2014 NFL Mock Draft: Updated Outlook for Rounds 2 and 3

Considering the 2014 draft class is often hailed as the best in recent memory, fans with draft fatigue after Day 1 of the 2014 NFL draft would be wise to tune in for Rounds 2 and 3 as top prospects have yet to hear their names called.

The trickle-down effect is in full force as prospects who would already have been off the board in recent years have yet to find pro homes.

Let's take a look at how Friday's two rounds will play out based on needs and value. Don't scoff at any pick, as it's not like the first round was predictable in any way.

Round 2

Pick	Team	Player	Position	School
33.	Texans	Jimmy Garoppolo	QB	Eastern Illinois
34.	Redskins	Ra'Shede Hageman	DT	Minnesota
35.	Browns	Marqise Lee	WR	USC
36.	Raiders	Louis Nix	DT	Notre Dame
37.	Falcons	Scott Crichton	DE	Oregon State
38.	Buccaneers	Tom Savage	QB	Pittsburgh
39.	Jaguars	Timmy Jernigan	DT	Florida State
40.	Seahawks*	Xavier Su'a-Filo	OG	UCLA
41.	Bills	Jace Amaro	TE	Texas Tech
42.	Titans	Carlos Hyde	RB	Ohio State
43.	Giants	Cyrus Kouandjio	OT	Alabama
44.	Rams	Lamarcus Joyner	CB	Florida State
45.	Lions	Joel Bitonio	OG	Nevada
46.	Steelers	Jordan Matthews	WR	Vanderbilt
47.	Cowboys	Stephon Tuitt	DT	Notre Dame
48.	Ravens	Morgan Moses	OT	Virginia
49.	Jets	Cody Latimer	WR	Indiana
50.	Dolphins	Jack Mewhort	OT	Ohio State
51.	Bears	DaQuan Jones	DT	Penn State
52.	Cardinals	Austin Seferian-Jenkins	TE	Washington
53.	Packers	Demarcus Lawrence	DE	Boise State
54.	Eagles	Stanley Jean-Baptiste	CB	Nebraska
55.	Bengals	Marcus Martin	C	Southern California
56.	49ers (from KC)	Carl Bradford	OLB	Arizona State
57.	Chargers	Ego Ferguson	DT	LSU
58.	Saints	Phillip Gaines	CB	Rice
59.	Colts	Bishop Sankey	RB	Washington
60.	Panthers	Donte Moncrief	WR	Ole Miss
61.	49ers	Bruce Ellington	WR	South Carolina
62.	Patriots	*Troy Niklas	TE	Notre Dame
63.	Broncos	Gabe Jackson	OG	Mississippi State
64.	Seahawks	Davante Adams	WR	Fresno State

33. Houston Texans: Jimmy Garoppolo, QB, Eastern Illinois

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The brass in Houston can't be happy that Minnesota jumped back into the first round and stole Teddy Bridgewater, but the Texans can still kick things off the right way in the second round with a potential franchise quarterback.

As ESPN's Adam Schefter notes, Jimmy Garoppolo is just one name who has yet to hit the podium after a stacked first round:

Garoppolo is a bit of a project player, but his upside has to entice coach Bill O'Brien. He's an obvious choice at a position of need.

35. Cleveland Browns: Marqise Lee, WR, USC

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Marqise Lee is another name left in the green room, but he certainly won't last long.

As Sports Illustrated's Chris Burke points out, teams need to jump Cleveland before it's too late:

The Browns have a new franchise quarterback in Johnny Manziel, so it makes sense they finally add a complementary receiver across from Josh Gordon. It's predictable, but a necessary move to help a rookie quarterback.

38. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Tom Savage, QB, Pittsburgh

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Tampa Bay elected to pass on the crop of quarterbacks near the start of the first round, but Lovie Smith surely understands that he can't get by with Josh McCown and Mike Glennon for very long.

Tom Savage is a nice developmental pick whose stock came on strong late in the draft process. He's worth a look as he can compete for the starting gig and also develop for a year if he loses out on the job.

There aren't a wealth of needs in Tampa Bay, so a potential franchise quarterback is not a horrific investment given the circumstances.

40. Seattle Seahawks: Xavier Su'a-Filo, OG, UCLA

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This epitomizes why the Seattle Seahawks are Super Bowl champs.

Many, including Bryan Fischer of NFL.com, figured the Seahawks would have pulled the trigger on Xavier Su'a-Filo at the end of the first round:

Here we are anyway. Seattle trades down, gets more picks and still lands the mauling guard who provides an upgrade in the running game. Not bad.

42. Tennessee Titans: Carlos Hyde, RB, Ohio State

Some running back has to step up and be the first to come off the board this year, right?

Expect that to be Carlos Hyde as the Tennessee Titans look to fill the hole left in the backfield by Chris Johnson.

Hyde is a power runner who will do well behind the likes of first-round pick Taylor Lewan, which will in turn have a positive ripple effect on Jake Locker. Defense is also an option at No. 42, but helping Locker at this stage of his career has to take precedence.

Round 3

Pick	Team	Player	Position	School
65.	Texans	Tre Mason	RB	Auburn
66.	Redskins	Kyle Van Noy	OLB	Brigham Young
67.	Raiders	Allen Robinson	WR	Penn State
68.	Falcons	Terrence Brooks	FS	Florida State
69.	Buccaneers	Keith McGill	CB	Utah
70.	Jaguars	Jeremy Hill	RB	LSU
71.	Browns	Andre Williams	RB	Boston College
72.	Vikings	Jaylen Watkins	CB	Florida
73.	Bills	Jeremiah Attaochu	OLB	Georgia Tech
74.	Giants	Telvin Smith	OLB	Florida State
75.	Rams	Paul Richardson	WR	Colorado
76.	Lions	Antonio Richardson	OT	Tennessee
77.	49ers (from TEN)	Pierre Desir	CB	Lindenwood
78.	Cowboys	Cameron Fleming	OT	Stanford
79.	Ravens	Caraun Reid	DT	Princeton
80.	Jets	Dri Archer	WR	Kent State
81.	Dolphins	Derek Carr	QB	Fresno State
82.	Bears	Trai Turner	OG	LSU
83.	Eagles* (from PIT)	Jared Abbrederis	WR	Wisconsin
84.	Cardinals	Cyril Richardson	OG	Baylor
85.	Packers	Chris Borland	ILB	Wisconsin
86.	Eagles	Kelcy Quarles	DT	South Carolina
87.	Chiefs	Walt Aikens	CB	Liberty
88.	Bengals	Will Sutton	DT	Arizona State
89.	Chargers	Travis Swanson	C	Arkansas
90.	Colts	Bashaud Breeland	CB	Clemson
91.	Cardinals*	Charles Sims	RB	West Virginia
92.	Panthers	Michael Schofield	OT	Michigan
93.	Patriots	Dakota Dozier	OG	Furman
94.	49ers	Taylor Hart	DE	Oregon
95.	Broncos	Zach Mettenberger	QB	LSU
96.	Vikings (from SEA)	Lache Seastrunk	RB	Baylor
97.	Steelers	Jemea Thomas	CB	Georgia Tech
98.	Packers	David Yankey	OG	Stanford
99.	Ravens	Antone Exum	CB	Virginia Tech
100.	49ers	E.J. Gaines	CB	Missouri

65. Houston Texans: Tre Mason, RB, Auburn

While Houston added Andre Brown in free agency to complement Arian Foster, his health history is iffy and there is good value to start the third round in Tre Mason.

Mason is one of the draft's more explosive players and will easily gain significant playing time in spelling Foster. He's an adequate replacement for Ben Tate, which will make the life of whomever lines up under center much, much easier.

70. Jacksonville Jaguars: Jeremy Hill, RB, LSU

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Jacksonville also has to find a new starting running back to take the pressure off of a rookie signal-caller.

To that end, the Jaguars can pull the trigger on Jeremy Hill, a forceful back who grinds for the violent yards between the tackles. Bleacher Report's Matt Miller provides an apt description:

Hill supplants Toby Gerhart right away. Yes, the situation was that dire.

75. St. Louis Rams: Paul Richardson, WR, Colorado

In this scenario, St. Louis elects to not address the wideout position early.

That's fine, as long as Jeff Fisher and Co. can find a bit of a diamond in the rough with a later pick.

The speedy Paul Richardson is available in the third round, and while he's quite similar to a couple of the players on the roster already, he's worth the gamble as yet another piece around Sam Bradford who helps to run the excuse well dry.

77. San Francisco 49ers (from TEN): Pierre Desir, CB, Lindenwood

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Yes, San Francisco adds multiple cornerbacks by design in this scenario.

That's what happens when a stacked roster set for contention adds a plethora of new pieces via the draft and the folks in charge understand that a passing league is best countered by—gasp—quality defensive backs.

Pierre Desir is a bit of a project, but his size at 6'1" and 198 pounds perfectly fits the mold of bigger corners that is sweeping the league. He doesn't have to play right away, but the pick may turn out to pay dividends down the line.

88. Cincinnati Bengals: Will Sutton, DT, Arizona State

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The Cincinnati Bengals don't have a glaring need and can continue to build for the future in the third round, which seems the perfect spot to grab up one of the draft's most underrated players.

Will Sutton is a monster on the interior in all facets, although weight concerns have been a consistent question mark. 

Regardless, the Bengals need some depth. Geno Atkins is coming off an injury and Domata Peko is getting up there in age. That's not to mention Devon Still and Brandon Thompson have done little consistently to suggest they can handle the load alone if necessary.