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2016 NFL Mock Draft: Round 2

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Last update: Wednesday, April 6, 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: Michael Thomas, WR, Ohio State
    The Browns lost Travis Benjamin to free agency. That leaves just Josh Gordon as a viable receiving option, and there’s no telling if Cleveland can count on him. Thus, the team will have to draft a receiver early.

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    Pick change; previously Corey Coleman, WR

  2. Tennessee Titans: Jason Spriggs, OT, Indiana
    The Titans selected Jalen Ramsey, the player they’ve coveted most this whole time, in the first round. They neglected Marcus Mariota’s pass protection, but they can address that here. Jason Spriggs would allow Jeremiah Poutasi to move to guard, so this selection effectively upgrades two spots.

  3. Dallas Cowboys: Eli Apple, CB, Ohio State
    The Cowboys have a huge hole at cornerback across from Orlando Scandrick. Both Morris Claiborne and Brandon Carr have proven to be highly inconsistent, so this is a position Dallas will have to address.

  4. San Diego Chargers: Hunter Henry, TE, Arkansas
    The Chargers re-signed Antonio Gates this offseason, but managed to lose Ladarius Green in the process. As a result, they’ll have to find a new, young tight end to take over for Gates once he retires.



  5. Baltimore Ravens: Derrick Henry, RB, Alabama
    I imagine the Ravens would love to go with a cornerback (Mackensie Alexander) or a left tackle (Taylor Decker) at this juncture, but if Ozzie Newsome is planning on taking the best player overall, he may decide that’s Derrick Henry. Newsome has an affinity for Alabama players, and it’s not like the Ravens couldn’t use help at running back.

  6. San Francisco 49ers: Germain Ifedi, OT/G, Texas A&M
    The 49ers have to improve their woeful offensive line, and the main area of focus is the guard position. It was a weak point last year, and it’s only going to get worse with Alex Boone gone.

    Pick change; previously Michael Thomas, WR

  7. Jacksonville Jaguars: Cody Whitehair, G/OT, Kansas State
    The Jaguars finally managed to find some help at tackle by signing Kelvin Beachum. They’ll have to add one more lineman on the interior. It was initially projected to be a center, but word is that Jacksonville plans on moving Brandon Linder to that spot. Thus, a guard is needed.

  8. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Mackensie Alexander, CB, Clemson
    The Buccaneers might have the weakest group of cornerbacks in the NFL. Alterraun Verner was an abomination this past season, while Johnthan Banks has only been marginally better, but only by default. This is an area that absolutely must be addressed this offseason. And no, signing Brent Grimes doesn’t count as addressing the position.

    By the way, special thanks to Mackensie Alexander for publishing his Draft Diary on this site. It’s a great read if you haven’t checked it out yet.



  9. New York Giants: Corey Coleman, WR, Baylor
    Corey Coleman could be chosen much earlier than this, but I had trouble slotting him to a team that made sense. If he drops, the Giants will be thrilled, as they need a No. 2 receiver to start across from Odell Beckham Jr.

    Pick change; previously Andrew Billings, DT

  10. Chicago Bears: Kamalei Correa, DE/OLB, Boise State
    The Bears have made some solid upgrades to their front seven this offseason, but they could still use another edge rusher. Willie Young has stated that he wants to move to a team that runs a 4-3, while Lamarr Houston didn’t play all that well this past year.

  11. Miami Dolphins: Xavien Howard, CB, Baylor
    Miami’s secondary is a mess, as everyone took note in a Monday night loss to the Giants. The front office will have to find help at both cornerback and safety, and the former can be addressed here.

  12. Los Angeles Rams: Taylor Decker, OT/G, Ohio State
    This is an insurance policy for both Greg Robinson and Rodger Saffold. Robinson has struggled immensely at left tackle, so Taylor Decker could take over at that spot, moving Robinson inside, where he’s more comfortable. The other option is that Decker could take over for Saffold, who is constantly injured.



  13. Oakland Raiders: Darian Thompson, S, Boise State
    Darian Thompson had a rough Combine, but as Tony Pauline reported, Thompson was dealing with an illness. The Raiders like Thompson, as they need a safety to replace Charles Woodson.

  14. Los Angeles Rams: Tyler Boyd, WR, Pittsburgh
    The Rams’ need at receiver is extremely obvious, as they had no play-makers at the position outside of Tavon Austin. They didn’t do anything in free agency to fix this concern either.

  15. Detroit Lions: Shaq Lawson, DE, Clemson
    Here’s another defensive lineman for the Lions, as they’ll need someone to replace Jason Jones if he leaves via free agency. Shaq Lawson fits the best-player-available model, though he’s expected to be chosen in the second round in the wake of medical concerns.

  16. New Orleans Saints: Shilique Calhoun, DE/OLB, Michigan State
    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 to improve 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 past season has been an embarrassment. An upgrade in the interior is needed in addition to right tackle.

  18. Buffalo Bills: Noah Spence, DE, Eastern Kentucky
    The Bills might snatch up Noah Spence in a heartbeat. Rex Ryan has shown that he doesn’t care about character concerns, and defensive end is a big need in the wake of Mario Williams’ lethargy and subsequent departure.

  19. Atlanta Falcons: Justin Simmons, S, Boston College
    William Moore was too injury-prone to rely upon, so the Falcons parted ways with him this offseason. All they have now are a couple of mediocre players at safety, so they could use a dynamic play-maker at the position.

  20. New York Jets: Cardale Jones, QB, Ohio State
    As of this writing, Ryan Fitzpatrick is still on the open market. Charlie Campbell reported that the Jets have been scouting quarterbacks hard this offseason, perhaps well aware that some team would outbid them for Fitzpatrick (or knowing he’d ask for too much money). With that in mind, Cardale Jones is a strong possibility here. From the sound of it, Jones will be chosen in the second round, and he projects as a great fit for Chan Gailey’s offense.



  21. Houston Texans: Nick Martin, C, Notre Dame
    The Texans don’t need to spend this selection on Christian Hackenberg anymore; instead, they can add a center to protect their new quarterback. They’ll have to replace Ben Jones.

  22. Washington Redskins: Kendall Fuller, CB, Virginia Tech
    The Redskins have needed help at cornerback for quite some time now. Perhaps they’ll finally fix the position in the 2016 NFL Draft, beginning with this pick. Kendall Fuller is a very talented cornerback, but is being pushed down by an injury (one team we’ve spoken to even has him in the third round.) A healthy Fuller would be a top-10 choice, so the Redskins are getting great value here.

  23. Minnesota Vikings: Kyler Fackrell, OLB, Utah State
    Chad Greenway may or may not return for one more season. Regardless, the Vikings will have to find someone who can take over as a third starting linebacker.

  24. Cincinnati Bengals: Andrew Billings, DT, Baylor
    The Bengals need to bolster the interior of their defensive line, as Domata Peko is no longer the same player he once was. There should be a couple of defensive tackles to choose from toward the end of the first or second rounds.

    This is super late for Andrew Billings, but the teams we’ve spoken to all have him pegged as a second-round prospect, which is a surprise to me.

    Pick change; previously Adolphus Washington, DT



  25. Seattle Seahawks: Nick Vigil, LB, Utah State
    The Seahawks lost Bruce Irvin this offseason, and they currently don’t have a viable replacement. They could find one in the first few rounds of the 2016 NFL Draft.

    Pick change; previously Germain Ifedi, OT/G

  26. Green Bay Packers: Blake Martinez, LB, Stanford
    The Packers have needed help at inside linebacker for quite some time, and that’s magnified now with Clay Matthews moving back outside.

    Pick change; previously Yannick Ngakoue, DE/OLB

  27. Pittsburgh Steelers: Bronson Kaufusi, DE/DT, BYU
    The Steelers could use an early selection on a defensive end, as they currently don’t have much in terms of a rotation. Having good depth on the defensive line is very important, and that’s something Pittsburgh doesn’t enjoy right now.

  28. Kansas City Chiefs: Sterling Shepard, WR, Oklahoma
    The Chiefs need a capable receiver besides Jeremy Maclin. When Maclin left the game against the Chargers, the offense looked pretty lost for a while.

  29. New England Patriots: Alex McCalister, DE/OLB, Florida
    The Patriots acquired this pick for Chandler Jones, which I posted grades for in the NFL Free Agent Signing Grades page. So, why not replace Jones here? New England will have to address its pass rush.

  30. New England Patriots: Kenneth Dixon, RB, Louisiana Tech
    It doesn’t seem like Bill Belichick wants to count on LeGarrette Blount, so he’ll probably try to find someone to pair with Dion Lewis.



  31. Carolina Panthers: Sheldon Day, DE/DT, Notre Dame
    The Panthers added Paul Soliai this offseason, but they could still use some depth at defensive tackle with some of their starters heading into free agency soon. Besides, Sheldon Day is just too good to pass up here.

  32. Denver Broncos: Braxton Miller, WR, Ohio State
    The Broncos have gotten absolutely nothing out of Cody Latimer, so they might be willing to take a new third receiver during the NFL Draft, if the value presents itself like it does here.



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