Originally Posted by DLo13
Somebody post up Kiper's Day 2 mock. And not behind a spoiler...
[h1]Kiper's second-round mock[/h1][h3]It might be impossible to predict, but Mel takes a shot at Round 2[/h3]
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By Mel Kiper
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The first round of the NFL draft is in the books, but in a draft this deep, the second day will see a lot of players come off the board that in many other years would have heard their names called earlier.
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While I've
already hit on some picks I loved, some I didn't, and the best players that will come off the board in Round 2, it's worth taking a look at how the second round could shake out Friday night. Emphasize
could. At this stage, it's more an exercise in how needs and talent could line up. Round 2 is far more unpredictable than Round 1 for obvious reasons -- the discrepancies you'll see from teams in evaluating talent at this stage are even broader than in the early portion of the draft -- but here's a look at how available players could meet the needs that still exist.
I will say this: As you look below, there's simply a ton of talent to be had, and as I attempted to fill the latter portion of the second round, I was surprised at the amount of talent that will still be waiting there in Round 3.
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http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=stlSt. Louis Rams[/h6]
Arrelious Benn, WR, Illinois
The Marvin Harrison comparisons are legit, and Benn brings added physicality.
[h6]
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=minMinnesota Vikings (from DET)[/h6]
Taylor Mays, S, USC
Gifted physical talent; Clausen is an option, but no sure thing.
[h6]
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=tamTampa Bay Buccaneers[/h6]
Golden Tate, WR, Notre Dame
The Bucs still need a WR, and Tate is a great option.
[h6]
Kansas City Chiefs[/h6]
Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame
Clausen falls, but this is a hunch pick.
[h6]
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=phiPhiladelphia Eagles (from WAS)[/h6]
Major Wright, S, Florida
The Eagles still need a safety, and Wright makes sense.
[h6]
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=cleCleveland Browns[/h6]
Colt McCoy, QB, Texas
Holmgren gets his man, without having to trade up.
[h6]
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=cleOakland Raiders[/h6]
Rodger Saffold, OT, Indiana
The pick makes a lot of sense, which doesn't always compute in Oakland.
[h6]
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=miaMiami Dolphins (from SEA via SDG)[/h6]
Sergio Kindle, OLB, Texas
There was a belief Miami could land Kindle at No. 12. Good deal here.
[h6]
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=bufBuffalo Bills[/h6]
Charles Brown, OT, USC
Assuming Buffalo keeps Spiller, it should get a tackle here.
[h6]
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=tamTampa Bay Buccaneers (from CHI)[/h6]
Chris Cook, CB, Virginia
A slight reach, but Cook is a good player, and they need a CB.
[h6]
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=balBaltimore Ravens (from MIA via DEN)[/h6]
Linval Joseph, DL, East Carolina
Athletic enough to play end in the Ravens' 3-4.
[h6]
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=nweNew England Patriots (from JAC)[/h6]
Daryl Washington, LB, TCU
Freak athlete with great range, a good fit in Pats' scheme.
[h6]
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=denDenver Broncos[/h6]
Donald Butler, LB, Washington
Denver needs an inside 'backer and Butler is the best option here.
[h6]
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=nygNew York Giants[/h6]
Brian Price, DT, UCLA
With Pierre-Paul and Price, the Giants are a better defense.
[h6]
New England Patriots (from TEN)[/h6]
Brandon LaFell, WR, LSU
Lafell can learn from the greats, and could be great himself.
[h6]
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=carCarolina Panthers[/h6]
Dezmon Briscoe, WR, Kansas
Briscoe has simply produced, and has better athleticism than I originally thought.
[h6]
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=sfoSan Francisco 49ers[/h6]
Dexter McCluster, RB, Ole Miss
Great change of pace from Gore, and behind an improved line.
[h6]
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=kanKansas City Chiefs (from ATL)[/h6]
Bruce Campbell, OT, Maryland
A steal if Campbell's performance catches up with his physical skills.
[h6]
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=houHouston Texans[/h6]
Mike Neal, DT, Purdue
Texans still need a tackle, and Neal is a fierce competitor inside.
[h6]
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=pitPittsburgh Steelers[/h6]
Taylor Price, WR, Ohio
Another possible second-day gem for the Steelers.
[h6]
New England Patriots[/h6]
Rob Gronkowski, TE, Arizona
More talented than this pick indicates. Brady will love this guy.
[h6]
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=cinCincinnati Bengals[/h6]
Everson Griffen, DE, USC
Could go earlier. Talent is there, but so are consistency questions.
[h6]
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=phiPhiladelphia Eagles[/h6]
Jon Asamoah, G, Illinois
Second-best guard available; a steady, strong player.
[h6]
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=gnbGreen Bay Packers[/h6]
Terrence Cody, DT, Alabama
They have B.J. Raji, but 3-4 teams can't pass on value like this.
[h6]
Baltimore Ravens[/h6]
Eric Decker, WR, Minnesota
They need more weapons and Decker is a guy who can make plays.
[h6]
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=ariArizona Cardinals[/h6]
Mardy Gilyard, WR, Cincinnati
With Anquan Boldin absent, there's a place to grow in the offense.
[h6]
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=dalDallas Cowboys[/h6]
Morgan Burnett, S, Georgia Tech
Dallas still needs a safety, and Burnett fits the bill.
[h6]
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=seaSeattle Seahawks (from SDG)[/h6]
Carlos Dunlap, DE, Florida
They didn't address DE in Round 1. Dunlap's an easy choice.
[h6]
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=nyjNew York Jets[/h6]
Vladimir Ducasse, OL, Massachusetts
More likely a guard; the Jets can use him for depth.
[h6]
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=minMinnesota Vikings[/h6]
Brandon Ghee, CB, Wake Forest
Speedster could help as Vikes address secondary.
[h6]
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=indIndianapolis Colts[/h6]
Cam Thomas, DT, North Carolina
Adds some muscle up front after the Hughes pick for the edge.
[h6]
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=norNew Orleans Saints[/h6]
Nate Allen, S, South Florida
Depth to replace likely departed Darren Sharper.
