Ohio State

After making a splash with a trade up for Travis Hunter on Day 1, the Raiders open Day 2 with the explosive, tough Treveyon Henderson at RB. He should improve the LV rush game (anything would at this point) and start as RB1 in Week 1.

Ole Miss

(from NE in trade for #24 pick)
The Vikings drop back 14 picks to accumulate some much-needed draft capital, and land Trey Amos in a much more suitable draft position at #38.

Florida State

(from CLE in trade for #26 pick)
The Rams slide back 7 picks and grab a corner they easily could've spent the #26 pick on. Azareye'h Thomas is a rangy CB with good ball skills.

Oregon

Grey Zabel is higher on my board, but he's projected to IOL. The ideal O-line fix for New York is to install a new RT and kick Evan Neal inside to the guard position. Conerly achieves that goal.

Texas A&M

The Titans are rumored to love Abdul Carter, but chose Cam Ward to start this mock. They address pash rush here with Nic Scourton out of Texas A&M.

Missouri

Positional need dropped Luther Burden out of the first round, and the Jaguars are thrilled to see him here at #36. If I'm GM James Gladstone, I feel like mission accomplished with landing Mason Graham and Burden in my first 2 picks.

Minnesota

The Bears have 2 picks out of the next 3 - I wouldn't be shocked to see them package these into a second Day 1 selection. But this is a great opportunity to add valuable pieces, so Chicago sticks and picks.

Aireontae Ersery may not be ready to start Week 1, but his raw athletic upside gives him a shot to be the long-term solution at LT.

North Dakota State

Grey Zabel's listed at C here, but I think he'll make a fine long-term left guard for New Orleans. Grabbing a top-flight CB and quality IOL with their first 2 picks is a good outcome for the Saints.

Arkansas

Landon Jackson just looks like a scary dude. And his tape backs it up. He's the best Day 2 edge rusher on my board (even though other sources have Scourton higher), and should contribute early to the Bears front seven.

LSU

The Jets passed on Tyler Warren in Round 1, but they find their own uniquely gifted TE weapon here in Mason Taylor. With deep NFL roots (the son of Jason Taylor) and pro comps to Dallas Goedert, he brings great hands to the position.

East Carolina

The 49ers lost a ton in their secondary during free agency, and they address the issue here with the 6'2" Shavon Revel. While he's not a "major conference player", he exhibits great length and speed.

Ohio State

The Cowboys dropped a 3rd round pick to move up for Tetairoa McMillan, so this selection is crucial. Donovan Jackson is a quality guard who will be asked to step into the very big shoes of Zack Martin. DL and RB will be Day 3 targets.

UCLA

The Colts have a hole at linebacker, and Carson Schwesinger's skill set fills it quite nicely. A volume tackler who can get into the backfield, he has a real shot at being a Day 1 starter in Lou Anarumo's defense.

Ohio State

The Falcons double down on front seven talent and address DT with Tyleik Williams. Despite all the noise about their lackluster pass rush, DT might be an even bigger position need for Atlanta. These first 2 picks work out quite nicely.

Texas A&M

It's back-to-back DTs with picks 46 and 47, as Arizona upgrades the interior D-line with Shemar Turner of Texas A&M. Great first step and an aggressive motor make up for less-than-ideal length.

Georgia

After selecting Nick Emmanwori, OG and CB are on the table for Miami with pick #48. Tate Ratledge brings 3 years of starting experience at Georgia and a high floor to the position.

Kentucky

I'm sticking with a BPA-Defense approach for Cincinnati here, after taking Mike Green in Round 1. Maxwell Hairston is mocked into the late 1st round by many - here, his height (5'11") drops him below players like Thomas and Revel. But he's certainly a needed asset in the Bengals secondary.

TCU

The Seahawks signed Cooper Kupp and Marquez Valdes-Scantling in free agency, but they're both on the plus side of 30. Jack Bech adds youth and depth to the position, and provides a more viable long-term solution alongside Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

Notre Dame

Tempted to go RB here, but the Broncos need a slasher, not a bruiser - and the talent doesn't fit the pick value in that regard. While the Broncos are stout on defense, they could certainly use a quality CB depth piece like Benjamin Morrison.

Notre Dame

The Seahawks are back on the board, and this time they turn to the safety position. Xavier Watts is the clear-cut #3 safety of the class and provides needed depth and the potential to start.

Ole Miss

It's been a CB-heavy second round, and the trend continues with TB selecting Trey Amos out of Ole Miss. Amos stands 6'1" and contributed 13 pass breakups in his final college season.

Boston College

Trapilo isn't the most starter-ready OT prospect in the draft -- but damn, you can't teach 6'8" with great arm extension. He's better in pass pro at this stage, but his size and athleticism make him well worth a 2nd round pick.

Iowa State

Thought about Quinshon Judkins here, but signing Najee Harris makes that feel like a redundant pick. Jayden Higgins is a big, 6'4" receiver with great ball skills and a strong Combine performance. Higgins + Loveland = the boost LAC needed in offensive firepower early in this draft.

South Carolina

The Bills go into the trenches to add more beef on the D-line with TJ Sanders out of South Carolina. He's not quite 300 pounds, but Sanders makes up for it with raw power and hard crashing twists on the center.

Texas

The Panthers went defense after trading back in Round 1 with Mykel Williams. They double down on improving the front seven with the 6'6", 332 lb Alfred Collins at DT. Big size, wide base, and good lateral movement.

Utah State

After missing out on a WR in Round 1, the Texans pick up a new WR for CJ Stroud in Jalen Royals from Utah State. I like Royals' aggression working back to the football and getting his QB out of trouble on underthrown balls.

Purdue

The Ravens hit the trenches again in Round 2 and draft Marcus Mbow to fortify the IOL/guard position. Average size, but great instincts and does very well in the run game.

Penn State

Secondary depth is on the menu for Detroit in this draft, and Winston provides good value at the end of the 2nd round. The instincts need work but the gifts and athleticism are all there.

Ohio State

Sledgehammer of a RB for Washington. What Judkins doesn't get in YPC, he gets in bruising physical runs between the tackles. He'll provide a new aspect to the Commanders run attack, especially in short yardage and goal line situations.

Iowa State

Darien Porter is considered a sleeper by many in this draft class. Limited starting experience, but a freak Combine performance (a 4.30 40) and a pro comp to Tariq Woolen make him very, very intriguing. The Bills hit DT, S and CB with their first 3 picks.

Arizona

The Chiefs O-line got beaten up in the Super Bowl. Savaiinaea isn't the best athlete and likely projects to guard -- but you're not moving the guy with a simple power rush. Big, tough, physical player.

Georgia

Say it with me now - "The Eagles draft players from Georgia. The Eagles draft players from Georgia. The Eagles..." You get the point. Mondon is a tough, downhill style LB that tackles well. He flows to protect outside runs and is decent in man coverage.