2012 NFL Draft: 2nd-Round Talents Ready to Soar in the NFL

The NFL draft's biggest names will be taken in Round 1, but star players will be found in Round 2 as well.

These players will make every first-round team regret passing on their abilities.

Devon Still, DT, Penn State

Still will be a solid defensive tackle in the NFL for many years to come. He is not the sexiest pick, but he will not have to be.

Still erupted in his senior season at Penn State. He was an All-Big Ten performer and the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year.

He is not a nose tackle and will not fit into a 3-4 scheme. Any team that runs a 4-3 system will be very happy with Still's stature and explosiveness off the line. He is athletically gifted for a man his size.

Still is not exceptionally quick, but he is strong at the point of attack. He has great hands and fights off linemen with a great punch.

It will take Still a year or two, but he will eventually be a very good NFL player.

Brian Quick, WR, Appalachian State

Quick is overlooked because he played for an FCS school. Watch this kid one time, and you will see that is a big mistake.

Quick's size-speed combo will land him high on a team's depth chart and make him a steal in this year's draft.

He stands 6'3'' and 220 lbs. He has the strength to separate in bump-and-run coverage and the size to jump over smaller corners.

Quick's stature allows him to play underneath or stretch the field vertically. He is a big-play threat despite his seemingly slow strides.

Whichever team ignores Quick's college affiliation will be happy. Quick has an NFL-ready body and an NFL-ready skill-set to go with it.

Janoris Jenkins, CB, Northern Alabama

Jenkins is first-round talent with fifth-round character concerns.

Jenkins originally played for Florida but was dismissed from the team following misdemeanor marijuana charges. This dismissal also stemmed from a fight in 2009.

Despite the character issues, Jenkins is an absolute steal in the second round. A group of veteran players will keep his attitude under wraps and allow his notable talent to shine through.

Jenkins has above-average height and is not wiry thin. He is strong off the line and capable of jamming stronger players.

Jenkins' best asset is his ball skills and what he does with the ball in his hands. He intercepts the ball and is a major playmaker coming the other way with it.

Teams will shy away from Jenkins like they did with Jimmy Smith in 2011. Smith was solid for Baltimore in his rookie season, and Jenkins will make someone just as happy.

Ronnell Lewis, LB, Oklahoma

Lewis will thrive in the right system because of his versatility and athleticism.

The former Sooner will either play outside linebacker in a 3-4 system or defensive end in a 4-3 system. His best asset is his pass-rushing ability, and he will be put wherever that can be utilized.

He has a great first step off the line. This allows him to beat slower offensive lineman around the edge. He must get stronger but is strong enough to hold his own.

Lewis' motor never stops. He chases the quarterback with menacing fervor. Situation pass-rushers have a very definite spot on teams in today's NFL.

Lewis will become a very good pass-rusher, at the very least. When you think of Lewis, consider a more-talented Tamba Hali.

Doug Martin, RB, Boise State

Martin is going to be a very good running back in the NFL. He will not be taken in Round 1, but teams will regret passing on Martin's well-rounded skills.

The NFL has strayed from the feature back format, for the most part. Running by committee is very popular.

Martin fits that mentality because of his ability to do several things well without possessing elite talents.

Martin can run between the tackles but is fast enough to break to the outside. He can run away from defenders in the open field.

Martin is also an option in third-down situations. He is a dangerous receiver out of the backfield and will provide a valid safety valve for his future quarterback.

Boise State does not produce a ton of pro-caliber talent, but Martin will be an exception. He is an underrated talent.