by Round 2
33. Cincinnati (2-14) – Josh Jones OT Houston
34. Indianapolis – from Washington (3-13) – Tee Higgins WR Clemson
35. Detroit (3-12-1) – Jonathan Taylor RB Wisconsin
36. New York Giants (4-11) – Grant Delpit S LSU
37. Los Angeles Chargers (5-11) – Ezra Cleveland OT Boise State
38. Carolina (5-11) – Neville Gallimore DT Oklahoma
39. Miami (5-11) – Lucas Niang OT TCU
40. Houston – from Arizona (5-10-1) – Laviska Shenault Jr. WR Colorado
41. Cleveland (6-10) – Antoine Winfield Jr. S Minnesota
Adding Karl Joseph and Andrew Sendejo to fill the safety spots was brilliant. They are both on one-year deals though which means more safeties will be needed on the roster for the future. One of my favorite prospects in this whole class is Winfield. He could be a second round steal. He makes crazy interceptions, comes up to stop the run well, delivers hard hits and moves from sideline to sideline so smoothly. He just has great football IQ and in some ways reminds me of Troy Polamalu. Not that he will be quite as good but the style of play can be quite comparable. If available the Browns MUST select him in the second.
42. Jacksonville (6-10) – Terrell Lewis Edge Alabama
43. Chicago – from Las Vegas (7-9) – Ashtyn Davis S California
44. Indianapolis (7-9) – Cole Kmet TE Notre Dame
45. Tampa Bay (7-9) – Ross Blacklock DT TCU
46. Denver (7-9) – KJ Hamler WR Penn State
47. Atlanta (7-9) – Trevon Diggs CB Alabama
48. New York Jets (7-9) – Prince Tega Wanogho OT Auburn
49. Pittsburgh (8-8) – Josh Uche Edge Michigan
50. Chicago (8-8) – Damon Arnette CB Ohio State
51. Dallas (8-8) – Bryce Hall CB Virginia
52. Los Angeles Rams (9-7) – Julian Okwara Edge Notre Dame
53. Philadelphia* (9-7) – Lloyd Cushenberry III OG LSU
54. Buffalo* (10-6) – Curtis Weaver Edge Boise State
55. Baltimore – from Atlanta via New England* (12-4) – Denzel Mims WR Baylor
56. Miami – from New Orleans* (13-3) – Cesar Ruiz C/OG Michigan
57. Houston* (10-6) – Isaiah Wilson OT Georgia
58. Minnesota* (10-6) – Jalen Reagor WR TCU
59. Seattle* (11-5) – Cam Akers RB Florida State
60. Baltimore* (14-2) – Troy Dye LB Oregon
61. Tennessee* (9-7) – Marlon Davidson DT Auburn
62. Green Bay* (13-3) – Brycen Hopkins TE Purdue
63. Kansas City – from San Francisco* (13-3) – Noah Igbinoghene CB Auburn
64. Seattle – from Kansas City* (12-4) – Jonathan Greenard Edge Florida
Do you see a scenario where Dave Gettleman’s old habits get the best of him, and the Giants go for Becton at 4 instead of Wirfs?
Perhaps. Becton is a true left tackle but has great potential. RT seems to be more of a need and I can’t see Becton moving over. Veteran Nate Solder wouldn’t move either. Wills of Alabama would be a smarter option if they don’t go with Wirfs. Probably would be foolish to take Becton.
Finally a NFL Mock Draft from a credible beat reporter who knows his stuff and wasn’t lazy about it. This website has really jumped on my radar the last 6 months since last season began. I loved this draft, and I truly hope several things play out that way as well. We shall see but my cap and respect both go to this young man. I will be sharing this article with everyone I know who would also enjoy it! JOB WELL DONE!