Scouts Inc. Round 2 mock

[Risen Star]

After a roller-coaster Day 1 at the 2016 NFL draft, let's take a look at how Round 2 should play out if every team were drafting purely for best fit.

At each slot, we make a selection in the best interest of only the team with the pick. We won't pass on a player at No. 34 just because we like the team better at No. 35.

Here's our Round 2 mock draft:

32. Cleveland Browns
Connor Cook, QB, Michigan State

Cook is the most NFL-ready QB available after starting 40 games in a pro-style system at Michigan State. In addition, first-year head coach Hue Jackson has had success with Andy Dalton, who, like Cook, doesn't possess an elite physical skill set.

Watch Cook's highlights

33. Tennessee Titans
Michael Thomas, WR, Ohio State

Thomas is one of the more polished route runners in this class and would provide second-year QB Marcus Mariota with a big and reliable target.

Watch Thomas' highlights

34. Dallas Cowboys

Kevin Dodd, DE, Clemson

Dallas tried to move back into the first round to pick up Paxton Lynch but was unsuccessful, so a QB could be in the mix here. But after cutting ties with Greg Hardy and with Randy Gregory serving a four-game suspension, the Cowboys need to find pass-rushing help on the edges.

Watch Dodd's highlights

35. San Diego Chargers
Jason Spriggs, OT, Indiana

LT King Dunlap, who turns 31 in September, missed seven games because of injuries last season and was up and down when on the field. Spriggs would be a player to groom as Dunlap's eventual replacement.

Watch Spriggs' highlights

36. Baltimore Ravens
Jonathan Bullard, DE, Florida

The team cut ties with Chris Canty this offseason and Brandon Williams enters a contract year. Carl Davis, a 2015 third-rounder, was ineffective in his rookie season, and Bullard plays with a physical and relentless edge that the Ravens covet at the position.

37. Kansas City Chiefs*
Reggie Ragland, ILB, Alabama

Ragland's enlarged aorta condition reported Thursday likely played a part in him falling out of the first round. Assuming his medical checks out, the Chiefs could use a physical thumper next to Derrick Johnson, who is getting up there in age at 33 years old.

Watch Ragland's highlights | *Acquired in trade with 49ers

38. Jacksonville Jaguars
Jarran Reed, DT, Alabama

This isn't a big need for the Jaguars, but Reed is a great value here. Jacksonville would continue to target and strengthen its defensive front with the draft's best interior run defender.

Watch Reed's highlights

39. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Myles Jack, OLB, UCLA

Jack is a top-five talent in this class, but long-term durability concerns with his knee deterred teams from using a first-round pick on him. Similar to Ragland, if his medical situation is deemed OK by the team, Jack could end up filling a need and being a steal for the Bucs.

Watch Jack's highlights

40. New York Giants
Christian Hackenberg, QB, Penn State

The Giants need to start looking to groom an eventual replacement for Eli Manning, who turned 35 in January. This would be an ideal spot for Hackenberg to go into the witness protection program and hone his craft while Manning wraps up the remainder of his career. Hackenberg has the tools to eventually have success in the NFC East.

Watch Hackenberg's highlights

41. Chicago Bears
Hunter Henry, TE, Arkansas

Henry would be an ideal replacement for Martellus Bennett, who was traded to New England this offseason.

Watch Henry's highlights

42. Miami Dolphins
Mackensie Alexander, CB, Clemson

Miami traded for Byron Maxwell to help replace the void left by Brent Grimes, who left in free agency. But the Dolphins still have a hole to fill on the opposite side and adding another Clemson Tiger here would be a solid fit within their scheme, which mixes in a heavy dose of press technique.

Watch Alexander's highlights

43. Tennessee Titans*
Xavien Howard, CB, Baylor

The Titans need to find some consistency at the position. Kendall Fuller also would be an option here, but we went with Howard, who has the size, athleticism and ball awareness to fit within defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau's heavy press-zone scheme.

*Acquired in trade with Rams

44. Oakland Raiders
Andrew Billings, DT, Baylor

The Raiders need to continue to infuse depth and talent on the interior. Billings would quickly push for a starting spot next to Dan Williams on the inside.

Watch Billings' highlights

45. Tennessee Titans*
Noah Spence, OLB, Eastern Kentucky

OLBs Derrick Morgan and Deiontrez Mount are coming off of season-ending injuries last season. Spence is one of the more natural edge rushers in this class and would have a chance to thrive within LeBeau's exotic blitz packages.

Watch Spence's highlights | *Acquired in trade with Rams

46. Detroit Lions
Kendall Fuller, CB, Virginia Tech

Fuller has some limitations and is a bit speed deficient, but he has excellent instincts and ball awareness that would fit well within the Lions' heavy-zone scheme.

Watch Fuller's highlights

47. New Orleans Saints
Cody Whitehair, G, Kansas State

After parting ways with six-time pro bowler Jahri Evans, the Saints have a void to fill on the interior of the O-line. Whitehair is a technician who plays with great balance to fit within the Saints' zone-blocking scheme.

Watch Whitehair's highlights

48. Indianapolis Colts
Chris Jones, DT, Mississippi State

After addressing the offensive line in the first round, the Colts should look to continue to get stronger in the trenches. Jones shows some inconsistencies on tape, but he has the most upside of any of the defensive tackles. That, combined with his versatility, makes him worth risk at this point.

Watch Jones' highlights

49. Buffalo Bills
Kamalei Correa, OLB, Boise State

The Bills are looking to infuse some talent at the linebacker position. Correa's ability to play in space and bring value as a pass-rusher could be appealing for coach Rex Ryan and his creative defensive mind.

Watch Correa's highlights

50. Atlanta Falcons
Deion Jones, OLB, LSU

The Falcons are short on playmakers at the linebacker position, as they gave up an NFL-high 213 combined receptions to RBs and TEs last season. Jones' speed and ability to hold up space could help their cause in this area.

 

[Risen Star]

51. New York Jets
Vonn Bell, S, Ohio State

SS Calvin Pryor is coming off a strong season, but the Jets could use to add depth and potential upgrade at FS. Bell also brings great value at this point; he is arguably the best cover safety in this class.

Watch Bell's highlights

52. Houston Texans
A'Shawn Robinson, DL, Alabama

DE Jared Crick left via free agency, and Jeoffrey Pagan and Christian Covingtonhave yet to make a big impact up front. Robinson's versatility as a two-gapper makes him a fit here.

Watch Robinson's highlights

53. Washington Commanders
Austin Johnson, DT, Penn State

Johnson would add size and strength to a defense that ranked 26th in rushing defense last season, while giving up 4.8 yards per rush (31st in the NFL).

Watch Johnson's highlights

54. Minnesota Vikings
Nick Martin, G/C, Notre Dame

Even after signing G Alex Boone to a four-year deal, the Vikings need to add youth and talent on the interior. G Brandon Fusco struggled last season, while CJohn Sullivan missed all of 2015 and is coming off of two back surgeries. Martin could be a plug-and-play rookie because of his experience, toughness and advanced technique.

Watch Martin's highlights

55. Cincinnati Bengals
Tyler Boyd, WR, Pittsburgh

The Bengals need to infuse weapons on the perimeter next to A.J. Green after the free-agent departures of Marvin Jones and Mohamed Sanu. Boyd is a smooth route runner who has reliable hands and is underrated after the catch. This pick would ensure QB Andy Dalton continues to be surrounded by talent at the offensive skill positions.

56. Seattle Seahawks
Derrick Henry, RB, Alabama

This would be a perfect marriage between what Henry brings as a runner and the Seahawks' physical downhill rushing attack as they look for a long-term replacement for Marshawn Lynch.

Watch Henry's highlights

57. Green Bay Packers
Joshua Perry, ILB, Ohio State

Perry is NFL-ready with the size, instincts and point-of-attack skills that Green Bay is looking for. This pick would enable the Packers to move Clay Matthewsback to OLB, where he makes the most impact as a player.

58. Pittsburgh Steelers
Darian Thompson, S, Boise State

The Steelers would continue to upgrade their secondary with this selection. Thomas is one of the more instinctive and ball-hawking safeties in this class. He would immediately push for a starting role next to Mike Mitchell.

59. Kansas City Chiefs
Su'a Cravens, S, USC

Husain Abdullah retired and Tyvon Branch signed with Arizona in free agency. Cravens would be a strong fit at strong safety next to Eric Berry. The USC product has the versatility to hold up near the box as a nickel linebacker in sub-package situations.

Watch Cravens' highlights

60. New England Patriots
Willie Henry, DT, Michigan

The Patriots need to find depth at DT after releasing Chris Jones and former first-rounder Dominique Easley. Henry is an underrated prospect whose toughness and motor could be appealing to coach Bill Belichick.

Watch Henry's highlights

61. New England Patriots*
Alex Lewis, OT, Nebraska

OTs Nate Solder and Sebastian Vollmer were hit by the injury bug, whileMarcus Cannon struggled in relief last season. Lewis is an under-the-radar prospect whose versatility to line up at both tackle and guard could bring solid value at this point.

*Acquired in trade with Cardinals

62. Carolina Panthers
Emmanuel Ogbah, DE, Oklahoma State


The Panthers did well to re-signCharles Johnson at a reduced price, but after the retirement of Jared Allen, they have a big void to fill at the DE position. General manager Dave Gettleman covets depth in the trenches and could use his first two picks on D-linemen, similar to what he did in 2013, when he took Star Lotulelei and Kawann Short with his first two picks.

Watch Ogbah's highlights

63. Denver Broncos
Jihad Ward, DE, Illinois

Denver looks to fill the void left by the departure of Malik Jackson along the defensive line. Although a bit raw, Ward brings a similar size/power/athleticism combination, along with interior pass-rushing upside, to take advantage of the attention garnered by edge rushers Von Miller and DeMarcus Ware.

Watch Ward's highlights

 

[Sydla]

Please Cleveland, take Cook. Don't give Jerry anything to think about.

I think I am leaning towards hoping Howard is there at 34 and we take him. I think there will be DL prospect available in the 3rd.

 

[DBOY3141]

Howard intrigues me as a CB, with Stephen's comments about Baylor. Don't think they view Billings as anything more than a 1T.

We've heard Odgah, Dodd, Spence names all day.

 

[ConceptCoop]

If Ogbah falls that far, I'd love to move up from 67 for him. I'm not his biggest fan, but at that point in the draft, the upside is obvious.

 

[ConceptCoop]

Howard intrigues me as a CB, with Stephen's comments about Baylor. Don't think they view Billings as anything more than a 1T.

We've heard Odgah, Dodd, Spence names all day.

What did he say about Baylor, if you don't mind?

 

[DBOY3141]

What did he say about Baylor, if you don't mind?

Along the lines of "we keep an eye on them and hope to bring them home".

 

[ConceptCoop]

Along the lines of "we keep an eye on them and hope to bring them home".

Thanks.

Hmm. Not sure what to think about that. I LOVE Billings in the 2nd round, but as you said, they probably don't, having signed a 1T.

 

[BAZ]

Henry to the Seahawks almost makes too much sense.

 

[Sydla]

Thanks.

Hmm. Not sure what to think about that. I LOVE Billings in the 2nd round, but as you said, they probably don't, having signed a 1T.

And I think the CB list falls off a bit after the next batch go............ I think you'll find more quality DL in the 3rd round than CBs.

I think I am throwing my weight behind Howard at 34 or take the risk on the pot head, Spence. Eventually once of these guys has to work out, right? LOL.

 

[ConceptCoop]

And I think the CB list falls off a bit after the next batch go............ I think you'll find more quality DL in the 3rd round than CBs.

I think I am throwing my weight behind Howard at 34 or take the risk on the pot head, Spence. Eventually once of these guys has to work out, right? LOL.

I'd love to move back 10 picks or so, get a 4th, then move up from 67 to get 2 picks in the 40-55 range. I really like 5+ guys still on the board, but don't love any one a lot more than the others.

 

[Killerinstinct]

I'm not a fan of Dodd. One year starter on a stacked defense that the sum of all parts was better than the individual pieces. With that said, he will probably be the pick and then in 2017 we can try again to draft a DE. Some day we will hit on one.

 

[reddyuta]

I actually think Bullard is a better player than Dodd.

 

[ConceptCoop]

I actually think Bullard is a better player than Dodd.

I think so too, but I think they'll value traditional 4-3 DE a bit more. I really like Bullard though.

 

[BAT]

Can Jerry buy another 2nd from the Titans? Is that even allowed, Leary plus cash?

 

[Killerinstinct]

Can Jerry buy another 2nd from the Titans? Is that even allowed, Leary plus cash?

I like the way you think but no can't be done.

 

[Fredd]

After a roller-coaster Day 1 at the 2016 NFL draft, let's take a look at how Round 2 should play out if every team were drafting purely for best fit.

At each slot, we make a selection in the best interest of only the team with the pick. We won't pass on a player at No. 34 just because we like the team better at No. 35.

Here's our Round 2 mock draft:

32. Cleveland Browns
Connor Cook, QB, Michigan State

Cook is the most NFL-ready QB available after starting 40 games in a pro-style system at Michigan State. In addition, first-year head coach Hue Jackson has had success with Andy Dalton, who, like Cook, doesn't possess an elite physical skill set.

Watch Cook's highlights

33. Tennessee Titans
Michael Thomas, WR, Ohio State

Thomas is one of the more polished route runners in this class and would provide second-year QB Marcus Mariota with a big and reliable target.

Watch Thomas' highlights

34. Dallas Cowboys

Kevin Dodd, DE, Clemson

Dallas tried to move back into the first round to pick up Paxton Lynch but was unsuccessful, so a QB could be in the mix here. But after cutting ties with Greg Hardy and with Randy Gregory serving a four-game suspension, the Cowboys need to find pass-rushing help on the edges.

Watch Dodd's highlights

35. San Diego Chargers
Jason Spriggs, OT, Indiana

LT King Dunlap, who turns 31 in September, missed seven games because of injuries last season and was up and down when on the field. Spriggs would be a player to groom as Dunlap's eventual replacement.

Watch Spriggs' highlights

36. Baltimore Ravens
Jonathan Bullard, DE, Florida

The team cut ties with Chris Canty this offseason and Brandon Williams enters a contract year. Carl Davis, a 2015 third-rounder, was ineffective in his rookie season, and Bullard plays with a physical and relentless edge that the Ravens covet at the position.

37. Kansas City Chiefs*
Reggie Ragland, ILB, Alabama

Ragland's enlarged aorta condition reported Thursday likely played a part in him falling out of the first round. Assuming his medical checks out, the Chiefs could use a physical thumper next to Derrick Johnson, who is getting up there in age at 33 years old.

Watch Ragland's highlights | *Acquired in trade with 49ers

38. Jacksonville Jaguars
Jarran Reed, DT, Alabama

This isn't a big need for the Jaguars, but Reed is a great value here. Jacksonville would continue to target and strengthen its defensive front with the draft's best interior run defender.

Watch Reed's highlights

39. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Myles Jack, OLB, UCLA

Jack is a top-five talent in this class, but long-term durability concerns with his knee deterred teams from using a first-round pick on him. Similar to Ragland, if his medical situation is deemed OK by the team, Jack could end up filling a need and being a steal for the Bucs.

Watch Jack's highlights

40. New York Giants
Christian Hackenberg, QB, Penn State

The Giants need to start looking to groom an eventual replacement for Eli Manning, who turned 35 in January. This would be an ideal spot for Hackenberg to go into the witness protection program and hone his craft while Manning wraps up the remainder of his career. Hackenberg has the tools to eventually have success in the NFC East.

Watch Hackenberg's highlights

41. Chicago Bears
Hunter Henry, TE, Arkansas

Henry would be an ideal replacement for Martellus Bennett, who was traded to New England this offseason.

Watch Henry's highlights

42. Miami Dolphins
Mackensie Alexander, CB, Clemson

Miami traded for Byron Maxwell to help replace the void left by Brent Grimes, who left in free agency. But the Dolphins still have a hole to fill on the opposite side and adding another Clemson Tiger here would be a solid fit within their scheme, which mixes in a heavy dose of press technique.

Watch Alexander's highlights

43. Tennessee Titans*
Xavien Howard, CB, Baylor

The Titans need to find some consistency at the position. Kendall Fuller also would be an option here, but we went with Howard, who has the size, athleticism and ball awareness to fit within defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau's heavy press-zone scheme.

*Acquired in trade with Rams

44. Oakland Raiders
Andrew Billings, DT, Baylor

The Raiders need to continue to infuse depth and talent on the interior. Billings would quickly push for a starting spot next to Dan Williams on the inside.

Watch Billings' highlights

45. Tennessee Titans*
Noah Spence, OLB, Eastern Kentucky

OLBs Derrick Morgan and Deiontrez Mount are coming off of season-ending injuries last season. Spence is one of the more natural edge rushers in this class and would have a chance to thrive within LeBeau's exotic blitz packages.

Watch Spence's highlights | *Acquired in trade with Rams

46. Detroit Lions
Kendall Fuller, CB, Virginia Tech

Fuller has some limitations and is a bit speed deficient, but he has excellent instincts and ball awareness that would fit well within the Lions' heavy-zone scheme.

Watch Fuller's highlights

47. New Orleans Saints
Cody Whitehair, G, Kansas State

After parting ways with six-time pro bowler Jahri Evans, the Saints have a void to fill on the interior of the O-line. Whitehair is a technician who plays with great balance to fit within the Saints' zone-blocking scheme.

Watch Whitehair's highlights

48. Indianapolis Colts
Chris Jones, DT, Mississippi State

After addressing the offensive line in the first round, the Colts should look to continue to get stronger in the trenches. Jones shows some inconsistencies on tape, but he has the most upside of any of the defensive tackles. That, combined with his versatility, makes him worth risk at this point.

Watch Jones' highlights

49. Buffalo Bills
Kamalei Correa, OLB, Boise State

The Bills are looking to infuse some talent at the linebacker position. Correa's ability to play in space and bring value as a pass-rusher could be appealing for coach Rex Ryan and his creative defensive mind.

Watch Correa's highlights

50. Atlanta Falcons
Deion Jones, OLB, LSU

The Falcons are short on playmakers at the linebacker position, as they gave up an NFL-high 213 combined receptions to RBs and TEs last season. Jones' speed and ability to hold up space could help their cause in this area.

Thanx for posting this stuff!

 

[DC Cowboy]

Please Cleveland, take Cook. Don't give Jerry anything to think about.

I think I am leaning towards hoping Howard is there at 34 and we take him. I think there will be DL prospect available in the 3rd.

if not Jack, then give me the DT from SC State

 

[BAT]

I like the way you think but no can't be done.

NBA does it all the time. Too bad.

 

[L-O-Jete]

Leary and our 2nd for 43 and 45