2nd Round: Picks 58-64
- Updated: May 9, 2014
58. New Orleans Saints: Stanley Jean-Baptiste, CB, Nebraska. Baptiste really needs time to develop. He’s a huge corner, but will have plenty of trouble early in his career matching up with quickness. I’m sure Rob Ryan noticed how Seattle’s big secondary manhandled teams, and Baptiste could one day become that type of player … just not for a few seasons.
59. Indianapolis Colts: Jack Mewhort, G/T, Ohio State. The Colts have a chance to be the dominant team over the next 10 years. The one thing they need to do is, protect Andrew Luck. Mewhort played right tackle for the Buckeyes, but could move inside for the Colts. Possibly a little high, but fills a need area.
60. Carolina Panthers: Kony Ealy, DE, Missouri. If Ealy went in the first round, as some predicted, it wouldn’ve been too high. Going late in the second is about where he should’ve gone. He has potential to one day be a disruptive force, and going to this talented defense allows him to learn and grow.
61. Jacksonville Jaguars: Allen Robinson, WR, Penn State. Robinson (pictured above) is a first-round talent. He’s big, quick, strong and is good after the catch. I think he is underrated and, with Marqise Lee, gives the Jags some real talent to build on at receiver.
62. New England Patriots: Jimmy Garoppolo, QB, Eastern Illinois. The Patriots always are interesting on draft day. I knew they would take a quarterback during the draft, I just figured it would be a little later. Garoppolo is a very talented thrower, who could one day be Tom Brady’s successor. Another luxury pick, that likely spells the end for current backup Ryan Mallett.
63. Miami Dolphins: Jarvis Landry, WR, LSU. An all-around receiver, that doesn’t possess the quickness or speed to separate from NFL corners. I prefer Bruce Ellington, but Landry has all the intangible to find a way to produce as a slot receiver, which is a big need are for Miami.
64. Seattle Seahawks: Justin Britt, OT, Missouri. The Seahawks need to improve on the offensive line to handle the defenses in the NFC West. I think this was a bit of a reach.
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