NFL Draft 2013 Results: Best Value Picks of Round 2

The first round of the 2013 NFL draft was filled with top prospects, but the second round featured several good value picks.

Early on in the second round, the surprises started popping up. Teams went away from what many expected, and others made sneaky picks. These picks are those that don't jump out at the fans for being great picks until they stop and think about it.

With intriguing prospects like Manti Te'o and Geno Smith available, the second round was going to be interesting to watch. Fans weren't anticipating so many value picks early in the second round.

Let's check out which teams went made crafty selections in the second round.

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**All stats are courtesy of ESPN.com

Cincinnati Bengals: Giovani Bernard, RB (UNC)

Pick: Round 2, No. 5

Most people expected Alabama's Eddie Lacy to be the first running back selected. However, this year's draft has been unpredictable.

The Bengals took arguably the most athletic back in the draft. Giovani Bernard played only two seasons at Chapel Hill, but he looks like he is going to be special.

Bernard can line up and run the football, but there's so much more to his game. He can catch the ball out of the backfield, and he can return punts.

He ran for at least 1,200 yards and caught at least 45 passes in each of the last two seasons. The running back had 31 total touchdowns during his time as a Tar Heel. He averaged 5.9 yards per carry, so he has the ability to pick up yards in chunks.

Cincinnati has a power back already in BenJarvus Green-Ellis. Picking Bernard instead of Lacy gives the Bengals someone who can use his speed out of the backfield.

Buffalo Bills: Robert Woods, WR (USC)

Pick: Round 2, No. 9

Going into his junior season at USC, Robert Woods was a top prospect. A disappointing season by his team hurt his stock.

Buffalo raised some eyebrows by taking EJ Manuel at No. 16, but the second round was much better.

After a very productive freshman season, Woods had a monster sophomore year. He went off for 111 catches, 1,292 yards and 15 touchdowns. 

He saw his numbers decline slightly as a junior, but he has shown that he can be dynamic receiver. He has also had a few rushing attempts in his career, so he can do a little bit of everything.

Woods never missed a game during his collegiate career. He has good hands, and he has great speed. 

The wide receiver will give his rookie quarterback a dangerous weapon on the outside.

Buffalo Bills: Kiko Alonso, LB (Oregon)

Pick: Round 2, No. 14

This pick was the sneakiest of all. It's not flashy, and there were probably better overall players on the board. Buffalo found a player it liked and made the pick.

Kiko Alonso came on strong as a junior at Oregon, and he had a terrific senior season. 

He had 74 tackles and four interceptions as he led an underrated Oregon defense. The Ducks are known for a high-flying offense, but the defense was very good last season. Injuries cost the team a chance at the national championship, but Alonso was good all year.

Alonso gives the Bills versatility at the linebacker position. He can play inside or outside linebacker, and he plays aggressively. He goes on instinct and makes plays.

After a questionable first-round pick, the Bills made solid picks in the second round.

New York Giants: Johnathan Hankins, DT (Ohio State)

Pick: Round 2, No. 17

Johnathan Hankins was once viewed as a first-round prospect, but he fell all the way down to No. 49.

The interior lineman is a big guy, so he will have no problem taking up space in the middle of the line. His size is a big reason as to why he is so effective at shutting down the running game. 

New York is known for having a great defensive line, and this was just another way of building up the line.

He isn't much of a pass-rusher, so he will be used mainly in running situations. He doesn't have a problem taking on multiple defenders and letting other guys make plays.

Hankins was supposed to be a higher pick, but the Giants will gladly take him with this pick.

Green Bay Packers: Eddie Lacy, RB (Alabama)

Pick: Round 2, No. 29

Nobody saw a fall like this coming. Eddie Lacy was supposed to be the first running back taken, but he ended up being the fourth back taken.

The Green Bay Packers are clearly a passing team. With Aaron Rodgers throwing the football, they just need a capable running back. 

Lacy gives them someone who can use his power to get the tough yards. He's not going to catch many passes out of the backfield or be a great blocker, but he will certainly move the football.

To get a first-round talent this late in the second round is a steal. Green Bay may not use him as much as other teams would have, but the Packers will definitely need him to be a factor next season.

Lacy is a good power back, and the Packers couldn't pass him up at this point in the draft.