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Mock Draft 6.0: Second-round projection

33. Houston Texans:AJ McCarron, QB, Alabama
The Texans have all of the offensive weapons needed to be a force in the AFC, so they simply need a quarterback with superb management skills. McCarron is masterful at executing situational football, which makes him the right pick at this point.

34. Washington Redskins:Joel Bitonio, OT, Nevada
Jay Gruden must help Robert Griffin III get back on track in 2014. Upgrading the pass protection on the edges should help RGIII perform better from the pocket.

35. Cleveland Browns:Lamarcus Joyner, CB, Florida State
The need for a cover corner could lead GM Ray Farmer to take a chance on the diminutive defender at this point. Joyner is an ideal nickel corner capable of also sliding inside to free safety in some exotic packages.

36. Oakland Raiders:Timmy Jernigan, NT, Florida State
Jernigan would add some juice to the Raiders' defensive line with his athleticism and non-stop motor.

37. Atlanta Falcons:Demarcus Lawrence, DE, Boise State
GM Thomas Dimitroff wants to upgrade the Falcons' pass rush by adding a dynamic speed rusher off the edges.

38. Tampa Bay Buccaneers:Derek Carr, QB, Fresno State
New offensive coordinator Jeff Tedford could peg the Fresno State standout as the Bucs' franchise quarterback of the future.

39. Jacksonville Jaguars:Kyle Van Noy, OLB, BYU
Van Noy's versatility makes him an ideal fit in Gus Bradley's hybrid defense.

40. Minnesota Vikings:Carlos Hyde, RB, Ohio State
The Vikings need to find a capable No. 2 back for Adrian Peterson after Toby Gerhart's departure. Hyde is a physical, downhill runner ideally suited to play in Norv Turner's power-running scheme.

41. Buffalo Bills:Scott Crichton, DE, Oregon State
GM Doug Whaley needs to replenish the depth behind Mario Williams and Jerry Hughes.

42. Tennessee Titans:Jeremy Hill, RB, LSU
The best way for the Titans to get back to being a physical offensive squad is to build around a hammerhead runner with sneaky quickness and wiggle.

43. New York Giants:Austin Seferian-Jenkins, TE, Washington
It's time for the Giants to invest in a big-bodied tight end to dominate between the hashes. ASJ is a Rob Gronkowski clone with the size and strength to terrorize linebackers and safeties over the middle.

44. St. Louis Rams:Kelvin Benjamin, WR, Florida State
The Rams have attempted to upgrade the receiving corps in recent drafts, but the unit is still missing a big-bodied catcher to dominate in the red zone. Benjamin is a touchdown maker with the size-strength combination to dominate smallish defenders near the end zone.

45. Detroit Lions:Deone Bucannon, SS, Washington State
GM Martin Mayhew could elect to solve the Lions' coverage woes by adding a hard-hitting safety with underrated ball skills in the middle of the field.

46. Pittsburgh Steelers:Stanley Jean-Baptiste, CB, Nebraska
It's time to find a replacement for Ike Taylor as the No. 1 corner in the lineup. Jean-Baptiste possesses the size and ball skills to develop into a premier corner in the NFL.

47. Dallas Cowboys:Will Sutton, DT, Arizona State
Sutton could be considered a bit of a reach at this point based on his senior season, but his 2012 film suggests that he has the potential to be a dynamic three-technique in a Tampa-2 scheme.

48. Baltimore Ravens:Cody Latimer, WR, Indiana
Joe Flacco missed Anquan Boldin's presence a season ago, so Ozzie Newsome will look to add a big-bodied playmaker to the mix in the draft. Latimer is a size-speed monster with intriguing receiving skills.

49. New York Jets:Jeremiah Attaochu, OLB, Georgia Tech
The Jets desperately need an athletic edge player with the potential to record 10-plus sacks and make Rex Ryan's defense downright scary. Attaochu is not a finished product, but his motor and first-step quickness could make him a star in the Jets' scheme.

50. Miami Dolphins:Carl Bradford, OLB, Arizona State
New GM Dennis Hickey has sufficiently addressed most of the Dolphins' pressing needs during free agency, but the defense could use a versatile linebacker with playmaking skills.

51. Chicago Bears:Pierre Desir, CB, Lindenwood
With Charles Tillman nearing the end of a distinguished career, the Bears would be wise to find his successor as the team's top cover corner. Desir is an exceptional athlete with intriguing physical tools that ideally fit the Bears' defensive scheme.

52. Arizona Cardinals:Stephon Tuitt, DE, Notre Dame
Cardinals GM Steve Keim could view Tuitt as the ideal successor to Darnell Dockett as the team's designated disruptive defender.

53. Green Bay Packers:Allen Robinson, WR, Penn State
The loss of James Jones leaves a void in the Packers' three-receiver sets. Robinson is a big, physical pass-catcher with underrated athleticism and explosiveness.

54. Philadelphia Eagles:Donte Moncrief, WR, Ole Miss
Chip Kelly would love to add size and speed to the Eagles' receiving corps after the departures of DeSean Jackson and Jason Avant. Moncrief would give the Eagles the best of both worlds, as an exceptional athlete with big-play ability.

55. Cincinnati Bengals:Marcus Martin, C, USC
The Bengals will undergo an offensive makeover under new offensive coordinator Hue Jackson. The savvy play caller wants to pound opponents with a physical running game directing between the tackles. Martin's an ideal pivot for the scheme with his strength, power and athleticism overwhelming defenders at the point of attack.

56. San Francisco 49ers:Paul Richardson, WR, Colorado
The 49ers need a speed receiver to open up the field for Anquan Boldin and Michael Crabtree.

57. San Diego Chargers:Louis Nix, NT, Notre Dame
The loss of Cam Thomas didn't register a blip on the national radar, but it left the Chargers without a disruptive force in the middle. "Irish Chocolate" is a big-bodied defender with a game that's eerily similar to Vince Wilfork.

58. New Orleans Saints:Davante Adams, WR, Fresno State
Sean Payton's knack for developing wide receivers could prompt the Saints to snag Adams as a future No. 1 receiver.

59. Indianapolis Colts:Jimmie Ward, SS, Northern Illinois
Ward is a gifted ball hawk with terrific instincts and awareness. He lacks ideal size, but he is a nice fit as a center fielder in the Colts' scheme.

60. Carolina Panthers:Jordan Matthews, WR, Vanderbilt
The Panthers must find a No. 1 receiver in this year's draft after parting ways with Steve Smith and Brandon LaFell in the offseason. The SEC's all-time leading receiver is a pro-ready playmaker capable of filling the void as Cam Newton's top target.

61. San Francisco 49ers:Keith McGill, CB, Utah
If McGill is on the board at this point, GM Trent Baalke could double down on the cornerback position to fill the 49ers' biggest need heading into training camp.

62. New England Patriots:Jace Amaro, TE, Texas Tech
Bill Belichick could view Amaro as a pass-catching tight end with the potential to function as the Queen of the chessboard in the Patriots' offensive scheme.

63. Denver Broncos:Jarvis Landry, WR, LSU
The loss of Eric Decker robs Peyton Manning of a big-bodied pass-catcher on the perimeter. Landry could fill the role as a physical possession receiver with strong hands and underrated running skills.

64. Seattle Seahawks:Martavis Bryant, WR, Clemson
Sidney Rice's return won't prevent the Seahawks from adding another big, athletic pass-catcher to the mix.

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