2013 NFL Mock Draft: Round 2

Last update: Wednesday, March 27, 2013. Major changes in all 5 rounds.
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33. Jacksonville Jaguars: Menelik Watson, OT, Florida State
    There has been some speculation that Menelik Watson could go in the first round. This is close enough. Watson would fill a big need for the Jaguars. General manager David Caldwell was recently asked who his right tackle was, and he couldn't answer that question.
    
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    Pick change; previously Johnthank Banks, CB
    
    
34. San Francisco 49ers: Jonathan Cyprien, S, Florida International
    Despite making the Pro Bowl, Donte Whitner hasn't been very good this year (he surrendered more touchdowns than any safety). Dashon Goldson, meanwhile, left for Tampa Bay in free agency. The 49ers, who might want to upgrade the secondary after Joe Flacco torched them in the Super Bowl, will need a replacement.
    
    Jonathan Cyprien made this big leap recently. There's so much buzz about him recently, and there are multiple reports indicating that several teams have him ranked as the No. 2 safety in this class.
    
    
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. 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.
    
    Pick change; previously Menelik Watson, OT
    
    
36. Detroit Lions: Damontre Moore, DE/OLB, Texas A&M
    The Lions need defensive end help with Kyle Vanden Bosch getting cut and Cliff Avril entering free agency. Damontre Moore could easily fall out of the first round because of character concerns, but the Lions won't care too much about them.
    
    Pick change; previously DeAndre Hopkins, WR
    
    
    
    
    
37. Cincinnati Bengals: Matt Elam, S, Florida
    The Bengals had a big need at safety last spring, but they didn't address the position until the fifth round of the 2012 NFL Draft. 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.
    
    
38. Arizona Cardinals: Mike Glennon, QB, N.C. State
    Mike Glennon has been linked to the Cardinals. You can check out my 2013 NFL Draft Rumors page for more. It could be smoke, but Glennon is a perfect fit for Bruce Arians' vertical offense.
    
    Pick change; previously Matt Barkley, QB
    
    
39. New York Jets: Ryan Nassib, QB, Syracuse
    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. They've shown lots of interest in Ryan Nassib.
    
    
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.
    
    
41. Buffalo Bills: Matt Barkley, QB, USC
    General manager Buddy Nix told the media that he would probably trade up for a quarterback this April. Maybe this is what he meant.
    
    I doubt Barkley will last this long, but Buffalo could easily move into the 25-35 range to obtain him or another quarterback.
    
    Pick change; previously Matt Barkley, QB
    
    
42. Miami Dolphins: Justin Pugh, G/OT, Syracuse
    Justin Pugh has dinosaur arms, so he might be forced into playing guard (though right tackle is still defintiely a possibility for him). The Dolphins need help at both right tackle (in the wake of the Jake Long departure) and right guard. The NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah recently stated that he believes Pugh will go late in the first round, so this is a steal for Miami.
    
    
43. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Margus Hunt, DE, SMU
    The Buccaneers have expressed a ton of interest in Margus Hunt, who would offer tons of help at defensive end, which happens to be a major trouble area for Tampa Bay. Da'Quan Bowers could be headed to prison, while Adrian Clayborn is coming off an ACL tear.
    
    Pick change; previously Zach Ertz, TE
    
    
    
    
    
44. Carolina Panthers: Jamar Taylor, CB, Boise State
    Here's some much-needed secondary help. Chris Gamble was cut recently, so the Panthers have to find a new top cornerback, especially considering the receivers they have to deal with in the division.
    
    
45. San Diego Chargers: Eddie Lacy, RB, Alabama
    The Chargers signed Danny Woodhead, but he's obviously not a threat to overtake Ryan Mathews as the lead back. San Diego needs someone to challenge the injury-prone bust.
    
    Eddie Lacy could fall on Draft Day because he hasn't been able to work out, but he'd be a steal at this juncture.
    
    Pick change; previously Larry Warford, G
    
    
46. St. Louis Rams: Kawann Short, DT, Purdue
    With tons of picks and not too many needs, the Rams can go with the best player available. That could be Kawann Short, who would address the lack of depth the team has at defensive tackle. Starter Kendall Langford, who disappointed a bit last year, is due $16 million over the next three years, so he may not be around much longer.
    
    
47. Dallas Cowboys: Bennie Logan, DT, LSU
    The Cowboys need personnel for Monte Kiffin's 4-3 defense. It appears as though Jay Ratliff will be on the roster next year, which is a huge mistake typical of the post-Bill Parcells Jerry Jones era. Defensive tackle still needs to be addressed though.
    
    
48. Pittsburgh Steelers: Kevin Minter, ILB, LSU
    The Steelers, as they always do, catch a falling prospect. Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette recently reported that the Steelers could be targeting an inside linebacker early in the 2013 NFL Draft. Kevin Minter may go at the end of the first round, so he's a steal at this juncture.
    
    
49. New York Giants: Terron Armstead, OT, Arkansas-Pine Bluff
    Will Beatty re-signed with the Giants earlier this offseason, but the right tackle position is still a mess. David Diehl was retained, but he's a human turnstile. With Anthony Spencer and Brandon Graham squaring off against New York twice per year, this is an area that desperately needs to be addressed to keep Eli Manning from getting too banged up as he advances into his 30s.
    
    
50. Chicago Bears: Larry Warford, G, Kentucky
    The Bears signed Jermon Bushrod, but they still have a glaring need on the interior of their offensive line. They can fix that by selecting one of the top prospects available.
    
    Pick change; previously Stedman Bailey, WR
    
    
    
    
    
51. Washington Redskins: Blidi Wreh-Wilson, CB, Connecticut
    A Redskin fan recently asked me to mock three cornerbacks to his team before Washington signed E.J. Biggers. I can't blame him for that request, given that the team's starting corners were Josh Wilson and Richard Crawford. Biggers is on the roster, so two more cornerbacks to go.
    
    
52. Minnesota Vikings: 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.
    
    The Vikings have done a ton of research on Te'o during this pre-draft process, so perhaps they're planning to take him if he's available in Round 2. He'd fill a big need at middle linebacker.
    
    
53. Cincinnati Bengals: Johnathan Franklin, RB, UCLA
    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. Johnathan Franklin, who is getting a ton of positive buzz right now, would complement Green-Ellis very well.
    
    
54. Miami Dolphins: Alex Okafor, DE/OLB, Texas
    Cameron Wake is the only player on this roster who consistently gets pressure on the quarterback, and that simply can't be the case if you're trying to unseat Tom Brady and the Patriots in the AFC East.
    
    
    
    
    
55. Green Bay Packers: Zach Ertz, TE, Stanford
    Jermichael Finley announced that he'll be back with Green Bay next year, but that doesn't mean the Packers won't select a tight end early in the 2013 NFL Draft. Finley will be a free agent following this upcoming season, so someone like Ertz will be needed in 2014 and beyond. Plus, it wouldn't hurt to give Aaron Rodgers another weapon with Greg Jennings heading to Minnesota.
    
    Pick change; previously Eddie Lacy, RB
    
    
56. Seattle Seahawks: Kyle Long, OT/G, Oregon
    The Seahawks don't have too many needs now, but they could stand to upgrade the right side of their offensive line. Guard Paul McQuistan is pretty mediocre, while tackle Breno Giacomini is a liability in pass protection. Kyle Long could improve one of those spots.
    
    
57. Houston Texans: Jordan Reed, TE, Florida
    The Texans love utilizing multiple tight ends. They'll be looking for another one this offseason in the wake of losing James Casey to the Eagles.
    
    
58. Denver Broncos: Johnathan Hankins, NT, Ohio State
    The Broncos signed Terrance Knighton, but that doesn't mean they won't add another interior lineman. Jack Del Rio loves having multiple massive defensive tackles. Think back to his days in Jacksonville with Marcus Stroud and John Henderson.
    
    Pick change; previously John Jenkins, NT
    
    
59. New England Patriots: David Amerson, S/CB, N.C. State
    Aqib Talib re-signed and Adrian Wilson was added, but neither might be around come 2014; Talib inked a 1-year deal, while Wilson will be 34 in October. The Patriots are always looking for secondary depth, and Bill Belichick seems to love these corner-safety hybrids.
    
    
60. Atlanta Falcons: Jamie Collins, DE/OLB, Southern Miss
    The overpaid Ray Edwards was cut during the season. John Abraham was also released recently. Defensive end will be a priority early in the 2013 NFL Draft, and the Falcons may even double dip at the position in the first few rounds.
    
    Pick change; previously Dallas Thomas, G/OT
    
    
61. San Francisco 49ers: Robert Alford, CB, Southeastern Louisiana
    Teams are always looking for cornerback depth, especially if they have extra picks. Besides, Carlos Rogers didn't play as well this past season. He was solid at times, but was inconsistent.
    
    Pick change; previously Jamie Collins, DE/OLB
    
    
62. Baltimore Ravens: D.J. Swearinger, S, South Carolina
    Ed Reed has been flirting with the Texans. If he signs in Houston, the Ravens will have two massive holes at safety, as Bernard Pollard was cut recently. Baltimore has to address this position early in the 2013 NFL Draft.
    
    
    
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