| Pk | Team | Name | School | Pos. | Ht | Wt | |
| 17. |  |
Houston Texans | D.J. Fluker | Alabama | OT | 6’6 | 335 |
| Analysis: Fluker is a beast, and has been one of my favorite offensive lineman in the nation the past few years. Fluker could step in at right tackle and fill the void left by Eric Winston. Flukers big body is more athletic than you would think and is a beast as a run blocker. | |||||||
| 18. |  |
Denver Broncos | Xavier Rhodes | Florida St. | CB | 6’2 | 209 |
| Analysis: Every year it seems like the Broncos might target a first round corner to replace the aging Champ Bailey. This actually could be the year. 2013 has a handful of worthy first round corners and it wouldn’t be surprising for a top 10 corner to slide. | |||||||
| 19. |  |
Buffalo Bills | Chris Faulk | LSU | OT | 6’6 | 325 |
| Analysis: The Bills have invested heavily in quarterback Fitzpatrick, now they need to keep him healthy. With the Bills on the verge of becoming a good team it will be important to get the offensive line in better than ‘good’ shape. | |||||||
| 20. |  |
Dallas Cowboys | Eric Reid | LSU | S | 6’2 | 210 |
| Analysis: The Cowboys have made strides to improve a sub-par secondary. Adding a safety like Reid into the mix could complete the turnaround in only a handful of years. | |||||||
| 21. |  |
San Diego Chargers | Kawann Short | Purdue | DT | 6’3 | 310 |
| Analysis: Short helped squash any talk that he was a product of Ryan Kerrigan last year. Heis the type of defensive tackle who can do basically anything you ask of him. Has proven he can stuff the middle along with getting to the quarterback. | |||||||
| 22. |  |
Chicago Bears | Jake Matthews | Texas A&M | OT | 6’5 | 305 |
| Analysis: Matthews who is the son of Hall of Famer Bruce Matthews, has all the tools to be a franchise tackle in the NFL, big body and long arms. The Bears have a few pieces to their line but still seem to miss that true franchise tackle. | |||||||
| 23. |  |
Atlanta Falcons | Tyler Eifert | Notre Dame | TE | 6’6 | 249 |
| Analysis: Seriously at some point Tony Gonzalez is going to have to retire whether he likes it or not. Notre Dame is notorious for producing quality tight ends and Eifert is just that. Great size and NFL ready. | |||||||
| 24. |  |
Detroit Lions | Jackson Jeffcoat | Texas | DE | 6’5 | 250 |
| Analysis: Nobody is really sure where the Cliff Avril saga will go. If the draft were today the Lions would have to cover their butt and find his replacement. The defensive line is a strong aspect of their defense and they can’t afford to take a step backwards. | |||||||
| 25. |  |
Philadelphia Eagles | Ricky Wagner | Wisconsin | OT | 6’6 | 322 |
| Analysis: Eagles still need help at offensive tackle. Wagner is another product of Wisconsin in which we have seen many franchise tackles created. It is no secret Philly needs tackles up front who can help Vick play to the top of his game. | |||||||
| 26. |  |
Pittsburgh Steelers | Jonathan Banks | Mississippi St. | CB | 6’2 | 185 |
| Analysis: Ike Taylor is going on 33 and Keenan Lewis still hasn’t proven himself as a starting corner back in the NFL. Banks brings good size and footwork along with the ability to be a ball hawk with 12 picks during his time so far at Miss St. | |||||||
| 27. |  |
New Orleans Saints | Brandon Jenkins | Florida St. | LB/DE | 6’3 | 260 |
| Analysis: Jenkins is a player that could watch his stock jump come the 2013 draftseason. Teams have fallen in love with the tweener pass rushing defensive end/linebacker. Jenkins will most likely do his damage as a 4-3 end but he gives teams options. | |||||||
| 28. |  |
Green Bay Packers | Montee Ball | Wisconsin | RB | 5’11 | 212 |
| Analysis: It has been a while since the Pack actually had a true number 1 running back. Ball is a tough runner who could carry the load for Green Bay on a regular basis. Kind of scary to think what the Packers offense would look like with a feature back. | |||||||
| 29. |  |
Baltimore Ravens | Robert Lester | Alabama | S | 6’2 | 210 |
| Analysis: Nobody really knows how much longer Ed Reed will be in the NFL. Robert Lester is a ball hawking safety who has all the tools you look for in a safety. He could see his stock sky rocket just like fellow Bama safety Mark Barron. | |||||||
| 30. |  |
San Fransisco 49ers | Johnathon Hankins | Ohio St. | DT | 6’3 | 317 |
| Analysis: Sopoaga will be 31 when the season starts. Hankins is a big boy that the 49ers defense would welcome with open arms. Would be a great fit next to Justin Smith on the 9ers line. | |||||||
| 31. |  |
New England Patriots | William Gholston | Michigan St. | DE/DT | 6’7 | 278 |
| Analysis: The Pats invested often and early on the defensive side of the ball in the 2012 draft. They still lack defensive line depth and love players who play multiple positions on defense. | |||||||
| 32. |  |
New York Giants | Bennie Logan | LSU | DT | 6’3 | 285 |
| Analysis: Logan will be one of the best interior lineman in the nation this year. Known for his run stuffing but will need to prove he is just as dominant without Brockers by his side. | |||||||
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