Mocking the 2nd Round of the NFL Draft

A look at who could go where on Friday

The first round of the 2016 NFL Draft was ... eventful. It was also surprising. All 32 teams had a chance to sit on the developments overnight and re-calibrate their boards. Here's a guess at how the 2nd round might go down, barring any more trades, of course:

32) Browns: Connor Cook, QB, Michigan St.

Cleveland needs a QB in a bad, bad way. They could do a lot worse than grabbing a proven winner from Big 10 country on Day 2.

33) Titans: Michael Thomas, WR, Ohio St.

Marcus Mariota gets some help on the outside.

34) Cowboys: Kevin Dodd, DE, Clemson

Dallas needs pass rush help. Dodd could be a demon in their scheme.

35) Chargers: Nick Martin, C, Notre Dame

The last time the Chargers were in the playoffs was also the last year Nick Hardwick was on the field. The need for a man in the middle is obvious, Martin can start Week 1, and it's been a an entire round and Tom Telesco had not added a Fightin' Irish player yet. He's due.

36) Ravens: Myles Jack, OLB, UCLA

Perhaps the most shocking free fall I've ever seen finally ends. Baltimore's defense is getting a little long in the tooth so they get a coups with a top-10 talent.

37) Chiefs: A'Shawn Robinson, DT, Alabama

KC likes big guys in the middle of the defensive line. This guy is that and more.

38) Jaguars: Noah Spence, DE/OLB, Eastern Kentucky

Jacksonville uses Spence as a linebacker and finds itself another playmaker on an aging unit.

39) Buccaneers: Andrew Billings, DT, Baylor

Tampa Bay gets a run-stuffing machine to put next to Gerald McCoy.

40) Giants: Reggie Ragland, LB, Alabama

New York needs another thumper in the middle of the defense. This kid hits like Mike Tyson in his prime.

41) Bears: Cody Whitehair, G, Kansas St.

The Bears offensive line has needed help for a while now. They can finally address it with a guy who does just about everything well.

42) Dolphins: Kendall Fuller, CB, Virginia Tech

Miami needs corner hell and Fuller has first round talent. Injury concerns knocked him to Day 2.

43) Titans: Vonn Bell, DB, Ohio St.

Tennessee needs help at safety and corner. Bell can play both.

44) Raiders: Le'Raven Clark, OL, Texas Tech

They'll toy with RB Derrick Henry here but protecting emerging QB Derek Carr is the priority.

45) Titans: Jarran Reed, DT, Alabama

They probably have more pressing needs but this guy is awfully good to pass up at this spot.

46) Lions: Chris Jones, DT, Mississippi St.

Detroit gets a really good player at a position of need.

47) Saints: Jason Spriggs, OT, Indiana

They probably need more help at guard but Drew Brees needs protecting and Spriggs is one of the best pass blockers on the board.

48) Colts: Mackensie Alexander, CB, Clemson

Another guy who could have gone on Day 1, and Indy could use assistance in the secondary.

49) Bills: Shon Coleman, OT, Auburn

They'll grab a QB in the 3rd round to groom under Tyrod Taylor but for now they need o-line improvement.

50) Falcons: Kamalei Correa, LB, Boise St.

One of the underrated defensive players in the class, Correa has a motor that does not stop.

51) Jets: Emmanuel Ogbah, DE, Oklahoma St.

New York gets another pass rusher because they love them there.

52) Texans: Hunter Henry, TE, Arkansas

I thought Houston would take a look at the highest-rated tight end in the Draft in the 1st round. They're ecstatic to get him here.

53) Redskins: Jihad Ward, DL, Illinois

Washington needs bodies up front. Ward can play all along the d-line.

54) Vikings: Su'a Cravens, S/LB, USC

After getting Bridgewater a weapon on Thursday Minnesota adds a physical presence on defense. He'll play strong safety for them.

55) Bengals: Austin Johnson, DT, Penn St.

Cincinnati would like a nose tackle. They find one in Johnson.

56) Seahawks: Xavien Howard, CB, Baylor

Seattle needs secondary depth. Howard is physical and can make plays on the ball.

57) Packers: Sterling Shepard, WR, Oklahoma

After the WR injuries that derailed their 2015 season Green Bay adds some protection from it happening again.

58) Steelers: Darian Thompson, S, Boise St.

Pittsburgh doubles up in the secondary with a safety who has good ball skills.

59) Chiefs: Joshua Perry, LB, Ohio St.

He has the ability to play inside or out and KC's core linebackers are getting up there in age.

60) Patriots: Kenneth Dixon, RB, Louisiana Tech

The Pats love versatile backs and Dixon can help in plenty of different ways.

61) Patriots: Tyler Boyd, WR, Pittsburgh

The Pats live versatile wideout and Boyd actually played some in the backfield at Pitt.

62) Panthers: Derrick Henry, RB, Alabama

Carolina pounds the football. Henry is a monster. It's a perfect match.

63) Broncos: Jaylon Smith, LB, Notre Dame

John Elway proves again he sold his soul to Satan to end up with a Top-10 talent. Smith suffered a knee injury in Notre Dame's bowl game or he would be a first round lock. Add another piece to the NFL's best defense from 2015.

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