2013 NFL Mock Draft: Round 2

Last update: Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013. Round 5 added plus Alex Smith update.
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33. Jacksonville Jaguars: Johnthan Banks, CB, Mississippi State
    As mentioned in the Jacksonville Jaguars 2013 NFL Team Needs, there seems to be something wrong with every Jacksonville cornerback. Derek Cox is an injury-prone free agent. Aaron Ross isn't any good. Rashean Mathis is old. William Middleton is about to hit the market as well. Sixth-round rookie Mike Harris played decently until Tom Brady exposed him in Week 16. The new front office needs to find a new No. 1 cornerback.
    
    Johnthan Banks had an awful Combine, but he fits perfectly into Gus Bradley's system as a tall, lanky corner.
    
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    Pick change; previously Larry Warford, G
    
    
34. San Francisco 49ers: Margus Hunt, DE/DT, SMU
    San Francisco acquired this pick from Kansas City on Wednesday afternoon. Go here for the grades I've given both the 49ers and Chiefs in the Alex Smith trade.
    
    The 49ers' defense looked lost defensively when Justin Smith got hurt last year. Unfortunately for San Francisco, Smith will be 34 several months following the 2013 NFL Draft, and he'll also be entering his walk year. Injury insurance and an eventual replacement are needed.
    
    Pick change; previously Margus Hunt, DE/DT (to Chiefs)
    
    
35. Philadelphia Eagles: E.J. Manuel, QB, Florida State
    Chip Kelly said there would be competition at the quarterback position. He probably meant between the signal-caller he just retained, Dennis Dixon and whomever he drafts in Round 2 or 3. As mentioned earlier, I can't see Nick Foles staying on the roster; he doesn't fit the offense, and the Eagles can get a third-rounder at the very worst for him.
    
    E.J. Manuel is the best fit for Kelly's offense out of the signal-callers available at this juncture.
    
    
36. Detroit Lions: Arthur Brown, LB, Kansas State
    Both of Detroit's starting outside linebackers are set to hit free agency. Help will obviously be needed if either Justin Durant or DeAndre Levy walk away.
    
    Arthur Brown fits the Lions' "best player available" strategy. I wanted to slot him at the end of the first round but couldn't find a spot for him.
    
    
    
    
    
37. Cincinnati Bengals: Giovani Bernard, RB, North Carolina
    BenJarvus Green-Ellis rushed for 100-plus yards in four of the five games prior to Pittsburgh, but that's mostly just great blocking rather than the Law Firm improving. One of the Bengals' top priorities is finding a capable running back. Giovani Bernard would complement Green-Ellis very well.
    
    
38. Arizona Cardinals: Tyler Bray, QB, Tennessee
    John Skelton just put on one of the worst quarterbacking performances of all time in Seattle, while Kevin Kolb, who is also iffy, cannot stay healthy. Oh, and let's not forget Ryan Lindley, who might just be even worse than Skelton. They all made Brian Hoyer look like the second coming of Kurt Warner, as Hoyer was actually capable of getting the ball to Larry Fitzgerald and Michael Floyd.
    
    Arizona needs a franchise quarterback, and Fitzgerald, who generally has a say in whom his team drafts, will pull for one in the first two rounds.
    
    Tyler Bray, who was one of the top signal-callers at the Combine, is the best available fit for Bruce Arians' vertical offense.
    
    Pick change; previously Ryan Nassib, QB
    
    
39. New York Jets: Matt Barkley, QB, USC
    The Jets need to take a chance on a young quarterback because Mark Sanchez is awful. They have to give their fans some hope, or they may lose more supporters than just Fireman Ed.
    
    Matt Barkley would be a great fit for Marty Mornhinweg's offense. Some teams have developed an aversion for USC quarterbacks because those signal-callers are more Hollywood stars than football players, but I don't think the Jets' front office is smart enough to avoid making the same mistake.
    
    
40. Tennessee Titans: Darius Slay, CB, Mississippi State
    The Titans were interested in drafting a highly ranked cornerback at No. 20 back in April, but neither Stephon Gilmore nor Dre Kirkpatrick fell to them. Maybe they'll have more luck in the 2013 NFL Draft, but if not, they could definitely take a corner in the second round. Alterraun Verner will be entering his contract year in 2013, so Tennessee will need a new starter if it can't retain him. Besides, the Titans need to fix their 24th-ranked pass defense.
    
    Pick change; previously Matt Elam, S
    
    
41. Buffalo Bills: DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Clemson
    The Bills drafted a quarterback in the first round, so they'll need to find a weapon for him. Steve Johnson is currently the only downfield play-maker on Buffalo's roster.
    
    Pick change; previously Terrance Williams, WR
    
    
42. Miami Dolphins: Menelik Watson, OT, Florida State
    With each passing day, it's becoming more evident that Jake Long will not be back with the Dolphins next year, as the two teams just can't seem to agree on a price. If Long leaves, Miami will have to find a new right tackle, as Jonathan Martin will move over permanently to the blind side.
    
    
43. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Manti Te'o, LB, Notre Dame
    Manti Te'o had a miserable Combine. He ran a 4.82 40 and later blamed it on fatigue (as if the other players weren't tired). He looked stiff in the drills. Worst of all, he drew that ridiculous press conference. Te'o handled himself well in front of the media, but the press conference itself was the major problem. No team wants to deal with the media circus that will come with acquiring Te'o. Perhaps a small-market team like Tampa Bay is the best fit.
    
    Te'o would fill a big need with the Buccaneers, as he'll allow Mason Foster to move outside.
    
    Pick change; previously Zach Ertz, TE
    
    
    
    
    
44. Carolina Panthers: Matt Elam, S, Florida
    Hiro Nakamura could stop time. Haruki Nakamura can't stop anyone. He has to be upgraded. The Panthers desperately need safety help.
    
    Pick change; previously Bennie Logan, DT
    
    
45. San Diego Chargers: Alex Okafor, DE/OLB, Texas
    Shaun Phillips will be a 32-year-old free agent in March, so San Diego will need a complement for Ingram if it can't retain its long-time veteran.
    
    Pick change; previously Xavier Rhodes, CB
    
    
46. St. Louis Rams: Zach Ertz, TE, Stanford
    Lance Kendricks had an issue with drops as a rookie. He may resolve that in 2012, but if he doesn't, the Rams could be looking for a new tight end. Remember, this regime has no allegiance to Kendricks.
    
    Pick change; previously Tyler Eifert, TE
    
    
47. Dallas Cowboys: Tank Carradine, DE, Florida State
    The Cowboys hired Monte Kiffin and are moving to a 4-3 defense. Anthony Spencer said he would love to play the defensive end position across from DeMarcus Ware, but that's probably not going to happen because Dallas doesn't have the cap space to re-sign him. If Spencer does leave, Dallas may use this selection to find a new complement for Ware. Tank Carradine, who is generating a ton of buzz, makes a ton of sense at this spot.
    
    Pick change; previously Sam Montgomery, DE
    
    
48. Pittsburgh Steelers: Larry Warford, G, Kentucky
    The Steelers spent an early pick on a guard last year, but they may have to do so again because they have nothing on the interior besides David DeCastro and Maurkice Pouncey. Willie Colon is expected to be released.
    
    Pick change; previously DeAndre Hopkins, WR
    
    
49. New York Giants: Bennie Logan, DT, LSU
    Marvin Austin has shown nothing thus far in his career, so the Giants may bring in another young defensive tackle with Rocky Bernard set to hit free agency.
    
    Pick change; previously Dallas Thomas, OT/G
    
    
50. Chicago Bears: Kyle Long, G/OT, Oregon
    If you've watched Jay Cutler take a beating throughout this past season, you know that they need to find multiple upgrades for their struggling offensive line. The versatile Kyle Long is one of the top players available.
    
    Pick change; previously Stedman Bailey, WR
    
    
    
    
    
51. Washington Redskins: Phillip Thomas, S, Fresno State
    Here's some much-needed help for the Redskins' secondary, as both safety positions need to be addressed. Brandon Meriweather cannot be relied upon to stay healthy, and it's not like he was a Pro Bowl talent anyway. Madieu Williams, meanwhile, needs to be upgraded because he's not any good.
    
    
52. Minnesota Vikings: John Jenkins, NT, Georgia
    The Vikings can address one of their biggest needs with the best player available. Defensive tackle is a huge issue right now; Kevin Williams will turn 33 in August, and there's no one of note playing next to him. Letroy Guion is a decent rotational guy but should not be a starter. John Jenkins is too good to pass up at this juncture.
    
    Pick change; previously Justin Hunter, WR
    
    
53. Cincinnati Bengals: Eric Reid, S, LSU
    The Bengals had a big need at safety, but they didn't address the position until the fifth round this past April. They'll put more effort into finding an upgrade the following offseason because they won't survive with Reggie Nelson and the benched Taylor Mays (or cornerback Nate Clements, an impending free agent who was playing out of position) as their starters.
    
    
54. Miami Dolphins: Jamar Taylor, CB, Boise State
    The Dolphins have an extra Day 2 pick because they dealt Vontae Davis to the Colts, so they should probably use one of them on a replacement.
    
    Pick change; previously Robert Woods, WR
    
    
    
    
    
55. Green Bay Packers: Terrance Williams, WR, Baylor
    Greg Jennings will be a free agent in March. He's proven to be unreliable in terms of staying healthy, so he won't be back. The Packers consequently may target a receiver early in the 2013 NFL Draft. Terrance Williams is the top player available in this situation, so I doubt Ted Thompson would hesitate to pluck him off the board.
    
    Pick change; previously Travis Kelce, TE
    
    
56. Seattle Seahawks: Justin Hunter, WR, Tennessee
    The Seahawks' receiving corps really needs to be upgraded. Sidney Rice is constantly laboring through injuries and has struggled to get any sort of separation for most of the season. Golden Tate, meanwhile, is way too inconsistent, though he was better at the end of the season. Russell Wilson kept improving every week, so it would only help him more if Pete Carroll decided to bolster his wideout corps.
    
    Pick change; previously Khaseem Greene, LB
    
    
57. Houston Texans: Jesse Williams, NT, Alabama
    I've been told that John Jenkins is a strong option for the Texans at No. 27 if they can't land one of the two SEC linebackers. If Houston wants to upgrade the nose tackle position, perhaps it'll look at Jesse Williams in Round 2.
    
    
58. Denver Broncos: Ryan Swope, WR, Texas A&M
    John Elway highlighted the receiver position as one of the areas he plans on upgrading this offseason. That's hardly a surprise, given that Peyton Manning doesn't have much to work with outside of Demaryius Thomas and Eric Decker.
    
    Ryan Swope's stock is on the rise after a great Combine. Former personnel man Bryan Broaddus recently revealed that some teams have a second-round grade on him.
    
    Pick change; previously Jamar Taylor, CB
    
    
59. New England Patriots: David Amerson, S/CB, N.C. State
    Aqib Talib is a free agent, while second-year Alfonzo Dennard could spend some time in prison after striking a police officer. The Patriots will be looking to improve their secondary, and Bill Belichick seems to love these corner-safety hybrids.
    
    Pick change; previously Markus Wheaton, WR
    
    
60. Atlanta Falcons: Dallas Thomas, G/OT, Tennessee
    Peter Konz could eventually move to center and replace Todd McClure, but the Falcons will still need an upgrade at right guard. Because of Konz's versatility, they can afford to take the top interior lineman available.
    
    Pick change; previously Kyle Long, G/OT
    
    
61. San Francisco 49ers: Robert Woods, WR, USC
    Mario Manningham could be released in the coming months. He's owed close to $4 million in non-guaranteed money, and he's coming off a torn ACL and PCL that he suffered in late December.
    
    Pick change; previously Sio Moore, DE/OLB
    
    
62. Baltimore Ravens: D.J. Swearinger, S, South Carolina
    Jason La Canfora recently reported that some of Ed Reed's teammates believe that he won't be back with the Ravens next year. Reed's an impending free agent, so he may move on with Ray Lewis also leaving. If that happens, Baltimore will obviously be looking for a new safety this offseason.
    
    
    
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