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2017 NFL two-round mock draft, April 6 edition
All signs point toward Texas A&M defensive end Myles Garrett go first overall in the 2017 NFL Draft. Trevor Ruszkowski/USA TODAY Sports

2017 NFL two-round mock draft, April 6 edition

With less than one month until the NFL Draft, the draft picture is starting to get clearer. So which players are likely to go where with the first 64 selections? The following features of a mock draft of the first two rounds as the 2017 NFL Draft approaches.

 
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1. Cleveland Browns: Myles Garrett, DE, Texas A&M

Cleveland Browns: Myles Garrett, DE, Texas A&M
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Garrett visited with the Jaguars this week, but this pick to Cleveland seems all but set in stone unless someone else mortgages the future to get him. Hopefully, Garrett works out better for the Browns than 2000 No. 1 overall defensive end Courtney Brown.

 
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2. San Francisco 49ers: Solomon Thomas, DE, Stanford

San Francisco 49ers: Solomon Thomas, DE, Stanford
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Thomas is starting to look rock solid as the No. 2 overall pick to San Francisco if the 49ers don't trade out of the spot. He wouldn't be moving far from Stanford.

 
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3. Chicago Bears: Jonathan Allen, DE, Alabama

Chicago Bears: Jonathan Allen, DE, Alabama
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Once considered a possibility for the No. 1 overall pick, Allen has solidified his draft value despite a subpar combine performance. The Bears would be able to utilize him immediately.

 
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4. Jacksonville Jaguars: Jamal Adams, S, LSU

Jacksonville Jaguars: Jamal Adams, S, LSU
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Adams is still a strong possibility for the No. 4 overall pick, though the Jags have also entertained defensive end and running back. Drafting the latter would be admitting that their signing of Chris Ivory last year was a mistake.

 
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5. Tennessee Titans: Marshon Lattimore, CB, Ohio State

Tennessee Titans: Marshon Lattimore, CB, Ohio State
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Tennessee has prioritized the secondary and wide receiver during the draft, and it has plenty of picks to fill those needs after trading back last year. Lattimore is the best cornerback on the board.

 
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6. New York Jets: Leonard Fournette, RB, LSU

New York Jets: Leonard Fournette, RB, LSU
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Fournette can be the powerful early-down back that Matt Forte probably shouldn't be at this point in his career. There are still questions about his athleticism and hands, but his college career suggests a worthy first-round pick.

 
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7. Los Angeles Chargers: Malik Hooker, S, Ohio State

Los Angeles Chargers: Malik Hooker, S, Ohio State
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The Chargers would do well to solidify their secondary, though they have plenty of other needs, as well. It would be a surprise if they don't use this pick on a defensive player.

 
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8: Carolina Panthers: Dalvin Cook, RB, Florida State

8: Carolina Panthers: Dalvin Cook, RB, Florida State
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Jonathan Stewart is set to stick around through 2018, but that doesn't mean he will remain the starter. Cook is an excellent prospect and perhaps the best running back on the board.

 
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9. Cincinnati Bengals: Marlon Humphrey, CB, Alabama

Cincinnati Bengals: Marlon Humphrey, CB, Alabama
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The Bengals need to get younger at cornerback regardless of the Adam Jones situation. Humphrey is well worth a top 10 pick.

 
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10. Buffalo Bills: Mike Williams, WR, Clemson

Buffalo Bills: Mike Williams, WR, Clemson
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Williams is a good fit in Buffalo, pairing with fellow former Clemson wideout Sammy Watkins. One of Tyrod Taylor's strengths is throwing deep, and he will have the weapons.

 
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11. New Orleans Saints: Tre'Davious White, CB, LSU

New Orleans Saints: Tre'Davious White, CB, LSU
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As normal, the Saints will try to address their defense this draft and hope they can finally turn it around. Fortunately, secondary is one of the deepest areas of this draft, and Davis has a chance to help immediately.

 
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12. Cleveland Browns: Deshaun Watson, QB, Clemson

Cleveland Browns: Deshaun Watson, QB, Clemson
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Watson will likely be the first quarterback off the board, though that's not a sure thing. Cleveland was resistant to take a quarterback last year, and it remains to be seen if the Browns like one early in this draft.

 
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13. Arizona Cardinals: Gareon Conley, CB, Ohio State

Arizona Cardinals: Gareon Conley, CB, Ohio State
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If the Cardinals overcome the temptation to draft a long-term quarterback, cornerback is their biggest position of need. Conley has rushed up draft boards as quickly as Florida cornerback Teez Tabor has plummeted.

 
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14. Philadelphia Eagles: Kevin King, CB, Washington

Philadelphia Eagles: Kevin King, CB, Washington
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The Eagles are likely to find secondary help in a very deep draft, though they have several other needs like running back. King should find the field early.

 
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15. Indianapolis Colts: Garett Bolles, OT, Utah

Indianapolis Colts: Garett Bolles, OT, Utah
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The Colts desperately need offensive line help, though their pass rush has also been substandard. Bolles is a safe play for them, though.

 
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16. Baltimore Ravens: John Ross, WR, Washington

Baltimore Ravens: John Ross, WR, Washington
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Joe Flacco struggled last season, but he still has one of the biggest arms in football. Mike Wallace added a deep threat, and the speedy Ross would be another after breaking the 40 record during the combine.

 
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17. Washington Redskins: Christian McCaffrey, RB, Stanford

Washington Redskins: Christian McCaffrey, RB, Stanford
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Washington has a desperate need for running back help, even with the youth it's featured over the last two years. McCaffrey would finally solidify the position and also help Kirk Cousins as a receiver.

 
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18: Tennessee Titans: Corey Davis, WR, Western Michigan

18: Tennessee Titans: Corey Davis, WR, Western Michigan
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The Titans are likely to combo secondary and wide receiver needs with their first-round picks if they don't trade them. Davis has excellent potential to help the Titans next season.

 
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19: Tampa Bay Buccaneers: O.J. Howard, TE, Alabama

19: Tampa Bay Buccaneers: O.J. Howard, TE, Alabama
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While Cameron Brate was a more than serviceable tight end for the Bucs last season, Howard's potential could be too good to pass up. It's possible he goes well before this pick, perhaps even in the top 10.

 
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20. Denver Broncos: Cam Robinson, OT, Alabama

Denver Broncos: Cam Robinson, OT, Alabama
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The Broncos are still on the hunt for an offensive tackle, so it seems almost a certainty that they will address the need early in the draft. The new face should play regularly in 2017.

 
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21. Detroit Lions: Taco Charlton, DE, Michigan

Detroit Lions: Taco Charlton, DE, Michigan
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The Lions struggled to rush the passer last season. Adding a defensive end from down the road in Ann Arbor would be convenient and certainly help out Ziggy Ansah.

 
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22. Miami Dolphins: David Njoku, TE, Miami

Miami Dolphins: David Njoku, TE, Miami
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The speedy Njoku is projected here for the Dolphins once again. He adds a receiving threat to an offense that was run-heavy last season.

 
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23: New York Giants: Ryan Ramczyk, OT, Wisconsin

23: New York Giants: Ryan Ramczyk, OT, Wisconsin
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Tackle remains a major need for the Giants, as is running back. With the depth at running back in the draft, New York should jump on offensive tackle if it can get one of the top options.

 
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24: Oakland Raiders: Reuben Foster, LB, Alabama

24: Oakland Raiders: Reuben Foster, LB, Alabama
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Foster was a top 10 option coming into the draft and still has that type of talent. However, his stock dropped when he was kicked out of the combine.

 
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25. Houston Texans: Patrick Mahomes III, QB, Texas Tech

Houston Texans: Patrick Mahomes III, QB, Texas Tech
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Now that adding Tony Romo seems out of the question, the Texans are left with free agent options Colin Kaepernick, Jay Cutler and Ryan Fitzpatrick. Mahomes has big upside, but he might not be ready to help this season.

 
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26. Seattle Seahawks: Adoree' Jackson, CB, USC

Seattle Seahawks: Adoree' Jackson, CB, USC
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With rumors that the Seahawks have been looking to trade Richard Sherman, cornerback is certainly on Seattle's radar. Jackson might not be a great fit in Seattle's defense, but he adds additional ability as a returner.

 
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27. Kansas City Chiefs: Zay Jones, WR, East Carolina

Kansas City Chiefs: Zay Jones, WR, East Carolina
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Jones helped his stock in the Senior Bowl and combine, and he was a highly productive college receiver. That should make him a great fit for the Chiefs, whose current front office regime has put heavy weight in the Senior Bowl week.

 
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28. Dallas Cowboys: Derek Barnett, LB, Tennessee

Dallas Cowboys: Derek Barnett, LB, Tennessee
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Dallas needs defensive help after overlooking it early in the draft last year to get Ezekiel Elliott. The secondary is a high priority, but adding a pass rusher like Barnett could be tempting for Jerry Jones.

 
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29. Green Bay Packers: Haason Reddick, LB/DE, Temple

Green Bay Packers: Haason Reddick, LB/DE, Temple
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Reddick has a chance to be a tackling machine and could add quite a combo with the past-his-prime Clay Matthews. His stock has been rising quickly.

 
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30. Pittsburgh Steelers: Mitchell Trubisky, QB, North Carolina

Pittsburgh Steelers: Mitchell Trubisky, QB, North Carolina
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The Ben Roethlisberger retirement rumors have increased every offseason to the point that the Steelers could use insurance. Trubisky is probably too inexperienced to help in 2017, anyway, and learning from Big Ben could benefit the quarterback who has been projected by many as the first QB off the board.

 
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31. Atlanta Falcons: Charles Harris, DE, Missouri

Atlanta Falcons: Charles Harris, DE, Missouri
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Harris would be a steal at the end of the first round, with great raw ability. The Falcons haven't re-signed Dwight Freeney yet and could use another pass-rushing option anyway.

 
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32. New Orleans Saints: Jabrill Peppers, DB, Michigan

New Orleans Saints: Jabrill Peppers, DB, Michigan
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The most polarizing player in the draft would make an excellent fit for the defense-hungry Saints if he drops this far. He can play safety, some linebacker, and also be another weapon for Sean Payton to use on offense and kick returns.

 
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33. Cleveland Browns: T.J. Watt, LB, Wisconsin

Cleveland Browns: T.J. Watt, LB, Wisconsin
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The brother of J.J. Watt certainly doesn't have that type of upside, but he's considered a safe option who has some versatility. The Browns could use all of the safe options they can get.

 
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34. San Francisco 49ers: Deshone Kizer, QB, Notre Dame

San Francisco 49ers: Deshone Kizer, QB, Notre Dame
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The 49ers have been connected to Kizer during the draft process and would have time to develop him behind Brian Hoyer. Interestingly, Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly insinuated that Kizer isn't quite ready for the NFL, as Pete Carroll once did with Mark Sanchez at USC.

 
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35. Jacksonville Jaguars: Forrest Lamp, OG, Western Kentucky

Jacksonville Jaguars: Forrest Lamp, OG, Western Kentucky
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The Jags couldn't be more desperate for interior offensive line help, and Lamp might be the best player on the board. He would be a great value pick.

 
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36. Chicago Bears: Quincy Wilson, CB, Florida

Chicago Bears: Quincy Wilson, CB, Florida
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The Bears could address their secondary with the third overall pick, but if not, it's likely that they will do so early in the second round. Wilson's stock has exceeded teammate Teez Tabor because of superior test results.

 
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37. Los Angeles Rams: Fabian Moreau, CB, UCLA

Los Angeles Rams: Fabian Moreau, CB, UCLA
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Moreau has a chance to go down the road from UCLA for a Rams squad that has been bleeding defensive talent in recent seasons. He suffered a pectoral injury during his Pro Day, but he could still be ready for the start of the season and tested extremely well at the combine.

 
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38: Los Angeles Chargers: Zach Cunningham, LB, Vanderbilt

38: Los Angeles Chargers: Zach Cunningham, LB, Vanderbilt
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Cunningham has the potential to be a rock solid inside linebacker, so there will be a lot of interest in the late first and early second rounds. The Chargers spent a second-round pick at inside linebacker two years ago and could further solidify the position with Cunningham.

 
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39. New York Jets: Takkarist McKinley, DE/OLB, UCLA

New York Jets: Takkarist McKinley, DE/OLB, UCLA
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This would be far for McKinley to fall, and the Jets should be in the business of taking the best player available this year. They have numerous major needs.

 
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40. Carolina Panthers: Jarrad Davis, LB, Tennessee

Carolina Panthers: Jarrad Davis, LB, Tennessee
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Carolina could add linebacker insurance with Thomas Davis entering his age 34 season and Luke Kuechly now having concussion concerns. It's not an area of need now, but it could quickly become one.

 
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41. Cincinnati Bengals: Joe Mixon, RB, Oklahoma

Cincinnati Bengals: Joe Mixon, RB, Oklahoma
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Mixon has first-round talent, but his off-field concerns are well-documented. Cincinnati has a history of rehabbing off-field concerns, and the Bengals have a need after Jeremy Hill's struggles the last two seasons.

 
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42. New Orleans Saints: Malik McDowell, DT, Michigan State

New Orleans Saints: Malik McDowell, DT, Michigan State
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McDowell is likely the top defensive tackle available, but it's a question of where the needs match up. While he's a first-round talent, McDowell could easily fall to the second round.

 
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43. Philadelphia Eagles: Alvin Kamara, RB, Tennessee

Philadelphia Eagles: Alvin Kamara, RB, Tennessee
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The Eagles need a bell cow back, but it remains to be seen if Kamara is that option. He did have a great combine and offers huge upside.

 
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44. Buffalo Bills: Chidobe Awuzie, CB, Colorado

Buffalo Bills: Chidobe Awuzie, CB, Colorado
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Looking to add another corner, the Bills will definitely be in the market during the second round. Awuzie showed very strong coverage ability at Colorado.

 
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45. Arizona Cardinals: Chris Godwin, WR, Penn State

Arizona Cardinals: Chris Godwin, WR, Penn State
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The Cardinals were considered one of the deepest teams at wide receiver just one year ago, but they have issues with Larry Fitzgerald's age and John Brown's health concerns. Their concern over Brown's sickle-cell issues will be telling if they take a wide receiver at this spot, and Godwin offers great upside.

 
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46. Indianapolis Colts: Carl Lawson, DE/LB, Auburn

Indianapolis Colts: Carl Lawson, DE/LB, Auburn
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The Colts are in the market for a pass rusher after finishing with only 33 sacks last season, tied for 19th. Lawson gives them some upside as an edge rusher.

 
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47. Baltimore Ravens: Tim Williams, LB, Alabama

Baltimore Ravens: Tim Williams, LB, Alabama
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Finding an eventual replacement for Terrell Suggs is still high on Baltimore's list of draft needs. Williams was seen as a potential first-rounder early in the process, but his stock has dropped off since the combine.

 
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48: Minnesota Vikings: Dion Dawkins, OG/OT, Temple

48: Minnesota Vikings: Dion Dawkins, OG/OT, Temple
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The Vikings have a strong need at offensive tackle but could also use some interior depth. While this isn't a great draft for offensive line talent, Dawkins does bring some potential versatility.

 
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49: Washington Redskins: Obi Melifonwu, S, UConn

49: Washington Redskins: Obi Melifonwu, S, UConn
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One of the most athletic safeties available, Melifonwu tore up the combine. He could make a strong secondary in Washington even better.

 
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50. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jordan Willis, DE/OLB, Kansas State

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jordan Willis, DE/OLB, Kansas State
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A highly productive player at Kansas State, Willis has plenty of fans. He'd be a great value if he drops this far in the second round.

 
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51. Denver Broncos: Dan Feeney, OG, Indiana

Denver Broncos: Dan Feeney, OG, Indiana
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Not only is tackle a top priority for the Broncos, but they also could give Max Garcia some competition at guard. Feeney has the potential to start in 2017.

 
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52. Cleveland Browns: Evan Engram, TE, Ole Miss

Cleveland Browns: Evan Engram, TE, Ole Miss
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Hue Jackson has stressed the need for improved play at tight end. If the Browns bypass O.J. Howard, Engram is a great alternative with good pass-catching skills.

 
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53. Detroit Lions: D'Onta Foreman, RB, Texas

Detroit Lions: D'Onta Foreman, RB, Texas
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Foreman provides a dimension that isn't present among Detroit's current running backs as a big and athletic back. He had a strong 2016 season at Texas.

 
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54. Miami Dolphins: Tyus Bowser, LB, Houston

Miami Dolphins: Tyus Bowser, LB, Houston
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Bowser had a fantastic combine showing and could go as early as day one. The Dolphins could be looking for a long-term replacement for Cameron Wake.

 
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55. New York Giants: Samaje Perine, RB, Oklahoma

New York Giants: Samaje Perine, RB, Oklahoma
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The Giants haven't pushed for running back help as much as many people expected, especially after releasing Rashad Jennings. Perine is a big back in the Ron Dayne (gulp) mold, but he could be more capable of handling a full workload.

 
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56. Oakland Raiders: Jourdan Lewis, CB, Michigan

Oakland Raiders: Jourdan Lewis, CB, Michigan
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Lewis has some significant off-field concerns, but the ability is arguably first-round worthy. If he's ready to play, the Raiders might be willing to take the plunge in an area of need.

 
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57. Houston Texans: Caleb Brantley, DT, Florida

Houston Texans: Caleb Brantley, DT, Florida
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The Texans have some significant inside talent with D.J. Reader, but it remains to be seen if Christian Covington is ready to start. Brantley would add depth and give Covington good competition.

 
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58. Seattle Seahawks: Curtis Samuel, WR, Ohio State

Seattle Seahawks: Curtis Samuel, WR, Ohio State
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Tyler Lockett seems likely to be ready for Week 1, but he's still yet to solidify himself as a surefire No. 2 wideout. Samuel adds another weapon as one of the fastest players available in the draft, possibly adding a Tyreek Hill element to the Seattle offense.

 
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59. Kansas City Chiefs: Davis Webb, QB, California

Kansas City Chiefs: Davis Webb, QB, California
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The current Chiefs regime has yet to spend a high draft choice on a quarterback. Webb was extremely productive at Cal last season and could have time to develop behind Alex Smith, going on age 33.

 
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60. Dallas Cowboys: Budda Baker, S, Washington

Dallas Cowboys: Budda Baker, S, Washington
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Dallas is searching for safety help after losing Barry Church, and this year's draft is one of the strongest at the position in recent memory. Baker is undersized but still an excellent playmaker.

 
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61. Green Bay Packers: Nico Siragusa, OG, San Diego State

Green Bay Packers: Nico Siragusa, OG, San Diego State
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The Packers are on the search for a T.J. Lang replacement, which could be Siragusa. He had a strong combine, potentially moving up to a day two pick.

 
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62. Pittsburgh Steelers: Dawuane Smoot, DE, Illinois

Pittsburgh Steelers: Dawuane Smoot, DE, Illinois
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Pittsburgh will be searching for young edge rushers in the draft with James Harrison stilling hanging on. Smoot was considered a potential first-round pick before the 2016 season and definitely has upside.

 
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63. Atlanta Falcons: Teez Tabor, CB, Florida

Atlanta Falcons: Teez Tabor, CB, Florida
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Few players have seen their stock drop more than Tabor, whose 40 times at the combine and Pro Day have sent him plummeting. There are even rumors that he won't be taken until day three of the draft. Atlanta is in need a corner, though, and is a potential landing spot.

 
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64. Carolina Panthers: Desmond King, CB/S, Iowa

Carolina Panthers: Desmond King, CB/S, Iowa
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Carolina did a nice job filling cornerback last year after losing Josh Norman, but it could use more depth in that area. King could also potentially help at safety.

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