This is an area I typically stay away from because predicting the 2nd round of the NFL Draft is impossible. However, part of the fun of covering the NFL Draft is going out on a limb and making predictions. Please make sure to check out my which will help explain a lot of these 2nd round selections. As usual, I am hoping for some good comments and feedback!
Updated 2011 NFL Mock Draft: 2nd Round
33. New England (from Car.)- Mikel Leshoure- RB- Illinois
- Leshoure has a good shot to sneak into the first round but if he falls this far I feel the Pats will scoop him up. Leshoure has a chance to be a special running back in the NFL.
34. Buffalo- Derrek Sherrod- OT- Miss St.
- The Bills have had issues at the tackle position for a few season and Sherrod has the potential to develop into a nice starting tackle. Locker is an option here but I have a feeling that Buffalo likes Fitzpatrick.
35. Cincinnati- Danny Watkins- G- Baylor
- Bobby Williams is not going to play forever and Watkins would be a nice replacement.
36. Denver- Rahim Moore- S- UCLA
- Moore will provide youth and playmaking ability to an aging secondary.
37. Cleveland- Christian Ballard- DT/DE- Iowa
- It will take several picks for Cleveland to fill the holes along the defensive line. Ballard has the skill set to fit nicely as a penetrating defensive tackle in a 4-3 scheme.
38. Arizona- Jake Locker- QB- Washington
- The Cardinals get their quarterback of the future here in the 2nd round. Locker is a talented quarterback with upside but needs time to develop. Look for Arizona to add a vet to help mentor Locker.
39. Tennessee- Christian Ponder- QB- Florida State
- This draft is shaping up nicely for the Titans. In adding both Fairley and Ponder they get players that have the potential to contribute early.
40. Dallas- Martez Wilson- LB- Illinois
- Wilson represents best player available but also is someone that can help the Cowboys on defense. Wilson has the versatility to play either a rush linebacker or on the inside.
41. Washington- Andy Dalton- QB- TCU
- Washington is in a tough position because they need to figure out if they have to trade up to get their targeted quarterback. The Redskins could make a move in either round 1 or 2 but they need to select a quarterback somewhere early.
42. Houston- Brooks Reed- OLB- Arizona
- Wade Phillips is bring the 3-4 defense to Houston and pieces will need to be added. Reed is a rising prospect that could fit at the outside linebacker position.
43. Minnesota- Stephen Paea- DT- Oregon State
- Big Pat Williams is no longer a member of the Vikings and Kevin Williams is facing a 4 game suspension. Paea is a versatile player that will come in and help the Vikings get through the early part of the season.
44. Detroit- Mason Foster- LB- Washington
- I love Foster and feel that he has a real bright future. Detroit has holes to fill at linebacker and Foster can make a difference right away.
45. San Francisco- Jarvis Jenkins- DT- Clemson
- The 49ers will be looking to replace Aubrayo Franklin who looks unlikely to return next season. Jenkins has a good strong base and the ability to play 2 gap football.
46. Denver (from Mia)- Kyle Rudolph- TE- Notre Dame
- Denver is bare at tight end after McDaniels brought in his type of players. Rudolph gives the Broncos a pass catching option at the position.
47. St. Louis- Torrey Smith- WR- Maryland
- The Rams need to give Bradford more weapons and Smith has the ability to stretch the field.
48. Oakland- Aaron Williams- CB/S- Texas
- The Raiders are thin in the secondary and Williams could help out at either corner or safety.
49. Jacksonville- Jon Baldwin- WR- Pitt
-The Jags have several smaller receivers and with Sims-Walker moving on there is a need at the position. Baldwin is a bigger receiver with a lot of potential.
50. San Diego- Jabaal Sheard- OLB/DE- Pitt
- Sheard will be looking at moving to outside linebacker if he is selected here. However, he has the potential to provide a pass rush off the edge.
51. Tampa Bay- Ryan Williams- RB- Virginia Tech
- Behind LeGarrette Blount there isn’t much talent and adding Williams would give them a good two headed monster. While Blount had a successful rookie season there are still some concerns about his character. Williams would provide good depth and insurance.
52. New York Giants- Quan Sturdivant- LB- UNC
- The Giants are still looking for an answer at the middle linebacker position.
53. Indianapolis- Orlando Franklin- G- Florida
- The Colts need help at several spots along their offensive line.
54. Philadelphia- Marcus Cannon- G- TCU
- Andy Reid loves big interior offensive linemen and they don’t come much bigger than Cannon.
55. Kansas City- Leonard Hankerson- WR- Miami
-The Chiefs need to find someone to keep the double teams off of Bowe. Hankerson showed this past season that he is a playermaker.
56. New Orleans- Drake Nevis- DT- LSU
- Nevis has an extremely quick first step that will allow him to penetrate the pocket in the NFL.
57. Seattle- Allen Bailey- DT/DE- Miami
- Not sure what type of NFL player Bailey will be but his athletic ability is undeniable. He could play the unique 5 technique position in Pete Carroll’s defense.
58. Baltimore- Titus Young- WR- Boise State
- Young's playmaking ability will appeal to the Ravens. He is a player they could stick in the slot to create mismatches.
59. Atlanta- Randall Cobb- WR- Kentucky
60. New England- Rashard Carmichael- CB- Virginia Tech
- New England should think about packaging this pick to move up in the draft somewhere or maybe they will trade this for a 1st round pick next season. Either way its a good place to get some secondary depth.
61. San Diego (from NYJ)- Greg Little- WR- UNC
- Little fits the mold of a Chargers wide receiver a position they are likely to address.
62. Chicago- Stefen Wisniewski- C/G- Penn State
- Olin Kruetz’s play has begun to decline and there is little to no depth behind him.
63. Pittsburgh- Kendric Ellis- DT/NT- Hampton
- Casey Hampton is in the same position as Kruetz and you can never have enough depth on the defensive line.
64. Green Bay- Donta Moch- OLB- Nevada
- This is a developmental pick but if anyone can get use of Moch’s speed its Capers.
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