NFL mock draft second round

by Dan Kadar on Mar 16, 2011 1:41 AM EDT in Mock Draft

After the jump check out the second round of the mock draft. Some of the picks, I like a lot. Others were extremely difficult to project. You decide which are good, which aren't. Ask away in the comments and I'll give any explanation needed.

Find round one here.

33. New England Patriots (from Carolina) - Mikel Leshoure | Running back | Illinois

34. Buffalo Bills - Christian Ponder | Quarterback | Florida State

35. Cincinnati Bengals - Jon Baldwin | Wide receiver | Pittsburgh

36. Denver Broncos - Rahim Moore | Free safety | UCLA

37. Cleveland Browns - Brandon Harris | Cornerback | Miami (Fla.)

38. Arizona Cardinals - Danny Watkins | Guard | Baylor

39. Tennessee Titans - Andy Dalton | Quarterback | TCU

40. Dallas Cowboys - Muhammad Wilkerson | Defensive tackle/end | Temple

41. Washington Redskins - Akeem Ayers | Outside linebacker | UCLA

42. Houston Texans - Brandon Burton | Cornerback | Utah

43. Minnesota Vikings - Stephen Paea | Defensive tackle | Oregon State

44. Detroit Lions - Bruce Carter | Outside linebacker | North Carolina

45. San Francisco 49ers - Brooks Reed | Outside linebacker | Arizona

46. Denver Broncos (from Miami) - Johnny Patrick | Cornerback | Louisville

47. St. Louis Rams - Torrey Smith | Wide receiver | Maryland

48. Oakland Raiders - Marcus Cannon | Offensive tackle | TCU

49. Jacksonville - Leonard Hankerson | Wide receiver | Miami (Fla.)

50. San Diego Chargers - Jabaal Sheard | Outside linebacker | Pittsburgh

51. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Rodney Hudson | Guard | Florida State

52. New York Giants - Quan Sturdivant | Middle linebacker | North Carolina

53. Indianapolis Colts - Marvin Austin | Defensive tackle | North Carolina

54. Philadelphia Eagles - Ben Ijalana | Offensive tackle/guard | Villanova

55. Kansas City Chiefs - James Brewer | Offensive tackle | Indiana

56. New Orleans Saints - Allen Bailey | Defensive end/tackle | Miami (Fla.)

57. Seattle Seahawks - Drake Nevis | Defensive tackle/end | LSU

58. Baltimore Ravens - Pernell McPhee | Defensive end | Mississippi State

59. Atlanta Falcons - Titus Young | Wide receiver | Boise State

60. New England Patriots - Chris Hairston | Offensive tackle/guard | Clemson

61. Chicago Bears - Curtis Brown | Cornerback | Texas

62. San Diego Chargers (from New York Jets) - Nate Irving | Middle linebacker | North Carolina State

63. PIttsburgh Steelers - John Moffitt | Guard | Wisconsin

64. Green Bay Packers - Ryan Williams | Running back | Virginia Tech

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You sir

Just compiled my dream draft for the Niners

Kellen Moore is awesome
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by manraj7 on Mar 16, 2011 1:43 AM EDT reply actions

Ravens

I know many of us would really love Titus Young if he is there in round 2. We need some speed and youth at WR and the Ravens have came out saying they plan on finding Flacco a young WR to grow with.

by AV23 on Mar 16, 2011 3:37 AM EDT reply actions

To be honest, I hated how this mock turned out for Baltimore. That’s a lameass thing to say because I’m the one who controlled the whole thing. I dunno, I just think there’s a lot of solid depth at wide receiver in the third and fourth rounds this year.

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by Dan Kadar on Mar 16, 2011 9:36 AM EDT up reply actions

Dont worry, you’re not the only one who hates how this mock turned out for the Ravens.

Aaron Williams and Pernell McPhee would be a horrible first 2 rounds.

by drd23 on Mar 16, 2011 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Broncos

Have to say I think Denver really need to make the most of the strength of this D line class and the second pressing need is at LB. They are really short at both positions and with a number of front 7 guys left there on this board then I hope they would not be taking 2 DBs in the 2nd round.
I know Denver need to improve Safety but really not a fan of this years Safety class and would prefer not to see Denver draft any Safeties until later on, if at all.

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by SteveUK on Mar 16, 2011 4:25 AM EDT reply actions

Got to agree with you...

we should be taking Ayers and Austin in this draft. Would be great to have Doom, Dareus, Austin, and Ayers on the DL. Then have Ayers, Mays, and DJ for LBers.

There are some great S’s in FA’s, when ever that starts up, that we can get. Roman Harper would be my #1 guy, and the fact that he played with our new DC would only help us get him.

by Bron#1 Fan on Mar 16, 2011 5:56 AM EDT up reply actions

I have to say I felt really good about the Rahim Moore pick. I considered Allen Bailey with the second second rounder.

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by Dan Kadar on Mar 16, 2011 9:34 AM EDT up reply actions

Moore just reminds me of McBath, I would like to see the 2nd round picks on players who really improve the defense and feel that Wilkerson, Austin and Nevis are not only better players but also will significantly improve the team. Also think that could apply to Bruce Carter and Mason Foster at LB who I feel could be real upgrades.

I would be intrigued by Bailey if he was picked up in the 3rd

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by SteveUK on Mar 17, 2011 4:23 AM EDT up reply actions

How ’bout a trading card-style transaction of Donte Whitner for Tim Tebow?

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by TheAfghanTwilight on Mar 17, 2011 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions

I can't rag on the pick..

I like Baldwin.. and know Our OC was just at Pitt’s pro day watching him.
I Just question when will the Bengals be able to address
OL DL and Safety.

I think I can sorta mock this out in my head…
Considering who’s left on the board and the needs.
Safety, OL then DL should be addressed in that order.

1st round draft wishes.
Bengals: Blaine Gabbert, Nick Fairley or AJ Green!
Cavaliers: Kyrie Irving and Harrison Barnes!

by C Byers on Mar 16, 2011 4:43 AM EDT reply actions

Now, if we'd just drafted a wide receiver in the first

we’d have a whole extra round to solidify the OL, DL, and Safety needs. Plus, we wouldn’t be saddled with Gabbert…shudder. ;)

by IgnatiusJReilly on Mar 16, 2011 8:21 AM EDT up reply actions

That’s much better than being saddled with Dan LeFevour as your starting quarterback.

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by Dan Kadar on Mar 16, 2011 9:30 AM EDT up reply actions

Thanks.

1st round draft wishes.
Bengals: Blaine Gabbert, Nick Fairley or AJ Green!
Cavaliers: Kyrie Irving and Harrison Barnes!

by C Byers on Mar 16, 2011 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions

Hey i sent you an email

hope you got it.

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by dbcouver on Mar 16, 2011 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions

got it sir.

1st round draft wishes.
Bengals: Blaine Gabbert, Nick Fairley or AJ Green!
Cavaliers: Kyrie Irving and Harrison Barnes!

by C Byers on Mar 16, 2011 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions

cool thanks

I also sent the same to 2 other volunteers. I hope this works out.

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by dbcouver on Mar 16, 2011 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions

do u guys have a time frame you want on this?

1st round draft wishes.
Bengals: Blaine Gabbert, Nick Fairley or AJ Green!
Cavaliers: Kyrie Irving and Harrison Barnes!

by C Byers on Mar 16, 2011 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions

I like Sturdivant

just not sure what sort of athlete he really is since he hasn’t really done anything this offseason yet. Not sure if I’d call that a reach there since I dunno if it is, but it kinda seems like reaching for a need.

I’d kinda expect Quan to slip to the third but in the end it doesn’t matter if he plays well I guess.

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by Rorschach44 on Mar 16, 2011 7:12 AM EDT reply actions

i like your first and second round

I'll roll up

by suckmyditka on Mar 16, 2011 8:05 AM EDT reply actions

Colts

Hate it, I hate to put my neck out but there’s simply no way this pick happens. Austin’s background simply does not say ‘Colt’ and I think you’ve been incredibly lazy by just looking at positional need only.

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by Ben Savage on Mar 16, 2011 9:19 AM EDT reply actions

Thanks!

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by Dan Kadar on Mar 16, 2011 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions

yeah, Colts put too much stock in character and production to take a guy that missed the whole 2010 season on suspention

Quinton Carter would be great in that spot.

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by shake n bake on Mar 16, 2011 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions

Jaguars

Great mock.
Jordan – Solidify our starting D-Line…and give Lane and hart more time to develop.

Hankerson – Starting wideout, or starting wideout in time. A younger, and more durable Mike Sims-Walker…we will even feel the effect of him not being re-signed.

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by rhettchrystal on Mar 16, 2011 9:21 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

I think you have

Andy Dalton a round too early

by TheonlyJagsfaninSD on Mar 16, 2011 9:45 AM EDT reply actions

There's no way Dalton sneaks out of the second round at this point, especially considering his performance at TCU's Pro Day.

by SuperHorn on Mar 16, 2011 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions

limited value

I like Dalton, but it is more important how he throws with 22 guys on the field in full pads than with 2 guys in shorts.

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by ct17 on Mar 16, 2011 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions

True

But you cant deny the bump QB’s get after good pro days.

1st round draft wishes.
Bengals: Blaine Gabbert, Nick Fairley or AJ Green!
Cavaliers: Kyrie Irving and Harrison Barnes!

by C Byers on Mar 16, 2011 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Very few QB pro days aren't good

and QBs hyped to go in the late 1st-3rd often end up going much later than expected. Its hard to justify spending a high (1st-3rd round) pick on a guy that won’t start immediately and may never take the field.

by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Mar 16, 2011 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Cam Newton's wasn't exactly lights out.

And, I’d wager that at least 5 balls hit the ground in Gabbert’s Pro Day.

Dalton reinforced that he can make all the NFL throws, including the deep ball…throwing a few strikes over 50 yards. His 4 year production and intangibles are better than any QB in the draft, and I think too much is made of his size and arm strength. The limited value thing is a crock of shit. Philip Rivers and Drew Brees did just fine with a “lower” ceiling/“weak” arm.

Last, your memory is limited. Hyped QBs, as a general rule, go higher than they are graded.

by SuperHorn on Mar 16, 2011 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions

I don't think that Dalton gets picked in the early second while Kaerpernick slips to the third

by Flamefox111 on Mar 16, 2011 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions

pro day = limited value, not Dalton

I think the bowl game vs. Wisconsin helped him a lot more.

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by ct17 on Mar 16, 2011 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Bears picks

No way Bears go defense in both rounds. Especially if Carimi is still on the board at 29.

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by BearDownIsrael on Mar 16, 2011 9:50 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

I was thinking the same thing.

I was OK with Corey Liuget un round 1, because I can see Angelo doing that. there is no way they don’t come out of the first two rounds with an offensive lineman, and I would not be surprised if they came out with 2 offensive lineman and ignored other positions completely.

by MrPants on Mar 16, 2011 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions

Ayers doesn't seem to fit for the Redskins

He is slow and has limited pass rushing experience. He doesn’t seem to be what the Redskins would be looking for in a complement to Orakpo.

by CarverM on Mar 16, 2011 9:57 AM EDT reply actions

Love that the Eagles got Ijalana

by The Legend on Mar 16, 2011 10:37 AM EDT reply actions

KC

Brewer is a good tackle, but he isn’t project to go until the late 3rd at best. This would be a complete reach by KC

by TrueBlue87 on Mar 16, 2011 11:30 AM EDT reply actions

Not to mention...

I don’t think he’s really a fit in the zone blocking scheme.

by polodude017 on Mar 16, 2011 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Brewer surprised me at the combine

More athletic than I’ve ever seen him. I definitely think he’s rising, it all depends on the medical reports.

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by ct17 on Mar 16, 2011 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Miller in Rd 1, Ponder in 2 for Buffalo. Please sit in their war room on the 28th and 29th of April.

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by nickdaniels on Mar 16, 2011 11:38 AM EDT reply actions

ugh

I just dont like Ponder, barely a higher ceiling than Fitzpatrick.
If hes all thats left (No Gingers!), I’ll take Cannon or Wilkerson, thank you very much.

MAYBE this will break the mold , we need to come to play sunday and this year we will not SURRENDER TO KNOW ONE THIS IS BUFFALOOO Godzilla nation
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by uPitt_BillsFan on Mar 16, 2011 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions

I liked Ponder in the Senior Bowl and on the you tube vids I’ve been watching. I liked McElroy on “tape” as well.

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by nickdaniels on Mar 16, 2011 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Pass on Ponder

Bills need to go defense this year. Miller in1st, Wilkerson in 2nd is a great start. Let Fitz take over for another year.

by Dustyfootball on Mar 16, 2011 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Bills need a stud TE. They have no one who can do everything expected of one, at least both all attributes not well. It would help the running game, and really help the passing game.

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by TheAfghanTwilight on Mar 17, 2011 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions

Solid pick for the Hawks

After QB (and OL), the biggest need is at DT. Nevis is a solid (if undersized) pick at an area of need.

by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Mar 16, 2011 1:05 PM EDT reply actions

Love the Titans picks. I can only pray that it turns out this well.

IMO, Dalton is the best QB in the draft (with possible exception to Mallett if he can keep his nose clean). Dalton presents tremendous value at 39.

by SuperHorn on Mar 16, 2011 1:54 PM EDT reply actions

I think Sturdivant

can probably be had in Round 3. His instincts are really good, but his lack of athleticism leaves a lot to be desired.

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by BigBlue21 on Mar 16, 2011 6:35 PM EDT reply actions

Chris Hairston

is from Clemson not Tennessee.

by andrew21 on Mar 16, 2011 8:36 PM EDT reply actions

thanks

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by Dan Kadar on Mar 16, 2011 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Bucs may not draft Guard depending on FA moves, especially if a LB leaves...

The need for defensive improvement is still there. The O-line performed well even with injuries. Unless the OG in question is a massive upgrade to the starter(s) we already have, I see the Second Round for the Bucs going with MLB.

The 2010 Bucs: Considering their two-minute offense works wonders... Why can't EVERY offensive drive be run like that during the other 58 minutes of the damn game?!

by witty on Mar 17, 2011 12:18 AM EDT reply actions

That’s a similar problem the Ravens have in drafting, is our 1st pick could be changed a lot depending on FA moves, but the only problem is teams may not know who they are re-signing because of the CBA.

by AV23 on Mar 17, 2011 2:16 AM EDT up reply actions

steelers

Wilson and Moffit would be a pretty poor way to start this draft for Pittsburgh

by tkired on Mar 17, 2011 3:55 AM EDT reply actions

Hmm

Not sure I like the Ponder pick. I’m not sold on him, regardless of how he’s measured out lately. I’m hopeful the Bills draft Kyle Rudolph at 34. The team needs a TE more than most people take the time to admit. This may not be the best year for them to grab a QB, and if they don’t take one in the first, then I take it to mean they don’t see him as their franchise guy.

I say wait until the 2012 draft, and hope they get Lucky.

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by TheAfghanTwilight on Mar 17, 2011 11:21 AM EDT reply actions