Pick by Pick Analysis and Grades-Round 2

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Round 2/Pick 33: STL-Roger Saffold-OT-Indiana: Incredibly smart pick by the Rams. You just made a 50 million dollar investment in Sam Bradford, so why not give him an exceptional O-lineman for protection? Some wanted a WR like Golden Tate or Arrelious Benn here, but the Rams were smart in building up their line first.
GRADE: B+

2/34: MIN: Chris Cook-CB/S-Virginia: I like Chris Cook as a corner prospect, but I don't think he will be anything exceptionally special. Solid pick by the Vikings that fills a definite need.
GRADE: B

2/35: TB: Brian Price-DT-UCLA: In terms of value, this is a good pick, as Price could have gone as high as 20th overall according to some. However, the Bucs already have two very good DTs in Gerald McCoy, who they selected in the first round, and Roy Miller, a second year player. If the Bucs were a solid playoff level team, this pick would be acceptable. They are not however, and therefore need to focus on their needs more.
GRADE: D

2/36: KC-Dexter McCluster-RB/WR-Ole Miss: The Chiefs select a lightning quick RB with very good hands and is a capable return man here. That would have been fine, if they hadn't selected the same exact thing 2 years ago in Jamaal Charles (who is everything McCluster is, only 15 pounds heavier). Terrible pick. If you're the Chiefs, you can't afford to take a luxury pick like McCluster in the 2nd round. You need players who can start for you, not backups.
GRADE: D

2/37: PHI-Nate Allen-S-USF: Some had a late first round grade on Allen, although I had him in the early 40s. Regardless, the Eagles filled a big need at safety with this selection.
GRADE: B+

2/38: CLE-TJ Ward-S-Oregon: I'm not sure if the Browns just panicked because they wanted to take Nate Allen, so they spazzed out and grabbed the next safety they saw on their board, or what, but this was an exceptionally bad pick. Ward was, at best, a round 4 prospect in this year's draft, but the Browns select him with the 38th overall pick. No wonder they're drafting towards the beginning of every round nearly every year.
GRADE: D+

2/39: TB-Arrelious Benn-WR-Illinois: Benn is a dynamic athlete who thrives making big runs when the ball is in his hands. Unfortunately though, Benn had a hard time getting the ball in his hands last year, as he dropped a ton of passes. Some of that may have been caused by his shoddy (at best) QB play last season that could not throw a spiral, or accurate pass. Great value pick by the Bucs here.
GRADE: B+

2/40: MIA-Koa Misi-OLB-Utah: Misi has the size and athletic ability to be a productive Rush LB for the Dolphins, while not being terrible in coverage. Somewhat of a project though, as he'll need to learn coverages and how to play with his hand off of the ground after playing with his hand on the ground at Utah.
GRADE: B

2/41: BUF-Terrell Troupe-NT-UCF: Does the pick fill a need? Yes, the Bills simply had nothing to plug in at NT in their first year as a 3-4 team. However, I would probably have selected Terrence Cody or Cam Thomas here instead. Still, fills a need and gives them a probable starter this year.
GRADE: B-

2/42: NE-Rob Gronkowski-TE-Arizona: Had Gronkowski played this year, he more than likely would have been a 1st round pick. There are/were some worries about his back, but everything I've heard says he is medically cleared now. He is an exceptional blocker in the run game, and is athletic enough to make catches all over the field. The Pats get themselves a potentially huge steal in round 2, much to the delight of Tom Brady.
GRADE: A-

2/43: BAL-Sergio Kindle-OLB-Texas: Kindle's play dropped off a bit after his dominating junior year, although there is a perfectly good explanation for this. All through high school, and until his senior year, Kindle played some semblance of linebacker. His junior year, when he recorded double digit sacks, he played predominately as a Rush LB, a position similar to what he will play in the NFL, while his senior year, he played with his hand on the ground mainly as a DE. Baltimore gets the steal of the 2nd round.
GRADE: A+

2/44: OAK-LaMarr Houston-DE/DT-Texas: This pick befuddles me a bit, as Houston is fits better as a 4-3 DT fit than a 3-4 DE, in my opinion. In their first two picks, the Raiders selected one player, depending on the scheme they choose, that will not be as productive as possible due to playing in the wrong scheme. I do love Houston as a player, and think he could be very disruptive as an interior pass rusher.
GRADE: B

2/45: DEN-Zane Beadles-OT-Utah: After the Senior Bowl, I knocked Beadles down into the 4th round range, so picking him here is definitely a reach. That said, he does fill a big need on the Denver offensive line, so they get some marks for that.
GRADE: C

2/46: NYG-Linval Joseph-DT-ECU: The Giants address their defensive line, again, this time going for a big run stuffer. I think Joseph would be more effective in a 3-4 scheme, but he'll be okay here. Unfortunately for the Giants, who want to win now, he probably won't contribute for a year or two, as he is still somewhat raw, but there is potential aplenty.
GRADE: B-

2/47: ARI-Darryl Washington-ILB-TCU: I am very high on Darryl Washington. He may be able to step in right away and help fill the void created when Karlos Dansby left for Miami. Predicion-in three years, Washington will lead the league in tackles, and be considered one of the 3 best ILB in football.
GRADE: A-

2/48: CAR-Jimmy Clausen-QB-ND: I'm not sold on Jimmy Clausen, at all. Sure, he came out of a Pro Style offense at Notre Dame, put up good numbers, and has solid mechanics, but his arm strength is very overrated, he stares down receivers (and wasn't able to fix that in 3 years with one of the best offensive minds in the world in Charlie Weis), and is not the leader you want in a QB. Additionally, I don't like this pick because I felt Matt Moore was the perfect QB for the Panthers, a smart game manager who won't lose you the game who was on the verge of becoming a top 8 quarterback in the NFL.
GRADE: C

2/49: SF-Taylor Mays-S-USC: Mays lost a ton of money this year, when his lack of ability in coverage was exposed. Still, get him here is an incredible value for San Francisco. Mays definitely fits the physical nature that Coach Singletary prefers in his players. Could eventually have to move to linebacker if he doesn't improve in coverage.
GRADE: B+

2/50: KC-Javier Arenas-CB-Alabama: A solid corner prospect who should develop into a very good #2 in the league. Also is a capable return man, but with the selection of Dexter McCluster 14 picks earlier, he may be delegated to only taking punt returns instead of both kickoffs and punts.
GRADE: B

2/51: MIN-Toby Gerhart-RB-Stanford: I hate playing the race card, but I truly believe that if Toby was not a white man, he would have been a first round pick. He is a bruising runner with solid speed (ran in the 4.5's at the combine), has outstanding vision, and is a capable, underrated receiver out of the backfield. That being said, the Vikings probably could have used a quicker back to change the pace from AP's bruising style. (Maybe they have big plans for Harvin out of the backfield??)
GRADE: B

2/52: PIT-Jason Worilds-OLB-VT: A pretty good athlete, but wasn't terribly productive as a pass rusher last year (only 4 sacks). He has the tools to be another great Steeler rush LB though.
GRADE: B-

2/53: NE-Jermaine Cunningham-OLB-Florida: A promising rush LB prospect. Cunningham has the motor, and nonstop, never quit attitude that you covet in a pass rusher (this is why he was selected before his more-talented college teammate Carlos Dunlap). Still has an uphill battle to be successful though, since he'll be moving from a 3 point to a 2 point stance.
GRADE: B

2/54: CIN-Carlos Dunlap-DE-Florida: Will step into the NFL and automatically be one of the most physically talented prospects in the league. Unfortunately for both Dunlap and the Bengals, there is more to a player than just natural ability. If Dunlap had any sort of motor, he would be a lock for double digit sacks every year of his career. I think falling into the 2nd round will be a wake up call for him and he will finally play up to his potential. (Until his first big payday)
GRADE: B+

2/55: DAL-Sean Lee-ILB-Penn State: Typical Penn State linebacker, Lee is gritty as can be. Could push for playing time this year, and will probably be starting (barring injury-big concern) by year two.
GRADE: B

2/56: GB- Mike Neal-DE-Purdue: Is very athletic (runs a 4.86 and 294 pounds) but was way overdrafted in my opinion as I had him as a round 4 prospect. Still, if he can combine his athleticism with some consistent play, he could be a very good end.
GRADE: C

2/57: BAL- Terrence Cody-NT: At the start of the draft season, I was extremely weary of the work ethic of the 370 "Mount" Cody. Over the next couple of months, I saw some very good things out of him, as he cut over 20 pounds in a short period of time. He will be a dominant run stuffer in the league for as long as he wants to stay in shape.
GRADE: B+

2/58: HOU- Ben Tate-RB-Auburn: Tate is a very good fit for the Texans' zone blocking scheme, as he is definitely a "one cut n' go" type runner.
GRADE: B

2/59: CLE- Montario Hardesty-RB-TENN: I really like Hardesty as a runner, but I also like two of the backs already on Cleveland's roster: Jerome Harrison and James Davis. I have a hard time seeing Hardesty getting much burn, or being much better if he gets carries, with the other runners on the team. Pick should have been used elsewhere.
GRADE: C-

2/60: SEA- Golden Tate-WR-ND: Projected by some to go as high as the late 20's overall, the Seahawks AGAIN make another great selection. A big-time dynamic playmaker that can line up almost anywhere (out wide, slot, as a back, WildCat QB) will really open up the Seahawks offense, and he fills a big need with the loss of Nate Burleson.
GRADE: A

2/61: NYJ- Vladimir Ducasse-OG/OT-UMass: Ducasse has the potential to be one of the best interior linemen in football. However, he is very raw, so hopefully the Jets don't throw him to the wolves right away in the wake of the Alan Faneca release.
GRADE: B+

2/62: NE-Brandon Spikes-ILB-Florida: Spikes ran painfully slow at his Pro Day (5.00+ in the 40) but still can be an extremely effective in-the-box linebacker. He won't make many plays going sideline to sideline, but will be a good fit as a 2 down linebacker in New England's 3-4.
GRADE: B

2/63: IND-Pat Angerer-MLB-Iowa: I had him going in the late 3rd round, so this isn't a terrible reach. Still though, I would have liked it if the Colts selected someone like Charles Brown or even Bruce Campbell here instead to give Manning blindside protection.
GRADE: B-

2/64: NO-Charles Brown-OT-USC: Reportedly fell due to injury concerns. The Saints get a steal here if Brown can stay healthy, as they could eventually replace Jammal Brown with Charles Brown on the blindside.
GRADE: B+