.
22. Miami Dolphins: Teez Tabor, CB, Florida
Great ball skills, though some concerns about his speed. Still, every team needs guys that can cover.
23. New York Giants: Kendall Beckwith, LB, LSU
He is coming off of an ACL injury, but Beckwith was a 3-year starter for a top defense, and fits the Giants biggest need at this point.
24. Oakland Raiders: Chris Wormley, DT, Michigan
A big run-stuffer in the middle to occupy space, and free up Khalil Mack on the edge even more. The Raiders could be the team that makes that big step a la the Falcons in 2016.
25. Houston Texans: Nathan Peterman, QB, Pitt
Another Pitt QB to compete with Tom Savage. Peterman may be pro-ready right now, and would instantly be in the discussion to start. Bill O'Brien may have finally found his guy here in the second round.
26. Seattle Seahawks: Jourdan Lewis, CB, Michigan
Natural cover guy who is super competitive. He'd fit into the Seahawks atmosphere. They have been looking for that nickle corner that can become their next starter. Lewis is that guy.
27. Kansas City Chiefs: Adoree Jackson, CB, USC
Another cover guy who can also return kicks if Tyreke Hill needs a breather.
28. Dallas Cowboys: Adam Shaheen, TE, Ashland
6'6", 278, small-school superstar. Jason Witten won't play forever, and giving Dak another big weapon could make that offense even better.
29. Green Bay Packers: TJ Watt, OLB, Wisconsin
It is almost too perfect, isn't it? JJ's little brother, who is also super-productive, going from Madison to Green Bay? Why not? Lots of mocks are now having the Packers taking him in the 1st round.
30. Pittsburgh Steelers: Ryan Anderson, OLB, Alabama
ESPN's best scouts call Anderson a tweener-type, perfect for the Ravens or Steelers style of defense. Here are the Steelers taking him. Tough, great intangibles, and a fit for the team.
31. Atlanta Falcons: Carlos Watkins, DT, Clemson
If the Falcons had a great rusher off the edge, or a push up the middle, they could have gotten to Tom Brady and won the Super Bowl. They got their edge rusher in Harris in Round 1. Watkins can penetrate up the middle, and moves great for his size.
32. Carolina Panthers: Jermaine Eluemunor, OT, Texas A&M
The Panthers need help across their offensive line. Eluemunor played both guard and tackle in college. He will find a niche and fit it well.
Rounds 3-7 coming later today! Thanks for reading!
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