Post-Combine NFL Mock Draft Round 2

Ohio State. Michael Bennett. 54. player. 50. Even if Nick Fairley and Ndamukong Suh were resigned, the Lions need another big body in the middle in case Suh gets another suspension or Fairley gets injured.  Bennett is a great value pick at this point even though he shouldn’t be a top-50 pick given his lack of size and benefiting from playing next to Joey Bosa.. Defensive Tackle

32. Pending Antonio Cromartie’s future, the Cardinals might have a high-priority need at CB. The aggressive Cardinals scheme relies on the secondary to play a lot of man-to-man, the type of coverage Nelson handled with ease in the PAC-12, where he shut down opposing receivers on a weekly basis.. Cornerback. Oregon State. Steve Nelson. 55. player

player. 55. The Steelers suffered from poor play in the secondary where neither Mike Mitchell, Troy Polamalu, Will Allen or William Gay convinced entirely.  They should take a chance on the former basketball guard Rollins, whose sudden movements seem unique and could help him become a playmaker in his sophomore season.. Cornerback. Miami (Ohio). Quinten Rollins. 56

For the past few years, Cam Newton never had more than two reliable weapons at his disposal.  Smith is a legit deep-threat option — the Panthers could create unprecedented matchup issues with him, Greg Olsen, Kelvin Benjamin and Philly Brown on the field.. Wide Receiver. Ohio State. Devin Smith. 57. player. 87

26. Even though Justin Forsett enjoyed a breakout season in 2014, the Ravens didn’t commit to him yet.  An electric RB with better hands may still be needed for passing downs, and Abdullah fits that bill perfectly.. Running Back. Nebraska. Ameer Abdullah. 58. player

45. I expect Julius Thomas to walk in free agency given the enormous interest he’s been drawing from around the league.  Walford could be a cheap replacement and Peyton Manning will mold him into a weapon in Colorado.. Tight End. Miami. Clive Walford. 59. player

player. 123. The Cowboys failed to generate much of a pass rush in 2014 — not a single player on the roster piled up more than six sacks.  Preston Smith is a versatile weapon that could allow Jerry Jones’ squad to create favorable matchups along the defensive line.. Defensive End. Mississippi State. Preston Smith. 60

The Packers could use an athletic playmaker in the middle of their defense with the ability to cover and sideline-to-sideline speed.  Anthony’s scouting combine performance underlined those abilities and suggests that he could be the missing puzzle piece up in Wisconsin.. Inside Linebacker. Clemson. Stephone Anthony. 61. player. 49

46. The Colts were gashed for what felt like 400 yards in their two games against the Patriots alone.  A strong run defense becomes crucial when your corners are as talented as the Colts’.  Perryman is a hard hitter, a force against the run and should make opposing RBs think twice before they hit the holes, as the Coral Gables native could be delivering a big blow once penetrated.. Linebacker. Miami. Denzel Perryman. 62. player

36. I’m not sold on Cann as a pass-blocker, but he regularly pancakes people in the running game.  His arms might be short, but he is strong at the point of attack and should provide an upgrade over J.R. Sweezy at the left guard spot in Seattle.. Offensive Guard. South Carolina. AJ Cann. 63. player

47. As mentioned before, the Patriots barely have any needs on their roster.  Tom Brady did endure a tough stretch at the beginning of the season under center due to poor play on the interior O-Line.  Those guys improved substantially throughout the course of the season, but depth is needed and Tomlinson could boost the competition during training camp.. Offensive Guard. Duke. Laken Tomlinson. 64. player