Part Deux – Round 2 Mock Draft

by Barking Carnival Staff on Apr 29, 2011 12:22 PM CDT in Texas Longhorns and Other Football

As promised, here is a look at the second round:

New England Patriots – Akeem Ayers (Linebacker - UCLA). The Patriots just continue to get better. They are the Anti-Texans.
Buffalo Bills – Brooks Reed (Defensive End/Linebacker - Arizona). They missed on Von Miller yesterday, but they will get a pass rushing linebacker.
Cincinnati Bengals – Andy Dalton (Quarterback - TCU). The Bengals prepare for life after Carson Palmer.
Denver Broncos – Marvin Austin (Defensive Tackle - North Carolina). Austin is a first round talent.
Cleveland Browns – Da’Quan Bowers (Defensive End - Clemson). Bowers just can’t slip much further.
Arizona Cardinals – Justin Houston (Defensive End/Outside Linebacker - Georgia). Houston can be groomed to replace Joey Porter.
Tennessee Titans – Stephen Paea (Defensive Tackle – Oregon State). Paea lacks ideal size, but has freakish strength.
Dallas Cowboys – Aaron Williams (Cornerback – Texas). The Cowboys should be ecstatic to get a first round talent here.
Washington Redskins – Ryan Mallett (Quarterback – Arkansas). The Redskins have to take a quarterback at some point.
Houston Texans – Brandon Harris (Cornerback – Miami). Never underestimate the Texans’ ability to screw this up.
Minnesota Vikings – Allen Bailey (Defensive End – Miami). The rebuilding effort continues in Minnesota.
Detroit Lions – Ras-I Dowling (Cornerback – Virginia). I can’t believe I’m about to say this, but I’m really starting to like the Lions.
San Francisco 49ers – Rahim Moore (Safety – UCLA). I thought real hard about putting Colin Kaepernick here, but with the 49ers passing on Gabbert yesterday, I just don’t see them taking a quarterback.
Denver Broncos – Orlando Franklin (Offensive Tackle – Miami). John Elway is putting together a very solid draft.
St. Louis Rams – Greg Little (Wide Receiver – North Carolina). Robert Quinn, Marvin Austin, Greg Little…how good would have North Carolina been this past season?
Oakland Raiders – Colin Kaepernick (Quarterback – Nevada). Al Davis is said to be in love with Kaepernick.
Washington Redskins – Torrey Smith (Wide Receiver – Maryland). A little help for their new quarterback.
San Diego Chargers – Jabaal Sheard (Defensive End/Outside Linebacker – Pittsburgh). An underrated prospect I like.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Bruce Carter (Linebacker/North Carolina). The Bucs’ stock is on the rise.
New York Giants – Mikel Leshoure (Running Back/Illinois). The Giants don’t have a legitimate starting tailback.
Indianapolis Colts – Quinton Carter (Safety/Oklahoma). Bob Sanders has left the building.
Philadelphia Eagles – Johnny Patrick (Cornerback/Louisville). Andy Reid has to address this position.
Kansas City Chiefs – Clint Boling (Offensive Tackle/Georgia). I’m not sure if it will be offensive or defensive, but I think the Chiefs will take a lineman here.
New England Patriots – Titus Young (Wide Receiver/Boise State). They took an offensive lineman yesterday and a wide receiver today. Tom Brady is happy.
Seattle Seahawks – Marcus Gilchrist (Cornerback – Clemson). Gilchrist can play corner or safety, and Pete Carroll needs both of those things.
Baltimore Ravens – Martez Wilson (Linebacker – Illinois). Ray Lewis has a new project.
Cleveland Browns – Ben Ijalana – (Offensive Line – Villanova). I’m still blown away at the king’s ransom Mike Holmgren got yesterday from the Falcons. Just think, that could have been the Texans if they hadn’t won that last meaningless game.
New England Patriots – Ryan Williams (Running Back – Virginia Tech). It’s ridiculous how many picks the Patriots have.
San Diego Chargers – Randall Cobb (Wide Receiver – Kentucky). A little more help for Phillip Rivers.
Chicago Bears – Christian Ballard (Defensive Tackle – Iowa). The talent pool is really drying up.
Pittsburgh Steelers – Curtis Brown (Cornerback – Texas). I had the Steelers getting a defensive back from Texas yesterday, so I’m sticking with that today.
Green Bay Packers – Jacquizz Rodgers (Running Back – Oregon State). Rodgers will be a nice weapon in Green Bay’s offense.

Tweet Comment 27 comments | 0 recs |

Do you like this story?

Comments

When do the Browns get Colt a WR?

by Savage Henry on Apr 29, 2011 12:31 PM CDT reply actions

I like the picks, though think Pats go DE not LB… which means Bowers is not available for Browns, so they pick Sheard (or a CB). The Browns then taking an OL is spot on, though maybe more of OT type. WR for them… a speed guy in 4th or 5th or free agency. Though like the Texans, the Browns could easily screw it up and take nothing but centers the rest of the draft.

More so than usual, I see real contributing players from day one through the 2nd round. Not sure why so many reaches last night.

by Spastic Synapse on Apr 29, 2011 1:24 PM CDT reply actions

If Dallas really got Rahim Moore or Aaron Williams it would be amazing. Two biggest need positions on the team and two new starters in the first two rounds.

Teams reaching all over the place for QB’s and defensive ends really creating good opportunities for teams wil other needs.

Unless you are the Houston Texans.

by Newy25 on Apr 29, 2011 1:28 PM CDT reply actions

Kudos for having the courage to not stick with the status quo and have the Texans either drafting a tightend or some guy who was on the CSU traveling squad.

by Davey O'Brien on Apr 29, 2011 3:03 PM CDT reply actions

Nice mock.

Robert Quinn, Marvin Austin, Greg Little…how good would have North Carolina been this past season?

Legitimate MNC contenders. Auburn had the best player in college football at the most important position, but UNC was much more talented top to bottom.

I like the picks, though think Pats go DE not LB… which means Bowers is not available for Browns

New England mainly plays a 3-4 and to me it seems that Bowers is much better suited as a 4-3 DE. Bailey from da U would be a better fit for the Patriots imo.

by bigdukesix on Apr 29, 2011 3:33 PM CDT reply actions

If the Cowboys get Aaron Williams, I will poo myself in glee.

bigduke -

Aggregate talent is not the same as having a game-changing, catalyzing player who handles the ball on every play. And what happened to UNC wasn’t some accident. It’s HOW they were able to get all of that talent. John Blake was running a farm team. No question that team was loaded for bear though.

looping -

I wonder if Cincy takes Mallet as he best approximates what Carson Palmer offered?

by Scipio Tex on Apr 29, 2011 4:12 PM CDT reply actions

I just hope Cincy snags Dalton to see if anyone ever notices if he’s wearing a helmet or not.

And I, along with Scipio Texas’ delicates, hope that the Texans move up and take A.J. Williams,

by magnusbleuveigner on Apr 29, 2011 4:28 PM CDT reply actions

I’m almost as interested in seeing how New England deals with all their picks as my wife is in watching the 12 hours of Royal Wedding coverage she DVRed.

by Bobby Time on Apr 29, 2011 4:41 PM CDT reply actions

AJ is a Bill.

Looks like the Bills are going defense in this draft.

by Scipio Tex on Apr 29, 2011 5:16 PM CDT reply actions

Bengals go Andy Dalton. Nice prediction Loop.

by Scipio Tex on Apr 29, 2011 5:19 PM CDT reply actions

AJ to the Boys was too much to hope for. I’m not that sold on Rahim Moore, and for ‘me this could be prime trade down territory for the Boys as I think you’ve got a clump of solid starters for most of this round. Maybe someone falls in love with Mallett?

by nobis60 on Apr 29, 2011 5:33 PM CDT reply actions

why am i excited wrt what detroit does now? fuckin…football..

by mattdubya on Apr 29, 2011 5:38 PM CDT reply actions

also why the hell is everyone calling aaron williams aj? his name is A-DUB.

by mattdubya on Apr 29, 2011 5:39 PM CDT reply actions

NFL Guys talking free agent QBs for Arizona…no mention of Vince. The battle tested Kevin Kolb gets a shout out though.

by Burnt Orange Wookiee on Apr 29, 2011 5:45 PM CDT reply actions

matt -

His nickname is AJ.

by Scipio Tex on Apr 29, 2011 5:46 PM CDT reply actions

Charles Haley announced a pick and managed not to take his penis out.

by Scipio Tex on Apr 29, 2011 5:46 PM CDT reply actions

scip- got it.

do the texans think they’re gonna sign nnmadi? the hell are they doin

by mattdubya on Apr 29, 2011 5:54 PM CDT reply actions

I told y’all — Rick Smith hates black people. What a stupid pick. What a terrible franchise.

by Toadvine on Apr 29, 2011 5:55 PM CDT reply actions

I might be eating my words from earlier if the Texans don’t get a cornerback in the 3rd.

by nerf herder on Apr 29, 2011 6:01 PM CDT reply actions

I love the Titus Young selection. Megatron and Desean Jackson lite make for a nice pairing.

I’m not a fan of Rahim Moore, but that embrace with his mother was touching.

by magnusbleuveigner on Apr 29, 2011 6:23 PM CDT reply actions

It’s clear the Texans are hell bent on taking this country back one white defensive draft pick at a time.

I actually like this pick fine. It’s funny, when I went to youtube to familiarize myself on the guy, JJ Watt highlights came up on the side.

Also, we haven’t had hair to talk about since Carr left!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32KAqii4lrk

Gotta go DB with the next pick, and in FA. Luckily there will be lots of guys for us not to throw cash at.

by magnusbleuveigner on Apr 29, 2011 6:30 PM CDT reply actions

These are fairly useful as an intro to guys you may not be overly familiar with.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EL1Wj3OIjuU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bQhVXjj7Fs&feature=related

Plus these links come complete with ‘horn in the fjord’ audibles. Make that sound, and magnus appears.

by magnusbleuveigner on Apr 29, 2011 6:38 PM CDT reply actions

Good job Texans, fucking up The Narrative.

by CrazyJoeDavola on Apr 29, 2011 7:51 PM CDT reply actions

Hopefully Wade can keep Gary and Rick locked out of the draft room for one more round so that they can draft a safety who runs well enough to cover someone other than a tackle eligible.

by Davey O'Brien on Apr 29, 2011 7:53 PM CDT reply actions