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2016 NFL Mock Draft: Round 2

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Last update: Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016. Major changes.
Next update: Next week. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.

The order of this 2016 NFL Mock Draft based on the current NFL Draft Order.

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    *** This mock draft will be updated each week. Check out old versions of this 2016 NFL Mock Draft in the archived mock section. Follow @walterfootball for NFL Draft updates. ***



  1. Cleveland Browns: Corey Coleman, WR, Baylor
    The Browns have to use an early-round pick on a receiver eventually, right? They can’t keep going with retreads. A new starter across from Travis Benjamin is needed.

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  2. Tennessee Titans: Derrick Henry, RB, Alabama
    The Titans struggled to run the ball all year, as all of their running backs have disappointed. They’ll have to explore other options at the position. Luckily, Derrick Henry should be available atop Round 2.

  3. Dallas Cowboys: Connor Cook, QB, Michigan State
    Jerry Jones has said many stupid things recently, but he was right on the money when he stated that his team had to find a quality backup quarterback this offseason. Dallas has nothing behind Tony Romo, and it wouldn’t hurt to grab a future replacement for him either.

    In addition to mediocre play, Connor Cook is expected to slip because of character issues. Teams fear his Jimmy Clausen-type self-entitlement, and skipping out on the Senior Bowl isn’t going to help him. However, the Cowboys have shown that they don’t care too much about character concerns, so they could pull the trigger here atop Round 2.

  4. San Diego Chargers: Shon Coleman, OT, Auburn
    The Chargers couldn’t get Laremy Tunsil in the first round, so they’ll have to add a blocker at this juncture. Philip Rivers’ pass protection was a mess this past year, and it could be worse going forward with Joseph Barksdale bound to hit free agency. Meanwhile, blind-side protector King Dunlap wasn’t able to stay in the lineup, thanks to numerous injuries. San Diego absolutely has to do something about its horrendous blocking.



  5. Baltimore Ravens: Will Redmond, CB, Mississippi State
    The Ravens have a notoriously awful secondary that has to be improved. The cornerback position was in shambles all year, so that needs to be bolstered.

    Pick change; previously Mackensie Alexander, CB

  6. San Francisco 49ers: Josh Doctson, WR, TCU
    Torrey Smith was a predictable disappointment, while Anquan Boldin won’t be around much longer. The 49ers desperately need help in their receiving corps.

    Pick change; previously Germain Ifedi, OT/G

  7. Miami Dolphins: Denver Kirkland, G/OT, Arkansas
    The Dolphins are desperate at guard. Two upgrades are needed at the position to help Ryan Tannehill’s development.

    Pick change; previously Kevin Dodd, DE

  8. Jacksonville Jaguars: Shilique Calhoun, DE/OLB, Michigan State
    The Jaguars could add an edge rusher or two, as Chris Clemons has completely fallen off.



  9. New York Giants: Shaq Lawson, DE, Clemson
    Whether it was Michael Strahan, or Osi Umenyiora, or Justin Tuck, or a two-handed Jason Pierre-Paul, the Giants always had a terrific pass rush. That’s not the case anymore, as the Giants finished in the bottom five in terms of sacks.

    By the way, Shaq Lawson has been appearing in the first round of many other mock drafts, but multiple teams we’ve spoken to have Lawson pegged as a second-day prospect.

  10. Chicago Bears: Hunter Henry, TE, Arkansas
    It’s difficult to project what the Bears will do right now because of their free agency situation. Zach Miller is a key player who will be hitting the market, so tight end will be a big need if he’s not retained.

  11. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Eli Apple, CB, Ohio State
    The Buccaneers might have the weakest group of cornerbacks in the NFL. Alterraun Verner has been an abomination this season, while Johnthan Banks has only been marginally better, but only by default. This is an area that absolutely must be addressed this offseason.

  12. Los Angeles Rams: Tyler Boyd, WR, Pittsburgh
    The Rams have to overhaul their entire receiving corps, save for Tavon Austin. Tyler Boyd has some off-the-field concerns, but St. Louis won’t care about those.



  13. Oakland Raiders: Jason Spriggs, OT, Indiana
    Oakland is another team whose draft plans appear to be muddled right now. Donald Penn has served as a stout blind-side protector for the Raiders over the past few seasons, but he’s a 33-year-old free agent. He’ll need to be replaced if he’s not brought back.

  14. Los Angeles Rams: Austin Johnson, DT, Penn State
    The Rams signed Nick Fairley this past offseason, but Fairley will be a free agent again in March. If the front office doesn’t retain him, a second-day choice could be used on depth.

    Pick change; previously O.J. Howard, TE

  15. Detroit Lions: Sheldon Day, DT, Notre Dame
    An upgrade for the defensive interior is obviously needed, as the Lions failed to replace Ndamukong Suh last offseason.

  16. New Orleans Saints: Bronson Kaufusi, DE, BYU
    The Saints can continue to upgrade their horrible defensive line, as they really don’t have any edge rushers of note after Cameron Jordan. In a division comprised of Cam Newton, Matt Ryan and Jameis Winston, New Orleans will have toimprove its ability to get to the quarterback.



  17. Indianapolis Colts: Ryan Kelly, C, Alabama
    The Colts need to stop screwing around and fix Andrew Luck’s offensive line, which has been an abomination for far too long. Its performance throughout this season has been an embarrassment. The tackles are fine, but every position on the interior has to be upgraded.

  18. Buffalo Bills: Germain Ifedi, OT/G, Texas A&M
    The Bills have a couple of disappointing young linemen in guard John Miller and right tackle Cyrus Kouandjio. Both have struggled mightily thus far.

    Pick change; previously Jerald Hawkins, OT

  19. Atlanta Falcons: Kenny Lawler, WR, California
    The Falcons have struggled in the red zone for years now. They need to give Matt Ryan some more weapons. A No. 2 receiver is needed, as Roddy White’s career is basically over.

  20. New York Jets: Paul Perkins, RB, UCLA
    Chris Ivory has slowed down following a hot start. He’s an impending free agent in March, so the Jets may have to use a second-day selection on a running back.



  21. Houston Texans: Christian Hackenberg, QB, Penn State
    Teams expect Christian Hackenberg to be chosen in the latter half of the second round. I’m sure the Texans would take a chance on him, given that Bill O’Brien got the most out of him when he was at Penn State.

  22. Washington Redskins: William Jackson, CB, Houston
    The Redskins obviously have to address their secondary. There’s a hole at one of the cornerback positions across from Bashaud Breeland.

  23. Minnesota Vikings: Cody Whitehair, G, Kansas State
    T.J. Clemmings might be Minnesota’s left tackle of the future, but the front office will have to look for a long-term left guard as well.

    Pick change; previously Josh Doctson, WR

  24. Cincinnati Bengals: William Fuller, WR, Notre Dame
    With Marvin Jones headed into free agency, the Bengals could be searching for a new No. 2 receiver this offseason.



  25. Seattle Seahawks: Shawn Oakman, DE/DT, Baylor
    No one should’ve been surprised that Shawn Oakman returned to school for 2015, given that he was widely viewed as a second-day project. In fact, one general manager has him as a fifth- to seventh-rounder. Oakman has loads of potential and athleticism, however, so if he can actually learn how to play football, he could sneak into the first round.

  26. Green Bay Packers: Austin Hooper, TE, Stanford
    The Packers could stand to add another weapon for Aaron Rodgers. Richard Rodgers caught a Hail Mary at Detroit, but he’s slow and pretty mediocre.

    Pick change; previously Austin Johnson, DT

  27. Pittsburgh Steelers: Darian Thompson, S, Boise State
    The Steelers are going to have a hole at one of the safety spots next year. Michael Mitchell has played well, but Will Allen is a 34-year-old impending free agent. Shamarko Thomas can’t get on the field, so I’m not sure he’ll be in Pittsburgh’s future plans if the team can obtain a talented safety early in the 2016 NFL Draft.

    Pick change; previously Denver Kirkland, G/OT

  28. Kansas City Chiefs: Kentrell Brothers, LB, Missouri
    Derrick Johnson’s return to the lineup has been huge for Kansas City’s defense, but the team has a weakness right next to Johnson. Also, it needs to be considered that Johnson just turned 33, so he doesn’t have many dominant years left.

  29. New England Patriots: Vernon Butler, DT, Louisiana Tech
    Dominique Easley is a great talent, no doubt, but he’s constantly injured, so the Patriots can’t exactly rely on him. Adding another skilled interior lineman to the roster would make sense.

    Pick change; previously Maliek Collins, DT

  30. Arizona Cardinals: Noah Spence, DE, Eastern Kentucky
    The Cardinals have lacked a potent edge rusher for quite a while, so here’s their chance to upgrade the position. Noah Spence would be a first-round prospect if it wasn’t for his off-the-field issues. Arizona could take a chance on him, given how well the Tyrann Mathieu pick worked out.

  31. Denver Broncos: Adolphus Washington, DE/DT, Ohio State
    The Broncos have a nice pair of starting defensive ends in Derek Wolfe and Malik Jackson, but the latter wil be a free agent after the 2015 season. It’ll be difficult to retain him after re-signing Wolfe.

  32. Carolina Panthers: Maliek Collins, DT, Nebraska
    The Panthers could use some interior defensive line depth, especially with some contracts expiring soon.

    Pick change; previously Vernon Butler, DT



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