2010 NFL Mock Draft 2.0, Round 2
With an updated version of round one posted yesterday it is time to unveil a fresh version of round two of the NFL mock draft.
33. St. Louis Rams – Demaryius Thomas (WR, Georgia Tech) – Thomas’ stock seems to be simmering a bit and the Rams will need someone for Bradford to get the ball to.
Previous Pick: Devin McCourty.
X-Factor: The defense was equally as bad as the offense last season and the Rams could go for the best available defensive player on the board which would be Kareem Jackson at this stage.
34. Detroit Lions – Kareem Jackson (CB, Alabama) – The Lions continue to makeover the defense with this pick.
Previous Pick: Kareem Jackson.
X-Factor: If they don’t go with a LT in the first then this could be a tackle like Rodger Saffold or Charles Brown. With Kevin Smith’s status up in the air they could also go with a running back here as well.
35. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Golden Tate (WR, Notre Dame) – The Bucs get a young play-maker for Josh Freeman to throw to.
Previous Pick: Golden Tate.
X-Factor: The pass rush and secondary needs some help as well. This pick could end up being FSU corner Patrick Robinson or TCU pass rusher Jerry Hughes.
36. Kansas City Chiefs – Rodger Saffold (OT, Indiana) – The Chiefs need someone to help protect Cassell and get him in Saffold who appears to be overtaking Charles Brown on a lot of draft rankings.
Previous Pick: Charles Brown.
X-Factor: The Chiefs pass rush is still a work in progress and Jerry Hughes projects as a 3-4 edge rusher in the NFL. The could also go with in inside ‘backer like Sean Lee to bolster the run defense.
37. Washington Redskins – Vladimir Ducasse (OL, Massachusetts) – The ‘Skins have needs all over the offensive line and have been a primary reason the offense has struggled as much as it has the past couple of years.
Previous Pick: Vladimir Ducasse.
X-Factor: There is some speculation that Shanahan could be interested in Texas QB Colt McCoy. The team is also expected to transition to a 3-4 defense and needs personnel to fit that scheme and they could go that route here as well.
38. Cleveland Browns – Colt McCoy (QB, Texas) – There is growing speculation that the Browns might even try and move up a few spots in the draft to secure McCoy as their QB of the future.
Previous Pick: Demaryious Thomas.
X-Factor: The Browns are pretty weak at safety and could go with Nate Allen. They also need a pass rusher making Jerry Hughes attractive at this spot as well.
39. Oakland Raiders – Jahvid Best (RB, California) – Al Davis simply cannot resist players who run sub 4.4 40s.
Previous Pick: Jahvid Best.
X-Factor: If they draft based on need then they could go for a pass rusher or defensive tackle here. WR is a need but there are not any left on the board worth taking at this stage.
40. San Diego Chargers – Terrence Cody (DT, Alabama) – There has been a lot of positive buzz around Cody as he has worked hard to drop some of the excess weight and get himself into better shape for his workouts. The Chargers need a NT after letting Jamal Williams go.
Previous Pick: Terrence Cody.
X-Factor: Larry English was a bust and Shawne Merriman never got on track last season making pass rusher Jerry Hughes attractive here.
41. Buffalo Bills – Charles Brown (OT, USC) – The Bills never found a compelling replacement for Jason Peters last season.
Previous Pick: Navarro Bowman.
X-Factor: The run defense was awful last season and Bowman could still be the guy here.
42. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Patrick Robinson (CB, Florida State) – Ronde Barber is getting old, Elbert Mack is merely servicable, and Aqib Talib seems content with having a lot of drama in his life.
Previous Pick: Perrish Cox.
X-Factor: This could be a defensive lineman.
43. Miami Dolphins – Jerry Hughes (OLB/DE, TCU) – Jason Taylor is at the end of his career and Joey Porter is in Arizona. Parcells loves having a dominant edge rusher and Hughes is too good to pass up here.
Previous Pick: Taylor Price.
X-Factor: This could also be a receiver to help Chad Henne grow as a quarterback.
44. New England Patriots – Ryan Matthews (RB, Fresno State) – There has not been a lot of stability at RB since Corey Dillon retired.
Previous Pick: Ryan Matthews.
X-Factor: The Pats also need a guy capable of playing end in the 3-4.
45. Denver Broncos – Cam Thomas (DT, North Carolina) – Yes, Denver signed Jamal Williams, but, he turns 34 in a couple of weeks and missed 15 games last season. Thomas represents a long-term solution who will help keep Williams fresh for late in the season.
Previous Pick: Cam Thomas.
X-Factor: Taking someone who can play end in the 3-4 could be an option as well.
46. New York Giants – Tyson Alualu (DT, California) – The Giants need to add depth and someone who can anchor against the run.
Previous Pick: Lamarr Houston.
X-Factor: Adding an outside linebacker or an offensive lineman could be an option here as well.
47. New England Patriots – Lamarr Houston (DT, Texas) – The Pats need someone who could potentially play end for them and Houston started his college career as a DE at Texas.
Previous Pick: Dezmon Briscoe.
X-Factor: The Pats need to add some depth at receiver in the event Randy Moss and/or Wes Welker are not up to speed when the season starts.
48. Carolina Panthers – Taylor Price (WR, Ohio) – The Panthers reportedly showed a strong interest in Price at Ohio’s Pro Day workouts and he has been moving up draft boards with his strong workouts.
Previous Pick: Colt McCoy.
X-Factor: They could go with a DT here as well given all of the different players that started for them at that position last season.
49. San Francisco 49ers – Ricky Sapp (OLB/DE, Clemson) – The Niners are in the market for a versatile pass rusher who can potentially drop into coverage if need be.
Previous Pick: Ricky Sapp.
X-Factor: The Niners also need a corner and could go with Oklahoma State’s Perrish Cox.
50. Kansas City Chiefs – Sean Lee (ILB, Penn State) – The Chiefs need so sure up the run defense.
Previous Pick: Sean Lee.
X-Factor: The Chiefs could opt to go for a NT or receiving depth here.
51. Houston Texans – Montario Hardesty (RB, Tennessee) – May be a bit of a reach here but the Texans think they can make a playoff run next season and need to ensure they have some stability at the RB position.
Previous Pick: Ben Tate.
X-Factor: Nate Allen is still sitting out there and the Texans need to get better at the safety position.
52. Pittsburgh Steelers – Perrish Cox (CB, Oklahoma State) – The Steelers secondary was exposed without Troy Polamalu to cover up mistakes in pass coverage.
Previous Pick: Patrick Robinson.
X-Factor: The Steelers also have a need to improve the free safety spot and Nate Allen would be a good place to start.
53. New England Patriots – Damiam Williams (WR, USC) – The Pats need to add some depth at receiver with Moss beginning to look like he is slowing down a step and Welker coming off major knee surgery.
Previous Pick: Mardy Gilyard.
X-Factor: They could opt for a guy like Gilyard or Jordan Shipley who project as slot receivers to cover for Welker.
54. Cincinnati Bengals – Nate Allen (S, South Florida) – The Bengals need an upgrade at safety and Allen is a steal at this spot.
Previous Pick: Aaron Hernandez.
X-Factor: Could look to add some depth on the defensive line here as well.
55. Philadelphia Eagles – Navorro Bowman (OLB, Penn State) – Bowman was once considered a first round prospect who stopped his slide by turning in much better times at PSU’s Pro Day than he did at the combine.
Previous Pick: Chad Jones.
X-Factor: Could opt for some interior line depth with Jamaal Jackson coming off a knee injury and Shawn Andrews being released.
56. Green Bay Packers – Amari Spievey (CB, Iowa) – Al Harris is 35 and Charles Woodson is 33, time to start thinking about their successors.
Previous Pick: Joe Asamoah.
X-Factor: Could go running back or a potential successor to Aaron Kampman who signed with Jacksonville.
57. Baltimore Ravens – Rob Gronkowski (TE, Arizona) – Todd Heap is 30 and he and L. J. Smith seem to always be fighting nagging injuries.
Previous Pick: Mike Williams.
X-Factor: Could still opt for a young receiver or more secondary depth.
58. Arizona Cardinals – Aaron Hernandez (TE, Florida) – The Cards have been searching for a pass catching TE for several years.
Previous Pick: Daryl Washington.
X-Factor: Could go for o-line or d-line depth here.
59. Dallas Cowboys – Brandon LaFell (WR, LSU) – Jerry is on a mission to land another WR this spring.
Previous Pick: Chris Cook.
X-Factor: Could go for a corner or the best offensive lineman on the board.
60. Seattle Seahawks – Chris Cook (CB, Virginia) - ‘Hawks get much needed secondary help.
Previous Pick: Montario Hardesty.
X-Factor: Could go for a running back here.
61. New York Jets – Corey Wooton (DE, Northwestern) – The Jets need an upgrade at DE and Wooton has the size to play in the 3-4 scheme.
Previous Pick: Tyson Alualu.
X-Factor: They also need a safety now that Kerry Rhodes has been traded.
62. Minnesota Vikings – Joe Asamoah (OL, Illinois) – The Vikings interior line let them down at times last season.
Previous Pick: Zane Beadles.
X-Factor: Secondary or linebacking depth is a possibility here as well.
63. Indianapolis Colts – Zane Beadles (OL, Utah) – Colts continue to re-tool the offensive line.
Previous Pick: Rodger Saffold.
X-Factor: Could use some depth in the secondary and defensive line.
64. New Orleans Saints – Daryl Washington (OLB, TCU) – Fills the hole created when Scott Fujita signed with Cleveland.
Previous Pick: Thaddeus Gibson.
X-Factor: Depth in the secondary and at DE are needs as well.
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