2012 NFL Draft: 2nd Round Prospects Who Will Be Game Changers

The 2012 NFL Draft is just around the corner. The media frenzy is beginning and teams are jockeying for what they feel is the best position to draft a franchise player.

This year's draft has plenty of talent.  From quarterback to cornerback, it is hard not to imagine that even players taken outside the first round will still have a very successful career in the NFL. While all the focus is on Andrew Luck, Robert Griffin III and the rest of the first round, there are six more rounds that have their fair share of talent as well.

For players like Alshon Jeffery, Brandon Boykin, Amini Silatolu and Kendall Reyes, the second round is likely where they will fall, but there is no limit on how far they will help their prospective team rise.

But which players will bring roars from the crowd for their game-changing big plays?

Let's take a look.

Alshon Jeffery

It's hard to believe that a collegiate star like Alshon Jeffery would not be taken in the first round, but the fact that there are many other talented players at his position might be hard to for him to push into the top 32.

While Jeffery may miss out on the spotlight of the first round, he will immediately provide a enormous boost to any team's receiving corps.  He stands at an impressive 6'3", and with a 37 inch vertical he has been a thorn in the side of many defensive backs.

Jeffery has proven to be a lethal big-play receiver, but he is even more deadly in the red-zone.  The outside fade is more popular than ever for red-zone offenses, and there is not a better target than Alshon Jeffery.

Concerns have arisen with his issues off the field, along with his lack of speed. Jeffery took away some doubt with a 4.38 forty yard dash time on his pro day, but it is hard to change the perceived character issues.

Causing issues on and off the field didn't stop Randy Moss or Chad Ochocinco from producing big numbers during their careers, but it would be nice to see Alshon Jeffery become the playmaker he is capable of being without unnecessary drama.

Cliff Harris

Cliff Harris was one of the best return men in college football during the 2009 and 2010 seasons. His four punt returns to the house often overshadowed his cornerback play.

Harris has shown the quick decision-making needed to make a big play on defense, but was often overpowered by bigger and more physical receivers. While off-the-field issues prematurely ended what was an impressive start to Harris' career, the real concern surrounds his ability to play in a nickel or dime defensive scheme.

While bigger receivers provide matchup issues, running backs trouble Harris even more. A cornerback in a nickel or dime scheme must be able to assist in stopping the running game, and Harris has not shown the ability to do so.

While all the issues surrounding Harris' character and defensive flaws are cause for the concern, there is no doubt that he can change the game as a return specialist.

Plays don't get much bigger than a special teams touchdown.

David Wilson

Finding a talented running back in the NFL Draft is definitely not a difficult task. Some of the league's best running backs have come from the bottom half of the draft, with some going completely undrafted.

Though David Wilson has not gathered a lot of attention during his time at Virginia Tech, he is the second best running back in the 2012 NFL Draft behind Trent Richardson. The speed at which Wilson plays is quicker than greased lightning.  He has been clocked in the low 4.3s for his forty time and ran for over 1,700 yards last year.

Wilson is also one of the better receiving running backs in the Draft as well.  He hauled in 22 catches last year and averaged over 15 yards per catch in 2010.

Wilson is one of the more electrifying running backs available but will likely serve as a change-of-pace back capable of breaking a big run in the NFL. His 5"10', 205 lbs. stature makes him a little small for the position so durability will certainly be an issue.

While Wilson has been criticized for his size throughout most of his career, he has proven that big plays will be a dime a dozen under his watch.