2010 Mock Draft: Second-Round Mock After Completion of First Round

As a Saints featured columnist, I should be writing about the newest 'Who Dat'. I will do that next week after I've had time to review some film of the young man.

For now, I want to write about my other favorite topic, the draft.

Just a few comments before I get to the second-round mock:

- Seattle did very well to get, in my opinion, the best OT and best safety in the draft. And they did that with the sixth and 14th pick.

- San Francisco went the complete opposite direction I thought they'd take. To me, I thought ILB, pass-rushing DE/OLB, and/or CB. Nonetheless, I thought they made the most with their two selections. Hard to argue with improving an OL that needed a lot of help.

- Conversely, I thought Denver wasted their great ability to trade down by taking two projects. Don't get me wrong, Tim Tebow—the person—I love. Tim Tebow—the football player—not so much.

- How in the world is Jimmy Clausen still available? This is an outrage. This guy is going to prove all 32 teams wrong. I'm in shock over that one.

Without further ado, the second-round mock draft:

33. St. Louis—Arrelious Benn, WR, Illinois

If Sam Bradford is going to have any success for the Rams (which I don't think he will) he needs a big, physical WR to pair him with. Dez Bryant would've been a great match, but that just wasn't practical. Benn is a lot like T.O. in that he's big and fast and great after the catch.

34.  Minnesota—Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame

The best QB in the draft finally gets selected. Brees was the first pick of the second round his year in the draft. Look for the second pick of the second round this year to do similar things.

35.  Tampa Bay—Nate Allen, S, South Florida

Allen played his home games on the same field as the Bucs. That should help the transition, as will the fact that he is the second-best safety in this draft, after Earl Thomas.

36.  Kansas City—Sergio Kindle, OLB, Texas

Not sure why this guy isn't gone at this point. KC needs guys to rush the passer. Kindle is the second-best guy in this draft at doing just that.

37.  Philadelphia—Taylor Mays, S, Southern California

Did anyone else notice that no Trojan went in the first round (checking real quick to make sure I didn't skip over someone)? I thought Mays would be the Eagles' pick at 24. To get him at 37 is a win-win for Philly.

38.  Cleveland—Montario Hardesty, RB, Tennessee

Hardesty is a bruising back with surprising elusivness. He does everything well. Great player for the Browns to pair with Jerome Harrison.

39.  Oakland—Bruce Campbell, OT, Maryland

This was a rumored pick in the first round. In the second round this makes a lot of sense.

40.  Miami—Ricky Sapp, DE/OLB

Some thought this position would be the pick at No. 12 and/or 28 (after they traded to San Diego). At 40, this makes a lot of sense. Sapp can rush the passer for days, which Miami will be looking for after Jason Taylor became a Jet.

41.  Buffalo—Dan Lefevour, QB, Central Michigan

Lefevour was often considered the poor man's Tim Tebow in college. How interesting would it be if he went to the team that many had Tebow projected to? Probably a reach, but the next-best scheme fit. They would also like an OT, but they got to get their QB.

42.  Tampa Bay—Golden Tate, WR, Notre Dame

Tampa probably would've considered Tate at 35, so they're excited to get him here. Tate can be a nice playmaker to pair with QB Josh Freeman for years to come.

43.  Baltimore—Charles Brown, OT, Southern California

Brown can step into the right tackle with last year's first-round pick taking over at LT. This of course is all assuming they are able to find a trade partner for current LT Geathers.

44.  New England—Brandon LaFell, WR, Louisiana State

LaFell fits the size requirements that New England likes, as well as being of good character. LaFell should develop into a very nice receiver in New England.

45.  Denver—Chad Jones, S, Louisiana State

Apparently, Josh McDaniels likes projects. If that is the point of his draft, then Jones is a great fit. He's got the talent but is very raw at this point.

46.  New York Giants—Sean Lee, LB, Penn State

I would say Brandon Spikes, but he is not really a 4-3 MLB as much as a 3-4 ILB. Therefore, Lee makes the most sense here.

47.  New England—Joe McKnight, RB, Southern California

The Reggie Bush clone gives the Patriots a dynamic threat in the backfield. Yes, he needs to improve consistency and in pass protection, but you know he will be well-coached.

48.  Carolina—Everson Griffen, DE, Southern California

Griffen is an athletic freak, but very inconsistent player. Paired with last year's selection Everette Brown, the Panthers could have a young pass-rushing duo that causes concerns for division rivals Atlanta and New Orleans for years to come.

49.  San Francisco—Brandon Spikes, ILB, Florida

I can't believe this guy fell into their laps. Perfect scheme fit for them. Wouldn't be surprised if the Niners traded back up into the second to get a corner or rush end also.

50.  Kansas City—Rob Gronkowski, TE, Arizona

Gronkowski is the first player in a while that goes around the area he should. Dynamic receiving capability, but has injury concerns.

51.  Houston—Toby Gerhart, RB, Stanford

Texans would've loved to get Hardesty here, because of the scheme fit, but they'll figure it out with Gerhart. Too good of a player to pass up here.

52.  Pittsburgh—Chris Cook, CB, Virginia

Steelers apparently discussed taking a corner with the 18th pick. At 52, Cook is a good player and can play the nickel right away for a Pittsburgh team that struggled defending the pass a year ago.

53.  New England—Tony Moeaki, TE, Iowa

The Pats need a TE and Moeaki is a very underrated player. Add in the fact that "The Hoodie" has a good relationship with Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz and this selection seems like a given at some point in the second round.

54.  Cincinnati—Dexter McCluster, WR/RB, Mississippi

McCluster would be a perfect player for the Bengals. He fits both their receiver and RB need in one pick. He's a guy that provides tremendous versatility a la Percy Harvin or Reggie Bush. He runs great routes and provides a tough mentality to your offense. He will stretch the field and make plays all over the field.

55.  Philadelphia—Roger Saffold, OL, Indiana

Saffold is a second-round player. Philly could afford to take the best player available. That seems to be what this pick represents.

56.  Green Bay—Brandon Ghee, CB, Wake Forest

There were a few concerns about other corners that made Ghee the pick here. Can step in and play nickel and down the road take over at one of the starting spots.

57.  Baltimore—Donovan Warren, CB, Michigan

Perrish Cox's freefall at the corner spot continues. Baltimore likes smart players who were productive in college and Warren fits that bill.

58.  Arizona—Major Wright, S, Florida

Wright is physical with great physical tools. He tends to disappear in big games and is just overall inconsistent. But the Cardinals have long-liked athletic secondary guys and Wright fits in with that ideology.

59.  Dallas—Morgan Burnett, S, Georgia Tech

Burnett is one of the better safeties in coverage in this draft. And we know Dallas has long been looking for a guy who can roam center field.

60.  Seattle—Damian Williams, WR, Southern California

Seattle needs a receiver. Williams is a second-round talent. Oh yeah, he comes from the same place as Pete Carroll. I like this match a lot.

61.  New York Jets—Carlos Dunlap, DE, Florida

Dunlap could've been a first-round pick, but he falls this far because of inconsistency. The talent is clearly there. Can Rex Ryan get the most out of this guy?  I would bet on it.

62.  Minnesota—Anthony Dixon, RB, Mississippi State

Dixon is a third-down back and third-down back only. And that is precisely what the Vikings need. Personally, I wouldn't touch this guy until the fourth round but I have a feeling he is gone.

63.  Indianapolis—Brian Price, DT, UCLA

I am surprised Price is still available. He seems to fit very well what Indy is looking for in their DTs.

64.  New Orleans Saints—Daryl Washington, OLB, TCU

Honestly, I don't expect Washington to still be available at this spot, but if he is, I'll be jumping for joy, especially after I've heard Washington as the selection.

Geaux Saints!