NFL Mock Draft Round 2, 3: Projections for best available players on Day 2

Eric Galko

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After what was the most unpredictable first round of a draft in the last 10 years for fans and NFL teams alike, Day 2 of the 2017 NFL Draft hopefully will be more calm and predictable, especially since the Browns don’t kick off Round 2.

These fits are based primarily on schemes and individual team grades, but I expect a lot of movement by the middle of Round 2.

Joe Mixon, Dalvin Cook and DeShone Kizer are the names to watch in the second round. I don’t believe they’ll last long Friday night.

MORE: Best players available | Winners and losers of Round 1

NFL Mock Draft 2017: Round 2

33. Green Bay Packers: Joe Mixon, RB, Oklahoma

The Packers don’t shy away from character red flags, especially since the Green Bay media won’t be all that difficult if the team opts for Mixon. The Packers want to add a running back, and Mixon fits their profile.

34. Seattle Seahawks: Forrest Lamp, G, Western Kentucky

The Seahawks wanted to add an offensive lineman early, and they may still get one of their top targets at No. 34 while also adding extra third- and fourth-round picks.

35. Jacksonville Jaguars: Cam Robinson, OT, Alabama

Robinson is their top-rated offensive tackle, and some believed they could shock and take him fourth overall. Grabbing him in Round 2 would be an awesome value.

36. Chicago Bears: Carlos Henderson, WR, Louisiana Tech

The Bears could use receiver help, and after drafting Mitchell Trubisky, I’d expect them to get him at least one young target with whom to grow. Henderson is a good fit.

37. Los Angeles Rams: Zay Jones, WR, East Carolina

With their first pick in the draft, I expect the Rams to get new head coach Sean McVay an offensive player. Jones fits the receiver type he seems to like.

38. Los Angeles Chargers: Marcus Maye, S, Florida

The Chargers considered Malik Hooker in Round 1. Instead, they get their receiver early and get a fringe first-round prospect with Maye at No. 38.

39. New York Jets: Juju Smith-Schuster, WR, USC

Without Brandon Marshall, the Jets leave much to be desired in their receiving corps. Hopefully Smith-Schuster can grow up quickly to help Christian Hackenberg.

40. Carolina Panthers: Tanoh Kpassagnon, DE, Villanova

GM Dave Gettleman values freakish body types and talents. This is way too high for Kpassagnon, but he fits the Gettleman prototype.

41. Cincinnati Bengals: Zach Cunningham, ILB, Vanderbilt

The Bengals need to add a linebacker early, and Cunningham had first-round projections around the league.

42. New Orleans Saints: Jordan Willis, DE, Kansas State

The Saints need to add a pass-rusher after finding a top cornerback in Round 1. Willis is a great value here.

43. Philadelphia Eagles: Chidobe Awuzie, CB, Colorado

The Eagles passed on the cornerbacks in favor of Derek Barnett, but they need to find a corner in Round 2. Many in the league like Awuzie.

44. Buffalo Bills: DeShone Kizer, QB, Notre Dame

The Bills restricted Tyrod Taylor’s contract in a way that hints a quarterback draft pick. They’ve shown interest in Kizer during the process.

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45. Arizona Cardinals: Davis Webb, QB, California

It’s hard to tell who they prefer between Kizer or Webb, but both have the strong arms they covet. Kizer is a better value, while Webb is a good scheme fit.

46. Indianapolis Colts: Tyus Bowser, OLB, Houston

Bowser is a favorite of the Colts, and if the were to move down in Round 1 he likely would have been the target. He’s a first round-worthy prospect.

47. Baltimore Ravens: Curtis Samuel, WR, Ohio State

The Ravens want to add an offensive playmaker, and Samuel fits that build. He’d be better as a receiver for them, arguably their biggest need left.

48. Minnesota Vikings: Alvin Kamara, RB, Tennessee

After Adrian Peterson and the Vikings parted ways, they added Latavius Murray. But adding a top running back talent would be a great decision.

49. Washington Redskins: Dalvin Cook, RB, Florida State

Cook is their top-rated running back, and I wouldn’t be surprised if they moved up to get him in Round 2.

50. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Obi Melifonwu, S, UConn

The Bucs want to keep their secondary a strength, and they like Melfonwu a lot. 

51. Denver Broncos: Chris Wormley, DT, Michigan

Denver values their defensive line highly, and Wormely is a strong value.

52. Cleveland Browns: Sidney Jones, CB, Washington

If not for his post-season injury, Jones would have been a first-rounder. If the Browns can snag him, their tremendous draft would continue.

53. Detroit Lions: Bucky Hodges, TE, Virginia Tech

The Lions want to add a tight end early in the draft. It’s clear they didn’t value Njoku high enough for Round 1, but Hodges could be their target in the second.

54. Miami Dolphins: Isaac Asiata, G, Utah

Miami passed on Forrest Lamp in Round 1 but needs to add a guard early. Asiata is a favorite of the Dolphins, and they may not risk waiting until Round 3 to get him.

55. New York Giants: Daeshon Hall, DE, Texas A&M 

Built just like Jason Pierre-Paul, Hall is a great student to develop behind JPP and eventually take his place in 2018 or '19.

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56. Oakland Raiders: Carl Lawson, DE, Auburn

The Raiders want to keep a strength a strength, and Lawson can help keep their pass rush strong.

57. Houston Texans: Budda Baker, S, Washington

If Houston didn’t get Watson in Round 1, safety likely would have been their position to target, with Baker in consideration.

58. Seattle Seahawks: Quincy Wilson, CB, Florida

The Seahawks could wait until late Round 2 or even Round 3 to address cornerback, despite it appearing like a huge need. Wilson is a good scheme fit.

59. Kansas City Chiefs: Malik McDowell, DT, Michigan State

The Chiefs haven’t shied away from character red flags in the past. They have a need along their defensive line.

60. Dallas Cowboys: Cordera Tankersly, CB, Clemson

Tankersly is a cornerback the Cowboys like, and they will look to fill their corner need in Round 2 or 3.

61. Green Bay Packers: Kevin King, CB, Washington

The Packers were considering King in case they stayed put in Round 1. He could fall to the them here in the late second round.

62. Pittsburgh Steelers: Chris Godwin, WR, Penn State

Pittsburgh wants to add weapons to its offense, and Godwin fits the Steelers' prototype.

63. Atlanta Falcons: Dion Dawkins, G, Temple

If not for the pass-rushers falling on Day 1, the Falcons would have taken an offensive guard. They get one of their targets here in Round 2.

64. Carolina Panthers: Justin Evans, S, Texas A&M

Carolina invested in its secondary during last year’s draft, but adding a dual-value safety would be a strong decision this year.

NFL Mock Draft 2017: Round 3

65. Cleveland Browns: Josh Dobbs, QB, Tennessee

66. San Francisco 49ers: Dalvin Tomlinson, DT, Alabama

67. San Francisco 49ers: Cooper Kupp, WR, Eastern Washington

68. Jacksonville Jaguars: Nathan Peterman, QB, Pittsburgh

69. Los Angeles Rams: Fabian Moreau, CB, UCLA

70. New York Jets: Derek Rivers, OLB, Youngstown State

71. Los Angeles Chargers: Marcus Williams, S, Utah

72. New England Patriots: Josh Jones, S, NC State

73. Cincinnati Bengals: Larry Ogunjobi, DT, Charlotte

74. Baltimore Ravens: Taylor Moton, OT, Western Michigan

75. Buffalo Bills: Tarrell Basham, DE, Ohio State

76. New Orleans Saints: Brad Kaaya, QB, Miami (Fla.)

77. Arizona Cardinals: Ethan Pocic, C, LSU

78. Baltimore Ravens: Samaje Perine, RB, Oklahoma

79. Minnesota Vikings: Roderick Johnson, OT, Florida State

80. Indianapolis Colts: Desmond King, CB, Iowa

81. Washington Redskins: Dorian Johnson, G, Pittsburgh

82. Denver Broncos: Vince Biegel, OLB, Wisconsin

83. Tennessee Titans: Michael Roberts, TE, Toledo

84. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Dawuane Smoot, DE, Illinois

85. Detroit Lions: Patrick Elfien, G, Ohio State

86. Minnesota Vikings: Jalen Tabor, CB, Florida

87. New York Giants: Antonio Garcia, OT, Troy

88. Oakland Raiders: D’Onta Foreman, RB, Texas

89. Houston Texans: Jake Butt, TE, Michigan

90. Seattle Seahawks: KD Cannon, WR, Baylor

91. Buffalo Bills: Amara Darboh, WR, Michigan

92. Dallas Cowboys: Montravius Adams, DT, Auburn

93. Green Bay Packers: Will Holden, OT, Vanderbilt

94. Pittsburgh Steelers: Gerald Everett, TE, South Alabama

95. Seattle Seahawks: Cam Sutton, CB, Tennessee

96. New England Patriots: Tim Williams, OLB, Alabama

97. Miami Dolphins: Adam Sheehan, TE, Ashland

98. Carolina Panthers: David Sharpe, OT, Florida

99. Philadelphia Eagles: Raekwon McMillian, OLB, Ohio State

100. Tennessee Titans: John Johnson, S, Boston College

101. Denver Broncos: Isaiah Ford, WR, Virginia Tech

102. Seattle Seahawks: Nazair Jones, DT, North Carolina

103. New Orleans Saints: Duke Riley, OLB, LSU

104. Kansas City Chiefs: Ryan Anderson, OLB, Alabama

105. Pittsburgh Steelers: Marlon Mack, RB, South Florida

106. Seattle Seahawks: Eddie Jackson, S, Alabama

107. New York Jets: Juli’en Davenport, OT, Bucknell

Eric Galko

Eric Galko is the owner and director of scouting at Optimum Scouting and OptimumScouting.com, as well as a Sporting News contributor. Follow him on Twitter: @OptimumScouting