NFL Draft: Breaking down picks No. 51 – No. 63

The last run of the 2nd round started with a bang! A kicker, a bunch of secondary players and a QB heading to the big apple that many people didn’t anticipate…

51. New York Jets: Christian Hackenberg QB Penn State

Shocked would be the operative word i would use for this pick. Connor Cook is a much more polished version that remained on the board. Hackenberg is a very talented, raw QB that needs time to develop. His big upside would be his arm strength. He can simply fling the ball absolutely effortlessly. However his huge knock is his wild inconsistencies in accuracy. I wouldn’t lose any sleep if I was Ryan Fitzpatrick. The Penn state alum will need time if he is to succeed in the J E T S JETS, JETS, JETS! (Now if i was Geno Smith that is a different story entirely)

52. Atlanta Falcons: Deion Jones LB LSU

Very instinctive linebacker who may surprise at the next level. Not overly big, almost a linebacker/corner hybrid. Did very well at the Senior Bowl as well as being named LSU’s defensive MVP. Fairly quick as well, may serve him better to be a corner in the NFL.

53. Washington Redskins: Su’A Cravens LB USC

Second hybrid taken in a row. I actually like Cravens upside more then Jones’. Larger more ideal size for the linebacker position. He has experience at Safety in USC. Very long limbs and a reliable tackler. Traits that i believe will carry on to the next level.

54. Minnesota Vikings: Mackensie Alexander CB Clemson

One of the best corners in the draft in my opinion. Drawing earlier comparisons to Josh Norman for his anticipation. Not overly big, but fairly quick footed. Very experienced at man coverage. The only fault to his game (other than his size) is he may struggle at zone coverage. Trae Waynes hasn’t entirely worked out so far so we’ll have to see if Alexander will.

55. Cincinnati Bengals: Tyler Boyd WR Pittsburgh

Huge hype around the Pitt Wide Receiver the last few weeks. Great acceleration that will serve him well with the Bengals.

56. Chicago Bears: Cody Whitehair OG Kansas State

Played left tackle at K State, probably won’t be doing that for Chi town. Extremely reliable and versatile. Can play any position on the line (preferably guard or center) Jay Cutler will be sleeping a lot easier knowing that Whitehair will be watching his back.

57. Indianapolis Colts: T.J. Green CB Clemson

Converted receiver to the corner. Made 62 tackles and broke up 5 passes last season with the Tigers. Ran a decent 40 time. He really shouldn’t have any issue playing either position. Generic size for a secondary player in the NFL. 2nd corner in 4 picks to come out of Clemson.

58. Pittsburgh Steelers: Sean Davis S Maryland

Wouln’t be surprised with the Steelers drafting Artie Burns in round 1 if the Steelers put him at Safety but he has experience at corner as well. Has a little bit of an issue missing tackles but has a lot of upside with great speed and size.

59. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Roberto Aguayo K FSU

The Bucs actually traded up for a kicker??? Well Aguayo might be worth it. He is arguably the most precise kicker in the history of College Football. Very consistent lacks a little bit of power. However he at this moment would be a great kicker in the league. Miles ahead of the next kicker prospect in the draft (probably Duke’s Ross Martin)

60. New England Patriots: Cyrus Jones CB Alabama

First pick for the Pats, and they chose a great corner that is almost everything you want. He’s tough, fairly fast and good vertical movement for his relative lack of size (only 5-10) He will more then likely start his career as a premier return man. He was used as a specialist to great affect for Nick Saban last year.

61. New Orleans Saints: Vonn bell S Ohio State

7th buckeye taken to this point. Will join Jairus Byrd at the safety position in New Orleans. Drawing comparisons to Tashaun Gipson for his oppurtunistic nature. I also se a little bit of Ed Reed in him with not as much dynamic tendencies. Great ball skills, as well as a very tough contender. He could maybe benefit from bulking up a tad, but Bell could change the dynamic of the Saints secondary.

62.Carolina Panthers: James Bradberry CB Samford

By no means is he expected to replace Josh Norman in Carolina. Basic size He is though a disruptive, top speed athlete that should help the Panthers going forward.

63. Denver Broncos: Adam Gotsis DT Georgia Tech

Very quick for a man his size and position. Ran a respectable 4.88 40 time. Big presence on the field especially since he 3 field goals and one PAT last year. A tad raw but will be given time to develop.