11th Annual Football Garbage Time Twitter/X NFL Mock Draft! – Round 2

Jaxson Dart Passing Stats

Season	Team	Conf	G	Cmp	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	Int	Y/G	Rate
2021	USC	Pac-12	6	117	189	61.9	1353	9	5	225.5	132.5
2022*	Ole Miss	SEC	13	226	362	62.4	2974	20	11	228.8	143.6
2023*	Ole Miss	SEC	13	233	358	65.1	3364	23	5	258.8	162.4
2024*	Ole Miss	SEC	13	276	398	69.3	4279	29	6	329.2	180.7
Care	Care	Care	45	852	1307	65.2	11970	81	27	266.0	158.4
Ole	Ole	Ole	39	735	1118	65.7	10617	72	22	272.2	162.8
USC	USC	USC	6	117	189	61.9	1353	9	5	225.5	132.5

35 – Tennessee Titans

Pick: Landon Jackson – EDGE (Arkansas)

Staff: Joanne Kong

With the Titans taking their quarterback of the future in round 1, it’s time now to focus on building the defense.

Landon Jackson has the size for the next level. A good run defender who uses his size and strength against offensive tackles. Landon has good arm length to wrap up the offensive line with good agility and lateral movement.  He should be an immediate starter and automatic upgrade for the Titans defense.

36 – Jacksonville Jaguars

Pick: Kenneth Grant – DT (Michigan)

Staff: Wole Akinso

37 – Las Vegas Raiders

Pick: Tyleik Williams – DT (Ohio State)

Staff: George Templeton

Having just missed out on Mason Graham on round 1 the Raiders add to their defensive line in round 2 with Tyleik Williams. Raiders not only need more push from the middle of the defensive line for pass rushing they need a run stuffer. Williams fills the bill on both.

38 – New England Patriots

Pick: Jayden Higgins – WR (Iowa State)

Staff: Ryan Whitfield

39 – Chicago Bears

Pick: Donovan Jackson – IOL (Ohio State)

Staff: Ha Kung Wong

Am I crazy?  No, I am not, and I know that keeping Caleb Williams upright is the only way the Bears find success, no matter how many weapons they get him.

So the Bears take Will Campbell in the first round, perhaps the best offensive linemen in the draft, and with their first pick of the second round, they build even more with one of the most versatile linemen in the draft, Donovan Jackson.  Jackson spent most of his career at Ohio State at guard, and started all 14 games last season, but effectively moved to left tackle last season for 9 games when Josh Simmons was hurt.  Not only does he know how it feels to get through a playoff tournament, the first ever in NCAA history, but also how to win a championship.  In composite, this got Jackson Second-team Associated Press All-American and First-team All-Big Ten honors, not to mention a National Championship ring.

Sure, as a Notre Dame fan, I hate the fact that I’m rooting for an Ohio State lineman to protect a USC quarterback, but hey, the Bears gotta do what the Bears gotta do.

40 – New Orleans Saints

Pick: Tyler Booker – IOL (Alabama)

Staff: Ryan Whitfield

41 – Chicago Bears

Pick: TreVeyon Henderson – RB (Ohio State)

Staff: Ha Kung Wong

I can’t believe I’ll have to root for another Ohio State player, but with the Bears not able to get Ashton Jeanty in the 1st round, they’ll definitely look to take one in the 2nd round.  And TreVeyon Henderson is the perfect pick.

Henderson played all 4 years at Ohio State tallying 590 carries for 3761 yards and 42 rushing touchdowns with 853 receiving yards and 6 receiving touchdowns.  That’s exactly the versatility that Ben Johnson likes to have at RB, and he’s already indicated that he’d like to upgrade the backfield before the season.  Henderson is a big play homerun hitter as can be seen from his 75-yard touchdown in the Cotton Bowl against Texas, which completely changed the tenor of the game.  The Bears have D’Andre Swift but pairing him with Henderson will give Johnson yet another offensive weapon to build around along with the newly minted offensive line.

42 – New York Jets

Pick: Mason Taylor – TE (LSU)

Staff: Ha Kung Wong

Jeremy Ruckert is currently lined up to be the starting TE for the Jets, but Ruckert hasn’t had more than 3 receptions in a game over 3 seasons in New York.  Suffice to say, the Jets could use another TE, even if Ruckert breaks out.  And that TE is Mason Taylor.

In his last season at LSU, Taylor was one of quarterback Garrett Nussmeier’s favorite targets. He caught 55 passes for 546 yards and two touchdowns in 2024, converting 68 percent of his receptions for 1st downs. Even more impressive is that Taylor had only a single drop in all of 2024.  Taylor ended up being the most productive tight end in LSU history, holding the tight end records for receptions and yards.

Suffice to say that regardless of whether it’s Justin Fields behind center, or Shedeur Sanders as I picked in the 1st round, weapons are at a premium and Taylor would be a huge upgrade.

43 – San Francisco 49ers

Pick: Benjamin Morrison – CB (Notre Dame)

Staff: Joanne Kong

An outside cornerback whose production covering the deep ball is offset by his inconsistencies in man coverage. Morrison is patient from off coverage and takes efficient paths to the throw, allowing him to make ground with his ability to make up speed and chase down receivers. Morrison has an innate ability for attacking angles. He is most effective in playing the ball, having nine interceptions in 31 games, as well as showing good hand battling for the ball.

44 – Dallas Cowboys

Pick: Quinshon Judkins – RB (Ohio State)

Staff: Ha Kung Wong

The Cowboys are most definitely in need of a running back.  This got so bad last year that they went back to a fully cooked Ezekiel Elliott, who averaged a career worst 3.1 yards per carry.  Quinshon Judkins is the answer.

Judkins started as a true freshman at Ole Miss in 2022 and totaled 1,567 rush yards and 16 touchdowns but eventually moved to Ohio State to chase a title, which he managed to get last year sharing snaps with TreVeyon Henderson.  Over his 3 seasons he racked up over 1,000 rush yards and at least 16 total touchdowns each and every season.  That’s consistency and upside, two things the Cowboys really need in the backfield.  At pick 44, Judkins is a steal.

45 – Indianapolis Colts

Pick: Jordan Burch – EDGE (Oregon)

Staff: Kaiden King

46 – Atlanta Falcons

Pick: Jared Wilson – C (Georgia)

Staff: Kaiden King

47 – Arizona Cardinals

Pick: Jaylen Royals – WR (Utah State)

Staff: Scott King

Arizona is committed to building around Kyler Murray, and adding weapons is a priority. Jaylen Royals, a dynamic wide receiver from Utah State, brings the speed and big-play ability to stretch defenses. Royals racked up over 1,000 receiving yards and double-digit touchdowns in 2024, earning second-round buzz in CBS Sports’ mock draft. His versatility to play outside or in the slot gives offensive coordinator Drew Petzing options to exploit mismatches. Pairing Royals with Marvin Harrison Jr. would create a nightmare for NFC West secondaries. Arizona could consider defensive help, but Royals’ explosiveness is too enticing to pass up.

48 – Miami Dolphins

Pick: Jonah Savaiinaea – IOL (Arizona)

Staff: Joanne Kong

Jonah Savaiinaea has the body and physical ability to compete for a starting spot in the NFL. In the pass protection, Savaiinaea is tough to get around, with good physical strength and stability. Savaiinaea has played both the left and right side of the offensive line in Arizona, and has great mobility for a player his size.

49 – Cincinnati Bengals

Pick: Tate Ratledge – IOL (Georgia)

Staff: Ha Kung Wong

As I mentioned in the first round, the Bengals secured Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Joe Burrow for years to come with extended contracts this past offseason, so in the first round, the Bengals focused on defense.

In the second round, they pivot back to offense to build the offensive line and protect their investment, which is why Tate Rutledge makes sense.  Rutledge started 13 games at right guard in 2023 and was named Second-team Associated Press All-American, First-team All-SEC and was a finalist for the Joe Moore Award for the nation’s top offensive lineman.  He followed that up in 2024 garnering Third-team Associated Press All-American and First-team All-SEC honors before he got injured.

Rutledge should be an instant upgrade on the Bengals o-line and makes for a great value at Pick 49.

50 – Seattle Seahawks

Pick: Princely Umanmielen – EDGE (Mississippi)

Staff: Ryan Whitfield

51 – Denver Broncos

Pick: Azareye’h Thomas – CB (Florida State)

Staff: George Templeton

Was shocked to see Azareye’h Thomas fall this far and Denver would be thrilled. In a division with Patrick Mahomes and Justin Herbert, you can never have enough good cornerbacks. One of the few bright spots at Florida State last year.

52 – Seattle Seahawks

Pick: Aireontae Ersery – OT (Minnesota)

Staff: Ryan Whitfield

53 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Pick: Derrick Harmon – DL (Oregon)

Staff: Joanne Kong

Derrick Harmon has great size for a defensive lineman. He’s a physical blocker and shows great versatility. Harmon anchors well, wrapping up the offensive line and allowing others to make necessary plays. Harmon has the ability to push the pocket and reach the quarterback, causing problems for the opposing team’s offense.  Although unspecified, health concerns have slid this potential first round pick to the second round.  Either way, at pick 53, he’s a steal for the Buccaneers and assuming the health issue isn’t significant, can help build the defense into the future.

54 – Green Bay Packers

Pick: Elic Ayomanor – WR (Stanford)

Staff: Kaiden King

55 – Los Angeles Chargers

Pick: Coleston Loveland – TE (Michigan)

Staff: Wole Akinso

56 – Buffalo Bills

Pick: TJ Sanders – DL (South Carolina)

Staff: Kaiden King

57 – Carolina Panthers

Pick: Tre Harris – WR (Mississippi)

Staff: Scott King

The Panthers need to support their young quarterback, whether it’s Bryce Young or a new face. Tre Harris from Ole Miss is a polished wide receiver with crisp route-running and reliable hands. His 2024 tape shows him outsmarting SEC defensive backs, making him a quarterback-friendly target who can win at all three levels. While not the fastest, Harris excels in contested-catch situations and has the football IQ to get open consistently. ESPN’s mocks highlight Carolina’s need for offensive playmakers, and Harris’ high-floor, high-ceiling profile makes him an ideal second-round addition to jumpstart the passing game.

58 – Los Angeles Rams

 

Pick: Terrance Ferguson – TE (Oregon)

Staff: Scott King

With Tyler Higbee’s contract nearing its end and injuries mounting, the Rams need a long-term tight end. Terrance Ferguson from Oregon is a 6’5”, 240-pound mismatch weapon who fits Sean McVay’s offense perfectly. Projected as a second-rounder by CBS Sports, Ferguson combines size, athleticism, and soft hands, with 2024 tape showcasing his ability to stretch the seam and dominate in the red zone. His in-line blocking and ability to flex out as a receiver align with McVay’s love for 12 personnel packages. Ferguson gives Matthew Stafford a reliable target to complement Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua, keeping the Rams’ offense dynamic.

59 – Baltimore Ravens

Pick: Alfred Collins – DT (Texas)

Staff: Wole Akinso

60 – Detroit Lions

Pick: Darius Alexander – DT

Staff: Scott King

The Lions’ defensive front is a strength, but adding versatile depth is key for Dan Campbell’s aggressive scheme. Darrius Alexander, a disruptive defensive lineman from Toledo, brings the relentless energy Detroit craves. At 6’4”, 310 pounds, Alexander combines size, explosiveness, and a rare athletic profile, earning a spot on Bruce Feldman’s 2024 “Freaks List” with a 4.95-second 40-yard dash and a 400-pound bench press. His 2024 stats include 40 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, and a 58-yard pick-six against Pitt, showcasing his playmaking ability.

Alexander shined at the 2025 Senior Bowl, earning the National Team’s top defensive lineman award from offensive linemen, with multiple quarterback pressures and a tackle for loss. His versatility to play 1-tech to 4i aligns with Aaron Glenn’s multiple fronts, complementing Aidan Hutchinson and Josh Paschal. While some mocks, like http://NFL.com’s, project him as a late first-rounder due to his combine and Senior Bowl buzz, others see him as a Day 2 steal, with CBS Sports ranking him 45th overall. His high pad level and raw pass-rush technique need refinement, but his power, length, and motor make him a fit for Detroit’s culture. The Lions met with Alexander pre-draft, signaling interest, and his three-down potential could elevate their pass rush and run defense in the NFC North.

The second round is where savvy teams find starters and role players who outperform their draft position. Zabel shores up Cleveland’s offensive line, Royals ignites Arizona’s passing attack, and Harris gives Carolina a dependable weapon. Ferguson keeps the Rams’ offense versatile, and Alexander bolsters Detroit’s already stout defensive front. These players fit their teams’ schemes and cultures, offering immediate impact and long-term potential.

As the 2025 NFL Draft (April 24-26 in Green Bay) nears, these prospects will be under the microscope at pro days and the combine. Teams that maximize their second-round picks often build sustainable contenders, and these five have the tools to be cornerstones for their franchises.

61 – Washington Commanders

Pick: Xavier Watts – S (Notre Dame)

Staff: Wole Akinso

62 – Buffalo Bills

Pick: Kyle Williams – WR (Washington State)

Staff: Kaiden King

63 – Kansas City Chiefs

Pick: Omarr Norman-Lott – DL (Texas)

Staff: Ryan Whitfield

64 – Philadelphia Eagles

Pick: Marcus Mbow – OT (Purdue)

Staff: George Templeton

Philadelphia needs depth on the offensive line as they are starting to get a little long in the tooth, especially at the tackle position. The Eagles address that with Marcus Mbow who may play at both the guard and tackle spots.

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