21) Detroit Lions – DL Taco Charlton, Michigan: This is where the “uneducated” part of me comes out. As a fan, I can’t help but root for a guy named Taco to get drafted. I have seen his name bandied about in the first round in a few mock drafts, but not all. The Lions need defense. Charlton is from Michigan. So Lions fans will be screaming “We want Taco!”.
22) Miami Dolphins – LB Jarrad Davis, Florida: I am going to stick with the theme of a player staying in the same state. I see Davis as a solid upgrade for the Dolphins defense. As the top remaining defender on my board who is not in the secondary, I think this would be a good fit.
23) New York Giants – OL Forrest Lamp, Western Kentucky: The Giants have had some success in the past drafting lineman in the early rounds. Yet, they still always seem to have a need there. So while they have had guys work out, they could still use some more reinforcements. Lamp fits what they like to do. So there will be a new Lamp in town when the Giants suit up for their first game.
24) Oakland Raiders – CB Gareon Conley, Ohio State: Conley simply put should not be on the board this late. But my gut tells me that the corners slide a bit as there seems to be a rather large group bunched together in the rankings. Once one goes, many more will follow. So be prepared to see a handful of cornerbacks coming in the next eight picks.
25) Houston Texans – QB Patrick Mahomes, Texas Tech: The Texans need a new quarterback. Plain and simple. Tom Savage and Brandon Weeden simply are not going to cut it. Mahomes will serve the role of hometown hero, as he played college ball in Texas. So what better combo, right? Mahomes will look to be the savior in Texas.
26) Seattle Seahawks – CB Tre’Davious White, LSU: The Seahawks could certainly use help in the secondary. Richard Sherman is not getting any younger. White is next on my list at the position. So that’s why he is my pick here for Seattle.
27) Kansas City Chiefs – LB Charles Harris, Missouri: I struggled a bit in nailing down this pick. I considered several offensive players, as I do feel that is their prime weakness. But as much as I wanted to go offense, I just couldn’t find the guy I felt was the right fit. So by default, I ended up on my top rated remaining defensive player, Charles Harris.
28) Dallas Cowboys – CB Marlon Humphrey, Alabama: The cornerback train continues. And it will for a few more picks. The Cowboys need secondary help more than anything else. They land on Mr. Humphrey.
29) Green Bay Packers – CB Kevin King, Washington: Just like the Cowboys, Green Bay is in need of some assistance in the secondary. Next stop on the cornerback train, Kevin King.
30) Pittsburgh Steelers – CB Adoree’ Jackson, USC: Last one, I promise. The Steelers have a few holes on the defensive side of things. I also considered a tight end here, as I think Ladarius Green is a bust. But at the end of the day, I still see corner as their top need where there is still a player I see fitting.
31) Atlanta Falcons – TE David Njoku, Miami: Njoku could very well be gone by now. But tight ends rarely get love in the first round of the NFL Draft. That is why I see him taking a bit of a fall. The Falcons already have a potent offense. But every since Tony Gonzalez retired, they really haven’t had a player at the position that fans know. Njoku can make a dangerous offense even more deadly.
32) New Orleans Saints – RB Dalvin Cook, Florida State: Cook is a great compliment to Mark Ingram in my eyes. The Saints used to be all about the air game. But now that Brandin Cooks is gone, things could very well shift more towards a ground attack. Things started in that direction in more recent years, and the transformation becomes complete with this pick.
So there you have it! Do you agree with any of my picks? Who do you want your favorite team to pick? Tell us in the comments!