Day 2 NFL Mock Draft: Projecting picks for Rounds 2-3
With Thursday night's first-round selections in the books, theScore's Mike Alessandrini and Dan Wilkins project the picks on Day 2 of the NFL draft.
Round 2
33. Cincinnati Bengals - Josh Jones, OT, Houston
The Bengals must protect new franchise quarterback Joe Burrow if the reigning Heisman Trophy winner is to succeed in the NFL. Jones represents an instant upgrade over Bobby Hart at right tackle.
34. Indianapolis Colts (from WAS) - Denzel Mims, WR, Baylor
Mims sliding out of Round 1 is an ideal scenario for the Colts as they make their first pick of this draft. His blend of size and athleticism will make him a strong fit opposite T.Y. Hilton.
35. Detroit Lions - Yetur Gross-Matos, EDGE, Penn State
Frequently selected in the first round of mocks throughout this draft season, Gross-Matos fills a position of need on Matt Patricia's defense and is arguably the top available prospect here.
36. New York Giants - Xavier McKinney, S, Alabama
Considered by many to be the best safety in this draft, McKinney is a steal for the Giants early in the second round. The Alabama standout is a highly intelligent player who can line up at a number of different spots in the secondary.
37. New England Patriots (from LAC) - A.J. Epenesa, EDGE, Iowa
Bill Belichick loves his big, powerful edge rushers, and Epenesa fits that mold. The Patriots struggled to get to the quarterback in 2019.
38. Carolina Panthers - Kristian Fulton, CB, LSU
The Panthers continue to add on the defensive side of the ball with Fulton, whose ability in man coverage should make him an instant impact player at the next level.
39. Miami Dolphins - D'Andre Swift, RB, Georgia
The Dolphins keep bolstering their offense with arguably the top offensive player left on the board. Swift and Tua Tagovailoa could make for an incredibly intriguing duo in Miami's backfield.
40. Houston Texans (from ARZ) - Grant Delpit, S, LSU
Delpit might have the best coverage skills of any safety in this draft. His ability to play either in the box or up high will provide a much-needed boost to the Texans' secondary.
41. Cleveland Browns - Ashtyn Davis, S, California
With only Karl Joseph, Andrew Sendejo, and Sheldrick Redwine to speak of at safety, the Browns could use a ball-hawing defender at the back of their stop unit.
42. Jacksonville Jaguars - Tee Higgins, WR, Clemson
Higgins probably shouldn't still be available at this spot. The Jaguars happily take advantage, adding a big-bodied playmaker opposite 2019 breakout star DJ Chark.
43. Chicago Bears (from LV) - Antoine Winfield Jr., S, Minnesota
Winfield is a high-level playmaker who will pair extremely well with Eddie Jackson after the Bears lost Ha Ha Clinton-Dix in free agency.
44. Indianapolis Colts - Jeremy Chinn, S, Southern Illinois
An impressive athlete with the versatility to line up and contribute all over the field, Chinn drew some first-round buzz leading up to the draft. The Colts could use such a player in a thin secondary.
45. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Michael Pittman Jr., WR, USC
More ammo for Tom Brady. Standing 6-foot-4, Pittman will make the Buccaneers' scoring unit even more dangerous.
46. Denver Broncos - Jaylon Johnson, CB, Utah
Improving in the passing game remains the theme for the Broncos here, only this time on the defensive side of the ball. Johnson will step right in as a starting corner following the departure of Chris Harris Jr.
47. Atlanta Falcons - Justin Madubuike, DT, Texas A&M
After nabbing AJ Terrell in Round 1, the Falcons address their second-biggest need on defense with Madubuike. The Texas A&M product is the perfect gap penetrator to slot in beside Grady Jarrett.
48. New York Jets - Laviska Shenault, WR, Colorado
The Jets did well to upgrade Sam Darnold's pass protection in the first round; next on the to-do list is getting him a playmaker at receiver. Shenault is a fascinating prospect who can both stretch the field and destroy defenses after the catch.
49. Pittsburgh Steelers - Lucas Niang, OT, TCU
With few weaknesses heading into the 2020 campaign, Mike Tomlin and Co. can address their right tackle position in this draft. If Niang is healthy, he'll provide an instant upgrade opposite Ali Villanueva.
50. Chicago Bears - Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama
Corner is likely the Bears' most pressing need, and Diggs is a pro-ready talent who excels in press coverage.
51. Dallas Cowboys - Lloyd Cushenberry, C, LSU
The Cowboys recently lost Travis Frederick to retirement, but Cushenberry profiles as an ideal replacement in the middle of Mike McCarthy's potent offense.
52. Los Angeles Rams - Zack Baun, EDGE, Wisconsin
Baun is an explosive pass-rusher off the edge, and though he lacks the size for an every-down role on the line of scrimmage, his skill set will allow him to play off the ball before rotating down in passing situations. The Rams just so happen to have a need in both spots.
53. Philadephia Eagles - Willie Gay Jr., LB, Mississippi State
Gay fits the athletic profile the Eagles covet in their front seven and addresses one of the team's biggest needs. Philadelphia has none of its starting linebacker spots secured at the moment.
54. Buffalo Bills - Jonathan Taylor, RB, Wisconsin
The Bills won't have much to think about if Taylor is available at this spot. Considered by many to be the best running back in the draft, his ability between the tackles should make him the perfect complement to Devin Singletary.
55. Baltimore Ravens (from NE via ATL) - Terrell Lewis, EDGE, Alabama
After drafting LSU's Patrick Queen in Round 1, the Ravens return to their Alabama roots by selecting the high-upside Lewis. Baltimore must upgrade on the edge opposite Matthew Judon.
56. Miami Dolphins (from NO) - Kyle Dugger, S, Lenoir-Rhyne
Dugger will be facing a major jump in competition coming from a Division II program. Still, he has all the raw traits to develop into an impact player both in coverage and coming downhill against the run.
57. Los Angeles Rams (from HOU) - Darnay Holmes, CB, UCLA
The Rams opted not to exercise the 2020 option on Nickell Robey-Coleman's contract this offseason, and Holmes represents an ideal replacement for the veteran at slot cornerback.
58. Minnesota Vikings - Julian Okwara, EDGE, Notre Dame
The Vikings give Danielle Hunter a new running mate by adding one of the most athletic pass-rushers in this class. Okwara will need to develop more play strength to reach his ceiling, but his speed off the edge will allow him to make an impact from Day 1.
59. Seattle Seahawks - Jabari Zuniga, EDGE, Florida
The Seahawks covet length and athleticism at defensive end, and Zuniga possesses both. He'll offer intriguing explosiveness on the edge opposite 2019 first-rounder L.J. Collier.
60. Baltimore Ravens - KJ Hamler, WR, Penn State
As the Ravens look to surround Lamar Jackson with more playmakers, Hamler fits the bill as well as any other receiver. His size will limit him to a slot role, but he's an explosive athlete who separates at all levels of the field and can be a game-changer after the catch.
61. Tennessee Titans - Cameron Dantzler, CB, Mississippi State
A team can never have enough corners, and the Titans are already quite thin at the position. Dantzler should be an ideal fit on the perimeter of Dean Pees' defense.
62. Green Bay Packers - Cole Kmet, TE, Notre Dame
After spending a first-round pick on a quarterback, the Packers had better make an effort to improve Aaron Rodgers' weapons for the remainder of his tenure. Selecting Kmet should do exactly that, providing Rodgers a reliable target over the middle of the field.
63. Kansas City Chiefs (from SF) - Ross Blacklock, DL, TCU
The Chiefs may not be able to keep Chris Jones for 2020 or beyond, so drafting an insurance policy on Day 2 wouldn't hurt. Blacklock is arguably the top player available here as well.
64. Seattle Seahawks (from KC) - Ezra Cleveland, OT, Boise State
A developmental lineman with rare athleticism for the position, Cleveland was getting some first-round hype before the draft. The Seahawks should be thrilled if they can get a player with that kind of upside at a position of need to close out the second round.
Round 3
65. Cincinnati Bengals - Malik Harrison, LB, Ohio State
66. Washington Redskins - Saahdiq Charles, OT, LSU
67. Detroit Lions - Marlon Davidson, DL, Auburn
68. New York Jets (from NYG) - Curtis Weaver, EDGE, Boise State
69. Carolina Panthers - Jonah Jackson, OL, Ohio State
70. Miami Dolphins - Josh Uche, EDGE, Michigan
71. New England Patriots (from LAC) - Chase Claypool, WR, Notre Dame
72. Arizona Cardinals - Prince Tega Wanogho, OT, Auburn
73. Jacksonville Jaguars - Jacob Eason, QB, Washington
74. Cleveland Browns - Neville Gallimore, DL, Oklahoma
75. Indianapolis Colts - Jalen Hurts, QB, Oklahoma
76. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - J.K. Dobbins, RB, Ohio State
77. Denver Broncos - Jordan Elliott, DL, Missouri
78. Atlanta Falcons - Troy Dye, LB, Oregon
79. New York Jets - Bryce Hall, CB, Virginia
80. Las Vegas Raiders - Terrell Burgess, S, Utah
81. Las Vegas Raiders (from CHI) - Van Jefferson, WR, Florida
82. Dallas Cowboys - Troy Pride Jr., CB, Notre Dame
83. Denver Broncos (from PIT) - Matt Hennessy, OL, Temple
84. Los Angeles Rams - Bryan Edwards, WR, South Carolina
85. Detroit Lions (from PHI) - Cam Akers, RB, Florida State
86. Buffalo Bills - Jonathan Greenard, EDGE, Florida
87. New England Patriots - Jake Fromm, QB, Georgia
88. New Orleans Saints - Akeem Davis-Gaither, LB, Appalachian State
89. Minnesota Vikings - Tyler Johnson, WR, Minnesota
90. Houston Texans - Darrell Taylor, EDGE, Tennessee
91. Las Vegas Raiders (from SEA via HOU) - Zack Moss, RB, Utah
92. Baltimore Ravens - Netane Muti, OL, Fresno State
93. Tennessee Titans - Antonio Gibson, RB, Memphis
94. Green Bay Packers - Donovan Peoples-Jones, WR, Michigan
95. Denver Broncos (from SF) - Alex Highsmith, EDGE, Charlotte
96. Kansas City Chiefs - Amik Robertson, CB, Louisiana Tech
97. Cleveland Browns (from HOU) - Logan Wilson, LB, Wyoming
98. New England Patriots - Adam Trautman, TE, Dayton
99. New York Giants - Alton Robinson, EDGE, Syracuse
100. New England Patriots - Raekwon Davis, DL, Alabama
101. Seattle Seahawks - John Hightower, WR, Seahawks
102. Pittsburgh Steelers - Davon Hamilton, DL, Ohio State
103. Philadelphia Eagles - K'Von Wallace, S, Clemson
104. Los Angeles Rams - Davion Taylor, LB, Colorado
105. Minnesota Vikings - Robert Hunt, OL, Louisiana
106. Baltimore Ravens - Brycen Hopkins, TE, Purdue
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