NFL Draft 2012 Results: Analyzing the Best Selections of Round 2

When Round 2 of the 2012 NFL draft began, we saw some first-round talent get selected right away and shortly thereafter, as well.

Michigan State's Jerel Worthy is one example, as the Green Bay Packers selected him at No. 51 overall. In addition to Worthy, though, we also saw the Indianapolis Colts add one of Andrew Luck's favorite targets.

Indianapolis Colts: Coby Fleener, TE (Stanford)

In 2011, Coby Fleener accounted for 667 yards on 34 receptions and scored a team-high 10 touchdowns. He's a better run-blocker than given credit for, and has the size to line up in the slot and play the No. 2 receiver position.

The Colts needed a tight end who knows how to get downfield and make plays—with the lack of young weaponry around Luck, Fleener's addition just quickens the rebuilding process.

Fleener's combination of size, speed and consistent reliability will get him a lot of targets as a rookie. Linebackers will have trouble matching him in man coverage, and defensive backs are too small to blanket him in zone.

Watch out for the Luck-to-Fleener connection in 2012.

Buffalo Bills: Cordy Glenn, OG/OT (Georgia)

Last season the Buffalo Bills had an explosive offense with great pass protection and dominance in the running game—that is, until injuries occurred after Buffalo's 5-2 start and the Bills crumbled to 6-10.

With an upgraded defense, getting Cordy Glenn in Round 2 was a steal to help field a balanced attack on offense. Glenn has the versatility to play guard and tackle and specializes as a run-blocker to help Fred Jackson and C.J. Spiller see extended running lanes.

Also, quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick needs interior protection when dropping straight back and on bootlegs. Glenn possesses the athleticism to get outside on waggles and lead around the edge on the ground game.

The Bills have made some good moves and are looking like legit AFC title contenders right now.

Seattle Seahawks: Bobby Wagner, LB (Utah State)

The Seattle Seahawks needed a run-stuffer at linebacker, and Bobby Wagner provides that area.

With 445 tackles, 11 defended passes and 28.5 tackles for loss during his career, Wagner brings the ability to work between the tackles and make plays against the intermediate passing game.

The Seahawks allowed an average of 112 rushing yards per game in 2011, and in order to contend for the NFC West title, stopping San Francisco's ground game is key. Arizona also has an improved offense with Michael Floyd, so Wagner's quickness to react against fast-developing plays will pay dividends.

Seattle took a shot with Bruce Irvin in Round 1 on the outside of the front seven; addressing the inside was a good move in Round 2.

Green Bay Packers: Jerel Worthy, DT (Michigan State)

The Packers have been drafting well so far in 2012. Round 1 gave them a complete defender in Nick Perry, and putting Jerel Worthy on the interior creates a sick pass rush.

Worthy is a constant menace in the backfield, can draw a consistent double team and has the potential to be a two-gap controller. In three seasons for Sparty, Worthy recorded 27.5 tackles for loss and 12 sacks, so he'll be a great complement to Perry and Clay Matthews when pressuring the quarterback.

Lest we forget, but the Packers ranked dead last against the pass in 2011 and allowed an average of 4.7 yards per rush. While Worthy is a run-defender at his core, he possesses the lateral athleticism to control the line.

Green Bay may have disappointed in 2011 on defense, but 2012 will be vehemently better. 

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