2012 NFL Mock Draft: Top Selections for Entire Second Round
After a wild first round that featured plenty of trades, surprising picks and no shortage of hype, the focus now shifts to the second round. There are still several prospects that should be able to make an immediate impact for their new teams.
Here's a complete mock draft of Round 2, featuring three of the best value picks on the board. If the first day was any indication, it should be another crazy day in New York City.
33. St. Louis Rams: Cordy Glenn, OT, Georgia
The Rams must continue to build their offensive line to make sure Sam Bradford, who has a history of injury problems, reaches his potential.
34. Indianapolis Colts: Coby Fleener, TE, Stanford
Indianapolis probably dreamed about the scenario of drafting Fleener to go along with his college quarterback, and there's a good chance of it happening.
35. Baltimore Ravens (via Minnesota): Courtney Upshaw, DE, Alabama
Upshaw really should have been taken before a player like Bruce Irvin, but should benefit from playing in the Ravens system.
36. Denver Broncos (via Tampa Bay): Jerel Worthy, DT, Michigan State
The Broncos traded out of the first round, but still might land the player most mock drafts expected them to take anyway, in Worthy.
37. Cleveland Browns: Rueben Randle, WR, LSU
Having added a quarterback and running back in the first round, the Browns continue to build their future offense with the best wideout available.
38. Jacksonville Jaguars: Josh Robinson, CB, UCF
The Jaguars were able to address their biggest offensive need in the first round, and now take care of a key defensive need.
39. St. Louis Rams (via Washington): Devon Still, DT, Penn State
So many early selections should allot the Rams a nice turnaround season, assuming they bulk up in the trenches.
40. Carolina Panthers: Alfonzo Dennard, CB, Nebraska
There have only been minor concerns raised about Dennard's on-field ability, but an off-field incident right before the draft caused him to slide.
41. Buffalo Bills: Stephen Hill, WR, Georgia Tech
The Bills need a wide receiver to play opposite of Stevie Johnson so the offense can get back to scoring points like they did early last season.
42. Miami Dolphins: Alshon Jeffery, WR, South Carolina
Miami went according to plan by picking Ryan Tannehill to become their new franchise quarterback. In order for him to reach his potential, however, the team must focus on putting some more talented pieces around him.
The Dolphins traded Brandon Marshall away earlier in the offseason. Jeffery is one of the top prospects left after Round 1. He has the tools to become a legitimate top target in the NFL once gaining some valuable experience.
The building process will take some time, but at least taking Jeffery would help the Dolphins keep moving things in the right direction.
43. Seattle Seahawks: Kendall Reyes, DT, Connecticut
Reyes should be a really nice addition for the Seahawks. He would have gone much higher if not for the crazy amount of tackles available.
44. Kansas City Chiefs: Jonathan Martin, OT, Stanford
It's amazing how far Martin has fallen. Once projected in the top half of the first round, he slides all the way to the Chiefs.
45. St. Louis Rams (via Dallas): Mohamed Sanu, WR, Rutgers
The Rams were unable to land Blackmon in Round 1, so wide receiver remains the team's biggest area of need. Sanu is the best one left.
46. Philadelphia Eagles: Mike Adams, OT, Ohio State
Another offensive tackle who probably won't be happy about his draft position, Adams provides too much value for the Eagles to pass up.
47. New York Jets: Amini Silatolu, OG, Midwestern State
Although the Jets have some other needs, they could use another guard, and Silatolu would be a really solid selection at this point.
48. New England Patriots (via Oakland): Zach Brown, OLB, North Carolina
Tom Brady and his myriad of offensive weapons will always score enough points to win, so the Patriots can afford to keep adding pieces on defense.
49. San Diego Chargers: Bobby Massie, OT, Mississippi
Massie illustrates exactly how deep the offensive tackle class was this season. He's a solid prospect and will keep improving.
50. Chicago Bears: Peter Konz, C, Wisconsin
The Bears need to upgrade the interior of their offensive line to give Jay Cutler more time to make decisions. He struggles under pressure.
51. Philadelphia Eagles (via Arizona): Lavonte David, OLB, Nebraska
Yet another defensive player for the Eagles, David didn't make headlines during the draft process, but he had a solid career after transferring to Nebraska.
52. Tennessee Titans: Brandon Brooks, OG, Miami (Ohio)
Even though Brooks will need time to grow after playing against low-level MAC competition, he has all the tools to help solidify the Titans line.
53. Cincinnati Bengals: Lamar Miller, RB, Miami (Fla.)
Since the Bengals didn't re-sign Cedric Benson, they have an opening at running back. Miller would give them a dual-threat option that would be able to step in right away to fill the void in limited duty before eventually taking over full time.
Cincinnati was one of the biggest surprises in the league last season and will be looking to build off that success. In order for that to happen, however, Andy Dalton needs a strong rushing attack to support him. Miller's playmaking skills fit the bill.
He isn't as well polished as the three backs taken on Thursday, but still presents a great deal of value at this point in the draft. That's especially true given the Bengals' need for a RB.
54. Detroit Lions: Jayron Hosley, CB, Virginia Tech
It's been a long time since the Lions had no significant needs, but that's the case. Another playmaker for the secondary never hurts.
55. Atlanta Falcons: Jeff Allen, OT, Illinois
The Falcons need depth up front on offense. A player like Allen has the versatility to fill a hole when one arises during the season.
56. Pittsburgh Steelers: Mike Martin, DT, Michigan
Martin fits Pittsburgh's blue-collar style on defense. The Steelers defense started to show some age last season, so it's time to infuse some youth.
57. Denver Broncos: Donald Stephenson, OT, Oklahoma
If there's one thing the Broncos can't afford next season, it's a weakness along the offensive line in front of Peyton Manning.
58. Houston Texans: Alameda Ta'amu, DT, Washington
Houston has done a nice job of assembling a well-balanced roster that should be ready for a major breakthrough next season.
59. Green Bay Packers: George Iloka, FS, Boise State
An early playoff loss should have been a wake-up call to the Packers that their secondary must improve. Iloka is an underrated safety.
60. Baltimore Ravens: Chris Givens, WR, Wake Forest
Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco took a step in the wrong direction last season, and the team still managed to make a deep playoff run. If they can get more consistent play from him, things will really start looking up in Baltimore.
The team already has two solid wide receivers on the roster in Anquan Boldin and Torrey Smith. Giving Flacco another solid option like Givens would make his job a whole lot easier and would boost his chances of getting back on track.
Givens should be able to create matchup advantages by moving around the formation, something the Ravens haven't had on offense in awhile.
61. San Francisco 49ers: Kelechi Osemele, OT, Iowa State
In today's NFL where the offensive line has become crucial to success, a team can never have enough talent up front.
62. New England Patriots: Brandon Taylor, SS, LSU
As mentioned above, it makes no sense for the Patriots to draft any offensive players in the early rounds. Bill Belichick will find a way to utilize Taylor.
63. New York Giants: Jamell Fleming, CB, Oklahoma
The Giants defense really stepped up down the stretch last season leading to the Super Bowl. Adding secondary depth will bolster the unit again.
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