2012 SB Nation NFL Mock Draft: Round 2, Pick 47

With the 47th pick in the 2012 SB Nation NFL Writers Mock Draft, the New York Jets select Notre Dame safety Harrison Smith.

John B explains: The Jets addressed one huge need in the first round by taking Melvin Ingram. I could see a scenario where they double dip at the outside linebacker position, but it probably would not be in the second round if the Draft plays out this way. Regarding their other needs, reports indicate they are intent on signing a cheap veteran receiver after the Draft. For reasons unknown to anybody, they seem content with Wayne Hunter battling Vladimir Ducasse for the right tackle spot. That leaves us with safety.

Eric Smith was one of the worst starting safeties in the NFL in 2011. Despite the signing of Laron Landry, Smith is currently slated to start again. We’ll replace him with another Smith. Landry is an in the box type of safety. Harrison Smith has the skillset to play centerfield in this defense. Adding Ingram and Smith in the first two rounds takes a defense that was already one of the best in the league and makes it potentially dominant.

Dan Kadar responds: This is a wonderful pick. Landry, and his biceps only signed a one-year deal with the Jets, Jim Leonhard can't stay healthy and Eric Smith is, plainly, terrible. Harrison Smith has been an offseason riser and would give whatever team drafts him a leader. Smith may never be a superstar defensive back, but he's sound, tough and smart.

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