2012 NFL Mock Draft: Smart Moves for Every Second-Round Team
It will be difficult for the second round of the NFL draft to match the excitement of yesterday's chaos, but that doesn't mean there will be any shortage of drama on Day 2. With plenty of talented players still available, the trading frenzy might not be over quite yet.
Here's a complete mock draft of Round 2 featuring players who should be able to help their teams right away. That's what every team hopes for when they make the pick, but it doesn't always work out.
33. St. Louis Rams: Cordy Glenn, OT, Georgia
Glenn was projected to get selected in the first round for most of the draft process before a late slide. He would be a good fit for the Rams.
34. Indianapolis Colts: Coby Fleener, TE, Stanford
Even though Fleener wasn't able to sneak into the opening round like many people were expecting, getting to work with Stanford buddy Luck will be a good fit.
35. Baltimore Ravens (via Minnesota): Courtney Upshaw, DE, Alabama
The Ravens have a long history of defensive success, so although they have bigger needs, they won't let Upshaw's slide continue.
36. Denver Broncos (via Tampa Bay): Jerel Worthy, DT, Michigan State
Peyton Manning's new team traded out of Round 1, but they still get a player that suits them really well in Worthy. He should shine in Denver.
37. Cleveland Browns: Rueben Randle, WR, LSU
Give credit to the Browns for finally realizing they couldn't afford to keep throwing subpar offenses out there. Randle will help the rebuild.
38. Jacksonville Jaguars: Josh Robinson, CB, UCF
Robinson provides the most value left on the board for a player who will also fill one of Jacksonville's biggest holes.
39. St. Louis Rams (via Washington): Devon Still, DT, Penn State
Another piece of the trade that made Robert Griffin III a member of the Redskins. The Rams continue to add size to a roster that has lacked it.
40. Carolina Panthers: Alfonzo Dennard, CB, Nebraska
Carolina is slowly building a very nice roster around Cam Newton. Addressing the secondary should help the defense keep pace with the offense.
41. Buffalo Bills: Stephen Hill, WR, Georgia Tech
Ryan Fitzpatrick was given a contract extension after a hot start, and now the Bills must give him weapons to help him live up to it.
42. Miami Dolphins: Alshon Jeffery, WR, South Carolina
After taking Ryan Tannehill in the opening round, the Dolphins have to start building an offense around him. Jeffery has plenty of upside.
43. Seattle Seahawks: Kendall Reyes, DT, Connecticut
The Seahawks surprised a lot of people by selecting Bruce Irvin. They will go a little more conventional with their second pick.
44. Kansas City Chiefs: Jonathan Martin, OT, Stanford
Kansas City addressed its need on the defensive line with high-risk, high-reward pick Dontari Poe. Martin falls into a much safer category, especially after sliding all the way down into the second round after originally getting projected near the top 10.
The Chiefs offense underperformed due to a combination of injuries and poor play, but they get clean slate heading into next season. Jamaal Charles should be back to lead the way, and Martin can blast open holes for him.
Not only will Martin be able to help the Chiefs offense right away, but he should play at a high level for a second-round pick. He would develop into a steal.
45. St. Louis Rams (via Dallas): Mohamed Sanu, WR, Rutgers
After missing out on both Justin Blackmon and Michael Floyd yesterday, the Rams should finally land a wideout in Round 2.
46. Philadelphia Eagles: Mike Adams, OT, Ohio State
Adams really shouldn't fall this far. That said, the Eagles could use some depth and should jump at the chance to take him.
47. New York Jets: Amini Silatolu, OG, Midwestern State
Teams are more willing to take a chance on players from small schools, and Midwestern State certainly fits the bill, in Round 2.
48. New England Patriots (via Oakland): Zach Brown, OLB, North Carolina
At one point during the draft process, Brown was considered a Day 1 selection. The Patriots love players with that type of value.
49. San Diego Chargers: Bobby Massie, OT, Mississippi
Massie would provide some much-needed depth to a San Diego offensive line that let Philip Rivers get sacked 30 times last season.
50. Chicago Bears: Peter Konz, C, Wisconsin
The Bears have needs all along the offensive line, but getting somebody who can direct traffic in the middle like Konz would be a good start.
51. Philadelphia Eagles (via Arizona): Lavonte David, OLB, Nebraska
Don't be surprised if the Eagles to spend a lot of picks on defense in the early rounds as they look to make the unit a force.
52. Tennessee Titans: Brandon Brooks, OG, Miami (Ohio)
The Titans offensive line came under fire from Chris Johnson last season for a lack of holes. Brooks opened up plenty of them at Miami (Ohio).
53. Cincinnati Bengals: Lamar Miller, RB, Miami (Fla.)
With Cedric Benson out of the picture, the Bengals can't afford to wait too long before selecting a running back.
54. Detroit Lions: Jayron Hosley, CB, Virginia Tech
Hosley falls into the sleeper category. He didn't make many headlines while at Virginia Tech, but he's a really solid player who would be able to help the Lions defense right out of the gate. He's a playmaker with a bunch of upside.
Led by Madden cover boy Calvin Johnson, the Lions offense is going to score a lot of points. That also means opposing teams are going to throw a lot in an attempt to keep pace. So, it's important for the Lions to have secondary depth.
The Lions are looking like a serious threat in the NFC next season after years of building, and Hosley would give them another reliable player to help push them into contention.
55. Atlanta Falcons: Jeff Allen, OT, Illinois
A better offensive line could vault the Falcons offense into the elite category. Allen is the best player left on the board.
56. Pittsburgh Steelers: Mike Martin, DT, Michigan
Martin is a prototypical Steelers pick. While he's not flashy, he'll clog up the middle and make his fair share of plays.
57. Denver Broncos: Donald Stephenson, OT, Oklahoma
Based on potential alone, Stephenson deserved to go long before this pick, but his development must accelerate to reach his peak.
58. Houston Texans: Alameda Ta'amu, DT, Washington
It's a surprise Ta'amu didn't garner some more respect playing in the Pac-12. He should quickly make an impact as a rotation player.
59. Green Bay Packers: George Iloka, FS, Boise State
The Packers didn't become a powerhouse franchise by sheer luck. They always seem to come away with a couple of steals during the draft to provide a boost to an already strong roster, setting them up for success both right now and in the future.
Iloka has the look of a player who could easily fall into that category. He has terrific size for the safety position and has illustrated the ability to help in run support. Concerns about playing against inferior competition with the Broncos shouldn't hold him back.
All told, Iloka would be a steal this late in the second round and should help the Packers pursue another championship after last season's playoff disappointment.
60. Baltimore Ravens: Chris Givens, WR, Wake Forest
Joe Flacco already has two reliable receivers at his disposal. Adding Givens to the mix sets him up for a bounce-back season.
61. San Francisco 49ers: Kelechi Osemele, OT, Iowa State
When a team doesn't have a clear need to fill with a pick, adding depth to an offensive line with some question marks certainly doesn't hurt.
62. New England Patriots: Brandon Taylor, SS, LSU
Taylor doesn't get enough credit for the key role he played on LSU's vaunted defense. Another player to help the Patriots strengthen their defense.
63. New York Giants: Jamell Fleming, CB, Oklahoma
The Giants usually like taking the best player available with their picks, and it's worked out well. That would make Fleming the pick here.
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