2017 NFL Mock Draft: Round 2

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  1. Cleveland Browns: Roderick Johnson, OT, Florida State
    The Browns never replaced Mitchell Schwartz, and so they have a liability at right tackle as a result. Roderick Johnson can start there right away and eventually move to the blind side once Joe Thomas retires.

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  2. Chicago Bears: Julie'n Davenport, OT, Bucknell
    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.

    Pick change; previously Sidney Jones, CB

  3. San Francisco 49ers: John Ross, WR, Washington
    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 Courtland Sutton, WR

  4. New York Jets: Jourdan Lewis, CB, Michigan
    The Jets will desperately be searching for a new cornerback this offseason, as they'll cut Darrelle Revis at the first opportunity in which it's lucrative for them to do so. I also have to imagine that Todd Bowles constantly has nightmares now where Buster Skrine is flagged for a penalty on every single down. Oh, wait, that actually happened.



  5. Carolina Panthers: Sidney Jones, CB, Washington
    The Panthers addressed their pass rush in the first round. Now, they'll have to focus on finding help at cornerback, a position that happens to be a complete mess as a result of the Josh Norman release.

    Pick change; previously Eddie Jackson, S

  6. Miami Dolphins: Raekwon McMillan, LB, Ohio State
    The Dolphins can continue to address their back seven by bolstering their weak linebacking corps. Like Byron Maxwell, Kiko Alonso hasn't panned out as planned.

    Pick change; previously Nick Chubb, RB

  7. San Diego Chargers: Quinton Nelson, G, Notre Dame
    The Chargers might be thinking about adding an interior lineman to replace Orlando Franklin, who has been a bust signing thus far because he hasn't been able to stay healthy.

  8. Cincinnati Bengals: Carl Lawson, DE/OLB, Auburn
    Michael Johnson has not been getting the job done as an edge rusher across from Carlos Dunlap. The Bengals will have to find an upgrade at defensive end.



  9. Indianapolis Colts: Royce Freeman, RB, Oregon
    I'd have to think the Colts will be looking at a running back with one of their first few picks. Frank Gore won't be around much longer, and Indianapolis doesn't have a viable backup for him.

  10. New Orleans Saints: Anthony Walker, ILB, Northwestern
    I still can't believe the Saints signed James Laurinaitis. Did they not watch how horrible he was for the Rams? Seriously, what were they thinking?

    Pick change; previously Zach Cunningham, ILB

  11. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: O.J. Howard, TE, Alabama
    The Buccaneers gave up on Austin Seferian-Jenkins, and understandably so. With that in mind, they could opt to use a second-day selection on a replacement.

  12. Jacksonville Jaguars: Ethan Pocic, C/G, LSU
    The Jaguars are trying 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.



  13. Arizona Cardinals: Courtland Sutton, WR, SMU
    Larry Fitzgerald has mulled over retirement, but even if he keeps playing, it'll be difficult to retain Michael Floyd, who will be entering free agency come March.

    Pick change; previously Dan Feeney, G

  14. Baltimore Ravens: DeMarcus Walker, DE/DT, Florida State
    The Ravens could easily continue to address their front seven, as they need help on the defensive line in addition to outside linebacker.

    Pick change; previously Chris Wormley, DE/DT




  15. Los Angeles Rams: Pat Elflein, C/G, Ohio State
    The Rams have been weak at center for what seems like decades. OK, it hasn't been that long, but the position has been a problem for them for a very long time. It's time to finally end that.

  16. Cleveland Browns: Justin Evans, S, Texas A&M
    The Browns have some horrific play at safety, so here's another upgrade for their beleaguered defensive backfield.

  17. New York Giants: Davis Webb, QB, California
    Based on how Eli Manning has played lately, it seems like it's time for the Giants to find a new quarterback that they can start at some point in the near future.

  18. Detroit Lions: Chris Wormley, DE/DT, Michigan
    Detroit's defensive line is very strong on the edge (when Ziggy Ansah is in the lineup), but the team has yet to find a worthy replacement for Ndamukong Suh. The Lions' inability to get to opposing quarterbacks needs to be fixed.

    Pick change; previously DeMarcus Walker, DT

  19. Kansas City Chiefs: Dan Feeney, G, Indiana
    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, which is an area of concern for the Chiefs.

    Pick change; previously Anthony Walker, ILB

  20. Philadelphia Eagles: Mason Cole, C, Michigan
    The Eagles need to begin thinking about moving on from Jason Kelce, who might just be the worst starting center in the NFL.

    Pick change; previously Isaiah Ford, WR



  21. Washington Redskins: Budda Baker, S, Washington
    DeAngelo Hall isn't getting any younger, and it's unclear how he'll bounce back from his latest injury, so the Redskins will have to think about adding some young blood to their safety group.

    Pick change; previously Chad Kelly, QB

  22. Green Bay Packers: Jake Butt, TE, Michigan
    It's hard to get behind Jared Cook, who has been a disappointment throughout his career. If he doesn't step up this season, the Packers could opt to use an early pick on a tight end like Jake Butt.

  23. Houston Texans: Jarron Jones, DE/DT, Notre Dame
    The Texans were expected to target a replacement for Jared Crick in the 2016 NFL Draft, but never got a chance to. Now, they need a defensive end even more in the wake of the J.J. Watt situation.



  24. Buffalo Bills: Cooper Kupp, WR, Eastern Washington
    It's unclear why the Bills didn't find an upgrade over Robert Woods this offseason, but they need to obtain another receiver to take the pressure off Sammy Watkins.

  25. Oakland Raiders: Nick Chubb, RB, Georgia
    The Raiders will have to think about adding a running back early in the 2017 NFL Draft. The coaching staff doesn't like Latavius Murray very much, while the younger backs haven't really shown much promise.

    Pick change; previously Marquis Haynes, DE/OLB

  26. Atlanta Falcons: Dorian Johnson, G, Pittsburgh
    The Falcons could stand to upgrade Chris Chester, the one liability that they currently possess on their offensive line.

  27. Denver Broncos: Charles Walker, DT, Oklahoma
    Charles Walker would be a nice fit in Denver's defense, as the Broncos have to bolster the interior of their front to improve against the rush.

  28. Seattle Seahawks: Davon Godchaux, DT, LSU
    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 a pass-rushing presence in the interior of its defensive line. Here's another troubled, but talented defensive tackle.

    Pick change; previously Julie'n Davenport, OT

  29. Pittsburgh Steelers: Wayne Gallman, RB, Clemson
    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.

  30. Dallas Cowboys: Evan Engram, TE, Ole Miss
    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. Evan Engram has drawn comparisons to Jordan Reed.

  31. New England Patriots: Adam Bisnowaty, OT, Pittsburgh
    The Patriots have to find a tackle who can start in the future and provide much-needed depth in the present, as they've had injury issues at the position over the past couple of seasons.

  32. Minnesota Vikings: Eddie Jackson, S, Alabama
    The Vikings have needed help next to Harrison Smith for quite some time now, so perhaps this is when they'll finally find a solution.

    Pick change; previously Budda Baker, S



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