2014 NFL Mock Draft: Round 2

Last update: Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013. Major changes in all 3 rounds.
Next update: Next week. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.

The order of this 2014 NFL Mock Draft is based on my NFL Power Rankings.

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33. Jacksonville Jaguars: Lache Seastrunk, RB, Baylor
    Maurice Jones-Drew is an impending free agent. He'll likely want to leave such a terrible situation, so the Jaguars will need to find a new running back.
    
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34. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Zach Mettenberger, QB, LSU
    The Buccaneers will almost certainly have a new regime in place next year, so they'll want to draft their own quarterback if Mike Glennon struggles in the second half of the season.
    
    Pick change; previously Cameron Erving, OT
    
    
35. New York Giants: Ryan Shazier, LB, Ohio State
    The Giants have one of the worst linebacking corps in the NFL. Something must be done about this. Jon Beason isn't the answer.
    
    Pick change; previously Christian Jones, LB
    
    
36. Minnesota Vikings: A.J. McCarron, QB, Alabama
    The Vikings didn't find a young quarterback this offseason because they didn't want to hurt Christian Ponder's confidence. However, Ponder seems done and Matt Cassel sucks. If Josh Freeman doesn't show any promise - after his dreadful Monday night debut, it's obvious he won't - Minnesota may look into drafting a young signal-caller.
    
    
    
    
    
37. Houston Texans: Stephen Morris, QB, Miami
    Case Keenum will get a chance to prove himself for the rest of the season. If he doesn't convince Houston's front office that he can be a solid starter, the team will attempt to find a franchise quarterback in the spring.
    
    Pick change; previously Zach Mettenberger, QB
    
    
38. Washington Redskins: Loucheiz Purifoy, CB, Florida
    The Redskins have the worst defense in the NFL. They looked completely helpless against the Eagles and Packers. Help is needed everywhere. DeAngelo Hall won't be around much longer.
    
    
39. Oakland Raiders: Bishop Sankey, RB, Washington
    Like the Jaguars, the Raiders will be faced with a running back heading for the market. Darren McFadden will probably head elsewhere.
    
    Pick change; previously Ka'Deem Carey, RB
    
    
40. Atlanta Falcons: Cameron Erving, OT, Florida State
    Think the Falcons regret giving Sam Baker such a big contract? Baker hasn't played much this year, but he's been awful when on the field.
    
    Pick change; previously Trent Murphy, DE
    
    
41. Pittsburgh Steelers: Stephon Tuitt, DE/DT, Notre Dame
    The Steelers spent a couple of early selections on five-techniques in recent years, but they've all disappointed. If that continues - Pittsburgh can't get any pressure on the quarterback - the front office will have to try someone else.
    
    Pick change; previously Brandon Coleman, WR
    
    
42. St. Louis Rams: Kyle Fuller, CB, Virginia Tech
    Cornerback wasn't seen as a need about a month ago, but Cortland Finnegan has been torched by everyone this season. If he keeps struggling, the Rams will have to find someone new to play across from Janoris Jenkins.
    
    Pick change; previously Darqueze Dennard, CB
    
    
43. Cleveland Browns: Brandon Coleman, WR, Rutgers
    Brad Nessler called Greg Little "Mr. Dependable." That's pretty accurate, but only if you're depending on Little dropping passes. The Browns need a new No. 2 wideout.
    
    Pick change; previously Donte Moncrief, WR
    
    
44. Buffalo Bills: Aaron Colvin, CB, Oklahoma
    The Bills were expected to address the cornerback position in the 2013 NFL Draft, but never got around to it. They probably won't avoid that area two years in a row. Justin Rogers can't be allowed on the field anymore.
    
    
    
    
    
45. Philadelphia Eagles: Craig Loston, S, LSU
    Philadelphia's defense is terrible for many reasons, one of which is the safety position. Nate Allen is garbage, while Patrick Chung can't stay healthy.
    
    
46. Tennessee Titans: Trent Murphy, DE/OLB, Stanford
    The Titans need to bring in someone to pressure the quarterback across from Derrick Morgan. Kamerion Wimbley hasn't done anything this year.
    
    Pick change; previously Ben Gardner, DE
    
    
47. Arizona Cardinals: Derek Carr, QB, Fresno State
    Carson Palmer has been dreadful since the opening drive in Week 3. If his poor play continues, the Cardinals will have to look at a quarterback early in the 2014 NFL Draft.
    
    Pick change; previously Stephen Morris, QB
    
    
48. Baltimore Ravens: Adrian Hubbard, DE/OLB, Alabama
    This may seem like an odd selection with Terrell Suggs and Elvis Dumervil both playing well, but Courtney Upshaw does not look like he's developing into a potential starter down the road.
    
    Pick change; previously Jeremiah Attaochu, DE/OLB
    
    
49. Miami Dolphins: Darqueze Dennard, CB, Michigan State
    The Dolphins need help at cornerback. Brent Grimes, coming off a torn Achilles, is just a short-term solution. Dimitri Patterson shouldn't be a No. 2 corner despite his interceptions against Cleveland (one bounced right into his hands off Greg Little). Miami drafted some young corners in April, but none of them have stepped up.
    
    Pick change; previously Justin Gilbert, CB
    
    
50. Carolina Panthers: De'Anthony Thomas, RB, Oregon
    Cam Newton is an inconsistent passer. He could really benefit from a potent, pass-catching weapon coming out of the backfield.
    
    
51. Chicago Bears: Timmy Jernigan, DT, Florida State
    Henry Melton, an impending free agent, tore his ACL recently. This could make it easier for the Bears to keep him, but they'll need a replacement if he walks.
    
    Pick change; previously Quandre Diggs, CB
    
    
52. New York Jets: Ka'Deem Carey, RB, Arizona
    The Jets have three running backs they like to use on their roster, but none of them happens to be a legitimate starter. Geno Smith would improve if he had a viable threat coming out of the backfield.
    
    Pick change; previously Eric Ebron, TE
    
    
    
    
    
53. Dallas Cowboys: Damian Swann, CB, Georgia
    The Cowboys need to think about bringing in someone to challenge Morris Claiborne, who has been in and out of the starting lineup because of performance issues.
    
    
54. Detroit Lions: Bryan Stork, C, Florida State
    Dominic Raiola has seemingly been on Detroit's roster forever, but he'll be a 35-year-old free agent in March. The Lions will probably bring in a new center.
    
    
55. San Diego Chargers: Jeremiah Attaochu, DE/OLB, Georgia Tech
    The Chargers were so desperate for help at rush linebacker that they signed Dwight Freeney. The former Colt is obviously not a long-term solution for the team's pass-rushing woes.
    
    Pick change; previously Adrian Hubbard, DE/OLB
    
    
56. Cincinnati Bengals: Jackson Jeffcoat, DE, Texas
    The Bengals drafted Margus Hunt, but they have Michael Johnson hitting free agency soon. With Carlos Dunlap recently extended, it's very unlikely that Johnson will be retained.
    
    
    
    
    
57. Green Bay Packers: Christian Jones, LB, Florida State
    The Packers released Desmond Bishop in the offseason. On top of that, the rapidly aging A.J. Hawk will have an expiring contract soon. Ted Thompson will have to address the inside linebacker position in the near future.
    
    Pick change; previously Ryan Shazier, LB
    
    
58. Indianapolis Colts: Ed Stinson, DE/DT, Alabama
    I mocked Datone Jones to the Colts for a while in the 2013 NFL Draft because they need a pass-rushing presence up front. That's still a hole they have to fill, as we learned by watching Indianapolis fail to pressure Philip Rivers on Monday night.
    
    Pick change; previously Stephon Tuitt, DE/DT
    
    
59. New England Patriots: Michael Dyer, RB, Louisville
    The Patriots, as we all know, like to take chances on troubled players. Michael Dyer would be a consensus first-round pick if he had a clean off-the-field history. New England may bring him in if Stevan Ridley's fumbling problems persist.
    
    
60. San Francisco 49ers: Dominique Easley, DE, Florida
    The 49ers will need a successor for Justin Smith (Tank Carradine, maybe?) and also some depth on the defensive line. With four Day 2 selections, they can take a chance on someone like Dominique Easley, a tremendous talent who is coming off a terrible injury.
    
    
61. New Orleans Saints: Henry Anderson, DE/DT, Stanford
    I mocked Sheldon Richardson to the Saints a couple of times last spring because they happen to be thin at defensive end in their new 3-4. That's still the case.
    
    Pick change; previously Corey Robinson, OT
    
    
62. Denver Broncos: Will Sutton, DE/DT, Arizona State
    The Broncos could be looking for more help at defensive tackle because they don't have much of an interior pass rush.
    
    Pick change; previously Timmy Jernigan, DT
    
    
63. Seattle Seahawks: Gabe Jackson, G, Mississippi State
    The Seahawks have multiple areas of concern on their offensive line, including both guard spots. Imagine how potent Russell Wilson would be with upgraded protection.
    
    
64. San Francisco 49ers: Donte Moncrief, WR, Ole Miss
    Anquan Boldin and Mario Manningham will both be free agents next March. The 49ers need a speed receiver to complement Michael Crabtree.
    
    Pick change; previously Josh Huff, WR
    
    
    
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