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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Round 2

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Last update: Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016. Major changes.
Next update: Next week. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.

The order of this 2017 NFL Mock Draft is based on the current NFL Power Rankings.

NFL Draft Recent Links:
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    *** This mock draft will be updated each week. Check out old versions of this 2017 NFL Mock Draft in the archived mock section. Follow @walterfootball for NFL Draft updates. ***



  1. Chicago Bears: Roderick Johnson, OT, Florida State
    The interior of Chicago’s line is stout, but the two tackles are horrible, as both the Texans and Eagles teed off on Jay Cutler in the first two games.

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  2. San Francisco 49ers: JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR, USC
    I don’t understand why the 49ers avoided addressing the receiver position until late in the 2016 NFL Draft. How did they not realize that they have such a huge need in that area?

  3. Jacksonville Jaguars: Ethan Pocic, C/G, LSU
    The Jaguars are trying Luke Joeckel at guard, but it doesn’t appear as though he’s cutting it there either. They’ll have to spend an early selection on an upgrade.

    Pick change; previously Dan Feeney, G

  4. Cleveland Browns: Julie’n Davenport, OT, Bucknell
    The Browns never replaced Mitchell Schwartz, and so they have a liability at right tackle as a result. Julie’n Davenport can start there right away and eventually move to the blind side once Joe Thomas retires.

    Pick change; previously Cordrea Tankersley, CB



  5. New Orleans Saints: Raekwon McMillan, LB, Ohio State
    I still can’t believe the Saints signed James Laurinaitis. Did they not watch how horrible he was for the Rams? Seriously, what were they thinking?

    Pick change; previously Dorian Johnson, G

  6. Indianapolis Colts: Dan Feeney, G, Indiana
    It goes without saying that Andrew Luck’s poor protection needs to be bolstered. Dan Feeney won’t be able to teach his teammates much until he’s a veteran, but he could provide an upgrade on the interior of the offensive line.

    Pick change; previously Reuben Foster, ILB

  7. Miami Dolphins: Nick Chubb, RB, Georgia
    The Dolphins are getting great value here with Nick Chubb. The Georgia back could easily be chosen in the first round. He’d replace the injury-prone Arian Foster and underwhelming Jay Ajayi.

  8. Buffalo Bills: Courtland Sutton, WR, SMU
    It’s unclear why the Bills didn’t find an upgrade over Robert Woods this offseason, but they need to obtain another receiver to take the pressure off Sammy Watkins.



  9. Atlanta Falcons: Chris Wormley, DE/DT, Michigan
    Here’s more help for Atlanta’s anemic pass rush. A player on the edge is needed, but some help in the interior of the defensive line should be acquired as well.

    Pick change; previously Julie’n Davenport, OT

  10. Los Angeles Rams: Mason Cole, C, Michigan
    The Rams have been weak at center for what seems like decades. OK, it hasn’t been that long, but the position has been a problem for them for a very long time. It’s time to finally end that.

    Pick change; previously Pat Elflein, C

  11. San Diego Chargers: Davis Webb, QB, California
    Philip Rivers turns 35 in December, so it might be time for the Chargers to find a successor for him.

  12. Washington Redskins: Chad Kelly, QB, Ole Miss
    If Kirk Cousins continues to disappoint, it’s hard to imagine him returning to Washington next year. If he leaves, the Redskins will obviously have to find a new quarterback.



  13. Cleveland Browns: Justin Evans, S, Texas A&M
    The Browns have some horrific play at safety, so here’s another upgrade for their beleaguered defensive backfield.

    Pick change; previously Chris Wormley, DE/DT

  14. New York Jets: Zach Cunningham, ILB, Vanderbilt
    Here’s more linebacker help for the Jets, who may want to find a long-term companion for Darron Lee. David Harris won’t be around much longer.

  15. Dallas Cowboys: Evan Engram, TE, Ole Miss
    Jason Witten doesn’t have much time remaining in the NFL, so the Cowboys could stand to use an early selection on a tight end. Evan Engram has drawn comparisons to Jordan Reed.

  16. Baltimore Ravens: Jourdan Lewis, CB, Michigan
    It was surprising to see the Ravens ignore their need for a cornerback until the fourth round of this past draft. I don’t expect that to happen again.

  17. Oakland Raiders: Sidney Jones, CB, Washington
    The Raiders paid Sean Smith $40 million, but he hasn’t been able to cover anyone. If he continues to play this way, he’ll be out of a job in no time.

  18. New York Giants: Wayne Gallman, RB, Clemson
    The Giants are pretty weak at running back, as the injury-prone Rashad Jennings is the favorite to lead the team in carries this year. That’s obviously not great news, so New York could opt to select a solid prospect at the position.

  19. Detroit Lions: Marshaun Lattimore, CB, Ohio State
    The Lions have a stud cornerback in Darius Slay, but they have a void across from him. Rashean Mathis has retired, and that need wasn’t filled this past offseason.

  20. Arizona Cardinals: Adam Bisnowaty, OT, Pittsburgh
    The Cardinals’ offensive line has one weak spot, which would happen to be right tackle. D.J. Humphries has been a major disappointment thus far, and competition could be added.



  21. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Budda Baker, S, Washington
    Tampa’s safeties were utterly embarrassed in the blowout loss at Arizona. The Buccaneers desperately need to upgrade that position.

    Pick change; previously Justin Evans, S

  22. Kansas City Chiefs: Anthony Walker, ILB, Northwestern
    The Chiefs could spend a second-day selection on an inside linebacker, given that Derrick Johnson is nearing retirement.

  23. Houston Texans: Jarron Jones, DE/DT, Notre Dame
    The Texans were expected to target a replacement for Jared Crick in the 2016 NFL Draft, but never got a chance to. Now, they need a defensive end even more in the wake of the J.J. Watt situation.

    Pick change; previously Da’Shawn Hand, DE/DT



  24. Philadelphia Eagles: Jamar Summers, CB, Connecticut
    I found it odd that the Eagles signed Leodis McKelvin, given that he was responsible for them beating the Bills when he missed a tackle on Zach Ertz in the final minutes of that game. Now, McKelvin will see extensive action, which is a mistake. The Eagles also traded away Eric Rowe, so they could be looking for cornerback help early in the draft.

    Pick change; previously Cooper Kupp, WR

  25. Cincinnati Bengals: Carl Lawson, DE/OLB, Auburn
    Michael Johnson has not been getting the job done as an edge rusher across from Carlos Dunlap. The Bengals will have to find an upgrade at defensive end.

    Pick change; previously Charles Walker, DT

  26. Seattle Seahawks: Marquis Haynes, DE/OLB, Ole Miss
    I thought there was a good chance that the Seahawks would upgrade their edge rush this offseason, but they didn’t pull the trigger. They can make amends for that at this juncture.

    Pick change; previously Carl Lawson, DE/OLB

  27. Carolina Panthers: Eddie Jackson, S, Alabama
    The Panthers spent most of the 2016 NFL Draft upgrading their cornerback position. The safety group also needs to be upgraded.

  28. Denver Broncos: Charles Walker, DT, Oklahoma
    Charles Walker would be a nice fit in Denver’s defense, as the Broncos have to bolster the interior of their front to improve against the rush.

    Pick change; previously Jarron Jones, DE/DT

  29. Green Bay Packers: Jake Butt, TE, Michigan
    It’s hard to get behind Jared Cook, who has been a disappointment throughout his career. If he doesn’t step up this season, the Packers could opt to use an early pick on a tight end like Jake Butt.

  30. Pittsburgh Steelers: Deatrich Wise Jr., DE/DT, Arkansas
    The Steelers have some depth issues up front, and I expect them to address that at some point next offseason, especially with Stephon Tuitt struggling.

    Pick change; previously Budda Baker, S

  31. Minnesota Vikings: Armani Watts, S, Texas A&M
    The Vikings have needed help next to Harrison Smith for quite some time now, so perhaps this is when they’ll finally find a solution.

  32. New England Patriots: Sam Hubbard, DE, Ohio State
    The Patriots traded Chandler Jones last offseason. Chris Long has been a solid replacement, but he’s not a long-term solution.



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