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NFL Mock Draft: Day 2 mock has Redskins address offense, avoid quarterback

By Jacob Camenker

MADISON, WI - OCTOBER 21: Troy Fumagalli #81 of the Wisconsin Badgers is brought down by Darnell Savage Jr. #4 of the Maryland Terrapins during the second quarter at Camp Randall Stadium on October 21, 2017 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
MADISON, WI - OCTOBER 21: Troy Fumagalli #81 of the Wisconsin Badgers is brought down by Darnell Savage Jr. #4 of the Maryland Terrapins during the second quarter at Camp Randall Stadium on October 21, 2017 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NC – SEPTEMBER 02: Deebo Samuel #1 of the South Carolina Gamecocks runs back the opening kickoff for a touchdown against the North Carolina State Wolfpack during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 2, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC – SEPTEMBER 02: Deebo Samuel #1 of the South Carolina Gamecocks runs back the opening kickoff for a touchdown against the North Carolina State Wolfpack during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 2, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

Picks 37-40

37. Detroit Lions (via NYG): CB Rock Ya-Sin, Temple

The Lions picked up this pick in a first-round trade with the New York Giants. Ya-Sin is a guy who I think would fit in well with the Patriots. So, having him land on the Lions makes sense. Ya-Sin is a physical corner who will bother opposing receivers and should emerge as a leader at the NFL level. He landed one of the coveted single-digit jersey numbers at Temple, given to the top leaders on a team, after one season there as a transfer. He should be a nice fit as the No. 2 corner across from Darius Slay in Detroit’s defense.

38. Jacksonville Jaguars: TE Irv Smith Jr., Alabama

This draft should be about rounding out the offense and ensuring that Nick Foles has the weapons surrounding him needed to run the show. The Jaguars have a gaping void at tight end — the recently-signed Geoff Swaim is their best option — and Smith would be a nice pickup. Smith had 710 receiving yards and seven scores on just 44 catches for Alabama last year. He is a bit small and doesn’t have the desired athletic ability for a tight end, but he passes the eye test. He will likely go in the top 50 and this seems to be the right range for him.

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39. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: S Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, Florida

After grabbing Devin White in the first round, the Bucs continue to shore up the middle of their defense. The team could use a better pairing next to Justin Evans than Kentrel Brice, who would ideally be a backup. Gardner-Johnson really came on strong at the end of the year for Florida, and he was a dynamic playmaker in their bowl game against Michigan and showed well at the combine. Gardner-Johnson has good movement skills and instincts, so he should be a good fit as a versatile defensive back in the NFL.

40. Buffalo Bills: WR Deebo Samuel, South Carolina

Washington’s collective hearts will break with Samuel coming off the board here. After addressing their defense in the first round, the Bills shift their focus to grabbing weapons for Josh Allen. They already added a speed threat (John Brown) and a slot man (Cole Beasley), so they can grab a combination player with this pick.

Samuel is a great route runner and is a red-zone threat thanks to that ability. He also has game-breaking speed and can do a lot with the ball in his hands. He could be a high-volume receiver for the Bills and Allen will learn to love throwing to him. If the Bills want to get more of a true X receiver here, Hakeem Butler could be the pick. However, he’s rawer than Samuel, so the Bills may go for the more pro-ready player.

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