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2016 NFL Mock Draft: Round 2

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Last update: Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015. Major changes.
Next update: Next week. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.

The order of this 2016 NFL Mock Draft based on the NFL Power Rankings.

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



  1. Washington Redskins: Demarcus Robinson, WR, Florida
    Teams usually like complementing their new quarterback with a weapon or a blocker. The former makes sense here, as Pierre Garcon has never taken to Jay Gruden’s system, while Andre Roberts has been an overall disappointment.

    Pick change; previously Pharoh Cooper, WR

  2. New York Jets: Jack Conklin, OT, Michigan State
    The Redskins grabbed a receiver for their new quarterback, while the Jets opt to take a tackle. They considered addressing the position in the 2015 draft, but they can do so here.

    Pick change; previously Dak Prescott, QB

  3. Chicago Bears: Tyler Johnstone, OT, Oregon
    The Bears drafted a center, but they need more than just one upgrade on their horrific offensive line. They need to move Kyle Long back to guard, so why not another blocking Duck who can make that happen?

  4. San Francisco 49ers: O.J. Howard, TE, Alabama
    Vernon Davis won’t be on the 49ers much longer, and former second-rounder Vance McDonald hasn’t shown any signs that he’s worthy of taking over as the starter.



  5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Maliek Collins, DT, Nebraska
    The Buccaneers have one of the top defensive tackles in the NFL in Gerald McCoy, but they have very little around him up front. Here’s some help in that regard.

    Pick change; previously James Conner, RB

  6. Cleveland Browns: Travin Duval, WR, LSU
    The Browns have to use an early-round pick on a receiver eventually, right? They can’t keep going with retreads.

  7. Tennessee Titans: Adolphus Washington, DE/DT, Ohio State
    Unless DaQuan Jones steps up in his second year, it’s difficult to imagine the Titans not wanting to address the five-technique position across from Jurrell Casey.

    Pick change; previously Kyle Murphy, OT

  8. Oakland Raiders: Kyle Murphy, OT, Stanford
    The Raiders are fine now at left tackle with Donald Penn stationed there at the moment. However, Penn is entering his contract year, and given that he’ll turn 33 prior to the 2016 season, Oakland may want to find a long-term blind-side protector.

    Pick change; previously Jack Conklin, OT



  9. Jacksonville Jaguars: Max Tuerk, C, USC
    The Jaguars signed Stefen Wisniewski, but that was just to a 1-year deal, so they may need a new center after this season.

  10. St. Louis Rams: Karl Joseph, S, West Virginia
    The Rams will have some contract issues at safety next offseason, with Rodney McLeod and Mark Barron both set to hit the market.

  11. Carolina Panthers: Spencer Drango, OT, Baylor
    The Panthers can’t possibly keep neglecting the offensive line. Sure, Cam Newton can scramble, but he needs some protection.

    Pick change; previously Germain Ifedi, OT

  12. New Orleans Saints: Corey Robinson, WR, Notre Dame
    Brandin Cooks looks like he’s going to be a stud, but the Saints don’t have much else at receiver. Marques Colston is on his way out, and beyond that, there’s nothing guaranteed.

    Pick change; previously Josh Augusta, DE/DT



  13. New York Giants: Zack Sanchez, CB, Oklahoma
    Several cornerbacks on the Giants’ roster, including Prince Amukamara and Jayron Hosley, have expiring contracts next spring. New York could spend an early selection in the 2016 NFL Draft on a replacement.

    Pick change; previously Will Redmond, CB

  14. Houston Texans: Christian Hackenberg, QB, Penn State
    One game shouldn’t drop a prospect a whole round, but my premise behind slotting Christian Hackenberg in the top five was that he would go that high if he put together a strong 2015 campaign. It doesn’t look like that’s going to happen now, so it’s realistic could drop to the second day. If so, 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.

    Pick change; previously Jared Goff, QB

  15. Kansas City Chiefs: Germain Ifedi, OT, Texas A&M
    From what I’m hearing, the Chiefs could move on from Eric Fisher after this season if he doesn’t improve his game. He has been very pedestrian thus far in the NFL.

    Pick change; previously Spencer Drango, OT

  16. Detroit Lions: Andrew Billings, DT, Baylor
    The Lions never properly replaced Ndamukong Suh and the other defensive tackles they lost this past season, so they’ll have to put forth effort into doing so next spring.

    Pick change; previously Zack Sanchez, CB



  17. Cincinnati Bengals: Kenny Clark, DT, UCLA
    The Bengals spent their first two selections on offensive tackles when tackles of the defensive variety would’ve made more sense. Here’s someone Cincinnati could consider in the 2016 NFL Draft.

  18. San Diego Chargers: Jack Allen, C, Michigan State
    The Chargers said goodbye to Nick Hardwick this offseason. They’ll try Chris Watt out as a replacement, but the natural guard could struggle at the center position. Here’s a solution if that happens.

  19. New England Patriots: Will Redmond, CB, Mississippi State
    Perhaps Bill Belichick will use a second-round pick next year on an actual need, rather than a late-round safety. I don’t get how New England failed to find replacements for Darrelle Revis and Brandon Browner.

    Pick change; previously Wayne Lyons, CB

  20. Arizona Cardinals: Dominique Alexander, ILB, Oklahoma
    The Cardinals need to do something about their inability to defend tight ends. It’s shocking that they avoided this position in the previous draft.



  21. Atlanta Falcons: Landon Turner, G, North Carolina
    The guard position is another spot on the offensive line that the Falcons could have upgraded in the 2015 draft. They ended up trading for Andy Levitre, but given how much he struggled in Tennessee, that deal may not work out.

  22. Pittsburgh Steelers: Tony Conner, S, Ole Miss
    Here’s more secondary help for the Steelers. They’ll need to address the safety position if Shamarko Thomas doesn’t pan out.

    Pick change; previously Rodney Hardrick, ILB

  23. Buffalo Bills: Reggie Ragland, ILB, Alabama
    The Bills didn’t draft an inside linebacker early on because of Nigel Bradham. Unfortunately for them, Bradham will be entering free agency next March.

  24. Minnesota Vikings: Vadal Alexander, G, LSU
    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.



  25. Miami Dolphins: Carl Lawson, DE/OLB, Auburn
    With Cameron Wake entering the latter stages of his career and Olivier Vernon hitting free agency soon, the Dolphins may want to add another pass-rusher.

  26. St. Louis Rams: Anthony Zettel, DE/DT, Penn State
    The Rams are stacked at defensive tackle right now, but Nick Fairley was signed on for just one season. Depth will be needed here if Fairley leaves next spring.

    Pick change; previously Andrew Billings, DT

  27. Dallas Cowboys: Max Redfield, S, Notre Dame
    It was odd that the Cowboys completely neglected the safety position this offseason. They have such a big need there that they could’ve taken a player to upgrade that spot in the first round.

    Pick change; previously Alex Collins, RB

  28. Baltimore Ravens: Pharoh Cooper, WR, South Carolina
    Steve Smith announced that this will be his final season, so the Ravens will need a new starting receiver to go along with Breshad Perriman.

    Pick change; previously Eddie Jackson, CB

  29. Denver Broncos: Josh Augusta, DE/DT, Missouri
    The Broncos have a nice pair of starting defensive ends in Derek Wolfe and Malik Jackson, but both will be free agents after the 2015 season. It’ll be difficult to retain both.

    Pick change; previously Anthony Zettel, DE/DT

  30. Green Bay Packers: Emmanuel Ogbah, DE, Oklahoma State
    Even if the Packers manage to move Clay Matthews back to outside linebacker, they’ll still need some depth at the position with Julius Peppers nearing retirement.

  31. Seattle Seahawks: Nyeem Wartman, OLB, Penn State
    The Seahawks lost their former Super Bowl MVP in free agency to the Raiders. I thought they’d address the position in this past draft, but they’ll have to wait until next offseason.

  32. Indianapolis Colts: Isaac Seumalo, C, Oregon State
    Much like the Panthers, Indianapolis neglected its offensive line when it shouldn’t have. Andrew Luck is arguably the top quarterback in the NFL, but he needs at least somewhat decent protection.



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