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2018 NFL Mock Draft: Round 2

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Last update: Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018. Major changes.
Next update: Occasionally. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.

The order of this 2018 NFL Mock Draft is based on the real 2018 NFL Draft Order.

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    *** This mock draft will be updated each week. Check out old versions of this 2018 NFL Mock Draft in the archived mock section. Follow @walterfootball for NFL Draft updates. ***




  1. Cleveland Browns: Trenton Thompson, DT, Georgia
    The Browns have the foundation for a great defensive front, but they need another talent next to Danny Shelton to help rush the passer.

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  2. New York Giants: Sony Michel, RB, Georgia
    Shane Vereen is an impending free agent, so the Giants will need a new running back. Orleans Darkwa, Wayne Gallman, Paul Perkins… all of these players are pedestrian. New York needs an upgrade here, and it would get that with Sony Michel, who could be chosen in the first round.

    Pick change; previously Bryce Love, RB

  3. Cleveland Browns: Mike Hughes, CB, Central Florida
    Here’s another much-needed upgrade for Cleveland’s secondary. As mentioned in the Minkah Fitzpatrick write-up, the Browns have glaring weaknesses at both cornerback and safety.

    Pick change; previously Orlando Brown, OT



  4. Indianapolis Colts: Derrius Guice, RB, LSU
    Jim Irsay hinted that his team would use an early-round selection on a running back. Saquon Barkley would be ideal at No. 3 overall, but he’s not available in this version of my mock draft.

    Pick change; previously Sony Michel, RB

  5. New York Jets: Nick Chubb, RB, Georgia
    The Jets need a new starting running back. Bilal Powell is a nice weapon, but New York has to find someone who can carry a full workload.

    Pick change; previously Derrius Guice, RB

  6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Ronald Jones, RB, USC
    The Buccaneers took a chance on Doug Martin this season, and it backfired. Martin has been lethargic, and he was finally benched for fumbling. Tampa Bay will be looking for a running back early in the 2018 NFL Draft.



  7. Chicago Bears: Rashaan Evans, DE/OLB, Alabama
    Pernell McPhee is a good player, but he hasn’t been the most reliable person on the roster for the Bears. He’s missed 10 games the past two years, so Chicago may part ways with him in the offseason because it would clear $7 million off the salary cap. If so, the Bears will be looking for a new edge rusher to pair with Leonard Floyd.

  8. Denver Broncos: Leighton Vander Esch, LB, Boise State
    The Broncos were going to consider Haason Reddick if he fell to them in the 2017 NFL Draft, so it would make sense if they addressed their linebacker situation at this juncture. They can’t cover tight ends and pass-catching running backs.

  9. Oakland Raiders: Kerryon Johnson, RB, Auburn
    Marshawn Lynch won’t be on the Raiders for more than another year at most, so Oakland will need to find a running back for the future.

    Kerryon Johnson runs with great patience and has plus pass-catching skills, but he hasn’t been able to stay healthy.

    Pick change; previously Nick Chubb, RB



  10. Miami Dolphins: Hayden Hurst, TE, South Carolina
    The Dolphins could add another offensive weapon. Addressing tight end makes sense, as I don’t have much hope for Julius Thomas.

  11. New England Patriots: Brian O’Neill, OT, Pittsburgh
    Nate Solder is an impending free agent. It’ll be interesting to see what the Patriots do with him. He’s obviously very talented, but he’s had severe injury problems over the past several seasons, so New England may decide that it can’t count on him.

    Pick change; previously Austin Bryant, DE

  12. Washington Redskins: Equanimeous St. Brown, WR, Notre Dame
    Terrelle Pryor was a major free agent bust signing, but the good news for the Redskins is that they obtained him for just one year. They can try to find another No. 1 receiver this upcoming offseason.

    Pick change; previously Kerryon Johnson, RB



  13. Green Bay Packers: Mark Andrews, TE, Oklahoma
    Martellus Bennett stole money from the Packers, so Green Bay will be searching for a new tight end this offseason.

    Pick change; previously Darius Leonard, LB

  14. Cincinnati Bengals: Connor Williams, OT, Texas
    No one should be surprised if the Bengals double up on offensive linemen in the first few rounds in the 2018 NFL Draft, based on how the blocking unit has performed.

    Connor Williams has taken a dive in recent mock draft updates as a result of Charlie’s report in the NFL Hot Press that teams have a mid-round grade on the Texas tackle.

  15. Arizona Cardinals: Christian Kirk, WR, Texas A&M
    Larry Fitzgerald will move into second place all time on the receiving-yardage list early next season, but that only means that he’s close to retirement – unless he remains in the NFL until 2023 to break Jerry Rice’s records! Regardless, Arizona needs a new receiver to eventually take over as the top downfield target.

    Pick change; previously Equanimeous St. Brown, WR




  16. Los Angeles Chargers: DeShon Elliott, S, Texas
    Everyone thought the Chargers would select Malik Hooker No. 7 overall. They went with Mike Williams instead, so here’s their chance to obtain an upgrade at safety. They’ll need one if Tre Boston, who played well this past year, departs via free agency this spring.

    Pick change; previously Justin Reid, S

  17. New York Jets: Harold Landry, DE/OLB, Boston College
    The Jets got a lot out of Kony Ealy, who was tremendous for them despite the Patriots cutting him during the preseason. However, Ealy is an impending free agent and may command a high price tag. If heads elsewhere, the Jets will need another new edge rusher.

    Pick change; previously Mike Hughes, CB

  18. Dallas Cowboys: Antonio Callaway, WR, Florida
    The Cowboys could use another threat in the receiving corps, and they’ve shown that they’re willing to take chances on troubled players. Antonio Callaway has some major off-the-field issues, but some team could give him a shot in the second round.

  19. Detroit Lions: Maurice Hurst, DE/DT, Michigan
    The Lions really need to focus on bolstering their pass rush, and they could use an interior presence to go along with A’Shawn Robinson.

    Maurice Hurst is a tweener at 6-2, 282. He’s a disruptive player, but doesn’t have a defined position.

    Pick change; previously Nick Nelson, CB

  20. Baltimore Ravens: Anthony Averett, CB, Alabama
    Unless Brandon Carr takes a big pay cut, I can’t see him being back next year. The Ravens could pursue another cornerback early in the draft if Carr leaves.

  21. Buffalo Bills: R.J. McIntosh, DT, Miami
    The Bills traded away Marcell Dareus and know that Kyle Williams won’t be around much longer. They’ll need to add some new talent to the defensive interior, especially with Adolphus Washington failing to live up to his third-round billing. General manager Brandon Beane didn’t draft Washington, so he could move on from him.



  22. Kansas City Chiefs: Ken Webster, CB, Ole Miss
    The Chiefs were so desperate for cornerback help that they signed Darrelle Revis, who was atrocious against his former team. Kansas City has to target a cornerback early.

  23. Carolina Panthers: Nick Nelson, CB, Wisconsin
    The secondary is the weak link of Carolina’s roster. The Panthers need upgrades at both cornerback and safety.

    Pick change; previously Harold Landry, DE/OLB



  24. Buffalo Bills: Will Hernandez, G, UTEP
    The Bills need to make several upgrades to the offensive line, as they need help at both guard and tackle.

    Pick change; previously Mark Andrews, TE

  25. Tennessee Titans: Dorance Armstrong, DE/OLB, Kansas
    Brian Orakpo appears to be slowing down a bit, while Kevin Dodd hasn’t shown that he can be an NFL-caliber player yet. There’s a good chance the Titans spend an early draft choice on an edge rusher to start across from Derrick Morgan.

  26. Atlanta Falcons: Duke Ejiofor, DE, Wake Forest
    The Falcons have three defensive linemen set to hit free agency next spring, so this is an area they could attack in the 2018 NFL Draft.

  27. San Francisco 49ers: D.J. Moore, WR, Maryland
    The 49ers will have Pierre Garcon back next year, but they need a second receiver to pair with him to give Jimmy Garoppolo more weapons to work with.

    Pick change; previously Christian Kirk, WR

  28. Minnesota Vikings: Marcell Frazier, DE, Missouri
    Brian Robison has stated that he’s going to retire after 2018, so the Vikings will need some new talent behind Everson Griffen and Danielle Hunter.

    Pick change; previously Chad Thomas, DE

  29. Jacksonville Jaguars: Jaire Alexander, CB, Louisville
    The Jaguars have an elite cornerback in Jalen Ramsey and another highly regarded one in A.J. Bouye. They’re lacking in depth at the position, however, especially if Aaron Colvin leaves via free agency.

    Pick change; previously Brian O’Neill, OT

  30. Pittsburgh Steelers: Terrell Edmunds, LB/S, Virginia Tech
    I mentioned the Ryan Shazier situation in the opening round. It’s unfortunate, but there’s a chance Shazier may never play again, so the Steelers will be on the lookout for an early inside linebacker.

  31. Cleveland Browns: Darius Leonard, LB, South Carolina State
    Jamie Collins hasn’t lived up to expectations thus far, and he’s getting paid more than $10 million in each of the next couple of seasons. The Browns could decide to go healthier and cheaper.

    Pick change; previously Jerome Baker, LB

  32. New England Patriots: Rasheem Green, DE/DT, USC
    It wouldn’t surprise me at all if the Patriots doubled or even tripled up on defensive linemen, as they need to bolster their pass rush.

    Pick change; previously Dorance Armstrong, DE/OLB





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