Steuber's Second Round Mock Draft

The St. Louis Rams kick off the second round, but the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have two picks in the second frame and must add a big play wide receiver to the fold. Is Illinois WR Arrelious Benn (pictured left) the answer, or will they select Georgia Tech's Demaryius Thomas? Find out inside...

It's been a long offseason, but we're just a week away from the 2010 NFL Draft. Teams are making their final preparations for the annual spring spectacle, and are getting their draft boards finalized for the new (three-day) draft structure. As I prepare to forecast the future of 64 NFL prospects, my latest attempt serves as the precursor to my final version, which will be released on Wednesday, April 21st.

In my current mock draft, I projected 16 seniors and 16 underclassmen being selected in the first round, but in the second frame the seniors over take the underclassmen, 19 - 13. The St. Louis Rams kick things off once again and continue to favor a certain wide receiver from South Bend.

Round 1 | Round 2

	Golden Tate
	Junior	WR	5-10	199
	The Rams are starved for talent on offense and defense. After drafting Bradford in the 1st round, they could address their defense with this pick. But they continue to build on offense and give Bradford a legitimate weapon in Tate. For more on the Rams, click here.
	Jahvid Best
	Junior	RB	5-10	199
	The Lions are like the Rams and have many holes. But the ACL injury to Kevin Smith puts the Lions in a tough situation at running back. With Best on the board, he provides the Lions with an explosive option. For more on the Lions, click here.
	Arrelious Benn
	Junior	WR	6-1	219
	The Buccaneers have to give Josh Freeman a WR to grow with, and since Antonio Bryant signed with the Cincinnati Bengals this offseason, the addition of Benn is exactly what the Bucs need on offense. For more on the Buccaneers, click here.
	Sergio Kindle
	Senior	OLB	6-3	250
	The Chiefs will look towards defense with this selection and could take the best player available. Cam Thomas is possible and would provide them with a big interior force, but Kindle has first round talent and has the pass rushing ability that fits well in their 3-4 scheme. For more on the Chiefs, click here.
	Daryl Washington
	Senior	LB	6-2	230
	The Eagles acquired this pick from the Redskins in the Donovan McNabb trade. The Eagles know that this draft is one of the best defensive drafts in recent memory and have a great desire to take advantage of it. They have a bad track record of drafting LBs in the second round, but Washington is versatile and can play all three LB positions. For more on the Eagles, click here.
	Colt McCoy
	Senior	QB	6-1	216
	The Browns have a new regime in place in the front office, and drafting a young signal caller of their own has to be a priority. Despite signing Jake Delhomme and trading for Seneca Wallace, drafting McCoy gives the Browns a savvy, smart QB and a battle tested leader. For more on the Browns, click here.
	Brian Price
	Junior	DT	6-1	303
	The Raiders addressed their O-Line in the first round and they add depth in the trenches on their D-Line with this pick. Price is a high motor performer, who will contend for a starting job immediately. For more on the Raiders, click here.
	Camaron Thomas
	Senior	DT	6-4	330
	The Chargers acquired this pick from the Seahawks in the Charlie Whitehurst deal and will use it to address their need at NT. After releasing Jamal Williams, the Chargers must find a young interior force. Thomas has had a strong off season and fills a need in San Diego. For more on the Chargers, click here.
	Tim Tebow
	Senior	QB	6-3	236
	Buffalo Head Coach Chan Gailey said that the Bills quarterback situation will be a competition between Trent Edwards, Ryan Fitzpatrick and Brian Brohm. So, if it's a competition, why not add another QB to the mix - Tebow won't win the job right away, but gives the Bills their QB of the future. For more on the Bills, click here.
	Patrick Robinson
	Senior	CB	5-11	190
	The Bucs continue to upgrade their defense with the selection of Robinson, who forms an excellent CB tandem with Aqib Talib. Robinson is being undervalued at this point, but will thrive in Tampa. For more on the Buccaneers, click here.
	Demaryius Thomas
	Junior	WR	6-3	224
	After passing up Dez Bryant in the first round, the Dolphins have to add a playmaker with this pick. They could draft a smaller, more elusive player like Dexter McCluster, but they need a big WR down field. The Dolphins are hoping Patrick Turner develops into that guy, but Thomas is already that type of player. For more on the Dolphins, click here.
	Carlos Dunlap
	Junior	DE	6-6	270
	The Patriots never shy away from a challenge on the field, off the field or when it comes to bringing talent into the fold. They will take chances on players, and with a need for a big DE to fit their scheme, Dunlap has the size and ability to develop into a great player. For more on the Patriots, click here.
	Jon Asamoah
	Senior	OG	6-4	305
	The Broncos desperately need help on the interior of their O-Line. Drafting a center like J.D. Walton is possible, but Asamoah has greater value and is a higher rated prospect than Walton. Vladimir Ducasse will also be considered. For more on the Broncos, click here.
	Vladimir Ducasse
	Senior	OG	6-5	332
	The Giants stunned everyone with their selection of C.J. Spiller in the first round and while their front seven is a concern, they continue to bolster their offense in the trenches. The selection of Ducasse gives the Giants versatility, and he's a player that has huge upside. For more on the Giants, click here.
	Damian Williams
	Junior	WR	6-1	197
	The uncertainty of when Wes Welker will be able to return to the lineup and the age of Randy Moss makes drafting a WR a huge priority for the Patriots. Williams is a solid all-around receiver, who does everything well. For more on the Patriots, click here.
	Taylor Price
	Senior	WR	6-1	204
	There's no question that the Panthers have to add another playmaker at wide receiver. McCluster is still available, and they will consider adding him, but the Panthers are high on Price and have had their eye on him throughout the off season For more on the Panthers, click here.
	Jerry Hughes
	Senior	OLB	6-2	255
	The 49ers got what they needed in the secondary and on the O-Line in the 1st round, and since they run a 3-4 defense, they can never have enough rush OLBs. Hughes has great upside as a pass rusher and could go even higher than this selection. For more on the 49ers, click here.
	Linval Joseph
	Junior	DT	6-5	328
	The Chiefs have the makings of a great D-Line with Glenn Dorsey and Tyson Jackson at DE. But they still need that force inside who can disrupt in the middle. Joseph is rapidly rising, and the need for NTs in this draft elevates him into the second round. For more on the Chiefs, click here.
	Jonathan Dwyer
	Junior	RB	5-11	229
	The Texans passed on Ryan Mathews in the first round in favor of Taylor Mays. But they're fortunate that Dwyer is still available to them in the second frame. Dwyer lacks burst, but is the big back that they desire in the backfield. For more on the Texans, click here.
	Akwasi Owusu-Ansah
	Senior	CB	6-0	207
	The Steelers may draft a WR with this selection, but they'll likely focus on defense and address their LB situation or secondary. There are plenty of names that will standout to the Steelers, but the one who is the most intriguing, has great upside and local ties is Owusu-Ansah. He can play CB or FS and brings a solid all-around game to the field. For more on the Steelers, click here.
	Aaron Hernandez
	Junior	TE	6-3	245
	The Patriots are a team that's never shy of drafting tight ends high in the draft. And despite signing veteran Alge Crumpler, they will look for a young, pass catching TE who can stretch the field. Hernandez gives Tom Brady another weapon to utilize. For more on the Patriots, click here.
	Lamarr Houston
	Senior	DT	6-3	305
	The Bengals need a penetrating DT who can get after the QB and help others on the D-Line. Houston is athletic, and plays with a high motor and great leverage. For more on the Bengals, click here.
	Alex Carrington
	Senior	DE	6-5	285
	The Eagles know that their defense has to improve and they're serious about upgrading it. After drafting a CB in the first round and a LB earlier in the second frame, the Eagles strike again with the addition of Carrington. Carrington has great potential and is the big bodied DE they need on their D-Line. For more on the Eagles, click here.
	Kareem Jackson
	Junior	CB	5-11	196
	The Packers will look at the CBs available with this pick, and there are some great names still on the board. It will be tough to decide between Kareem Jackson, Brandon Ghee, Chris Cook and Dominique Franks, because they all fit the Packers profile. But Jackson is moving up and brings a physical style to the field. For more on the Packers, click here.
	Jimmy Graham
	Senior	TE	6-6	260
	The Ravens have to look towards the future at TE with Todd Heap getting older and being injury prone. Graham is the type of developmental pass catching TE they can take a chance on, not to mention, he's from the "U". For more on the Ravens, click here.
	Brandon Ghee
	Junior	CB	5-11	196
	The CB position isn't a huge need for the Cardinals, but with Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie recovering from knee surgery and not likely to be ready by the start of training camp, adding depth and a potential starter is necessary. Ghee's athleticism and physical style will be a welcomed addition. For more on the Cardinals, click here.
	Nate Allen
	Senior	FS	6-1	207
	The Cowboys have a major need for a free safety who can impact a game. The recently released Ken Hamlin didn't offer much outside of bringing a physical element to the game, and by drafting Allen, the Cowboys add a complete safety who has ballhawking ability. For more on the Cowboys, click here.
	Morgan Burnett
	Junior	FS	6-2	209
	The Seahawks drafted two former Oklahoma State offensive standouts in the first round, and will look to address their defense in the second frame. After releasing Deon Grant, the Seahawks need a young safety and Burnett is a promising playmaker, who will contend for a starting job right away. For more on the Seahawks, click here.
	Chris Cook
	Senior	CB	6-2	212
	The Jets acquired Brodney Pool to make up for the loss of Kerry Rhodes, but moving forward, New York needs a young safety with playmaking ability. Cook is an intriguing prospect, because of his size and despite playing CB at Virginia, he's likely to move to FS at the next level. For more on the Jets, click here.
	Dexter McCluster
	Senior	RB	5-9	172
	The Vikings have depth issues on their O-Line, and could draft a young center with this pick. But they need a change of pace option to mix in with Adrian Peterson. McCluster has the ability to impact a game on many levels, and he creates a matchup problem for the opposition. For more on the Vikings, click here.
	Jason Worilds
	Senior	DE	6-1	254
	The Colts have a defense that's predicated on speed and athleticism, and adding more speed to their defense is never out of the question. Worilds has been described as a Dwight Freeney clone, and what better mentor to have than Dwight Freeney himself. For more on the Colts, click here.
	Sean Lee
	Senior	LB	6-2	236
	The Saints upgraded their pass rush in the first round with the selection of Everson Griffen and will continue to add on defense with this pick. Lee has first round talent, but his injury history is worrisome. The Saints realize his ability and take a chance on the talented Nittany Lions star. For more on the Saints, click here.

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