2013 NFL Mock Draft: Round 2
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Last update: Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012. Major changes in all 3 rounds.
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You can find the complete seven-round 2013 NFL Draft Order by clicking the link.
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Jacksonville Jaguars: Matt Barkley, QB, USC
Regardless of whether Gene Smith is fired or not - it'll be shocking if he keeps his job - the Jaguars will spend one of their first two picks on a quarterback. Blaine Gabbert is done starting for Jacksonville. He's absolutely terrible.
I never imagined that Matt Barkley could fall to Round 2, but it's definitely a strong possibility now. He really cost himself by going back to school.
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Pick change; previously Tyler Wilson, QB
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Kansas City Chiefs: DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Clemson
Kansas City's new quarterback will need a new receiver if Dwayne Bowe leaves. I wouldn't spend the money on Bowe; he's overrated because he's inconsistent and piles up most of his stats in garbage time. He was responsible for both of Matt Cassel's interceptions against the Ravens.
By the way, I'm slotting DeAndre Hopkins into this mock and kicking Robert Woods out. Woods' stock has dropped so much that he may decide to come back for another year.
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Philadelphia Eagles: Kawann Short, DT, Purdue
Even if Cullen Jenkins is back next year - he's due a $1 million roster bonus in March - it'll likely be his last season in Philadelphia because he's set to make $4.5 million (with a $2 million roster bonus) in 2014. The Eagles will need someone to play alongside Fletcher Cox.
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Detroit Lions: Barrett Jones, G/C/OT, Alabama
Barrett Jones can play virtually any position on the offensive line, including center. Detroit's current center, the declining Dominic Raiola, will be due $4.05 million in a 2013 walk year. Help is needed at guard as well.
Pick change; previously Eric Reid, S
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Cincinnati Bengals: Giovani Bernard, RB, North Carolina
BenJarvus Green-Ellis has rushed for 100-plus yards in four of the past five games, 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.
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Buffalo Bills: Cobi Hamilton, WR, Arkansas
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 Mike Glennon, OT
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Carolina Panthers: Tony Jefferson, S, Oklahoma
I think we can all confirm that the real Hiro Nakamura can't stop time. Otherwise, he wouldn't have made so many terrible plays this year. The Panthers desperately need safety help, and Tony Jefferson is one of the top prospects available.
Pick change; previously Xavier Rhodes, CB
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Tennessee Titans: Dallas Thomas, OT/G, Tennessee
Chris Johnson has finally regained CJ2K form in recent weeks, but that doesn't mean the Titans can't use an upgrade or two on the offensive line. Help is needed on the interior, and Dallas Thomas can play multiple positions up front.
Pick change; previously Xavier Rhodes, CB
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Arizona Cardinals: Mike Glennon, QB, N.C. State
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.
Arizona needs a franchise quarterback, and Larry Fitzgerald, who generally has a say in whom his team drafts, will pull for one in the first two rounds.
Pick change; previously Dallas Thomas, OT/G
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San Diego Chargers: Alex Okafor, DE/OLB, Texas
The Chargers just spent a first-round pick on a rush linebacker (Melvin Ingram), but Shaun Phillips will be a 32-year-old free agent next March, so San Diego will need a complement for Ingram.
Pick change; previously Lane Johnson, OT
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Miami Dolphins: Sharrif Floyd, DT, Florida
Stud defensive tackle Randy Starks will be a free agent in March. If the Dolphins can't retain him, they'll have to find a replacement this offseason.
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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.
Pick change; previously D.J. Fluker, OT
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Xavier Rhodes, CB, Florida State
The Buccaneers don't ever shy away from doubling up on positions. They may do so at cornerback, as this was a huge area of need even before the Aqib Talib trade.
Pick change; previously Xavier Rhodes, CB
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St. Louis Rams: Zach Ertz, TE, Stanford
Here's a weapon for Sam Bradford. The Rams don't have anything at tight end, as Lance Kendricks has been a huge disappointment.
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Pittsburgh Steelers: Eric Reid, S, LSU
Troy Polamalu can't seem to get healthy, while Ryan Clark, who just turned 33, will be entering his contract year. The Steelers need to get younger at safety.
Pick change; previously T.J. McDonald, S
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Chicago Bears: D.J. Fluker, OT, Alabama
If you've watched the Bears struggle to score over the past few weeks, you know that they need to find multiple upgrades for their struggling offensive line.
Pick change; previously Larry Warford, G
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New York Giants: Khaseem Greene, LB, Rutgers
The Giants have issues in the middle of their defense. The safety position is a problem, as is inside linebacker. Chase Blackburn shouldn't be starting, while Keith Rivers, a free agent in March, can never get healthy.
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Dallas Cowboys: Corey Lemonier, DE/OLB, Auburn
Anthony Spencer has played well when healthy this year, but he'll be a free agent this March who will be difficult to retain. If he leaves, the Cowboys will have to find a worthy complement across from DeMarcus Ware.
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Washington Redskins: Jordan Poyer, CB, Oregon State
DeAngelo Hall, who has underperformed this year, is due $7.5 million in 2013, but none of it is guaranteed. The Redskins can easily cut him and move on. Regardless of whether they do this or not, they have to find some help at the cornerback position.
Pick change; previously Desmond Trufant, CB
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Minnesota Vikings: Sylvester Williams, DT, North Carolina
The Vikings can address one of their biggest needs with arguably the best player available. Defensive tackle is a big 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.
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Cincinnati Bengals: T.J. McDonald, S, USC
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, who is playing out of position) as their starters.
Pick change; previously Shayne Skov, ILB
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Miami Dolphins: Stedman Bailey, WR, West Virginia
Brian Hartline hasn't done very much since posting 200-plus yards at Arizona, so it's clear that he's not a No. 1. The Dolphins need a top option for the inconsistent Ryan Tannehill.
Pick change; previously Cordarelle Patterson, WR
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Seattle Seahawks: Lane Johnson, OT, Oklahoma
The Seahawks have seemed to give up on former first-round pick James Carpenter as a right tackle. This means they'll have to address this position in the offseason because another season of Breno Giacomini would not be good.
Pick change; previously Jesse Williams, NT
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Baltimore Ravens: Da'Rick Rogers, WR, Tennessee Tech
The Ravens take chances on players like Da'Rick Rogers. If Rogers stays out of trouble, he could be a solid weapon for Joe Flacco. The declining Anquan Boldin will be entering his contract year and will have to be replaced soon.
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New England Patriots: David Amerson, CB/S, N.C. State
Despite Steve Gregory's performance against the pathetic Jets, New England still has issues at safety it'll need to address this offseason. David Amerson may have to move to safety in the NFL, but I'm sure Bill Belichick will love his versatility.
Pick change; previously Margus Hunt, DE/DT
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Green Bay Packers: Joseph Randle, RB, Oklahoma State
James Starks has yet to prove that he can stay healthy, while Alex Green has shown nothing in several starts. Cedric Benson is obviously not a long-term answer, so the Packers may address the running back position early in the 2013 NFL Draft.
Pick change; previously Eddie Lacy, RB
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San Francisco 49ers: Chase Thomas, DE/OLB, Stanford
The 49ers have a fantastic defense, but they have a serious lack of depth at rush linebacker. With so few needs, they can afford to take the best player available to address that problem.
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Denver Broncos: Everett Dawkins, DT, Florida State
The Broncos spent a second-rounder this past April on Derek Wolfe, but he's playing defensive end and moving inside on nickel situations. That's why Denver still needs a ton of help at defensive tackle.
Pick change; previously Tony Jefferson, S
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Atlanta Falcons: Larry Warford, G, Kentucky
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 John Simon, DE
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Houston Texans: Oday Aboushi, OT, Virginia
The Texans were interested in bringing in a right tackle early in the 2012 NFL Draft, but they never got the chance. Well, here's their opportunity. The position will have to be addressed if the currently injured Rashad Butler can't properly fill in for Eric Winston.
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