2011 NFL Draft Results: 10 Prospects Chosen on Day 2 Who Could Start from Day 1

Day two of the NFL draft is in the books, and after many surprises on day one there was still plenty of quality talent remaining.

There were still a few big name quarterbacks available who went on day two, as well as some quality running backs and wide receivers.

The defensive end crop was considered by many to be the best positional group available in this draft and that trend continued on day two, as many more went off the board.

Perhaps the biggest surprise of day two was the Patriots' selection of Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett, who obviously will not be included in this list because he has Tom Brady ahead of him on the depth chart.

Here are 10 players that were taken on day two that will actually have a chance to start from day one in the NFL.

1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Da'Quan Bowers, DE, Clemson

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AUBURN, AL - SEPTEMBER 18: Da'Quan Bowers #93 of the Clemson Tigers against the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on September 18, 2010 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

The Bucs may have ended up with the steal of the draft when they selected Clemson defensive end Da'Quan Bowers with the 51st pick.

Bowers was at one time considered to be the favorite for the No. 1 pick in the draft but knee injuries sent him into a draft free-fall.

In a strange twist of fate, Bowers was drafted by Tampa Bay, the same team who drafted his good friend Gaines Adams, also a former Clemson defensive end. Adams was traded to the Bears in 2009, and he tragically passed away last year due to an enlarged heart.

I like the Bucs pick of Bowers much more than the pick of Adrian Clayborn in the first round, and I think Bowers could turn out to be an elite player if he gets healthy and stays healthy.

2. Tennessee Titans: Akeem Ayers, OLB, UCLA

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PASADENA, CA - SEPTEMBER 18: Linebacker Akeem Ayers #10 of the UCLA Bruins in the game with the Houston Cougars at the Rose Bowl on September 18, 2010 in Pasadena, California. UCLA won 31-13. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Ayers was another player who was expected to go in the first round, but he ended up slipping to the Titans in the second round.

Ayers' draft stock was hurt by his slow 40 time (4.84) at the combine, but he was a very productive outside linebacker at UCLA, and I believe the Titans got good value with his selection.

Ayers is a very versatile player who can rush the passer, defend the run and drop into coverage. He does all three of those things quite well and I wouldn't put a lot of stock into his combine time, especially when he ran quicker at his Pro Day.

3. Kansas City Chiefs: Justin Houston, DE/OLB, Georgia

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ATHENS, GA - NOVEMBER 21: Justin Houston #42 of the Georgia Bulldogs against the Kentucky Wildcats at Sanford Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

The Chiefs got a potential steal with their first of two third-round picks when they selected Georgia outside linebacker Justin Houston.

Kansas City needed to upgrade their pass rush and give Tamba Hali some help off of the edge and they seemingly did just that with the pick of Houston.

Houston was an excellent pass rusher for the Bulldogs, where he recorded 10 sacks this past season and 18.5 tackles for loss.

4. Minnesota Vikings: Kyle Rudolph, TE, Notre Dame

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SOUTH BEND, IN - OCTOBER 03: Kyle Rudolph #9 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs after making a catch against the Washington Huskies on October 3, 2009 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana. Notre Dame defeated Washington 37-30 in overtime. (Pho

Notre Dame tight end Kyle Rudolph is considered by many to be the top tight end in this draft, but his stock slipped a bit due to a hamstring injury that required surgery and ended his 2010 season prematurely.

Rudolph has the potential to be a big time threat at the position for the Vikings and he should provide a nice safety blanket for the team's first round pick, quarterback Christian Ponder.

Rudolph has very good hands, and while he never put up spectacular numbers for the Fighting Irish, he should be a productive NFL player as early as this season.

5. Cleveland Browns: Jabaal Sheard, DE, Pittsburgh

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CINCINNATI, OH - DECEMBER 04: Jabaal Sheard #97 of the Pittsburgh Panthers tackles Zach Collaros #12 of the Cincinnati Bearcats during the Big East Conference game against at Nippert Stadium on December 4, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Pittsburgh won 28-10.

The Browns needed to upgrade their defensive line in this draft and they have done just that with their selections of defensive tackle Baylor Phil Taylor and Pitt defensive end Jabaal Sheard.

Sheard should be a good fit in the Browns' 4-3 defense with his pass-rush ability and run stopping ability.

Sheard is an under-the-radar prospect but he is a solid player, and he fit a big need for the Browns in Round 2.

6. Houston Texans: Brooks Reed, OLB, Arizona

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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 05: Defensive end Brooks Reed #42 of the Arizona Wildcats celebrates after stopping the USC Trojans on the final play on December 5, 2009 at the Los Angeles Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. Arizona won 21-17. (Photo by Ste

The Texans had one of the worst secondaries in league history last season, so they decided to upgrade their pass rush with the hope of putting more pressure on opposing quarterbacks.

Arizona outside linebacker Brooks Reed should be able to do just that for the Texans, as he is best known for his ability to get to the quarterback.

Reed recorded 6.5 sacks last season and he plays with a great motor, but he will need to get better against the run to really take his game to the next level.

7. Pittsburgh Steelers: Marcus Gilbert, OT, Florida

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GAINESVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 25: Offensive lineman Marcus Gilbert #76 of the Florida Gators takes a breather during a stoppage in play against the Kentucky Wildcats at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on September 25, 2010 in Gainesville, Florida. Florida defeate

The Steelers added yet another quality player in the trenches with Florida offensive tackle Marcus Gilbert.

Gilbert is best in pass protection but he is also an effective run blocker, and he should be an upgrade for the Steelers offensive line.

Gilbert doesn't always finish his blocks off, but he should learn to do so in Pittsburgh with one of the toughest teams in the league.

8. Cincinnati Bengals: Andy Dalton, QB, TCU

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PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 01: Quarterback Andy Dalton #14 of the TCU Horned Frogs throws a pass against the Wisconsin Badgers in the 97th Rose Bowl game on January 1, 2011 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Cincinnati picked up their new franchise receiver in the first round with A.J. Green, and in the second round they found someone to throw him the football.

TCU quarterback Andy Dalton fell out of the first round but he found a home very early in the second round, as the Bengals tabbed him to replace Carson Palmer.

Dalton does not have tremendous arm strength but he is an accurate quarterback, and he is a very good leader, so he should be a good fit in Cincinnati as they look to turn over a new leaf.

9. Denver Broncos: Rahim Moore, S, UCLA

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PASADENA, CA - SEPTEMBER 18: Safety Rahim Moore #3 of the UCLA Bruins in the game with the Houston Cougars at the Rose Bowl on September 18, 2010 in Pasadena, California. UCLA won 31-13. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

The Broncos were in the market for a safety and they got the best one in the draft in the second round when they selected UCLA's Rahim Moore.

Moore will be given the chance to start immediately for the Broncos as they look to revamp their defense. The addition of Moore is a quality one, and he should team with first round pick Von Miller to improve the Denver defense this season.

Moore had 14 career interceptions for the Bruins, so he should definitely be a welcome addition for a Denver defense that had its share of troubles last season.

10. Chicago Bears: Stephen Paea, DT, Oregon State

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TUCSON, AZ - OCTOBER 09: Defensive tackle Stephen Paea #54 of the Oregon State Beavers during the college football game against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium on October 9, 2010 in Tucson, Arizona. The Beavers defeated the Wildcats 29-27. (Pho

Paea put up a record-breaking 49 reps in the bench press at the combine and he parlayed that number into a second round selection.

Paea was a fringe first round talent, but he should be given a chance to play early and often as the Bears look to replace Tommie Harris at defensive tackle.

The former Oregon State star has a consistent motor and he is very stout against the run, so he should fit in nicely with a Bears defense that is looking to return to the playoffs in 2011.