NFL mock draft 2024 for Rounds 2-3: Cooper DeJean & Kool-Aid McKinstry find homes, Seahawks snag Spencer Rattler

Vinnie Iyer

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Now that the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft is in the books with a lot of expected early picks and a handful of surprises, it's time to flip the page to projecting what might happen with every pick on Day 2.

Friday night will start an hour earlier and double the action with the second and third rounds going down.

From leftover falling talent to some worthy reaches, here's mocking the picks from No. 33 through No. 100:

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NFL mock draft 2024: Round 2

33. Buffalo Bills (from Panthers)

  • Troy Franklin, WR, Oregon (6-2, 176 pounds)

The Bills still end up with an ideal wideout to pair with Josh Allen following the trade of Stefon Diggs and the decision to not re-sign Gabe Davis. Franklin's size-speed-quickness combination can make him their new No. 1.

34. New England Patriots

The Patriots need to consider offensive tackle rather early to protect Drake Maye, and Suamataia has athletic upside for the left side opposite re-signed Mike Onwenu.

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35. Arizona Cardinals

  • Braden Fiske, DT, Florida State (6-4, 292 pounds)

The Cardinals, after getting Marvin Harrison Jr. for receiver and one of the Robinsons for the pass rush, can now address a key hole and grab an active inside disruptor to boost Jonathan Gannon's scheme.

36. Washington Commanders

  • Ladd McConkey, WR, Georgia (6-0, 186 pounds)

The Commanders need a third receiving option between Terry McLaurin and Jahan Dotson, and the versatile, technical McConkey would be an upgrade over Curtis Samuel.

37. Los Angeles Chargers

  • Payton Wilson, LB, NC State (6-4, 233 pounds)

The Chargers could use a major upgrade in terms of range and coverage ability on the second level, and Wilson should make a ton of plays in their new defense.

38. Tennessee Titans

  • Adonai Mitchell, WR, Texans (6-2, 205 pounds)

The Titans will take advantage of Mitchell dropping as they look to add more speedy playmakers for Will Levis.

39. Carolina Panthers (from Giants)

  • T.J. Tampa, CB, Iowa State (6-1, 189 pounds)

The Panthers will be looking for some corner help after moving Donte Jackson in the Diontae Johnson trade. Tampa uses all of his frame and speed well in coverage.

40. Washington Commanders (from Bears)

  • Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama (5-11, 199 pounds)

The Commanders lost Kendall Fuller in free agency, and McKinstry gives them an active playmaker with some shutdown upside after falling behind first-round teammate Terrion Arnold.

41. Green Bay Packers (from Jets)

  •  Cooper DeJean, CB, Iowa (6-0, 203 pounds)

DeJean's athletic hybrid style as a corner put some teams off in the first round, but the Packers still should covet his unique brand of safety-like rangy playmaking.

42. Houston Texans (from Vikings)

  • Chris Braswell, EDGE, Alabama (6-3, 251 pounds)

The Texans can get some needed young bookend help for Will Anderson Jr. in the form of his former teammate.

43. Atlanta Falcons

  • Tyler Nubin, S, Minnesota (6-1, 199 pounds)

The Falcons cleaned up one safety with former Bengal Jessie Bates III in free agency last year, and now they can land the ideal complement.

44. Las Vegas Raiders

  • Kamari Lassiter, CB, Georgia (5-11, 186 pounds)

The Raiders can go back to thinking about filling a key corner need with Lassiter after surprising with Brock Bowers in Round 1.

45. New Orleans Saints (from Broncos)

  • Edgerrin Cooper, LB, Texas A&M (6-2, 230 pounds)

The Saints need to think about the future of their second level given Demario Davis is 35.

46. Indianapolis Colts

  • Keon Coleman, WR, Florida State (6-3, 213 pounds)

The Colts were targeting the two Xaviers, Worthy and Legette, but they can rebound here after both went in the first round with Coleman, a good technical receiver with big-play upside to pair with Michael Pittman Jr. for Anthony Richardson.

47. New York Giants (from Seahawks)

  • Johnny Newton, DT, Illinois (6-2, 304 pounds)

The Giants need to add some more power to their defensive front under new coordinator Shane Bowen, who coached Jeffery Simmons in Tennessee.

48. Jacksonville Jaguars

  • Ruke Orhorhoro, DT, Clemson (6-4, 294 pounds)

The Jaguars should love having Orhorhoro's quickness for the new defensive scheme under Ryan Nielsen.

49. Cincinnati Bengals

  • Jaden Hicks, S, Washington State (6-2, 211 pounds)

The Bengals also still miss the impact playmaking of Bates, so they take a shot here on a potential new starter to pair with coverage-based newcomer Geno Stone.

50. Philadelphia Eagles (from Saints)

  • Ennis Rakestraw Jr., CB, Missouri (5-11, 183 pounds)

The Eagles would be thrilled if this cover man ends up slipping to pair with Mitchell. Rakestraw makes plays as a fearless, aggressive tracker of downfield receivers.

51. Pittsburgh Steelers

  • Zach Frazier, C, West Virginia (6-3, 313 pounds)

The Steelers can look in Pittsburgh's "backyard" for their starting center upgrade after landing Troy Fautanu for guard or right tackle in Round 1.

52. Los Angeles Rams

  • Mike Sainristil, CB, Michigan (5-8, 182 pounds)

The Rams need to address corner and defensive tackle along with the edge, and Sainistil, who plays bigger than his size, is a nice fit for their scheme.

53. Philadelphia Eagles

  • Adisa Isaac, EDGE, Penn State (6-4, 247 pounds)

After landing Bryce Huff in free agency, Isaac can give Philadelphia a little more pop in Vic Fangio's 3-4 defense along with Josh Sweat.

54. Cleveland Browns

  • Kris Jenkins, DT, Michigan (6-3, 299 pounds)

The Browns need some inside pass-rushing pop to add to their run-stopping prowess and Jenkins fits well in the rotation.

55. Miami Dolphins

  • Dadrion Taylor-Demerson, S, Texas Tech (5-10, 197 pounds)

The Dolphins could use a key secondary chess piece to potentially help as a nickel corner and also be a contingency for 32-year-old newcomer Jordan Poyer.

56. Dallas Cowboys

  • Jackson Powers-Johnson, G, Oregon (6-3, 328 pounds)

The Cowboys should not mind going right back to the offensive line for needed interior help after landing Tyler Guyton to replace Tyron Smith. Powers-Johnson can replace Tyler Biadasz right away at center.

57. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

  •  Trey Benson, RB, Florida State (6-0, 216 pounds)

The Buccaneers need a power back to complement Rachaad White, and Benson can be an elite, pounding producer between the tackles.

58. Green Bay Packers

  • Bralen Trice, EDGE, Washington (6-3, 245 pounds)

The Packers need some instant pass-rush support and can go for this savvy producer.

59. Houston Texans

  • Calen Bullock, S, USC (6-2, 188 pounds)

The Texans can address a key area of need for DeMeco Ryans' secondary with Bullock's speed, quickness, and big-slot coverage potential.

60. Buffalo Bills

  • Javon Bullard, S, Georgia (5-10, 198 pounds)

The Bills got gutted at safety out of cap necessity in free agency, so it makes sense to take the best playmaker available at the position.

61. Detroit Lions

  • Roman Wilson, WR, Michigan (5-10, 185 pounds)

Wilson would add a much-needed big-play dimension to the Lions' explosive offense, playing well off Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams.

62. Baltimore Ravens

  • Javon Baker, WR, UCF (6-1, 202 pounds)

The Ravens can get a technically sound possession slot here to help complement Zay Flowers.

63. San Francisco 49ers

  • Blake Fisher, OT/G, Notre Dame (6-6, 310 pounds)

Fisher has natural power and can work his agility to be an active, all-around asset in Kyle Shanahan's blocking scheme outside.

64. Kansas City Chiefs

  • Jonathon Brooks, RB, Texas (6-0, 216 pounds)

The Chiefs could use a big-play complement to Isaiah Pacheco and can afford to wait a little until Brooks is fully healed from his torn ACL.

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65. Carolina Panthers

  • Marshawn Kneeland, EDGE, Western Michigan (6-3, 267 pounds)

The Panthers added Jadeveon Clowney to offset the loss of Brian Burns, but they should still be very interested in this well-rounded pass-rush sleeper here.

66. Arizona Cardinals

  • Blake Corum, RB, Michigan (5-8, 205 pounds)

Corum would provide the ideal change-of-pace and relief for James Conner in OC Drew Petzing's run scheme.

67. Washington Commanders

  • Max Melton, CB, Rutgers (5-11, 197 pounds)

The Commanders need some secondary help after losing Kendall Fuller and Kamren Curl. Melton can be a reliable inside defender.

68. New England Patriots

  • Khyree Jackson, CB, Oregon (6-4, 194 pounds)

The Patriots, like other teams, are intrigued by Jackson's size and coverage technique upside.

69. Los Angeles Chargers

  •  Jalen McMillan, WR, Washington (6-1, 197 pounds)

The Chargers, after passing on Malik Nabers in the first round, need a smooth, route-running slot to help replace Keenan Allen.

70. New York Giants

  • Junior Colson, LB, Michigan (6-2, 238 pounds)

The Giants could use a heady, rangy cover man and blitzer for the second level to complement Bobby Okereke.

71. Arizona Cardinals (from Titans)

  • Sedrick Van Pran-Granger, C, Georgia (6-4, 298 pounds)

The Cardinals can keep working on a major makeover of their offensive line, adding a starting center.

72. New York Jets

  • Jermaine Burton, WR, Alabama (6-0, 196 pounds)

The Jets could use a sound slot to help Garrett Wilson and Breece Hall in the passing game, and Burton would love to be the new Randall Cobb for Aaron Rodgers.

73. Dallas Cowboys (from Vikings through Lions)

  • Christian Haynes, G, Connecticut (6-3, 317 pounds)

The Cowboys stay serious about revamping the offensive line for Jerry Jones, adding a third potential immediate starter in this class behind Guyton and Powers-Johnson.

74. Atlanta Falcons

  • Michael Hall Jr., DT, Ohio State (6-3, 290 pounds)

The Falcons stay defensive-minded for Raheem Morris on Day 2, now addressing a key rotational backup piece with natural strength and explosiveness.

75. Chicago Bears

  • Kiran Amegadjie, OT, Yale (6-5, 323 pounds)

The Bears got their extra wide receiver boost in big target Rome Odunze right away for Caleb Williams and now take a shot on a versatile, agile outside blocker.

76. Denver Broncos

  • Malachi Corley, WR, Western Kentucky (5-10, 215 pounds)

The Broncos need to replace traded Jerry Jeudy with a more interesting slot option. Corley converts his strong routes into some big plays after the catch.

77. Las Vegas Raiders

  • .Dominic Puni, G, Kansas (6-5, 313 pounds) 

The Raiders are very thin at guard and need someone to start on the right side. Puni can deliver with his athletic inside blocking.

78. Washington Commanders (from Seahawks)

  • Ja'Tavion Sanders, TE, Texas (6-4, 245 pounds)

After moving on from Logan Thomas, the Commanders added veteran Zach Ertz, but he's 33. Sanders is a nice receiving-based option to bring along behind Ertz to further boost Jayden Daniels.

79. Atlanta Falcons (from Jaguars)

  • Ben Sinnott, TE, Kansas State (6-4, 250 pounds)

The Falcons are going away from 12 personnel in their new offense, but they still could use some all-around depth behind Kyle Pitts.

80. Cincinnati Bengals

  • Ja'Lynn Polk, WR, Washington (6-1, 203 pounds)

Polk is a physical and reliable route-runner who would help the team replace Tyler Boyd.

81. Seattle Seahawks (from Saints through Broncos)

  • Spencer Rattler, QB, South Carolina (6-0, 211 pounds)

Rattler's combination of arm, athleticism, and experience should give him appeal as another quick developmental option to go with Sam Howell behind Geno Smith.

82. Indianapolis Colts

  • Brandon Dorlus, EDGE, Oregon (6-3, 283 pounds)

The Colts could use a lot more speed and quickness in their pass rush beyond first-rounder Laiatu Latu, and that's just what Dorlus can provide.

83. Los Angeles Rams

  •  Jeremiah Trotter Jr. LB, Clemson (6-0, 228 pounds)

The Rams can keep going to add defense with Trotter, who fills a need for an all-around upfield playmaker.

84. Pittsburgh Steelers

  • Jamari Thrash, WR, Louisville (6-0, 188 pounds)

Thrash can complement George Pickens well as a quick, good after-the-cach option for Russell Wilson.

85. Cleveland Browns

  • Austin Booker, EDGE, Kansas (6-5, 240 pounds)

The Browns need some more pass-rush depth behind Myles Garrett. Booker flashes great speed and quickness as he develops more vs. the run.

86. Houston Texans (from Eagles)

  • Leonard Taylor III, DT, Miami (6-3, 303 pounds)

The Texans added Denico Autry, Foley Fatukasi, and Tim Settle in free agency, but they won't mind adding more depth to help in the run-stopping rotation.

87. Dallas Cowboys

  • Devontez Walker, WR, North Carolina (6-2, 193 pounds)

Walker can give them a technically sound deep threat to replace Michael Gallup.

88. Green Bay Packers

  • Christian Mahogany, G, Boston College (6-3, 314 pounds)

The Packers need to think about guard, too, after not re-signing Jon Runyan in free agency. Mahogany is a welcome, athletic option in their scheme.

89. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

  • Cooper Beebe, G, Kansas State (6-3, 322 pounds)

The Buccaneers can also address the interior line well again with this classic power blocker after taking Graham Barton in the first round.

90. Arizona Cardinals (from Texans)

  • Kamren Kinchens, S, Miami (5-11, 203 pounds)

The Cardinals have Budda Baker and Jalen Thompson but they need to think about turning the page at either spot soon with Kinchens.

91. Green Bay Packers (from Bills)

  • Cedric Gray, LB, North Carolina (6-1, 234 pounds)

The Packers have room for an upfield linebacker with natural run-stopping and intriguing pass-rush pop.

92. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (from Lions)

  • Cam Hart, CB, Notre Dame (6-3, 202 pounds)

The Buccaneers should be intrigued by Hart's size in coverage after trading Carlton Davis.

93. Baltimore Ravens

  • Jaylen Wright, RB, Tennessee (5-10, 210 pounds)

The Ravens need to get a young change-of-pace behind Derrick Henry, and Wright is a little sturdier and reliable than Keaton Mitchell.

94. San Francisco 49ers

  • Roger Rosengarten, OT, Washington (6-3, 308 pounds)

The 49ers also need to consider this athletic tackle for their scheme, at least for depth, which would mean they would think about Fisher inside.

95. Kansas City Chiefs

  • Patrick Paul, OT, Houston (6-8, 331 pounds)

The Chiefs need to also consider pass protection after the disaster with Jawaan Taylor last season.

96. Jacksonville Jaguars (compensatory)

  • McKinnley Jackson, DT, Texas A&M (6-1, 326 pounds)

The Jaguars can get some stout help for their line rotation behind newcomer Arik Armstead.

97. Cincinnati Bengals (compensatory)

  • Renardo Green, CB, Florida State (6-0, 186 pounds)

The Bengals could go after this man corner after losing Chidobe Awuzie.

98. Pittsburgh Steelers (from Eagles, compensatory)

  • Kris Abrams-Draine, CB, Missouri (5-11, 179 pounds)

The Steelers take a shot on an agile, fluid cover man who, for now, matches high reward with high risk vs. receivers.

99. Los Angeles Rams (special compensatory)

  • Audric Estime, RB, Notre Dame (5-11, 221 pounds)

The Rams have been thrilled with the workhorse production of former Notre Dame star Kyren Williams, but they need to upgrade their backup situation with the power and big-play burst of another Irish back.

100. Washington Commanders (from 49ers, special compensatory)

  • Tommy Eichenberg, LB, Ohio State (6-2, 233 pounds)

The Commanders added Frankie Luvu and Bobby Wagner to the second level to help defensive-minded coach Dan Quinn, but Eichenberg would round things out nicely as an upgrade over first-round disappointment Jamin Davis.

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Vinnie Iyer, has been with TSN since 1999, not long after graduating from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. He has produced NFL content for more than 20 years, turning his attention to full-time writing in 2007. A native of St. Louis, Mo. but now a long-time resident of Charlotte, N.C. Vinnie’s top two professional sports teams are Cardinals and Blues, but he also carries purple pride for all things Northwestern Wildcats. He covers every aspect of the NFL for TSN including player evaluations, gambling and fantasy football, where he is a key contributor. Vinnie represents TSN as host of the “Locked On Fantasy Football” podcast on the Locked On network. Over his many years at TSN, he’s also written about MLB, NBA, NASCAR, college football, tennis, horse racing, film and television. His can’t-miss program remains “Jeopardy!”, where he was once a three-day champion and he is still avid about crossword puzzles and trivia games. When not watching sports or his favorite game show, Vinnie is probably watching a DC, Marvel or Star Wars-related TV or movie.