Charlie Campbell’s 2018 NFL Mock Draft: Round 2

Last update: Monday, July 24, 2017. Round 2 added.
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San Francisco 49ers: James Hearns, DE/OLB, Louisville
The 49ers signed Elvis Dumervil, but he isn’t a long-term answer at this point of his career. Here’s a young edge rusher for that spot.

Sources say that Hearns (6-3, 249) is a bigger version of Devonte Fields. They say that Hearns is loose, limber, quick and fast to close. He needs to be more consistent, but his pass-rush talent is already developed. In 2016, Hearns totaled 42 tackles with 10 tackles for a loss, eight sacks, two passes batted and five forced fumbles. He could produce a big 2017 season.

New York Jets: Duke Ejiofor, DE/3-4DE, Wake Forest
The Jets could use an edge rusher to pair with their interior talents.

Ejiofor had a big 2016 season with 10.5 sacks, 17 tackles for a loss, 50 tackles, four passes batted, two forced fumbles and an interception. The 6-foot-4, 270-pounder could be a solid base end in a 4-3 defense.

Chicago Bears: Jaire Alexander, CB, Louisville
The Bears have Kyle Fuller entering free agency, so they could use cornerback help and a free safety to pair with Quintin Demps.

Alexander (5-11, 188) was very good for Louisville in 2016. He had 39 tackles with nine passes broken up and five interceptions. He also is a dangerous punt returner. There is a lot of upside for Alexander to develop.

Los Angeles Rams: Martez Ivey, OT/G, Florida
Greg Robinson was a huge bust for the Rams as the second pick of the 2014 NFL Draft. The team’s scouting staff loved Khalil Mack, who went at No. 5 in that draft. Just think that the Rams could have walked away from the 2014 NFL Draft with Mack and Aaron Donald as their first-round picks. Another ramification of blowing the pick on Robinson is that the Rams need a right tackle to protect Jared Goff. Additionally, left tackle Andrew Whitworth is old, turning 36 this season. If they draft a guard, they could move Rob Havenstein back to right tackle.

Ivey blocked well as a sophomore, showing improvements in pass protection and run blocking. The key for him is to stay healthy and gain experience, as he has a ton of potential. Ivey was a five-star recruit coming out of high school and validated the ranking with an impressive freshman season. He was an effective starter at guard for Florida with his natural athleticism.

Ivey (6-5, 312) could use more power for the NFL, but he was only 18 during his first season. He has plenty of time to get stronger despite having shoulder surgery after the 2015 season. Ivey might move to left tackle in 2017 with David Sharpe leaving for the NFL.

Cleveland Browns: Derrius Guice, RB, LSU
The Browns have Isaiah Crowell entering free agency. Here’s lead back to pair with Duke Johnson.

With Leonard Fournette in and out of the lineup with an ankle injury in 2016, Guice (5-11, 212) took advantage of a larger than expected workload to have a breakout season. The sophomore averaged 7.6 yards per carry for 1,387 yards with 15 touchdowns. He had nine receptions for 106 yards as well. Guice put together some massive games with 252 yards versus Arkansas and 285 yards rushing against Texas A&M.

Jacksonville Jaguars: Ronnie Harrison, S, Alabama
Sources from other teams told me they targeted Tashaun Gipson and Johnathan Cyprien last year, and the Jaguars’ safeties were a weakness. Cyprien was replaced by Barry Church, who is solid, but not a special player on the backend. Here’s a difference-maker to go with the Jacksonville’s young cornerback talent.

Harrison (6-3, 216) is a tall safety with good length to cover big receivers and tight ends. He was impressive during the 2016 season, when he totaled 86 tackles with seven passes broken up and two interceptions. Harrison will probably fit as a strong safety type in the NFL.

Buffalo Bills: Nick Fitzgerald, QB, Mississippi State
The Bills grab a quarterback of the future.

Some team sources like Fitzgerald and feel he has potential. In his first year as the starter after Dak Prescott moved to the NFL, Fitzgerald completed 54 percent of his passes for 2,423 yards with 21 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. He also ran for 16 touchdowns. Fitzgerald (6-5, 230) has pro size and will need to develop his accuracy and pocket passing.

Arizona Cardinals: Chase Litton, QB, Marshall
The Cardinals grab their understudy for Carson Palmer.

Litton has played well over his first two seasons in college football. As a sophomore, he completed 62 percent of his pass for 2,612 yards with 24 touchdowns and nine interceptions. In 2015, he completed 60 percent of his passes for 2,605 yards with 23 touchdowns and eight interceptions. The 6-foot-6, 223-pound Litton is a tall quarterback who could use more weight on his frame.

Baltimore Ravens: Martinas Rankin, OT, Mississippi State
The Ravens lost Ricky Wagner this offseason. Here’s a new right tackle for Baltimore.

The 6-foot-5, 307-pound Rankin had a strong 2016 season as a run blocker and pass protector for Mississippi State. He received a second-round estimation from the NFL Draft Advisory Board for the 2017 NFL Draft, and he could definitely push that higher with a strong 2017 season.

Indianapolis Colts: Jordan Thomas, CB, Oklahoma
The Colts have Vontae Davis entering free agency, but even if he’s re-signed, they could use a third corner to go with him and Quincy Wilson.

Thomas broke out in 2015 with five interceptions, four passes broken up and 46 tackles on the season. The 6-foot, 192-pounder has good size and cover skills. Thomas played pretty well overall in 2016, although he was beaten badly by Ohio State’s Noah Brown. In 2016, Thomas had 49 tackles with 17 passes broken up and two interceptions.

Minnesota Vikings: Antonio Callaway, WR, Florida
The Vikings could use more wide receiver talent, especially since Laquon Treadwell did next to nothing as a rookie.

In 2016, Callaway made 54 receptions for 721 yards with three touchdowns. He displayed his deep speed and play-making ability throughout the season despite inconsistent quarterback play. Sources have said that Callaway is a first-round talent, but off-the-field issues and the Gators’ quarterbacks hurt his chances of being a first-round pick.

Callaway was one of the most dangerous play-makers in the SEC as a freshman. Despite Florida’s terrible quarterback play in the second half of the 2015 season, he totaled 678 yards on 35 receptions with four touchdowns on the year. He also returned two punts for touchdowns. Callaway (5-11, 197) plays bigger than his size and is a threat to rip off a long gain anytime he touches the ball.

Cleveland Browns: Adonis Alexander, CB, Virginia Tech
The Browns could consider a corner upgrade to give them a trio with Joe Haden and Jamar Taylor.

In 2016, Alexander had 44 tackles with seven passes broken up and two interceptions. He was extremely impressive as a freshman with 55 tackles, four interceptions and six passes broken up. At 6-foot-3, 193 pounds, Alexander has a lot of size and length to battle big receivers.

Kansas City Chiefs: Deon Cain, WR, Clemson
Kansas City cut Jeremy Maclin and could use more young receiver talent for Pat Mahomes.

Cain (6-1, 210) didn’t get as much attention among the Tigers’ offensive weapons, yet he made a lot of big plays for Clemson’s National Championship team. Cain caught 38 passes for 724 yards with nine touchdowns on the year. His speed and athleticism were illustrated by his average of 19 yards per reception. He averaged 17 yards per catch as a freshman (34-582-5).

Carolina Panthers: Marcell Frazier, DE/3-4OLB, Missouri
The Panthers could use a young edge rusher as Julius Peppers and Charles Johnson aren’t long-term starters at this point in their career.

Missouri has been a factory for NFL defensive line talent in recent years. With Charles Harris on the other side, Frazier was able to do some damage as a junior. The 6-foot-5, 260-pounder came on strong at the end of the 2016 season. On the year, he notched 7.5 sacks with 33 tackles. He had two sacks as a backup in 2015. Frazier could be poised for a big 2017 season as it looked like the light came on for him late in 2016.

Tennessee Titans: Porter Gustin, DE/3-4OLB/OLB, USC
The Titans could use a young edge defender prospect as Derrick Morgan and Brian Orakpo didn’t finish last season well.

Gustin (6-5, 260) may end up growing into a defensive end, but he showed some edge skills as a freshman and sophomore. In 2015, he totaled 5.5 sacks, plus chipped in 25 tackles with 6.5 for a loss. It was an impressive season from a freshman, and he was only a rotational player with two starts. As a sophomore, Gustin had 68 tackles with 5.5 sacks and four passes batted. He started at outside linebacker and could be a good fit for a 3-4 outside linebacker in the NFL.

San Francisco 49ers: Royce Freeman, RB, Oregon
The 49ers have Carlos Hyde entering free agency, and he isn’t a great fit in Kyle Shanahan’s offense. Here’s a back to pair with Joe Williams.

A thickly built back who has some quickness and athleticism, Freeman has served as the bell-cow back for the Ducks the past few seasons. As a junior, he averaged 5.6 yards per carry in 2016 for 945 yards with nine touchdowns. He made 23 catches for 144 yards as well.

Freeman impressed as a freshman by averaging 5.4 yards per carry for 1,365 yards with 18 touchdowns while also picking up 16 receptions for 158 yards and a score. He was even better as a sophomore, averaging 6.5 yards per carry for 1,836 yards with 17 touchdowns. He added 26 receptions for 348 yards and two scores as well.

Denver Broncos: Mitch Hyatt, OT, Clemson
The Broncos get some more offensive line talent to go with Garett Bolles. Hyatt or Menelik Watson could kick inside to guard.

Hyatt broke onto the field as the Tigers’ starting left tackle during his freshman year in 2015. Over his first two seasons, he was a good blind-side protector for Deshaun Watson. Hyatt (6-5, 295) is a smart technician with some athletic ability. He could use more weight for the NFL.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Marquis Haynes, DE/3-4OLB/OLB, Ole Miss
The Bucs grab a young edge rusher to pair with Noah Spence.

Hayes is fast off the edge and has some natural pass-rushing skills to him. He has a knack for producing sacks in the clutch. The 6-foot-3, 220-pounder will have to add weight and strength while moving to linebacker in the NFL.

In 2016, Haynes had 53 tackles, 11 tackles for a loss, three forced fumbles, three passes batted, one interception and seven sacks. He was impressive against Florida State left tackle Roderick Johnson and Alabama left tackle Cam Robinson. Haynes notched 43 tackles with 16.5 for a loss, 10 sacks, three forced fumbles and two passes batted in 2015. He recorded 31 tackles with nine tackles for a loss and 7.5 sacks as a freshman.

Miami Dolphins: Maea Teuhema, G, LSU
The Dolphins could use more talent at guard.

Early on, Teuhema (6-5, 315) started at left guard for LSU and had an excellent season opening holes for Leonard Fournette. Teuhema showed real power at the point of attack. LSU had to move Teuhema to tackle at times, but he should be at his natural position of left guard in 2017. He is a big, strong blocker who has a mean streak.

Detroit Lions: Bo Scarbrough, RB, Alabama
This is a huge year for Ameer Abdullah to show that he is the starting back for the Lions. If he doesn’t break out, Detroit could target a running back early in the 2017 NFL Draft. Adding a bigger back would make sense for the Lions.

Scarbrough emerged as a potentially devastating workhorse running back at the end of the 2016 season. He averaged 6.5 yards per carry on the year for 812 yards with 11 touchdowns. The 6-foot-2, 228-pounder is similar to Derrick Henry with the size to run over defenders and a surprising burst to break off long runs for a big back.

Dallas Cowboys: Armani Watts, S, Texas A&M
The Cowboys could use more talent at safety.

In 2016, Watts made a lot of clutch plays for the Aggies. He had 56 tackles with six for a loss, two forced fumbles, three passes broken up and two interceptions on the year. Watts totaled 126 tackles with two passes broken up and one interception in 2015. Like teammate Myles Garrett, Watts was an impressive freshman who was impossible to ignore in 2014. He totaled 59 tackles with nine passes broken up and three interceptions that season. Watts (5-11, 195) has displayed some instincts and play-making skills, but needs to improve his tackling.

New York Giants: Cameron Smith, ILB, USC
I think the Giants made a mistake in passing on Zach Cunningham for Dalvin Tomlinson. Linebacker could continue to be an issue for New York’s defense, and eventually the team will have to use an early round pick on a solution.

As a sophomore, Smith (6-2, 245) made 83 tackles with seven for a loss, one sack, four passes broken up and one forced fumble. He started as a freshman in 2015, going on to total 78 tackles, three interceptions and three passes broken up for the year.

Oakland Raiders: Akrum Wadley, RB, Iowa
The Raiders need a long-term running back.

Team sources have already said that Wadley has impressed them and is a talented running back. In 2016, Wadley averaged 6.4 yards per carry for 1,081 yards with 10 touchdowns. He also showed receiving skill with 36 receptions for 315 yards and three touchdowns. Wadley (5-11, 191) could use more weight on his frame, but he is dangerous with the ball in his hands.

Cincinnati Bengals: Matthew Thomas, OLB, Florida State
Cincinnati has Vontaze Burfict and Kevin Minter entering free agency, so the organization could be in the market for some linebacker help.

Team sources say that Thomas has a first-round skill set and a lot of upside to develop. In 2016, he recorded 77 tackles with 11 tackles for a loss, two passes batted and one forced fumble. The 6-foot-3, 227-pound Thomas could be poised for a big 2017 season.

Los Angeles Chargers: Jarrett Stidham, QB, Auburn
The Chargers have to start thinking of a signal-caller to groom behind Philip Rivers.

As a freshman at Baylor, Stidham flashed, completing 69 percent of his passes for 1,265 yards with 12 touchdowns and two interceptions. His freshman season was ended early because of injury, but Stidham flashed serious ability with arm strength, athleticism and accuracy. After the scandal that claimed the job of Art Briles, Stidham eventually landed at Auburn after attending community college for a year.

Team sources have said that Stidham (6-3, 210) has a lot of ability and that they are eager to see him this coming season. They think he could be a special player.

Washington Redskins: James Washington, WR, Oklahoma State
The Redskins signed Terrelle Pryor for one year, and Josh Doctson essentially missed his rookie year. Here’s another receiver to go with Jamison Crowder.

I’m not sure that Washington will end up grading out as a first-rounder, but he could have that potential because he has been a big-play receiver for the Cowboys. Washington made 71 receptions for 1,380 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2016. As a sophomore, he snagged 53 passes for 1,087 yards with 10 scores. Washington (6-1, 205) has decent size and can stretch teams vertically with his speed.

Cleveland Browns: Jordan Whitehead, S, Pittsburgh
The Browns traded for Calvin Pryor, but he was a bust for the Jets. Here’s a free safety to pair with Jabrill Peppers.

Whitehead (5-11, 190) is a physical safety who has good instincts. He broke out as a freshman with 108 tackles, six passes broken up, one interception and one forced fumble. In 2016, Whitehead had 65 tackles with two breakups and an interception while missing multiple games with an arm injury.

Atlanta Falcons: Sam Hubbard, DE/3-4OLB, Ohio State
The Falcons have two young undersized speed rushers in Vic Beasley and Takk McKinley. Atlanta could use a third end to rotate with them and a bigger body to help in run defense on base downs.

In 2016, Hubbard collected 46 tackles with eight for a loss, 3.5 sacks and two passes batted. While rotating into the game as a sophomore, he showed his potential with 6.5 sacks. Hubbard also had 28 tackles with an interception. The 6-foot-5, 266-pounder could explode as a senior as he has an early round skill set.

Pittsburgh Steelers: Mark Andrews, TE, Oklahoma
The Steelers grab a long-term answer at tight end.

Andrews could be the top receiving tight end for the 2018 NFL Draft. In 2016, he totaled 31 receptions for 489 yards and seven touchdowns after making 19 catches for 318 yards and seven touchdowns as a freshman. The 6-foot-5, 250-pounder is receiving threat as a tight end with good athleticism, route-running, quickness and hands. Andrews could end up being a prospect similar to Hunter Henry or Austin Hooper.

Seattle Seahawks: Billy Price, G, Ohio State
The Seahawks get more talent to improve their offensive line.

Price (6-4, 315) broke into the starting lineup in 2014, and his play has steadily improved. In the ground game, he has helped open a lot of holes while becoming more reliable in pass protection.

Green Bay Packers: Nick Chubb, RB, Georgia
The Packers grab a feature back for their offense, and this one could be a big steal.

In 2016, Chubb averaged 5.0 yards per carry for 1,130 yards with eight touchdowns. He had five receptions for 86 yards and a touchdown as well. Chubb didn’t quite have the speed and explosion that he had before his 2015 knee injury. Considering it was only about a year since he was hurt, that is understandable.

Prior to his season-ending knee injury in 2015, Chubb had picked up where he left off as a freshman. The sophomore averaged 8.1 yards per carry for 747 yards and seven touchdowns in his shortened 2015 season. In 2014 while splitting time with Todd Gurley, Chubb averaged 7.1 yards per carry for 1,547 yards with 14 touchdowns. He also caught 18 receptions for 213 yards and two scores.

Chubb is akin to a human bowling ball, rolling over tacklers and and being a physical force in the SEC. The 5-foot-10, 220-pounder is a powerful runner who also has the quickness to rip off yards in chunks. He also is an explosive track competitor.

New England Patriots: Tony Brown, CB, Alabama
Malcolm Butler could leave in free agency after the season. Considering how bad Cyrus Jones was a rookie, the Patriots could target another corner as a replacement.

Brown (6-0, 198) played well for Alabama to close out the 2016 season as he formed a nice tandem with Marlon Humphrey. Brown totaled 32 tackles with two interceptions and looked like he was just scratching the surface. Brown was a backup in 2015, plus was suspended briefly for fighting with a teammate.

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