2024 NFL Draft, Day 2 mock: Bills open Round 2 with WR Adonai Mitchell; Giants nab RB Jonathon Brooks

With Round 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft in the books, here’s a look at how Rounds 2 and 3 could play out on Friday in Detroit, beginning at 7 p.m. ET on NFL Network.

Pick
33

Buffalo Bills
(from CAR)

Adonai Mitchell
Texas · WR · Junior

Buffalo acquires a promising receiver prospect who possesses exceptional attributes and a high potential for growth.

Pick
34

New England Patriots

Kool-Aid McKinstry
Alabama · CB · Junior

The Patriots have bolstered their defense by adding a sizable and experienced cornerback, signaling the end of McKinstry’s fall. This new player has experience in multiple coverages.

Pick
35

Arizona Cardinals

Jackson Powers-Johnson
Oregon · C · Junior

The Cardinals necessitate strengthening the center of their offensive line, and Powers-Johnson presents a robust and sizeable option for them.

Pick
36

Washington Commanders

Cooper DeJean
Iowa · DB · Junior

DeJean, who has the ability to play either cornerback or safety, is a fervent tackler with excellent instincts.

Pick
37

Los Angeles Chargers

Braden Fiske
Florida State · DT · Senior

Fiske is all gas and no brakes on every single snap, which is exactly what Jim Harbaugh is looking for.

Pick
38

Tennessee Titans

Jer'Zhan Newton
Illinois · DT · Senior

Newton enhances Tennessee’s pass rush from the defensive interior.

Pick
39

Carolina Panthers
(from NYG)

Edgerrin Cooper
Texas A&M · LB · Senior

Cooper possesses exceptional speed and is known for his powerful hits. This linebacker can cover vast areas and has the ability to keep an eye on athletic quarterbacks.

Pick
40

Washington Commanders
(from CHI)

Kingsley Suamataia
BYU · OT · Sophomore (RS)

Washington, in a state of desperation for the tackle position, eagerly recruits this unrefined yet promising player from BYU.

Pick
41

Green Bay Packers
(from NYJ)

Junior Colson
Michigan · LB · Junior

Colson has a sheriff’s demeanor in the middle of the defense and should pair nicely with Quay Walker.

Pick
42

Houston Texans
(from MIN)

Mike Sainristil
Michigan · DB · Senior

Sainristil’s aggressive run support and competitive coverage align with the defensive mentality that DeMeco Ryans values.

Pick
43

Atlanta Falcons

Ennis Rakestraw Jr.
Missouri · CB · Junior (RS)

Atlanta secures secondary assistance with a physical corner from Missouri who enjoys crowding and annoying wide receivers.

Pick
44

Las Vegas Raiders

Patrick Paul
Houston · OT · Senior

If Paul, who boasts some of the longest arms in the entire draft at 36 1/4 inches, can master the timing, he has the potential to be a durable starter for the Raiders.

Pick
45

New Orleans Saints
(from DEN)

Ladd McConkey
Georgia · WR · Junior (RS)

McConkey is very hard to cover in man-to-man, and even when covered, he rarely drops on-target throws.

Pick
46

Indianapolis Colts

Roman Wilson
Michigan · WR · Senior

Wilson provides another field-stretching option — one who also can work across all areas of the field — for second-year QB Anthony Richardson.

Pick
47

New York Giants
(from SEA)

Jonathon Brooks
Texas · RB · Sophomore (RS)

After losing Saquon Barkley to the rival Eagles in free agency, the Giants add this talented Texas runner who is on the mend from an ACL tear last November.

Pick
48

Jacksonville Jaguars

Chris Braswell
Alabama · Edge · Junior (RS)

Braswell offers the much-needed depth in pass-rush with the potential to assume a starting role in the near future.

Pick
49

Cincinnati Bengals

Troy Franklin
Oregon · WR · Junior

Franklin’s game is similar to that of Tee Higgins, making him a natural fit if/when Higgins departs.

Pick
50

Philadelphia Eagles
(from NO)

Jalyx Hunt
Houston Christian University · Edge · Senior

Hunt, an edge rusher with remarkable traits from a small school, won’t be overlooked by the Eagles, who have a penchant for players with outstanding height, weight, length, and speed.

Pick
51

Pittsburgh Steelers

Keon Coleman
Florida State · WR · Junior

Coleman, a large and reliable possession receiver, is capable of stepping in and managing difficult catches over the initial two levels.

Pick
52

Los Angeles Rams

Javon Bullard
Georgia · S · Junior

Bullard’s ability to play in the slot or on the back end provides the Rams with the flexibility to shift him around as required.

Pick
53

Philadelphia Eagles

Tyler Nubin
Minnesota · S · Senior

Nubin could potentially be the draft’s most instinctive safety and is likely to quickly become a favorite among fans.

Pick
54

Cleveland Browns

Ruke Orhorhoro
Clemson · DT · Senior

Orhorhoro didn’t step up his game in 2023 following a strong performance in 2022, but his strength and talent are clearly visible on tape.

Pick
55

Miami Dolphins

Kris Jenkins
Michigan · DT · Junior (RS)

Jenkins’ game is somewhat similar to Christian Wilkins‘, which could help soften the blow of the stud defensive tackle’s departure in free agency.

Pick
56

Dallas Cowboys

Zach Frazier
West Virginia · C · Senior

Dallas is desperately in need of a center player. Fortunately, Frazier is still available to fill the starting position.

Pick
57

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Kamari Lassiter
Georgia · DB · Junior

Though Lassiter may not be the fastest cornerback, he compensates with his toughness and tenacity. He has the capability to play man or zone, whether from an inside or outside position.

Pick
58

Green Bay Packers

Andru Phillips
Kentucky · DB · Senior

Phillips, a name that has been gaining heat over the past month, is precisely the kind of nickel corner that could excel in the scheme of new defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley.

Pick
59

Houston Texans

Michael Hall Jr.
Ohio State · DT · Sophomore (RS)

Hall is among the draft’s most dynamic interior pass rushers, yet his smaller size could make him more suited to creating disruption in subpackages.

Pick
60

Buffalo Bills

Jaden Hicks
Washington State · S · Sophomore (RS)

After the breakup of longtime safety duo Jordan Poyer (signed with Miami) and Micah Hyde (currently a free agent), the Bills dive into the draft pool to find a player at the position with size and instincts to challenge throws and make plays.

Pick
61

Detroit Lions

Marshawn Kneeland
Western Michigan · Edge · Senior

Kneeland is an energetic pass rusher with an excellent knack for reaching the edge and rounding the corner.

Pick
62

Baltimore Ravens

Blake Fisher
Notre Dame · OT · Sophomore (RS)

Fisher is a skilled tackle possessing the athleticism and potential to play on either the left or right side throughout his career.

Pick
63

San Francisco 49ers

Roger Rosengarten
Washington · OT · Junior (RS)

Thanks to his toughness and ability to adapt to zone-scheme rush attacks, Rosengarten’s stock has been consistently rising during the draft process.

Pick
64

Kansas City Chiefs

Kiran Amegadjie
Yale · OT · Junior

Amegadjie would have been a sure-fire second-rounder if he’d been healthy during the pre-draft process. Brett Veach and Andy Reid recognize his upside and get a potential steal at No. 64.

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