
2018 NFL Mock Draft Round 2: Day 2 Predictions After Round 1 Results
The first round of the NFL draft was characterized by four quarterbacks selected in the top 10 and a running back picked second overall for the first time since Reggie Bush went to the New Orleans Saints in 2006.
The drama won't be as intense on day two, when teams make their second and third-round selections, but it should still be interesting to see where some notable names land.
Here's a look at a draft tracker, a second-round mock draft and four predictions for Friday night.
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2018 NFL Mock Draft: Round 2
33. Cleveland Browns: Texas OT Connor Williams
34. New York Giants: UTEP OG Will Hernandez
35. Cleveland Browns: LSU RB Derrius Guice
36. Indianapolis Colts: Boston College EDGE Harold Landry
37. Indianapolis Colts: Iowa CB Josh Jackson
38. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Stanford S Justin Reid
39. Chicago Bears: Georgia EDGE Lorenzo Carter
40. Denver Broncos: Colorado CB Isaiah Oliver
41. Oakland Raiders: Michigan DT Maurice Hurst
42. Miami Dolphins: Penn State TE Mike Gesicki
43. New England Patriots: Auburn CB Carlton Davis
44. Washington Redskins: Wake Forest S Jessie Bates
45. Green Bay Packers: Nevada G Austin Corbett
46. Cincinnati Bengals: SMU WR Courtland Sutton
47. Arizona Cardinals: LSU CB Donte Jackson
48. Los Angeles Chargers: South Carolina State LB Darius Leonard
49. Indianapolis Colts: BYU LB Fred Warner
50. Dallas Cowboys: Texas A&M WR Christian Kirk
51. Detroit Lions: Rutgers EDGE Kemoko Turay
52. Baltimore Ravens: Oregon OT Tyrell Crosby
53. Tampa Bay Buccaneers:Â USC RB Ronald Jones
54. Kansas City Chiefs: Florida CB Duke Dawson
55. Carolina Panthers: Alabama S Ronnie Harrison
56. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Iowa C James Daniels
57. Tennessee Titans: Florida State EDGE Josh Sweat
58. Atlanta Falcons: Virginia Tech DT Tim Settle
59. San Francisco 49ers: USC DL Rasheem Green
60. Pittsburgh Steelers: Georgia RB Nick Chubb
61. Jacksonville Jaguars: South Dakota State TE Dallas Goedert
62. Minnesota Vikings: TCU OT Joseph Noteboom
63. New England Patriots: Ohio State EDGE Sam Hubbard
64. Cleveland Browns: Pittsburgh OT Brian O'Neill
Day 2 Predictions
Miami Dolphins Fill Need, Pick Tight End
The Miami Dolphins released starting tight end Julius Thomas in the offseason, leaving a gap at the position. The team could use a solid, athletic pass-catching tight end who can make big plays.
Penn State tight end Mike Gesicki fits that bill, as he caught 57 passes for 563 yards and nine touchdowns last season. He was also one of the standout players at the NFL Scouting Combine, finishing with a SPARQ-x score in the 97th percentile, per playerprofiler.com.
A three-sport star in high school (volleyball, football, basketball), it wasn't uncommon to see Gesicki hurdle people or make one-handed catches.
Gesicki could start for the Dolphins right away and form a promising pass-catching quartet with DeVante Parker, Danny Amendola and Kenny Stills.
Cleveland Browns Double-Dip on the Offensive Line
The Cleveland Browns picked their quarterback of the future when they selected Baker Mayfield with the first overall selection, but with future Hall of Fame offensive tackle Joe Thomas retiring in the offseason, the team needs to find some help in the trenches.
It's possible that Cleveland decides to pick two offensive linemen in the second round, especially given the fact they have three picks. Texas offensive tackle Connor Williams, who was picked by many to be a first-round selection during the predraft process, could be the first player off the board on day two.
Also keep an eye out for Brian O'Neill of Pittsburgh or Orlando Brown of Oklahoma, players Drafttek ranked in the top 60 overall.
New York Giants Grab a Starting Offensive Guard
We could see offensive linemen flying off the board early in the second round, especially with the New York Giants likely looking for some blocking help for new running back Saquon Barkley, who was taken with the second overall pick.
UTEP offensive guard Will Hernandez, who has skyrocketed up draft boards in the past few months, fell out of the first round after numerous pundits projected him to land in the top 32.
Big Blue may run to the podium for Hernandez, who Lance Zierlein of NFL.com called "a plus run-blocker with the anchor and footwork to handle himself in pass protection as well." Zierlein also gave him a 6.12 grade (anyone from 6.00 to 6.49 is considered an "instant starter").
Hernandez could slide into the starting right guard slot immediately.
Indianapolis Colts Take Edge-Rusher
Boston College edge-rusher Harold Landry is high on many analysts' big boards. Notably, Landry sits seventh on Josh Norris of Rotoworld's big board and 15th on Matt Miller of Bleacher Report's list.
The Colts had just 25 sacks as a team last year, which ranked second-worst in the NFL. They also need someone to improve a pass defense that ranked dead last in passing yards per attempt allowed.
Landry, who accrued 16.5 sacks during the 2016 season (he had five in an injury-marred 2017 campaign) could be the right fit in Indianapolis. Lance Zierlein noted that Landry is best with "his hand in the dirt," meaning he's better suited for a 4-3 defense.
The Colts just so happen to be transitioning to a 4-3 defense under new head coach Frank Reich and defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus. Landry could end up being a defensive cornerstone in the Colts' new era.
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