ROUND 2
33. Jacksonville: Trevon Moehrig, S, TCU
Interesting that Urban Meyer took the second running back before the safety—value be damned—but Moehrig was the best safety in the draft and slid considerably after five quarterbacks mucked up the first round. Jacksonville gets, essentially, a third first-round pick here at the top of the second.
34. N.Y. Jets: Azeez Ojulari, edge, Georgia
The Jets need an edge rusher to book-end Carl Lawson. Ojulari is a bit undersized, but he’s a pure edge burner who fits perfectly in Robert Saleh’s Wide-9 front.
35. Atlanta: Christian Barmore, DT, Alabama
New defensive coordinator Dean Pees knows the importance of being strong up the middle, and Barmore, who wrecked the college football playoffs, could be a perfect fit alongside Grady Jarrett.
36. Miami (from Houston): Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, LB, Notre Dame
A stunner slipping out of Round 1, Owusu-Koramoah’s ability to cover like a defensive back would give Brian Flores a lot of flexibility at the linebacker level.
37. Philadelphia: Jabril Cox, LB, LSU
The Eagles have never put a premium on linebackers, but Nick Sirianni brought defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon with him from Indy, and those two saw firsthand the value of a big-time linebacker in Darius Leonard. Cox isn’t at Leonard’s level—he struggles to get through traffic—but his speed is perfect for Gannon’s fast-flowing defense.
38. Cincinnati: Liam Eichenberg, OT, Notre Dame
He might be a guard, or he might challenge stopgap veteran Riley Reiff at tackle. But either way, Eichenberg’s big-school pedigree will appeal to the Bengals’ brass, and Notre Dame linemen have an excellent track record overall.
39. Carolina: Teven Jenkins, OT, Oklahoma State
For the first time in the Matt Rhule Era, the Panthers draft an offensive player! Jenkins needs to become more refined to go with his brute physicality, but he has a great chance to provide an answer at left tackle for a team that hasn’t had stability there since the Jordan Gross days.
40. Denver: Jalen Mayfield, OT, Michigan
The Broncos can’t be banking on Ja’Wuan James anymore; Mayfield, however, can be the answer as their bookend for Garett Bolles.
41. Detroit: Elijah Moore, WR, Ole Miss
The Lions (rightly) didn’t pass on Penei Sewell in Round 1, but they’re still in desperate need of receivers. Moore can separate and plays bigger than his size in traffic. He would mesh nicely as a catch-and-run weapon for Jared Goff.
42. N.Y. Giants: Wyatt Davis, G, Ohio State
Sources in New York say Dave Gettleman has an affinity for hog mollies. After trading down for the first time as a GM, Gettleman gets back to his roots with Davis, who has NFL bloodlines (he’s the grandson of Hall of Fame Packers defensive lineman Willie Davis) and should immediately step into Kevin Zeitler’s old spot at right guard.
43. San Francisco: Richie Grant, S, UCF
Jaquiski Tartt has had a rash of injuries over the past few seasons. Grant, an undersized but all-around solid and aggressive safety, would at least an important third safety if not a starter in San Francisco.
44. Dallas: Levi Onwuzurike, DT, Washington
The Cowboys continue to restock on defense, where Onwuzurike’s ability to get upfield could remind new defensive coordinator Dan Quinn of his former star in Atlanta, Grady Jarrett.
45. Jacksonville (from Minnesota): Asante Samuel Jr., CB, Florida State
The Jaguars have Shaquil Griffin and C.J. Henderson on the outside, and Samuel would fit nicely as a quality cover man in the slot.
46. New England: Baron Browning, LB, Ohio State
A big linebacker who flashed the ability to cover and blitz on occasion, Browning fits the mold for a Patriots team that got a chilling look at life after Dont’a Hightower last season.
47. L.A. Chargers: Pat Freiermuth, TE, Penn State
The Chargers signed Jared Cook as a stopgap after losing Hunter Henry in free agency, but Freiermuth would provide a long-term target over the middle for Justin Herbert.
48. Las Vegas: Daviyon Nixon, DT, Iowa
The Raiders addressed their lack of an edge-rushing presence by signing Yannick Ngakoue, but the interior line is thin. Nixon is a bit of a late-bloomer, but he’s a rare mover for a 300-pounder with the ability to get upfield. He was dominant at times at Iowa.
49. Arizona: Terrace Marshall Jr., WR, LSU
Kliff Kingsbury’s Air Raid asks its receivers to win one-on-one battles in iso routes, and considering they often play four-wide it’s imperative the Cardinals add talent at receiver. Marshall dominated as a big slot receiver at LSU and would fit nicely in the old Larry Fitzgerald role.
50. Miami: Landon Dickerson, C, Alabama
The Dolphins have loaded up with weapons for Tua, signing Will Fuller and drafting Jaylen Waddle; now they need to solidify the front five in front of him. Dickerson is coming off an ACL tear, but assuming he returns to 100% health he would soon overtake Matt Skura on the depth chart (add your own obligatory and exaggerated “10-year starter” claim here).
51. Washington: Elijah Molden, DB, Washington
Molden might not have the size and speed to hold up as a boundary receiver, but he’s a quality player inside who’s instincts and football character will win over a coaching staff.
52. Chicago: Tyson Campbell, CB, Georgia
Kyle Fuller was a surprise cap casualty, and aging Desmond Trufant is not the answer opposite second-year man Jaylon Johnson. Campbell had an up-and-down career at Georgia, but few can match his athletic profile as a big, fast and fluid cover man.
53. Tennessee: Tylan Wallace, WR, Oklahoma State
After losing Corey Davis in free agency, the Titans would do well to add Wallace, a fast and feisty receiver who would complement A.J. Brown nicely.
54. Indianapolis: Samuel Cosmi, OT, Texas
The Colts still need to find an answer at left tackle after Anthony Castonzo’s retirement. Cosmi can be a little segmented in his movements, but his length and light feet give him a chance to become a quality blindside blocker.
55. Pittsburgh: Quinn Meinerz, G, Whitewater (Wisc.)
The Steelers traded up for a running back in Round 1, but their offensive line remains a huge question mark. Meinerz is the kind of mauling interior lineman who could thrive in an offense that wants to reassert its physicality.
56. Seattle: Ifeatu Melifonwu, CB, Syracuse
After losing Shaquil Griffin and Quinton Dunbar, cornerback is an obvious need for the Seahawks. Melifonwu is a classic “Seattle-style” (a little over 6’ 2” with 32-inch arms).
57. L.A. Rams: Josh Myers, C, Ohio State
Sean McVay has been desperate to find stability at center, but hasn’t been able to find it since John Sullivan’s retirement. Myers could provide the long-term answer in L.A.
58. Kansas City (from Baltimore): Dyami Brown, WR, North Carolina
He doesn’t have prototypical X-receiver size, but Brown is a burner and the kind of downfield threat who could do major damage with Patrick Mahomes throwing him the ball.
59. Cleveland: Rondale Moore, WR, Purdue
He’d be more of a luxury pick for a Browns offense that doesn’t use three receivers often, but while Moore is undersized he’s special with the ball in his hands. He could do some damage in a gadget role and as a return specialist with a chance to become a more refined receiver over the next few seasons.
60. New Orleans: Nick Bolton, LB, Missouri
The Saints were much better defensively after adding Kwon Alexander last season, and Bolton brings similar speed and aggressiveness at the second level. He’d fit nicely alongside Demario Davis.
61. Buffalo: Tommy Tremble, TE, Notre Dame
The Bills came up empty in their search for a tight end in free agency, but Tremble could become the answer. He was underused as a receiver at Notre Dame, but his athleticism suggests untapped potential as a pass-catcher, and he will play with an edge as a blocker.
62. Green Bay: Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, USC
A savvy route runner and catch-and-run threat, St. Brown’s well-rounded game and advanced approach would give him a chance to be an early contributor in Green Bay (where he would also push older brother Equanimeous down the depth chart).
63. Kansas City (from Baltimore): Dillon Radunz, OT, North Dakota State
The Chiefs addressed every O-line spot except right tackle this offseason. Trey Lance’s blindside protector, Radunz might need a year to adjust to the NFL, but he has the potential to become a longterm answer at right tackle.
64. Tampa Bay: Aaron Robinson, CB, UCF
Robinson thrived as a slot corner in college but has the size and physical traits to play the outside. He’d have a chance to develop while providing depth for a solid defensive backfield in Tampa.
