Complete Three-Round NFL Mock Draft
By Dan Dahlke
Florida State Seminoles wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin (1) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Auburn Tigers. Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
ROUND 2
33. Houston Texans – Cyrus Kouandjio, OT, Alabama (Kyle)
The Texans need better protection up front regardless of who the quarterback is in Houston next fall.
34. Washington Redskins – Kelvin Benjamin, WR, Florida State (Dan)
At 6-foot-5 and 240 pounds, Benjamin is an imposing receiving threat who would be a welcomed sight for RGIII and the Redskins offense.
35. Cleveland Browns – Carlos Hyde, RB, Ohio State (Kyle)
Cleveland signed Ben Tate, but Tate has never had to carry a load on his own. Hyde would give the Browns a dangerous duo in the backfield for years to come.
36. Oakland Raiders – Derek Carr, QB, Fresno State (Dan)
Carr is a first-round talent that is tremendous value early in the second round for Oakland. Not everyone is sold on Terrell Pryor as Oakland’s quarterback of the future, so bringing in Carr would add some much-needed competition to the position.
37. Atlanta Falcons – Jace Amaro, TE, Texas Tech (Kyle)
Atlanta is thrilled that Amaro is still on the board at this point in the draft. They take him to fill the large void left by Tony Gonzalez.
38. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Allen Robinson, WR, Penn State (Dan)
Simply put, Tampa Bay needs more weapons on offense, and Robinson is one of the few complete receivers in this draft.
39. Jacksonville Jaguars – Jimmy Garoppolo, QB, Eastern Illinois (Kyle)
The Jaguars need to add a QB at some point in the draft and Garoppolo gives them someone with good upside to develop into a competent starter.
40. Minnesota Vikings – Timmy Jernigan, DT, Florida State (Dan)
With the loss of Jared Allen, Minnesota is currently overhauling their defense. Jernigan gives them a talented interior defensive lineman to build their defense around.
41. Buffalo Bills – Gabe Jackson, OG, Mississippi State (Kyle)
Any time an offensive guard is drafted high in the draft you can be sure that there is something to like about him. Gabe Jackson can provide much needed protection for young quarterback, E.J. Manuel.
42. Tennessee Titans – Kyle Van Noy, LB, BYU (Dan)
Van Noy is one of the most versatile linebacker prospects in this draft class and gives Tennessee some options at the position as they transition to the 3-4 defense.