NFL Mock Draft: Expect big names to be available in Round 2
Article By rlande.tsn on 25th March, 2010
Fans will recognize many of the players in Sporting News' latest mock draft second round. SN draft expert Russ Lande and his team of former NFL scouts believe Notre Dame's Golden Tate, Alabama's Terrence Cody and a handful of Florida standouts will come off the board with picks 33-64.
1. St. Louis Rams Golden Tate could wind up wearing gold and blue in St. Louis. Golden Tate*, WR, Notre Dame. If the Rams grab Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford in the first round, the overhaul of the offense can continue with Tate. He has the ability to make big plays running after the catch.
2. Detroit Lions Earl Thomas*, S, Texas. The Lions want to add speed to their secondary/defense and Thomas has the explosiveness and play-making ability to upgrade the back end of their secondary quickly.
3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Jon Asamoah, G, Illinois. The Bucs' OL has struggled with consistency in recent seasons and they need to upgrade. Asamoah brings the athleticism to be a good NFL guard and possibly even a tackle.
4. Kansas City Chiefs Arrelious Benn* , WR, Illinois. The Chiefs need offensive weapons and Benn is a well-built and very athletic receiver who has the talent to be a big-time player in the NFL if he can play up to his ability more consistently.
5. Washington Redskins Tony Pike, QB, Cincinnati. While many expect them to take Clausen in the first round, Pike is the tall, strong-armed QB that Mike Shanahan seems to prefer.
6. Cleveland Browns Perrish Cox, CB, Oklahoma State. Cox is a first-round talent who will likely slide due to off-field concerns. But the Browns need to improve their secondary and here he is too good of a value for the Cleveland to pass up.
7. Oakland Raiders Brandon Spikes, ILB, Florida. The Raiders need to replace Kirk Morrison and Spikes is the type of tough, hard-nosed middle linebacker the Raiders have won with over the years.
8. San Diego Chargers (from...
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1. St. Louis Rams Golden Tate could wind up wearing gold and blue in St. Louis. Golden Tate*, WR, Notre Dame. If the Rams grab Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford in the first round, the overhaul of the offense can continue with Tate. He has the ability to make big plays running after the catch.
2. Detroit Lions Earl Thomas*, S, Texas. The Lions want to add speed to their secondary/defense and Thomas has the explosiveness and play-making ability to upgrade the back end of their secondary quickly.
3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Jon Asamoah, G, Illinois. The Bucs' OL has struggled with consistency in recent seasons and they need to upgrade. Asamoah brings the athleticism to be a good NFL guard and possibly even a tackle.
4. Kansas City Chiefs Arrelious Benn* , WR, Illinois. The Chiefs need offensive weapons and Benn is a well-built and very athletic receiver who has the talent to be a big-time player in the NFL if he can play up to his ability more consistently.
5. Washington Redskins Tony Pike, QB, Cincinnati. While many expect them to take Clausen in the first round, Pike is the tall, strong-armed QB that Mike Shanahan seems to prefer.
6. Cleveland Browns Perrish Cox, CB, Oklahoma State. Cox is a first-round talent who will likely slide due to off-field concerns. But the Browns need to improve their secondary and here he is too good of a value for the Cleveland to pass up.
7. Oakland Raiders Brandon Spikes, ILB, Florida. The Raiders need to replace Kirk Morrison and Spikes is the type of tough, hard-nosed middle linebacker the Raiders have won with over the years.
8. San Diego Chargers (from...
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