The Draft is so close we can almost taste it. It tastes like Gatorade and loud suits. Round 1 was posted last night, so we start tonight with Round 2! There will be some explanation, but not as much as in Round 1. Also, please remember that I do not project trades.
1 (33). Cleveland Browns- Connor Williams, OT/G, Texas
Joe Thomas missed the first games of his future Hall of Fame NFL career, and decided that was a good enough run. They need to add offensive line talent, and Williams (when healthy) has the talent of a Top 10 pick.
2 (34). New York Giants- Isaiah Wynn, OG, Georgia
Speaking of needed OL help... The Giants were awful. Wynn comes in to replace Justin Pugh, and can be paired with Nate Solder to protect Eli and Darnold going forward.
3 (35). Cleveland Browns- Donte Jackson, CB, LSU
Does LSU produce more awesome defensive backs that anyone else? Possibly. Jackson adds another strong defender to a talented young defense, and Cleveland continues to run the Draft.
4 (36). Indianapolis Colts- Derrius Guice, RB, LSU
Another Bayou Bengal off the board. The Colts rushing game is not terribly good, and Frank Gore is now in Miami. A bruising but explosive back like Guice will help Andrew Luck ease back into playing, and means he won't have to throw the ball 60 times a game.
5 (37). Indianapolis Colts- Lorenzo Carter, OLB, Georgia
Another Indy pick, and now they land a rush player that may be the the next Freeney or Mathis if he can add some muscle and maintain his speed.
6 (38). Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Ronald Jones II, RB, USC
Doug Martin is out in Oakland now, so the Bucs need a true starting RB to play alongside Jameis Winston.
7 (39). Chicago Bears- Orlando Brown, OT, Oklahoma
The tape says that Brown is a 1st round prospect. The workouts say he will be lucky to go by Round 4. I think the Bears roll the dice that the player on tape is the real guy, and he can protect Mitchell Trubisky for years.
8 (40). Denver Broncos- Christian Kirk, WR, Texas A&M
They already have Demariyus Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders, but both are getting up there in age, and will be free agents after the 2019 season. The Broncos could let Kirk learn for a year or two from them, and then take over as the #1 guy.
9 (41). Oakland Raiders- Isaiah Oliver, CB, Colorado
The Raiders defense slipped big time last year. Adding a talented corner along with Tremaine Edmunds will instantly improve that side of the ball.
10 (42). Miami Dolphins- Mason Rudolph, QB, Oklahoma State
Yes, I said that Ryan Tannehill shouldn't be rushed out of town. But the Dolphins seem to have soured on him. This way, they get Vea in Round 1, and still get a prolific passer in Rudolph to groom for the future.
11 (43). New England Patriots- Uchenna Nwosu, OLB, USC
The Patriots didn't sack Nick Foles once in the Super Bowl. Belichick and co. want to change that for the next big game.
12 (44). Washington Redskins- Ronnie Harrison, S, Alabama
With Su'a Cravens in Denver, the Skins have a big hole at safety. Harrison can be that strong thumper from the secondary that will help with run defense and to intimidate WRs going over the middle.
13 (45). Green Bay Packers- DJ Chark, WR, LSU
The Packers cut Jordy Nelson, Randall Cobb isn't what he used to be, and Davante Adams needs help. DJ Chark wowed the combine, is a burner down field, but also has excellent height at 6'3.
14 (46). Cincinnati Bengals- Harrison Phillips, DT, Stanford
You have to be able to stop the run in a division with the LeVeon Bell and possibly Saquon Barkley. Phillips gives the Bengals talent and depth on that DL.
15 (47). Arizona Cardinals- Billy Price, OC, Ohio State
Doctors informed teams that Price is expected to be ready for training camp after recovering from a torn pectoral suffered at the Combine. This is great news for the young man, who may actually sneak into Round 1. The Cardinals have a need, and he fits well here.
16 (48). Los Angeles Chargers- Tyrell Crosby, OT, Oregon
Phillip Rivers may not have that many more years left. The Chargers would be smart to invest in the OL to keep him upright.
17 (49). Indianapolis Colts- BJ Hill, DT, NC State
More defense for the Colts, who need to address a ton of needs.
18 (50). Dallas Cowboys- Maurice Hurst, DT, Michigan
Hurst was cleared by doctors after a possible heart issue. Now, he will reunite with Taco Charlton to sure up the D line in Big D.
19 (51). Detroit Lions- Sony Michel, RB, Georgia
The Lions last 100-yard rusher was Reggie Bush on November 28th, 2013. I know folks say running backs are devalued now, but this is ridiculous. Michel is a big play waiting to happen, and should FINALLY end that drought.
20 (52). Baltimore Ravens- Geron Christian, OT, Louisville
The Ravens have a hole at right tackle. Christian can play Day 1, or kick inside to guard if needed.
21 (53). Buffalo Bills- Jessie Bates III, S, Wake Forest
The Bill's defense carries them. Adding a playmaking safety only makes it better.
22 (54). Kansas City Chiefs- Carlton Davis, CB, Auburn
Marcus Peters got traded away, so the Chiefs need another corner. Davis is the best on the board.
23 (55). Carolina Panthers- Cortland Sutton, WR, SMU
Cam Newton is a great QB, but he has a tendency to throw the ball a bit high. No issue for Sutton, who is big, physical, and can jump out of the building.
24 (56). Buffalo Bills- James Washington, WR, Oklahoma State
The Bills will need weapons for their new QB. Washington made a bunch of huge plays in OK State's spread offense, even if his route running is still a bit raw.
25 (57). Tennessee Titans- Austin Corbett, OG/C, Nevada
The Titans are set at tackle, but could use more talent on the interior of their line.
26 (58). Atlanta Falcons- Rasheem Green, DE, USC
More pass rush for Dan Quinn, who can never have enough edge rushers.
27 (59). San Francisco 49ers- Anthony Miller, WR, Memphis
Jimmy G needs more weapons on offense. Miller is a great deep threat, who could develop into Garoppolo's favorite target.
28 (60). Pittsburgh Steelers- Terrell Edmunds, S, Virginia Tech
Tremaine's brother goes to help the Steelers' secondary, which was exposed in the playoffs by none other than Blake Bortles.
29 (61). Jacksonville Jaguars- Jordan Lasley, WR, UCLA
The Jags lost Allen Hurns and Allen Robinson to free agency. They need to add another weapon, in the off chance Doug Marrone lets his team throw the ball.
30 (62). Minnesota Vikings- Mike Gesicki, TE, Penn State
Kirk Cousins loves to throw to tight ends. They add another pass catcher to pair with Kyle Rudolph in 2 TE sets.
31 (63). New England Patriots- Darius Leonard, OLB, South Carolina State
More rushers, more defense. Tom Brady will make the offense run, so they need to add weapons on D.
32 (64). Cleveland Browns- Deon Cain, WR, Clemson
The Browns receivers aren't awful, but they could always use another solid option for their new QB.
2 down, 5 to go! Thanks for reading!
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