2018 NFL Mock Draft: Round 2

Last update: Saturday, March 17, 2018. Major changes for the Jets-Colts trade.
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Cleveland Browns: Maurice Hurst, DE/DT, Michigan
The Browns acquired several players recently, but they did manage to trade one away. That was Danny Shelton, a run-plugger. Larry Ogunjobi will take his place, but Denver needs an interior rusher to start next to Ogunjobi.

Maurice Hurst, as you may have heard, was sent home from the combine because of a heart condition. Reports indicate that it doesn’t seem too serious, so the Browns could take him atop Round 2.

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New York Giants: Ronald Jones, RB, USC
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 Ronald Jones, who could be chosen in the first round.
Cleveland Browns: Isaiah Oliver, CB, Colorado
Cleveland made one upgrade to its secondary, trading for Damarious Randall. The former Packer will play at safety, so cornerback help is still needed.

Indianapolis Colts: Carlton Davis, CB, Auburn
Vontae Davis is officially gone, as he signed with the Bills. The Colts had just one viable cornerback in Rashaan Melvin, but he signed elsewhere as well. Here’s some needed help for the secondary.
Indianapolis Colts: Nick Chubb, RB, Georgia
Frank Gore is gone, and Jim Irsay hinted that his team would use an early-round selection on a running back.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Derrius Guice, RB, LSU
As mentioned in the first round, the Buccaneers really need to make sure Jameis Winston plays better in 2018. Part of that will require finding a better running back to replace Doug Martin, who was recently cut.
Chicago Bears: Harold Landry, DE/OLB, Boston College
Pernell McPhee and Willie Young are both gone. The Bears will be looking for a new edge rusher to pair with Leonard Floyd, and they should have several promising players at the position to choose from at this juncture.

Denver Broncos: Terrell Edmunds, LB/S, Virginia Tech
The Broncos were going to consider Haason Reddick at No. 20 if he fell to them, but the Cardinals scooped him up seven picks earlier. Here’s some linebacker help that Denver desperately needs.
Oakland Raiders: Kerryon Johnson, RB, Auburn
Marshawn Lynch won’t be on the Raiders for more than another year, 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.

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.

Pick change; previously Mike Gesicki, TE
New England Patriots: Mike Hughes, CB, Central Florida
Malcolm Butler is certainly gone after being inexplicably benched for the entire Super Bowl. The Patriots will need a solid cornerback to replace him.

Washington Redskins: D.J. Chark, WR, LSU
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.
Green Bay Packers: Mike Gesicki, TE, Penn State
Martellus Bennett stole money from the Packers, so Green Bay will be searching for a new tight end this offseason.

Pick change; previously Hayden Hurst, TE

Cincinnati Bengals: Desmond Harrison, OT, West Georgia
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. Despite the addition of Cordy Glenn, another tackle will be needed.

Pick change; previously Geron Christian, OT
Arizona Cardinals: Mason Rudolph, QB, Oklahoma State
I believe the Cardinals will sign a veteran quarterback like A.J. McCarron. If they do that, they’ll need to complement that player with a young signal-caller, whom Arizona will be able to groom for a year or two.

Pick change; previously Arden Key, DE

Los Angeles Chargers: Ronnie Harrison, S, Alabama
The Chargers probably should’ve taken Malik Hooker seventh overall last April. Here’s another chance to potentially get an upgrade at the position.
Indianapolis Colts: Connor Williams, OT, Texas
The Colts need to make sure Andrew Luck is properly protected, so here’s their chance to find an upgrade at right tackle.
Dallas Cowboys: Billy Price, C/G, Ohio State
Dallas’ offensive line was not the same this past season. Left guard was a major problem area, as Jonathan Cooper was not a viable replacement for Denver-bound Ronald Leary. Here’s a much-needed upgrade over Cooper.

Billy Price tore his pectoral at the combine, which is why he has taken a tumble recently. I expect him to be chosen between Nos. 30 and 50.
Detroit Lions: Trenton Thompson, DT, Georgia
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.
Baltimore Ravens: Orlando Brown, OT, Oklahoma
The offensive line must be upgraded, and Orlando Brown would start immediately at right tackle, which was a big problem area for Baltimore. Brown, despite struggling at the combine, would continue the legacy of his late, great father, who was a dominant presence for Baltimore in the late 90s.
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.

Kansas City Chiefs: Dorance Armstrong, DE/OLB, Kansas
Tamba Hali is as good as gone, so the Chiefs need to find another potent edge rusher to start across from Justin Houston.
Carolina Panthers: Justin Reid, S, Stanford
Finding upgrades for the secondary is Carolina’s top priority this offseason, as mentioned in the opening round. The Panthers found an upgrade at cornerback, so now it’s time to address the issue at safety.

Pick change; previously Duke Ejiofor, DE

New York Giants: Martinas Rankin, OT, Mississippi State
The Giants acquired this pick in the proposed Bills-Giants NFL Draft Trade.

New York has to address its offensive line with at least one of the picks it acquired in the proposed Buffalo trade. Here, the Giants take the best offensive tackle available.

Pick change; previously James Washington, WR (BUF)
Tennessee Titans: Christian Kirk, WR, Texas A&M
Eric Decker was a failure in Tennessee, so the Titans will be looking to bolster their receiving corps.
Atlanta Falcons: Braden Smith, G, Auburn
The Falcons have one major weakness on the offensive line, and that would be at right guard. Here’s their opportunity to fix that weakness.
San Francisco 49ers: J.C. Jackson, CB, Maryland
The 49ers traded for Richard Sherman, but they should still use an early resource on a cornerback, just in case Sherman can’t make it all the way back from his torn Achilles in time.

Pick change; previously Equanimeous St. Brown, WR
Pittsburgh Steelers: Jesse Bates, S, Wake Forest
Excluding linebacker, in the wake of Ryan Shazier’s injury, safety is the top need for the Steelers, so that has to be addressed early.

Pick change; previously Justin Reid, S
Jacksonville Jaguars: Geron Christian, OT, Louisville
Tom Coughlin loves bolstering the trenches. He’s gotten poor play out of left tackle Cam Robinson, so perhaps he’ll move Robinson inside if he can obtain a new blind-side protector for Blake Bortles.

Pick change; previously Brian O’Neill, OT

Minnesota Vikings: Nathan Shepherd, DT, Fort Hays State
There have been reports indicating that Sharrif Floyd may never play again, which is a shame. The Vikings will need to find a new defensive tackle to play next to Linval Joseph.

Pick change; previously B.J. Hill, DT
New England Patriots: Oren Burks, LB, Vanderbilt
The Patriots desperately need help at linebacker, as the injury-prone Dont’a Hightower is their only viable starter at the position.
Cleveland Browns: James Washington, WR, Oklahoma State
The Browns have gotten Josh Gordon back from his long suspension, but can they really trust him? They’ll likely have to use one of their many early picks on a receiver.

Pick change; previously J.C. Jackson, CB