NFL Draft 2013: Most Underrated Selections from Day 2's Action

Let's face it, not every selection that occurred on Day 2 of the 2013 NFL draft was a popular prospect.

With college stars such as Notre Dame's Manti Te'o, West Virginia's Geno Smith and Alabama's Eddie Lacy still on the board when Friday kicked off, where these guys landed was going to garner the most discussion.

As a result, that makes for less exposure to the rest of the field. And even less when it's an athlete from a small school or a position that's not an offensive playmaker—mainly a receiver or running back.

Therefore, let's check out prospects that went a bit unnoticed but will make a splash this season.

Miami Dolphins: Jamar Taylor, CB (Boise State)

The Dolphins needed to land a cornerback to complete their secondary.

Well, Miami got a strong pick in Boise State's Jamar Taylor. Coming in at 5'11" and 192 pounds, Taylor was a physical shutdown machine the past two seasons.

With 21 defended passes, three forced fumbles and 78 tackles between 2011 and 2012, Taylor will immediately impact. The incredible quickness is there to shield with inside leverage, not to mention the strength for pressing at the line and top speed to hang in Cover 1.

Factor in good reactionary skills, and this also helps with perimeter run support. Ultimately, Miami blankets across the secondary which develops as a great complement to the already dominant pass rush.

Detroit Lions: Larry Warford, Guard (Kentucky)

Detroit is going to field one balanced offense in 2013.

Reggie Bush obviously enhances the backfield presence, but the Lions still had to address the offensive line. Larry Warford out of Kentucky is one impressive step in the correct direction.

The guy is simply a force in the trenches, courtesy of solid size (6'3", 332 lbs), and he brings the explosive strength to drive defenders off the ball. If anything, Warford's lateral agility is his best attribute because he can pull quickly in either direction.

Include a reliable awareness level when pass blocking, and Detroit is able to stifle blitz packages at the line. As a result, Warford's impact steamrolls through front sevens, and the Lions control the tempo much better.

Cleveland Browns: Leon McFadden, CB (San Diego State)

The Browns didn't have a choice this draft. At some point, the secondary had to get addressed.

When the third round began, Cleveland didn't waste any time and got Joe Haden a strong complement in Leon McFadden out of San Diego State. Possessing good size for the spot (5'10", 193 lbs), McFadden attacks fast against the run, supplies the quick feet to isolate in press coverage and has the instincts to lock down when zoning off.

During his tenure with the Aztecs, McFadden defended 46 passes and recorded 162 tackles from 2010 through 2012. Additionally, he snagged eight picks the past three seasons and returned them for 147 yards and scored twice.

Given Cleveland's spruced-up front seven to rush the passer, McFadden instantly continues his opportunistic ways in the AFC North.

Seattle Seahawks: Jordan Hill, DT (Penn State)

There are no weaknesses on the Seahawks. None.

As the NFL's most complete team entering the 2013 campaign, Seattle did have to address one aspect along the defensive line. Pete Carroll's team was vulnerable against the run in 2012 and wasn't consistent for pass rushing.

That, however, was already fixed in free agency and gets emphasized to a greater degree in the draft. Penn State's Jordan Hill produced quite well the past two years, as evidence of 16.5 tackles for loss and eight sacks.

His initial jump at the snap bodes well for any short-yard situation. Plus, Hill never faces extra blockers with the rest of Seattle's front. In short, he keeps effective, and the Seahawks control the line of scrimmage even more this fall.