21. Washington Redskins
Cornerback – University of Florida – Vernon Hargreaves
Hargraeves was all the way up at number ten in my rough draft. With Jalen Ramsey falling out of the top three set off a domino effect that tosses Hargraeves all the way back to number 21. The Redskins did get Josh Norman late in the process and still have DeAngelo Hall, but they will need a long term partner with Josh Norman. Hall is a 10 year veteran who will be 33 years old shortly. Having Hall as a mentor to help ease the transition will do will for the Redskins.
22. Houston Texans
Defensive End/Tackle – University of Mississippi – Robert Nkemdiche
Robert Nkemdiche has the talent of a top ten pick but is such a clown he could actually fall out of the first round. The Houston Texans need a 3-4 end to go opposite of J.J. Watt to play alongside the aging Vince Wilfork. Nkemdiche can be just as good as Watt (probably not, but still very good) if he keeps his head out of his ass. Houston will take the gamble and gobble him up quickly.
23. Minnesota Vikings
Wide Receiver – Texas Christian University – Josh Doctson
Here is where the run on wide receivers begins. Josh Doctson is the perfect blend of size and speed that the Vikings need on the outside. The wrist injury last year is a bit scary, but Doctson should be ready to go fully by the start of training camp and should help make the Vikings offense quite dynamic.
24. Cincinnati Bengals
Wide Receiver – Baylor University – Corey Coleman
The Cincinnati Bengals lost a lot of speed outside this off-season when Marvin Jones and Mohammed Sanu left for greener pastures. They should look to replace some of that lost speed with Baylor’s Corey Coleman. He can help stretch the field and take some of the pressure off of A.J. Green and help keep Tyler Eifert open over the middle. Andy Dalton would be very pleased with this pick.
25. Pittsburgh Steelers
Wide Receiver – University of Mississippi – Laquon Treadwell
With the suspension of Martavis Bryant, the Steelers desperately need some size at Wide Receiver. Bryant isn’t the fastest of the group by far, but Pittsburgh already has a deep ball burner in Antonio Brown. He will give that over the middle, possession type threat that the offense needs.
26. Seattle Seahawks
Cornerback – Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University – Kendall Fuller
Kendall Fuller was once talked about being a top five selection, but injuries and lackluster performances have made his stock fall. All the potential in the world is there and the Seahawks would love to add him to the Legion of Boom. The Seahawks would go offensive line here, if there were any worthy one’s left.
27. Green Bay Packers
Wide Receiver – University of Notre Dame – Will Fuller
They brought back James Jones from the dead. Randall Cobb is a nice secondary option but can’t handle it on his own. Jordy Nelson will be back, but he isn’t getting any younger or faster. Time to add some more speed to a rather unspectacular wide receiver group.
28. Kansas City Chiefs
Cornerback – The Ohio State University – Eli Apple
The Chiefs need a corner to pair with Marcus Peters. Eli Apple is big and strong, but raw as a quality defensive back. Give him time and he could be a good one.
29. Arizona Cardinals
Center – University of Alabama – Ryan Kelly
The Cardinals have gone way to long without a competent Center, which has held back what used to be a very solid running game. That will last no longer with them selecting Alabama’s Ryan Kelly with their first round pick.
30. Carolina Panthers
Offensive Line – Kansas State University – Cody Whitehair
Whitehear isn’t tall enough to play Tackle at this level, but should be more than adequate at any of the interior three. He could play tackle in a pinch, but should provide immediate depth in year one before taking over as a starter in year two.
31. Denver Broncos
Safety – University of West Virginia – Karl Joseph
This is assuming the Broncos trade for Sam Bradford or sign Brian Hoyer before they pick. If that is the case, they will gamble on a QB later in the draft or wait till next year. They also have a glaring need at Safety and Karl Joseph is a great day one fit.
