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NFL Mock Draft: Stunning QB pick fuels 2nd round

By Erik Lambert

Oct 18, 2014; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman A'Shawn Robinson (86) puts the pressure on Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Kenny Hill (7) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Crimson Tide defeated the Aggies 59-0. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY SportsSo the Seahawks have to address their offensive line in the first-round, but unfortunately won't get a top player at this position being in the bottom half of the draft but still an anchor who can be an anchor for this unit.We have the Seahawks selecting LSU offensive tackle Jerald Hawkins here. He is a monster of a man at 6'6" and 309 pounds. Hawkins also adds the versatility to play at either right or left tackle. With Oklahoma State product Russell Okung on the left side, Hawkins could slot in on the right side.The interior of the offensive line might be the more pressing issue, and perhaps Hawkins or current right tackle Garry Gilliam could be pushed into the guard position.The Seahawks just paid Russell Wilson to be their franchise man, and they need to keep him healthy and can't afford to let him be battered and have injuries keep him on the sideline.
Oct 18, 2014; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman A'Shawn Robinson (86) puts the pressure on Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Kenny Hill (7) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Crimson Tide defeated the Aggies 59-0. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY SportsSo the Seahawks have to address their offensive line in the first-round, but unfortunately won't get a top player at this position being in the bottom half of the draft but still an anchor who can be an anchor for this unit.We have the Seahawks selecting LSU offensive tackle Jerald Hawkins here. He is a monster of a man at 6'6" and 309 pounds. Hawkins also adds the versatility to play at either right or left tackle. With Oklahoma State product Russell Okung on the left side, Hawkins could slot in on the right side.The interior of the offensive line might be the more pressing issue, and perhaps Hawkins or current right tackle Garry Gilliam could be pushed into the guard position.The Seahawks just paid Russell Wilson to be their franchise man, and they need to keep him healthy and can't afford to let him be battered and have injuries keep him on the sideline. /
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Aug 7, 2015; Canton, OH, USA; General view of 2015 NFL draft selection cards of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Jameis Winston), Tennessee Titans (Marcus Mariota) and Jacksonville Jaguars (Dante Fowler). Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 7, 2015; Canton, OH, USA; General view of 2015 NFL draft selection cards of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Jameis Winston), Tennessee Titans (Marcus Mariota) and Jacksonville Jaguars (Dante Fowler). Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Mocking up the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft – Week 15 edition.

The insanity was aplenty in the first round of this 2016 NFL mock draft. From the Raiders making a blockbuster trade to a host of interesting choices, there is no denying that it set things up to continue the torrid pace going into Round 2. Now, it’s usually around this time that football fans begin to lose interest. Day 2 of the draft just seems to lack the glitz and glamour of the Day 1 festivities. Little do many of these people realize that the second round is just as important.

Don’t believe it? Just look at the draft this past year for an idea of the kinds of players that can be found in the next set of 32 picks.

  • Mario Edwards Jr. (Oakland Raiders)
  • T.J. Yeldon (Jacksonville Jaguars)
  • Eddie Goldman (Chicago Bears)
  • Eric Kendricks (Minnesota Vikings)
  • Jacquiski Tartt (San Francisco 49ers)
  • Mitch Morse (Kansas City Chiefs)
  • Ronald Darby (Buffalo Bills)
  • Ameer Abdullah (Detroit Lions)
  • Ali Marpet (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

All of these names have had a significant impact for their teams as rookies. Don’t even bother looking up how many Hall of Fame players came from the 2nd round either. The point is that teams take this next phase every bit as serious as the first. So what awaits them in the picks to come? Forge ahead to find out. Just be prepared for a few shockers.

Next: No. 32

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