Minnesota

Seahawks get: Pick 32
Lions get: Picks 37 and 123

After locking up a long-term QB and second edge rusher, the Seahawks next move up for their long-term center in John Michael Schmitz. There’s been reported interest in Schmitz by Seattle, so much so that they may even draft him at 20.

Wisconsin

Also in need of a center, the Houston Texans go to the next one on the board in Joe Tippmann. Having brought Bobby Slowik from San Francisco to be the offensive coordinator, Tippmann has the athletic ability to fit into a zone scheme.

Notre Dame

Raiders get: Pick 34
Cardinals get: Picks 38 and 141

Las Vegas missed out on Dalton Schultz in free agency, but they see a falling Michael Mayer still around and smartly decide to pounce. Excellent first two picks for the team.

Georgia

Packers get: Picks 35 and 96
Colts get: Picks 43 and 78

Looking for a more athletic Marcedes Lewis with more potential as a receiver? Look no further than Darnell Washington. The Packers badly need a tight end, and ‘Big 0’ is an excellent option for them. I’m assuming the 43rd pick may be part of a trade package that sends Aaron Rodgers to the Jets, that’s why they have that pick and are able to make this trade up.

Florida

Many people are going to have O’Cyrus Torrence going in the first round of mock drafts. Needs pushed him down a bit, but the Rams are more than happy to end his mini-slide here at 36.

Kansas State

Finally the trading down is over for the Lions, and Julius Brents is the selection. He can add depth to the secondary in 2023 and likely become a starter in 2024 with a lot of guys on the roster on one year deals. Brents is very long and tall, and he’s really seen his draft stock rise during the draft process.

Ohio State

Who is Arizona’s center? I don’t know. Perhaps they’ll sign someone in free agency, but if not, the draft is an option. A run on centers is happening!

North Carolina

As I said earlier, Stroud will need more than Adam Thielen to throw to. Keeping Josh Downs in the state would give Stroud another reliable target.

Michigan

Sort of a poor man’s Jordan Davis, Mazi Smith could be the best pure nose tackle in the draft class. He’s big and strong and should have no trouble stepping right into the Saints lineup.

TCU

Longtime center Ben Jones was released, so in comes Steve Avila. He has the versatility to play any interior O-Line spot and should be a good fit for what the Titans want to do (assuming they keep Derrick Henry or perhaps draft Bijan Robinson if they trade Henry).

Tennessee

Speed, speed and speed is the name of Jakob Hyatt’s game. He’ll need to develop more of a route tree, but he’s a blur on the field to opposing DBs, and he’s make life easier for Amari Cooper in the middle of the field. Think a healthy Will Fuller as they’re very similar players.

South Carolina

South Carolina corner Cam Smith would be a higher draft pick in a weaker DB class, so the fact that the Colts can get him here at 43 speaks to the strong depth of the class.

Miami

Here’s a big of a divisive prospect in Tyrique Stevenson. Some scouts think he’s a first round talent while others have him more in the third round range. He’s got nice size, length and speed. If the Falcons want a physical player to beat opposing receivers up at the LOS, it’s tough to find much better options than Stevenson at this juncture.

Notre Dame

Foskey fits the Packers mold of bigger edge rushers that they've seemed to prefer over the years. With Preston Smith getting older and Rashan Gary rehabbing from an ACL tear, Foskey should be able to help out at least on a rotational basis early.

Maryland

I'm stealing this from the Eagles SB Nation site. They had Duncan going 62nd overall to the team in a mock draft there, but this works as well. They feel Duncan could start out at guard (replacing Isaac Seumalo) and could potentially be their right tackle of the future. That'd be a great use of the 46th pick.

Oregon State

Tight end is a major need in Washington. Lucky for them, it's a very deep crop in this year's draft class. Luke Musgrave was on pace for a huge 2022 until injury derailed him. If he stays healthy, he could be a steal at this point for the Commanders.

North Dakota State

Detroit doesn't have a ton of needs right now, but teams can never have enough quality offensive linemen. Cody Mauch could be forced to move inside to guard in the NFL, but he could likely hold is own at tackle as well if need be. A versatile, athletic player with a tough, blue collar mentality, he'd be a great fit with the Lions and coach Dan Campbell.

Iowa

Again, it's all about adding depth. Jack Campbell won the Butkus Award as the nation's top linebacker in 2022. He's another tough, physical player who shines both in run defense and in coverage. Sounds like a Dan Campbell type player to me.

Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech's Keion White has gotten some play as a possible first round pick, so the Buccaneers would be getting some solid value here at the 50th pick with him, especially if they pass on an edge rusher in the first round. He's someone you could either stand up or have him put his hand in the dirt.

Iowa

Miami lost Mike Gesicki to New England in free agency. That's alright though, Gesicki seemed to fall out of favor in Miami, and the Phins should have options to find a possible replacement even with their first pick being all the way down here at 51. Sam LaPorta is sort of a victim of a deep tight end crop (kind of like he was a victim of terrible QB play at Iowa), but he's a very good athlete and pass catcher who is also a very capable blocker as well.

Oklahoma

A player I may be higher on than most is Marvin Mims out of Oklahoma. He's not the biggest receiver in the class and will need to expand his route tree some, but being a #3 receiver in Seattle along with D.K. Metcalf and Tyler Lockett would be an excellent landing spot for him.

Iowa State

Da Bears need to add some pass rushers, and they add one I really like here in Will McDonald out of Iowa State, the school's all-time leader in sacks. McDonald had a great Senior Bowl, then showed off his explosiveness at the combine. He's not the best run defender, but he can really rush the passer.

South Dakota State

Following in the footsteps of Dallas Goedert, Tucker Kraft is a highly rated tight end prospect out of South Dakota State, and he goes in the same neighborhood as Goedert did as well (49th overall in 2018). LA could be looking to upgrade its tight end spot, and if they pass in the first round, Kraft is a nice option here towards the back of Round 2.

Texas A&M

Free safety is taken care of with Minkah Fitzpatrick, but strong safety is still a question mark with Terrell Edmunds still unsigned. The Steelers have dipped into the A&M well often, and Antonio Johnson happens to be a strong value pick here.

Mississippi State

If only Emmanuel Forbes weighed more than 166 pounds at the combine, I would have him going MUCH higher in this mock draft. Jacksonville gets a quality cover corner with good ball skills.

Clemson

Inside linebacker just isn't that highly valued a position, but the Giants aren't complaining as Trenton Simpson is a very good value this far into the second round.

Baylor

Dallas could easily look into finding a space eating defensive tackle such as Mazi Smith with their first round pick, but if not, Siaki Ika wouldn't be a bad option late in the second.

Georgia

Cardinals get: Pick 59
Bills get: Picks 66, 168 and a 2021 5th round pick

Having watched all but one or two of Georgia's games the last two years, I can tell you that the flashes are there with Kelee Ringo. At times he looks like a first round pick, but other times, he can look a bit lost and get beaten deep or commit a penalty to prevent a completion. He's a bit of a project, but one that could pay big dividends down the line. Hopefully training with former NFL cornerback Richard Sherman during the pre-draft process has helped him out. Arizona needs some cornerback help, and they could choose to bring the former Arizona high school (Saguaro HS if anyone cares) standout back home.

Arkansas

Broncos get: Pick 60
Bengals get: Pick 67 and a 2024 5th round pick

Versatility is big for Drew Sanders. He's got the athletic chops to handle himself in coverage, and he's also an excellent pass rusher. It'll be up to Denver to figure out how to use him.

Wisconsin

The defensive line run continues for Chicago, as this time they go for a defensive tackle in Keeanu Benton who wowed at the Senior Bowl. He's a very strong player who excels against the run, but also has a bit of potential as a pass rusher as he posted 4.5 sacks at Wisconsin in 2022 and did well at the Senior Bowl in that regard.

South Carolina

A big, physical corner, Darius Rush could be a nice second day target for the Patriots in need of a player like him.

Auburn

Derick Hall is a name that I've seen mocked to the Chiefs in the first round a number of times. Instead they're able to snatch him up here at the end of Round 2.