2017 NFL Mock Draft: Round 2

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Cleveland Browns: Dion Dawkins, OT, Temple
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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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?
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.
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.

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.
New Orleans Saints: Raekwon McMillan, LB, Ohio State
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 Anthony Walker, LB
Jacksonville Jaguars: Quinton Nelson, G, Notre Dame
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.

Pick change; previously Ethan Pocic, C/G
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.

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.
Miami Dolphins: O.J. Howard, TE, Alabama
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.

Pick change; previously Raekwon McMillan, LB
Los Angeles Rams: Ethan Pocic, C/G, LSU
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.

Pick change; previously Pat Elflein, G/C
Cincinnati Bengals: Donnie Miles, S, North Carolina
The Bengals have major problems stopping the pass for multiple reasons, one of which is the safety play in the wake of Reggie Nelson's departure.

Pick change; previously Carl Lawson, DE/OLB

San Diego Chargers: Roderick Johnson, OT, Florida State
The Chargers can't count on King Dunlap staying healthy much longer, so they'll have to spend an early draft choice on a new offensive tackle unless they sign someone in free agency.

Pick change; previously Quinton Nelson, G
Baltimore Ravens: Carl Lawson, DE/OLB, Auburn
Terrell Suggs and Elvis Dumervil will turn 34 and 33, respectively, by the 2017 NFL Draft. Some young blood will be needed on the edge.

Pick change; previously DeMarcus Walker, DE/DT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Budda Baker, S, Washington
The Buccaneers may have the worst safeties in the NFL. They've been torched on a weekly basis, and this obviously has to improve, given that Tampa is in a division with Cam Newton, Matt Ryan and Drew Brees.

Pick change; previously O.J. Howard, TE
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

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.
Washington Redskins: Alvin Kamara, RB, Tennessee
Matt Jones was just benched for fumbling thrice in a game, so if the Redskins' coaching staff doesn't trust him very much going forward, the front office could spend a second-day pick on a running back.

Pick change; previously Budda Baker, S
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.
Buffalo Bills: Caleb Brantley, DT, Florida
The Bills have a great edge rush, but they're weak in the interior. It's also unclear what will become of Marcell Dareus, who can't seem to stay out of trouble. Dareus just got out of rehab, but reported to the team out of shape, which was not a good sign.

Pick change; previously Cooper Kupp, WR

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.
Pittsburgh Steelers: Nick Chubb, RB, Georgia
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.

Pick change; previously Wayne Gallman, RB
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.

Philadelphia Eagles: Pat Elflein, C/G, Ohio State
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 Mason Cole, C
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.
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.

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.
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.
Oakland Raiders: Wayne Gallman, RB, Clemson
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 Nick Chubb, RB

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.
Minnesota Vikings: Ryan Ramczyk, OT, Wisconsin
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.

Pick change; previously Eddie Jackson, S
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.

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