Day 2 Mocks

[happyrid]

Figured some of these might be interesting to look at, so please post if you come across any good ones. Here's one from SI, love the Bengals picks:

ROUND 2

 

• 32

  

  SU’A CRAVENS

  LB/S, USC

   
   
• 33

  

  MACKENSIE ALEXANDER

  CB, Clemson

   
   
• 34

  

  KEVIN DODD

  DE, Clemson

   
   
• 35

  

  CHRIS JONES

  DT, Mississippi State

   
   
• 36

  

  SHILIQUE CALHOUN

  OLB, Michigan State

   

  As mentioned above, a boatload of defensive talent made it out of Round 1. So while Connor Cook could be tempting for Cleveland or Dallas here, the five teams kicking off Friday’s festivities all stock up on D.

  I laid out an Ezekiel Elliott-Kevin Dodd 1-2 punch for Dallas as part of a three-round mock earlier this month—a setup that perhaps seemed overly optimistic about Dodd’s availability on day two. Noah Spence’s red flags would make him a tough sell for a Cowboys team already dealing with myriad off-field problems at defensive end.

  The Titans finally end Alexander’s slide, dropping him in as the No. 1 or 2 cornerback on what should be a decent unit.

   

   

•  
• 37

  

  JARRAN REED

  DT, Alabama

   
   
• 38

  

  NOAH SPENCE

  DE, Eastern Kentucky

   
   
• 39

  

  VONN BELL

  S, Ohio State

   
   
• 40

  

  MYLES JACK

  LB, UCLA

   
   
• 41

  

  CONNOR COOK

  QB, Michigan State

   

  The respective falls of Spence and Jack come to an end within the top 40—Spence as another pass-rusher for what is becoming a potent Jacksonville defense; Jack as maybe the steal of the draft if he proves at all healthy. New York has long needed an impact linebacker.

  For a team that could use a little restocking up front defensively, the Chiefs have to feel great about being able to trade down and have the likes of Reed, A’Shawn Robinson, Andrew Billings and others still available. Reed is versatile enough to play end in a 3–4 but also can help plug the middle.

  And Cook’s wait as QB4 ends with the Bears starting to plan their future beyond Jay Cutler. This may not help them in 2016, but the Bears can nab a value pick here if the Browns pass on Cook up top in Round 2.
  
  

•  
• 42

  

  DERRICK HENRY

  RB, Alabama

   
   
• 43

  

  STERLING SHEPARD

  WR, Oklahoma

   
   
• 44

  

  JONATHAN BULLARD

  DT, Florida

   
   
• 45

  

  A’SHAWN ROBINSON

  DT, Alabama

   
   
• 46

  

  ANDREW BILLINGS

  DT, Baylor

   

  The list of strong, arguably Round 1-worthy names continue. Henry should help the Dolphins move on sans Lamar Miller, and both he and Jay Ajayi would enjoy plowing for yards behind newcomer Laremy Tunsil.

  Two significant steps forward for the Titans’ rebuilding plan: a polished receiver in Shepard and a hulking presence for the D-line. Both Oakland and Detroit land big bodies, too.
  
  • McCann: Legal fallout of Tunsil's leaked Twitter

•  
• 47

  

  CODY WHITEHAIR

  G/T, Kansas State

   
   
• 48

  

  EMMANUEL OGBAH

  OLB, Oklahoma State

   
   
• 49

  

  REGGIE RAGLAND

  LB, Alabama

   
   
• 50

  

  HUNTER HENRY

  TE, Arkansas

   
   
• 51

  

  JASON SPRIGGS

  OT, Indiana

   

  Either Whitehair or Spriggs arguably could have been a better pick for the Seahawks at No. 31 than OT Germain Ifedi, so there’s certainly no shame in grabbing them here. The Saints and Jets have to upgrade along their lines somewhere during this draft.

  Ragland was a prospect who seemed to be an option for the Bills in Round 1. Landing him in Round 2 counts as thievery. 
  
  WATCH: Why did Myles Jack fall out of Round 1?

   
• 52

  

  JUSTIN SIMMONS

  S, Boston College

   
   
• 53

  

  SHELDON DAY

  DL, Notre Dame

   
   
• 54

  

  JEREMY CASH

  S, Duke

   
   
• 55

  

  MICHAEL THOMAS

  WR, Ohio State

   
   
• 56

  

  NICK MARTIN

  C/G, Notre Dame

   

  Bell at No. 39 did not touch off a safety run in this mock, but there figures to be one somewhere on Day 2 given the talent left at that position. Simmons has been overlooked as a top-50 level prospect, while Cash is the type of versatile chip Mike Zimmer can get the most out of in Minnesota.

  Is this too low for Thomas? We’ll see. He was considered a possible Round 1 pick. Given the landscape coming out of Thursday, though, it’s possible he continues to drift a bit as teams snatch up defenders.
  
  • Rounding up every trade from Round 1 of NFL draft

• 57

  

  KENTRELL BROTHERS

  LB, Missouri

   
   
• 58

  

  KYLER FACKRELL

  OLB, Utah State

   
   
• 59

  

  XAVIEN HOWARD

  CB, Baylor

   
   
• 60

  

  KENNETH DIXON

  RB, Louisiana Tech

   
   
• 61

  

  JAVON HARGRAVE

  DT, South Carolina State

   
• 62

  

  SEAN DAVIS

  CB/S, Maryland

   
   
• 63

  

  DEION JONES

  LB, LSU

   
   

The Packers and Chiefs check off significant needs here. The Stealers do, too, to some extent—they have Bud Dupree, Lawrence Timmons and Arthur Moats at OLB, but that trio hardly will scare any offensive lines.

New England’s first foray into the 2016 draft sees Bill Belichick land a couple of high-upside impact players: Dixon, maybe the best three-down back in this class outside of Elliott, and Hargrave, a nimble playmaker up front.

 

ROUND 3

 

• 64

  

  DARIAN THOMPSON

  S, Boise State
   
• 65

  

  JALEN MILLS

  CB/S, LSU
   
• 66

  

  LE’RAVEN CLARK

  OT, Texas Tech
   
• 67

  

  WILL REDMOND

  CB, Mississippi State
   
• 68

  

  KENDALL FULLER

  CB, Virginia Tech
   
• 69

  

  CHRISTIAN WESTERMAN

  C/G, Arizona State
• 70

  

  TYLER BOYD

  WR, Pittsburgh
   
• 71

  

  T.J. GREEN

  S, Clemson
   
• 72

  

  JIHAD WARD

  DL, Illinois
   
• 73

  

  KEIVARAE RUSSELL

  CB, Notre Dame

 

• 74

  

  BRAXTON MILLER

  WR, Ohio State
   
• 75

  

  JOE THUNEY

  OL, NC State
   
• 76

  

  CHRISTIAN HACKENBERG

  QB, Penn State
   
• 77

  

  JOE DAHL

  G/T, Washington State
   
• 78

  

  CYRUS JONES

  CB, Alabama
   
• 79

  

  KAMALEI CORREA

  OLB, Boise State
   
• 80

  

  MALCOLM MITCHELL

  WR, Georgia
   
• 81

  

  CONNOR MCGOVERN

  G, Missouri

Let's start in this spot with the Browns’ back-to-back picks: Hackenberg and Dahl. The former is a high-profile fallback option at quarterback, a slightly damaged prospect Hue Jackson can break down and build back up while Robert Griffin III handles starting duties. The latter is a sleeper with the ability to help at guard or tackle. 

Mills, like Cleveland’s mock-draft pick of Cravens to open Round 2, brings athleticism and positional versatility. We had him ranked as a top-40 prospect, meaning he is well worth a shot at 65. 

Circle Miller as another Day 2 wild card. Could he sneak into Round 2? Will he tumble into Day 3? All possibilities are on the table, but his promise as an elusive jack of all trades makes him a likely Friday selection. 

• 82

  

  KEVIN BYARD

  S, MTSU
   
• 83

  

  DAK PRESCOTT

  QB, Mississippi State

   
  • 84

    

    K.J. DILLON

    S, West Virginia
     
  • 85

    

    AUSTIN JOHNSON

    DT, Penn State
     
  • 86

    

    PAUL PERKINS

    RB, UCLA
     
  • 87

    

    HASSAN RIDGEWAY

    DT, Texas
     
  • 88

    

    NICK VANNETT

    TE, Ohio State
     
  • 89

    

    TYVIS POWELL

    S, Ohio State
     
  • 90

    

    JUSTON BURRIS

    CB, NC State
     
  • 91

    

    JORDAN JENKINS

    OLB, Georgia
     
  • 92

    

    DEANDRE HOUSTON-CARSON

    S, William & Mary
     
  • 93

    

    KYLE MURPHY

    OT, Stanford
     
  • 94

    

    ALEX COLLINS

    RB, Arkansas
  • 95

    

    BRONSON KAUFUSI

    DE, BYU
     
  • 96

    

    JAYLON SMITH

    LB, Notre Dame
     
  • 97

    

    WILLIE HENRY

    DT, Michigan
     
  • 98

    

    AUSTIN HOOPER

    TE, Stanford 
     

  The sixth QB off the board heads to the Jets—even if Ryan Fitzpatrick eventually re-signs in New York, it’s hard to say that franchise has a future QB. Prescott is a more exciting talent than their 2015 pick Bryce Petty. The bar is high for his NFL future, although the floor is pretty low.

  Vannett and Hooper in this grouping follow Hunter Henry (50, Atlanta). Tyler Higbee sabotaged his draft chances with a recent off-field incident but there should be several TEs called between Rounds 2 and 5. 

  Perkins will have to wait his turn in Minnesota, a potentially disappointing outcome for the many crowding his bandwagon. But he can be a more dynamic three-down option than Jerick McKinnon, and that duo together can ease much of Adrian Peterson’s load. Eventually, the No. 1 gig would be Perkins’s to lose. 

 

 

 

 

 

[happyrid]

That projected Day 2 haul for Tennessee. 

Mackenzie Alexander, A'Shawn Robinson, Sterling Shepard and Darian Thompson

 

Landing that #1 overall is going to totally transform that roster and still a pair of firsts that should be pretty early next year. 

[BurnsBengal]

Obviously would freaking love Thomas in the 2nd. Feels like a complete pipe dream though.

[Dautcom08]

That projected Day 2 haul for Tennessee. 

Mackenzie Alexander, A'Shawn Robinson, Sterling Shepard and Darian Thompson

 

Landing that #1 overall is going to totally transform that roster and still a pair of firsts that should be pretty early next year. 

It's not going to be Andrew Luck's division any more that's for sure.

[Jason]

Thomas yes. Ridgeway meh.

[happyrid]

Obviously would freaking love Thomas in the 2nd. Feels like a complete pipe dream though.

Yeah, that seems too good to be true. 

I was all about getting one of the top WRs in round 1 and am a little disappointed we got sniped by Washington and Houston. But if we get Thomas in round 2 to go along with Will Jackson, that's kind of best of both worlds. 

[JC]

The AFC South is about to become the new AFC North.  Bortles/Mariotta/Luck/.....Osweiler

[LostInDaJungle]

If the draft goes down like this... I'm thrilled. Thomas was a guy a few people had going in the first. I would have been happy with him at #24.

That's the biggest concern going into tonight... WR gets THIN after Thomas and Boyd are gone with 1 or 2 guys with a round 3 or 4 grade. Anyone we pick up on day 3... Alford and Wright at least have one year of seasoning behind them. After round 2, there's almost no point in going for a WR unless he's the best guy available. IMHO, with the thin class this year, Alford would have been slated to go higher than the 7th round.

Cooper is the wild card in my opinion. How much trickery is our new O-coord going to rely upon? Gruden saw Sanu be a QB, but Hue never ran a wildcat. If you like direct snapping to a WR, or hitting the short screens, Cooper is an intriguing guy. His lack of top end speed worries me though. CB's aren't going to respect him and play off, meaning that WR screens are going to be hard to come by, and his lack of physicality means he's going to get bumped off of slants.

If Thomas or Boyd doesn't fall to us, I'm as willing to roll the dice on a UDFA as much as anyone further down the WR list. I'd rather take a DT with #55.

[happyrid]

If the draft goes down like this... I'm thrilled. Thomas was a guy a few people had going in the first. I would have been happy with him at #24.

That's the biggest concern going into tonight... WR gets THIN after Thomas and Boyd are gone with 1 or 2 guys with a round 3 or 4 grade. Anyone we pick up on day 3... Alford and Wright at least have one year of seasoning behind them. After round 2, there's almost no point in going for a WR unless he's the best guy available. IMHO, with the thin class this year, Alford would have been slated to go higher than the 7th round.

Cooper is the wild card in my opinion. How much trickery is our new O-coord going to rely upon? Gruden saw Sanu be a QB, but Hue never ran a wildcat. If you like direct snapping to a WR, or hitting the short screens, Cooper is an intriguing guy. His lack of top end speed worries me though. CB's aren't going to respect him and play off, meaning that WR screens are going to be hard to come by, and his lack of physicality means he's going to get bumped off of slants.

If Thomas or Boyd doesn't fall to us, I'm as willing to roll the dice on a UDFA as much as anyone further down the WR list. I'd rather take a DT with #55.

Agree with most of this. But I don't think the Bengals like Alford much. You can just hear it when they talk about him. They do seem to love Wright, but obviously his health is a major issue. So I think they definitely have to draft a couple WRs just to fill out their roster with decent guys and have a little bit of competition.

I could see them liking Cooper even though he's just a slot (and I don't think that's what they're really looking for). But he was a productive SEC guy which is right up our alley.

[whodey365]

If you want a laugh go read the bleachers report day 2 mock. Has Bengals taking vonn bell in 2 with Thomas going to the giants and Boyd going to the Vikings. In the 3rd we take a kicker, lol. Even funnier is the browns drafting cardale Jones and christan hackenburg sometime today. 

[happyrid]

Round 2 mock from SB Nation:

When the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft starts, there will be loads of talented players available for the choosing. There are a lot of high-level defensive lineman available, so we could see several come off the board on Day 2 of the draft.

The second round could also be strong for college programs like Alabama, Ohio State and Clemson. In this scenario, Clemson has two of the first three picks in the second round, with Ohio State and Alabama both having three players picked.

One of the things to follow in the second round is the landing spot for Michigan State quarterback Connor Cook. If the Browns pass on him with the first pick in the second round, it becomes a little challenging to find a landing spot for him. Expect UCLA linebacker Myles Jack to get a lot of attention on Day 2 as well.

32. Cleveland Browns - Mackensie Alexander, CB, Clemson

The Browns could target another trade down considering how many holes are on the roster, but Alexander would be a good choice. He’s better than a few of the cornerbacks taken in the first round and would give the team a young starter with Tramon Williams’ career likely winding down.

33. Tennessee Titans - A’Shawn Robinson, DL, Alabama

Some thought was given to Alabama running back Derrick Henry with this pick, but Robinson is too good to pass up. He can line up at a number of positions in Tennessee’s defense.

34. Dallas Cowboys - Kevin Dodd, DE, Clemson

Dodd is the best pure 4-3 defensive end on the board, and has the size the Cowboys usually prefer in the position.

35. San Diego Chargers - Nick Martin, C, Notre Dame

If the Chargers want Martin, they can’t wait until the third round because he’ll likely be gone. He’s a technician that knows how to use his hands to push defenders around.

36. Baltimore Ravens - Noah Spence, DE/OLB, Eastern Kentucky

With the age of Baltimore’s top pass rushers Terrell Suggs and Elvis Dumervil, the Ravens could look to get young and bring in a pass rusher like Spence.

37. Kansas City Chiefs - Chris Jones, DT, Mississippi State

Jones can be the athletic defensive lineman the Chiefs need up front. He dropped to the second round because he can be inconsistent, but he’s an impressive physical specimen.

38. Jacksonville Jaguars - Myles Jack, LB, UCLA

The concerns about Jack’s knee are obviously real. Long-term health aside, though, he’s too good of a player right now to pass up if you’re Jacksonville.

39. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Jonathan Bullard, DT, Florida

With Spence and Dodd gone, the Buccaneers could look to interior of the defensive line to get some help next to Gerald McCoy. Bullard is a defensive tackle with good athleticism and the skills to get into the backfield. He can even line up at end on certain plays.

40. New York Giants - Reggie Ragland, MLB, Alabama

More than anything, this is a value pick. Ragland is a classic thumper linebacker who will clean up a lot of trash between the tackles.

41. Chicago Bears - Vonn Bell, S, Ohio State

The Bears could play Bell at cornerback or safety. He’s adept at playing in single high coverage where he can rely on his speed to make plays.

42. Miami Dolphins - Kendall Fuller, CB, Virginia Tech

Fuller’s injury issues pushed him into the second round, but he’s a technically sound cornerback when healthy.

43. Tennessee Titans - Derrick Henry, RB, Alabama

With all of the talent still on the board, this is a good range for Henry to land in the second round. If the Titans want to run smash mouth, a big runner like Henry is a fit.

44. Oakland Raiders - Jarran Reed, DT, Alabama

The run on defensive players and Alabama players continues. Reed is a powerhouse lineman who can help bolster the Raiders’ run defense.

45. Tennessee Titans - Michael Thomas, WR, Ohio State

The Titans get one of the top players on the board, and someone who will quickly become a top target for Mariota.

46. Detroit Lions - Andrew Billings, DT, Baylor

With the run on defensive tackles, the Lions may be lucky to see a good one with pick No. 46. Billings is a supreme run stuffer with power.

47. New Orleans Saints - Cody Whitehair, G, Kansas State

It’s not a sexy pick, but a necessary one. Whitehair can plug right into the Saints’ starting lineup at guard.

48. Indianapolis Colts - Le’Raven Clark, OL, Texas Tech

In this situation, Clark would play guard, a position where he has some experience.

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49. Buffalo Bills - Connor Cook, QB, Michigan State

The slide of Cook stops here. With Tyrod Taylor’s future in Buffalo uncertain after next season, they can get the pro-ready Cook to push him for the starting job right now.

50. Atlanta Falcons - Kamalei Correa, OLB, Boise State

The Falcons can get a little more athleticism on the defense with Correa, a good pass rusher who plays with a high motor.

51. New York Jets - Jason Spriggs, OT, Indiana

There was a report that the Jets tried to make a trade to get Laremy Tunsil in the first round. If there’s truth to that, they could be after a pass blocker in the second round. Spriggs is by far the best one on the board.

52. Houston Texans - Hunter Henry, TE, Arkansas

The final piece to the fully rebuilt Texans offense could be Henry. He’s the draft’s top tight end thanks to a pair of good hands and solid athleticism.

53. Washington - Austin Johnson, DT, Penn State

Washington still needs a big body on defense after taking wide receiver Josh Doctson in the first round. Johnson is a power player who excels at occupying blocks up the middle.

54. Minnesota Vikings - Su’a Cravens, S/LB, Southern California

Cravens can be the strong safety the Vikings need. He’s capable of playing near the line of scrimmage, and can cover tight ends.

55. Cincinnati Bengals - Emmanuel Ogbah, DE, Oklahoma State

If the Bengals want to get more pressure on the quarterback, Ogbah is the best choice available.

56. Seattle Seahawks - Jihad Ward, DL, Illinois

Ward is a player who is used to lining up all along the defensive line. The Seahawks could use him in a variety of roles.

57. Green Bay Packers - Joshua Perry, LB, Ohio State

Perry can play inside or out, and would offer a lot of pure talent at the position for the Packers.

58. Pittsburgh Stealers - Darian Thompson, S, Boise State

After taking cornerback Artie Burns in the first round, the Stealers can get a good coverage safety like Thompson in the second.

59. Kansas City Chiefs - Xavien Howard, CB, Baylor

After getting a defensive lineman earlier in this scenario, the Chiefs would score with Howard. He’s a physical safety who can really make a play on the ball.

60. New England Patriots - Sterling Shepard, WR, Oklahoma

Is there a wide receiver with a better fit for New England’s offense than Shepard?

61. New England Patriots - Kenneth Dixon, RB, Louisiana Tech

If the Patriots stay on this pick, they could target a good all-around back like Dixon. He’s an impressive pass catcher with solid speed and power running the ball.

62. Carolina Panthers - Shon Coleman, OT, Auburn

After getting defensive tackle Vernon Butler in the first round, the Panthers can add some beef in the second round with Coleman.

63. Denver Broncos - Bronson Kaufusi, DE, BYU

Kaufusi is a massive defensive lineman with solid athleticism. In Denver he would be a nice fit in a three-man front.

[Jason]

Round 2 mock from SB Nation:

I'd rather have Shepard.

[LostInDaJungle]

Agree with most of this. But I don't think the Bengals like Alford much. You can just hear it when they talk about him. They do seem to love Wright, but obviously his health is a major issue. So I think they definitely have to draft a couple WRs just to fill out their roster with decent guys and have a little bit of competition.

I could see them liking Cooper even though he's just a slot (and I don't think that's what they're really looking for). But he was a productive SEC guy which is right up our alley.

This is the best I can find as far as a comment on Alford this year:
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We have to have a spring out of him where when we watch him play it says, ‘I know exactly what I’m doing, I’m going a million miles an hour and I’m fearless and I catch everything around me,’” new offensive coordinator Ken Zampese said of Alford during the NFL Scouting Combine.

"I’m really looking forward to seeing him make a big jump in his play speed, play after play,” Zampese added. “And the consistency of technique, the consistency of the hands. He’s certainly got a good amount of skill to do all that.”

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There's a few other profiles where Alford talks about knowing he has the opportunity... And a lot of guys don't "get" it the first year. Knock on Alford was A) Lack of technique and B) he's dumb as a post. Both can be overcome with hard work.

If you look down the end of the WR list... It's a bunch of guys who are raw. I'm not saying that Alford is going to be a world-beater, but he's as safe a risk as anyone we can draft in the 5th round or later.

[LostInDaJungle]

Round 2 mock from SB Nation:

Ogabah is this year's Margus Hunt.

[BengalFanInNJ]

No Ogbah.

I like Brandon Kaufusi as a surprise pick in the 2nd round.

[Jamie_B]

The AFC South is about to become the new AFC North.  Bortles/Mariotta/Luck/.....Osweiler

naw, Bortles and Marriota suck, Osweiler is mediocre, Luck runs that division they just need a team around him.

[SocalBengalEd]

I want Spence

[SocalBengalEd]

Defense win championships. A pass rushers like Spence would help out Atkins and Dunlap tremendously 

[Dautcom08]

I want Spence

Samesies. Spence and Braxton and I'm thrilled. I'm down for pulling the trigger on Jaylon too.

[JC]

naw, Bortles and Marriota suck, Osweiler is mediocre, Luck runs that division they just need a team around him.

wut? 

[Jamie_B]

wut? 

wut, wut?

[big_dish]

 

Samesies. Spence and Braxton and I'm thrilled. I'm down for pulling the trigger on Jaylon too.

I would love to get spence but I would be shocked if he was there at our next pick.

this would have been a good draft to move up on, and so a terrible draft for the Bengals not to have any extra picks to use.

[JC]

wut, wut?

In what world does Blake Bortles suck?  For a second year guy, he put up numbers that were similar to Luck's third year (which had him in MVP consideration).  Jacksonville is going to run the south before long.  How does one come to conclusion Mariota sucks after his play in his rookie year?  Prorated, Mariota's numbers last year blow Osweiler's away.  

[Jamie_B]

In what world does Blake Bortles suck?  For a second year guy, he put up numbers that were similar to Luck's third year (which had him in MVP consideration).  Jacksonville is going to run the south before long.  How does one come to conclusion Mariota sucks after his play in his rookie year?  Prorated, Mariota's numbers last year blow Osweiler's away.  

Fair, I hadn't paid attention to him this year, just the previous which was 'meh

[bengaled]

Defense win championships. A pass rushers like Spence would help out Atkins and Dunlap tremendously 

I hear ya.