NFP Mock Draft-Second Round

Predicting the first 32 picks of the NFL draft can be difficult, but now we turn our attention to round two. With an abundance of talent still on the board, value more than need takes center stage in the second-round portion of the National Football Post’s mock draft.

33. Detroit Lions: Robert Ayers, DE, Tennessee

Ayers represents the first step toward rebuilding the Lions’ defense. He should come in and play right away.

34. St. Louis Rams: Sean Smith, CB/FS, Utah

The Rams need to upgrade their secondary, and Smith has the versatility to play a variety of roles.

35. Kansas City Chiefs: Larry English, DE, Northern Illinois

The Chiefs finished the 2008 season with the fewest sacks in the NFL (10). English can help.

36. Seattle Seahawks: LeSean McCoy, RB, Pittsburgh

Seattle needs to improve its offensive and defensive lines, but a talent like McCoy at this spot is too good to pass up.

37. Cleveland Browns: Tyson Jackson, DE, LSU

Jackson is the type of 5-technique defensive end the Browns were lacking last season.

38. Cincinnati Bengals: Shonn Greene, RB, Iowa

Greene is the type of physical inside runner the Bengals need to take pressure off quarterback Carson Palmer and their passing game.

39. Oakland Raiders: Vontae Davis, CB, Illinois

Davis is a talented corner with the size and speed that owner Al Davis covets. He could be an insurance policy for free agent corner Nnamdi Asomugha.

40. Jacksonville Jaguars: Duke Robinson, OG, Oklahoma

With no left tackle on the board worthy of the pick, the Jaguars add talent to the interior of their O-line.

41. Green Bay Packers: Coye Francies, CB, San Jose State

With age creeping up on corners Al Harris and Charles Woodson, an eventual replacement needs to be brought into the fold.

42. San Francisco 49ers: Jarron Gilbert, DE, San Jose State

Expect Gilbert to move up draft boards in the coming months. He possesses the ideal length and power to play the 5-technique in the 3-4.

43. Buffalo Bills: James Casey, TE, Rice

The Bills finally grab a tight end who can get down the field and cause mismatch problems in the pass game.

44. Denver Broncos: Clint Sintim, OLB, Virginia

The Broncos get their outside rush linebacker for new defensive coordinator Mike Nolan and his 3-4 defense.

45. Miami Dolphins: Louis Delmas, FS, Western Michigan

With no corner or tackle on the board worthy of the pick, the Dolphins go with the top safety in the 2009 draft class.

46. New York Giants: Juaquin Iglesias, WR, Oklahoma

The Giants need to add more talent at wide receiver, even if Plaxico Burress returns in 2009.

47. Houston Texans: Kenny Britt, WR, Rutgers

The Texans need to find a complement to wideout Andre Johnson, and Britt has the size and playmaking skills to be that guy.

48. New England Patriots: Darius Butler, CB, Connecticut

The Patriots need to add talent to their secondary. Butler not only has the ability to cover down field, he will also come up and stick you in the run game.

49.  New York Jets: Alex Mack, C/G, California

The Jets need to add some youth and power inside, and Mack has the versatility to play either guard spot.

50. Chicago Bears: Sen’Derrick Marks, DT, Auburn

An ideal one-gap defensive tackle who should come in and make an immediate impact on the Bears’ defense.

51. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: David Veikune, DE, Hawaii

With no quarterbacks or receivers on the board worthy of the pick, the Bucs go back to the D-line looking to retool a former strength.

52. Dallas Cowboys: Herman Johnson, OG, LSU

The Cowboys love massive offensive lineman, and I expect Johnson to lose about 20 pounds from his 382-pound Senior Bowl weight and compete for a starting spot in Dallas.

53. Carolina Panthers: Chase Coffman, TE, Missouri

With no legit downfield tight end threat on the roster, Coffman will help enhance the Carolina offense.

54. Minnesota Vikings: Nate Davis, QB, Ball State

With a big dropoff at the quarterback postion after Davis, the Vikings bite the bullet and take a much-needed QB.

55. New England Patriots: Max Unger, C/OG/OT, Oregon

Unger has the ability to line up at every postion along the offensive line. He’ll give the Patriots a versatile pass protector up front.

56. Atlanta Falcons: Paul Kruger, DE, Utah

Atlanta needs to find a complement to defensive end John Abraham, and Kruger has the burst and motor to fill the bill.

57. Miami Dolphins: Pat White, QB, West Virginia

A bit of a wild card here, but imagine how intriguing it would be for the Dolphins to have a player who can actually make plays with his arm in their wildcat formations.

58. Baltimore Ravens: Donald Brown, RB, Connecticut

With running back Willis McGahee’s situation still up in the air, Brown gives the Ravens a complement to FB Le’Ron McClain inside.

59. Indianapolis Colts: Mitch King, DT, Iowa

An ideal three-technique defensive tackle who will be able to shoot gaps and attack up field in the Colts’ Cover 2 defense.

60. Philadelphia Eagles: Tyronne Green, OG, Auburn

Green consistently showcases the ability to get good movement off the ball and has one of the strongest punches in the draft.

61. New York Giants: Fili Moala, DT, USC

The Giants are in need of some depth up front. Moala is an explosive big body who knows how to attack up field.

62. Tennessee Titans: Derrick Williams, WR, Penn State

Tennessee is still searching for a No. 1-type receiver, and Williams has the upside to develop into that kind of player.

63. Arizona Cardinals: Connor Barwin, DE/TE, Cincinnati

Defensive end Bertrand Berry is scheduled for free agency, so an edge rusher needs to be brought in. Plus, if the Cardinals want to go for a running back in the first round, Barwin has experience at both defensive end and tight and could double on both sides of the ball.

64. Pittsburgh Steelers: Eric Wood, C/G, Louisville

Wood is a powerful interior lineman who displays a good punch and toughness inside, an ideal fit for the Steelers’ offensive line.

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