2016 NFL Draft Tracker and Grades, Second Round

By Vincent Frank on Saturday, April 30th 2016
2016 NFL Draft Tracker and Grades, Second Round

32. Cleveland Browns: Emmanuel Ogbah, Defensive End, Oklahoma State

The 270-pound Ogbah doesn't necessarily seem to be a fit in the Browns' 3-4 defense, but he's an elite-level EDGE guy that can simply get to the quarterback. The Browns, if they don't change their scheme, could ask him to play defensive end or lose a bit of weight to play stand-up OLB in their system. (Grade: A) 

 

33. Tennessee Titans: Kevin Dodd, Defensive End, Clemson

Unlike Ogbah, I am not sure how Dodd fits as a stand-up guy in a 3-4. And he'd have to add about 15 pounds to have a chance with his hands down in the this scheme. The tape definitely stands out. And he was ultra-productive at Clemson last season. (Grade: B-)

 

34. Dallas Cowboys: Jaylon Smith, Linebacker, Notre Dame

This one is a head scratcher. I had Smith as the top player in the draft prior to the devastating knee injury he suffered in the Fiesta Bowl back in January, but there are some major concerns over his ability to come back. Smith will miss the entire 2016 seasons. Couple that with potential nerve damage, and this was a major risk for the Cowboys to take at the top of the second. (Grade: INC) 

 

35. San Diego Chargers: Hunter Henry, Tight End, Arkansas

With Ladarius Green now in Pittsburgh and Antonio Gates entering his 100th year in the NFL, San Diego needed to find a tight end of the future. Henry is the best of a weak class and will create mismatches in the middle of the field with his 6-foot-5 frame. (Grade: B+)

 

36. Jacksonville Jaguars: Myles Jack, Linebacker, UCLA

It's real possible that Jacksonville got two of the five-best players in the draft. Jack's knee issues are a tremendous concern. But after adding Jalen Ramsey in the first round, Jacksonville could afford to take a chance here. If he's healthy, Jack is going to be a downright dominating performer at the next level. (Grade: A+) 

 

37. Kansas City Chiefs: Chris Jones, Defensive Tackle, Mississippi State

At 6-foot-5 and 305 pounds, Jones is a massive human being that makes it extremely hard for interior linemen to hold up at the point of contact. He's one of those rare defensive tackle prospects that can perform at a high level against both the run and the pass. That will be huge in the Chiefs' defensive line rotation. (Grade: A) 

 

38. Miami Dolphins: Xavien Howard, Cornerback, Baylor

With Mackensie Alexander on the board, Howard was a tremendous reach. Not only is he about as inconsistent as they come, his raw mechanics led to him getting abused by receivers last season. Now take into account Miami yielded a fourth-round pick to move up just a few spots, and this becomes even more ridiculous. (Grade: D)

 

39. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Noah Spence, EDGE, Eastern Kentucky

Spence is one of the top pass rushers in the draft. If it were not for off-field issues in college, he would have been a top-10 pick. This is also an area of tremendous need for Tampa Bay. With Gerald McCoy dominating inside, Spence will out on the edge. (Grade: A+) 

 

40. New York Giants: Sterling Shepard, Wide Receiver, Oklahoma 

The Giants get a replacement for the injury Victor Cruz. Shepard is the perfect slot guy in this scheme, someone that's going to work well with Odell Beckham Jr. The only issue here is this team passing up on players of value at other positions. (Grade: B)

 

41. Buffalo Bills: Reggie Ragland, Linebacker, Alabama

A definite first-round value, Ragland dropped to the second round due in large part to concerns over an enlarged aorta. It shouldn't be an issue moving forward, as most teams didn't take this into account. The addition of Ragland should enable Buffalo to move Preston Brown to either the weak side or strong side. (Grade: A+) 

 

42. Baltimore Ravens: Kamalei Correa, EDGE, Boise State

The perfect fit for Baltimore's 3-4 scheme, Correa can come in immediately and produce from a pass-rush only standpoint. His ceiling might not be incredibly high, but he's already pro ready. (Grade: A) 

 

43. Tennessee Titans: Austin Johnson, Defensive Tackle, Penn State

With the likes of A'Shawn Robinson and Jarran Reed on the board, this seems to be a bit of a reach. I had a late third-round grade on Johnson. Just not the value Tennessee needed in the middle of the second. (Grade: C) 

 

44. Oakland Raiders: Jihad Ward, Defensive Line, Illinois

Not only was Ward a major reach in the middle of the second, there's concern that he's going to miss extensive time due to potential knee surgery down the road. The Raiders have an opportunity to nab value at need positions here. They simply didn't do that. (Grade: C-) 

 

45. Tennessee Titans: Derrick Henry, Running Back, Alabama

Wonder what DeMarco Murray is thinking right now. Henry, the reigning Heisman winner, will likely find himself as Tennessee's starting running back at some point as a rookie. This might not have been a huge need, but Henry is a three-down, Pro Bowl caliber running bac. (Grade: B+) 

 

46. Detroit Lions: A'Shawn Robinson, Defensive Tackle, Alabama

Absolutely love this pick. Robinson is a massive human at 6-foot-3 and 325 pounds. He's hard to push from the line of scrimmage, can set the edge for outside pass rushers and is stout against the run. A first-round value, Detroit got a steal here. (Grade: A+) 

 

47. New Orleans Saints: Michael Thomas, Wide Receiver, Ohio State

What a perfect fit to go with Willie Snead and Brandin Cooks at receiver. The big-bodied Thomas is all about physicality at the line and creating a large catch radius. Issues with hands and speed pushed him down to the second round. (Grade: A) 

 

48. Green Bay Packers: Jason Spriggs, Offensive Tackle, Indiana

Someone I view as a right tackle in the NFL, Spriggs could potentially fit in Green Bay along the left side. It was more a pick for the future for Ted Thompson and Co., but the need was definitely there. (Grade: A)

 

49. Seattle Seahawks: Jarran Reed, Defensive Tackle, Alabama

Seattle may have drafted the best run-stuffing defensive lineman in the entire draft. Doing so in the second round is criminal. Doing so with a need at this position is absurd. (Grade: A+) 

 

50. Houston Texans: Nick Martin, Guard/Center, Notre Dame

I view Martin as more of a guard in the NFL, but there's little doubting his ability to dominate the trenches on the inside. The former Golden Domer is darn good in run-blocking, something the Texans needed here. (Grade: A) 

 

51. New York Jets: Christian Hackenberg, Quarterback, Penn State

This made absolutely no sense. Considered a likely top-10 pick after a standout freshman season at Penn State, Heckenberg regressed in each of the past two seasons. He struggles with accuracy, boasts horrible mechanics and doesn't possess good field vision. With Connor Cook, Dak Prescott and Cardale Jones available here, the Jets reached for a long-term project. Just a horrendous pick. (Grade: F) 

 

52. Atlanta Falcons: Deion James, Linebacker, LSU

Athlete and not much more. James struggles with technique tackling, is raw in the passing game and doesn't diagnose plays too well from the linebacker position. Someone like Ohio State's Joshua Perry would have made more sense here. (Grade: C)

 

53. Washington Redskins: Su'a Cravens, Linebacker, Safety, USC

Man, what a tremendous pick for the Skins here. After getting that potential No. 1 receiver in Josh Doctson in the first round, Washington brings in a player in Cravens that can play both the JOKER linebacker role and in the secondary. His versatility and athleticism is his best asset here. (Grade: A+) 

 

54. Minnesota Vikings: Mackensie Alexander, Cornerback, Clemson

Acquiring a first-round talent with the confidence of an All-Pro performer in the second round is absurd. But that's exactly what the Vikings were able to do. My third-best defensive back in the draft, Alexander goes to a tremendous situation in Minnesota. (Grade: A+) 

 

55. Cincinnati Bengals: Tyler Boyd, Wide Receiver, Pittsburgh

Potentially the best hands in the class, Boyd brings a ton to the table for a Bengals team that lost two solid contributors to free agency. Boyd may lack the down-field speed or physicality, but he produces at a high clip. He's also already pro ready, a must need for Cincinnati. (Grade: A) 

 

56. Chicago Bears: Cody Whitehair, Guard, Kansas State

To most experts, Whitehair was the top interior lineman in the draft. A lack of athleticism and questions regarding scheme fit hurt his stock. But make no mistake about it, he's a 10-year starter in the NFL. Very solid pick here by Chicago. (Grade: A)

 

57. Indianapolis Colts: T.J. Green, Safety, Clemson

Here's an are the Colts really needed to address. The Colts' defense has not had a true cover safety in a great while. Green brings plus-level speed. The primary issue here is experience.  A one-year starter at Clemson, Green lacks the NFL-ready coverage ability to make an immediate impact. (Grade: B)

 

58. Pittsburgh Steelers: Sean Davis, Defensive Back, Maryland

Flexibility is going to be big here in Pittsburgh's scheme. Davis can play both corner and safety. He has the size to play outside. He can cover a large radius up the middle. A true value pick at a position of need, the Steelers did great with their second-round pick. (Grade: A) 

 

59. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Roberto Aguayo, Kicker, Florida State

Not only did Tampa Bay select a kicker in the second round, it gave up a fourth-round pick to move back into the second to nab Aguayo. That's just absurd. (Grade: F) 

 

60. New England Patriots: Cyrus Jones, Cornerback, Alabama

A 5-foot-10 slot corner (at best), Jones is going to make more of his impact as a return man in the NFL. Considering this was the Pats' first pick, they could have drafted a player that would have made more impact on defense at the next level. (Grade: D) 

 

61. New Orleans Saints: Vonn Bell, Safety, Ohio State

After picking up Sheldon Rankins in the first round, New Orleans doubled down on defense with this cover safety. It's a position of utmost need for a bad Saints defense. Bell's also a player that should make an immediate impact. (Grade: A) 

 

62. Carolina Panthers: James Bradberry, Cornerback, Samford

Carolina replaces small-school corner Josh Norman with another small-school guy. While limited, the tape on Bradberry tells us a story of a guy that can play both free safety and corner. He's also a perfect fit in Carolina's system. (Grade: A)

 

63. Denver Broncos: Adam Gotsis, Defensive Tackle, Georgia Tech

A solid pick at a position of need. Gotsis is an athletic interior lineman that makes his noise with the ability to dominate at the line with plus-level power. It's not a sexy pick, but Denver gained a trench warrior here. (Grade: B)

 

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