2017 NFL Mock Draft: Round 2

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Cleveland Browns: Marcus Maye, S, Florida
The Browns fixed some of their issues on defense in the first round by selecting an edge rusher and a cornerback. Here's something else for the secondary, as the Browns have some of the worst safeties in the NFL, so they need to make some upgrades.

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San Francisco 49ers: Curtis Samuel, WR, Ohio State
I don't understand why the 49ers avoided addressing the receiver position until late in the 2016 NFL Draft. How did they not realize that they have such a huge need in that area?

Pick change; previously JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR
Jacksonville Jaguars: Ethan Pocic, C/G, LSU
The Jaguars tried Luke Joeckel at guard, but it doesn't appear as though he's cutting it there either. They'll have to spend an early selection on an upgrade.

Chicago Bears: Martinas Rankin, OT, Mississippi State
The Bears selected a quarterback in Round 1. Now, they'll have to protect him. Chicago's interior offensive line is great, but help is desperately needed at tackle.
Los Angeles Rams: JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR, USC
The Rams keep waiting for Brian Quick to do something, but it's not happening. They need to find another weapon for Jared Goff. People in Los Angeles don't care about the Rams, but perhaps there will be interest from three or four more people if the team selects a USC player.

Pick change; previously Curtis Samuel, WR
San Diego Chargers: T.J. Watt, LB, Wisconsin
The Chargers have mostly been using Joey Bosa on the defensive line, so they could stand to find another outside linebacker to play across from Melvin Ingram. T.J. Watt, the younger brother of J.J., could be chosen in the first round, so he provides great value here.

Pick change; previously Justin Evans, S

New York Jets: Courtland Sutton, WR, SMU
Given all of the problems Brandon Marshall caused in the locker room, I can't imagine him being back with the team next year. With that in mind, the Jets will need to find a No. 2 receiver to play across from Eric Decker.

Pick change; previously Deshaun Watson, QB
Carolina Panthers: Gareon Conley, CB, Ohio State
The Panthers missed Josh Norman last year. James Bradberry performed on a high level at cornerback this past year, but Carolina is still in need of help at the position.

Pick change; previously Solomon Thomas, DE
Cincinnati Bengals: Jarrad Davis, LB, Florida
The Bengals have a couple of linebackers entering their contract years in 2017, so they may opt to use a selection in Rounds 2-4 on a future starter, especially if they can get great value like this.

New Orleans Saints: O.J. Howard, TE, Alabama
The Saints need defensive players, obviously, but one of the top prospects available is O.J. Howard. New Orleans could really use him, as Coby Fleener was a predictable bust signing from the previous offseason.

Pick change; previously Gareon Conley, CB
Philadelphia Eagles: Desmond King, CB, Iowa
Here's the cornerback pick the Eagles eschewed in the first round. They're really hurting at the position, and if you don't believe me, just check out what Andy Dalton did to Philadelphia's secondary in Week 13.
Buffalo Bills: Deshaun Watson, QB, Clemson
The Bills are running Tyrod Taylor out of town for some asinine reason. So, what are they going to do at quarterback? Start E.J. Manuel again so they can save more money? Go with Cardale Jones? Beg Doug Flutie to come back? None of these possible routes seem very promising, so perhaps Buffalo will take Deshaun Watson.

As mentioned in Round 1, teams have really soured on Deshaun Watson. No team we've spoken to has him as a first-round prospect. One high-ranking personnel man in the NFC told me he has Watson as a third-round prospect. It's so much like the Teddy Bridgewater draft, when the media had Bridgewater in the first round, and yet NFL franchises considered him to be a second-day prospect, even before his woeful pro day.

Pick change; previously Budda Baker, S

Arizona Cardinals: DeMarcus Walker, DE/DT, Florida State
Calais Campbell will be a 31-year-old free agent entering next offseason. It goes without saying that the Cardinals will have to replace him if he leaves.

Pick change; previously Courtland Sutton, WR
Minnesota Vikings: Julie'n Davenport, OT, Bucknell
I'm sure that if the Vikings had the cap space, they would've used this pick to trade for Joe Thomas. Alas, they do not, so they can try to remedy their awful tackle situation by picking one at this juncture.

Baltimore Ravens: Christian McCaffrey, RB/WR, Stanford
Christian McCaffrey was slotted at the end of the first round in my previous update. He could still be chosen there, but the Ravens are undoubtedly getting a great value in the middle of the second round. Besides, it's not like they don't need a running back.

Pick change; previously Nazair Jones, DE/DT
Indianapolis Colts: Takkarist McKinley, DE/OLB, UCLA
The Colts desperately need to upgrade their linebacking corps. That includes finding a potent edge rusher, which is something they currently lack right now. Erik Walden sucks; Trent Cole is old; while Robert Mathis is even older.

Washington Redskins: Justin Evans, S, Texas A&M
As mentioned in the first round, the Redskins need help at defensive end, inside linebacker and safety to shore up the middle of their defense. Justin Evans is now the top prospect available who satisfies one of those needs.

Pick change; previously Anthony Walker, LB
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jaleel Johnson, DT, Iowa
Gerald McCoy is having another terrific season, but he has no help next to him at defensive tackle. The Buccaneers could stand to find an upgrade on the defensive interior.
Denver Broncos: David Njoku, TE, Miami
A.J. Derby is just an OK player. The Broncos can do better than him at tight end, especially after his crucial drop versus New England, and O.J. Howard is one of the better prospects available.

Pick change; previously O.J. Howard, TE
Cleveland Browns: Chris Godwin, WR, Penn State
Terrelle Pryor didn't get the 1,800 yards Charles Woodson predicted, but he did cross the 1,000-yard barrier. Pryor made himself a ton of money this offseason, so if the Browns don't re-sign him, they'll have to search for a new receiver. Perhaps they'll take Chris Godwin, who dominated USC in the Rose Bowl.

Pick change; previously Pat Mahomes, QB

Houston Texans: Forrest Lamp, OT, Western Kentucky
It's unfortunate that Derek Newton's career could be over because of a double patellar tendon tear. The Texans will have to find a new right tackle, and I'm sure they'd love to get Forrest Lamp.
Detroit Lions: Tre'Davious White, CB, LSU
Nevin Lawson's upgraded play has been quite the surprise for the Lions, as they once again have a potent one-two punch at cornerback. Lawson, however, will be entering free agency after the 2017 campaign and could be too expensive to keep. Besides, you can never have enough talented corners when trying to defeat Aaron Rodgers.
Green Bay Packers: Alvin Kamara, RB, Tennessee
Ty Montgomery looked awesome at running back against the Bears, but how sustainable is that? And will Eddie Lacy continue to gain weight? There are lots of questions at running back for the Packers, who can solve them by selecting a talented player like Alvin Kamara.

Miami Dolphins: Evan Engram, TE, Ole Miss
It's safe to say that the Dolphins haven't exactly gotten what they had expected out of Jordan Cameron, though not all of that is his fault, given his concussion issues. Here's a much-needed upgrade at tight end.
Seattle Seahawks: Nazair Jones, DE/DT, North Carolina
There was one team that was convinced the Seahawks would select Robert Nkemdiche in the 2016 NFL Draft. They did not, but it made a ton of sense, as Seattle could use another pass-rushing presence, both on the edge and the interior.

Pick change; previously Carroll Phillips, DE/OLB
Pittsburgh Steelers: Jeremy McNichols, RB, Boise State
DeAngelo Williams won't be around much longer, so the Steelers will need a viable backup running back just in case Le'Veon Bell gets suspended again.

Atlanta Falcons: Dan Feeney, G, Indiana
The Falcons could stand to upgrade Chris Chester, the one liability that they currently possess on their offensive line. Dan Feeney won't be able to teach his teammates much until he's a veteran, but he could provide an upgrade on the interior of the front.
Oakland Raiders: Jourdan Lewis, CB, Michigan
The Raiders have two great cornerbacks in David Amerson and Sean Smith, but that's about it. They could use depth at the position, and it doesn't hurt that they're getting one of the top prospects available.
New York Giants: Carlos Watkins, DT, Clemson
The Giants spent tons of money on their defensive line, but it hasn't produced as expected. Adding a player who can generate interior pressure will be important.

Pick change; previously Roderick Johnson, OT

Kansas City Chiefs: Tim Williams, DE/OLB, Alabama
Here we go. If you noticed Tim Williams missing in the first round, it's because I've decided to drop him to the end of the second frame. We've learned of some glaring off-the-field issues regarding Williams, so if you're searching for a comparison, think Randy Gregory's fall a couple of years ago. However, some team will take a shot on Williams because of his immense talent level, and Andy Reid has given second chances to players before.
Dallas Cowboys: Gerald Everett, TE, South Alabama
Jason Witten doesn't have much time remaining in the NFL, so the Cowboys could stand to use an early selection on a tight end.

Pick change; previously Jake Butt, TE
New England Patriots: Charles Walker, DT, Oklahoma
The Patriots cut Dominique Easley last offseason, but never found a replacement for him. They can do that in the early stages of the 2017 NFL Draft.

Pick change; previously Jake Butt, TE

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