21. Cincinnati Bengals – D.J. Humphries, OT, Florida
Humphries is an intriguing prospect and gives Cincinnati some youth on the veteran line.
22. Pittsburgh Steelers – Arik Armstead, DT, Oregon
Armstead is a boom-or-bust pick. He’s a great athlete but his tape is fairly mediocre.
23. Detroit Lions – Cameron Erving, C, Florida State
Dominic Raiola is gone and the Lions are without an obvious center. Erving fits the bill for Jim Caldwell’s group.
24. Arizona Cardinals – Bryce Petty, QB, Baylor
Petty is going in the first round, and the Cardinals need a quarterback. Carson Palmer isn’t the long-term answer.
Jan 1, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Baylor Bears quarterback Bryce Petty (14) passes against the Michigan State Spartans in the 2015 Cotton Bowl Classic at AT&T Stadium. The Spartans defeated the Bears 42-41. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
25. Carolina Panthers – Ereck Flowers, OT, Miami (FL)
Flowers is a right tackle with great size. He’ll replace Byron Bell nicely and give Cam Newton some more time.
26. Baltimore Ravens – Todd Gurley, RB, Georgia
Gurley is the first running back off the board. General manager Ozzie Newsome gets a real gem here.
27. Dallas Cowboys – Melvin Gordon, RB, Wisconsin
Dallas gets lucky and takes the best running back in the class. Gordon has explosive speed and a knack for the big play.
28. Denver Broncos – Eddie Goldman, NT, Florida State
The best offensive tackles are off the board and Goldman is a fine replacement for Terrance Knighton.
29. Indianapolis Colts – Marcus Peters, CB, Washington
The Colts have Vontae Davis, but desperately need help across from him. Peters is solid if he can stay out of trouble.
30. Green Bay Packers – Eric Kendricks, ILB, UCLA
Kendricks would add to a great linebacking core which includes Clay Matthews and Julius Peppers.
Jan 2, 2015; San Antonio, TX, USA; UCLA Bruins linebacker Eric Kendricks (6) sacks Kansas State Wildcats quarterback Jake Waters (15) during the first half of the 2015 Alamo Bowl at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
31. New Orleans Saints – Byron Jones, CB, Connecticut
Jones is a nice corner and would slide in nicely across from Keenan Lewis. The Saints get more defensive help.
32. New England Patriots – Eric Rowe, CB. Utah
Rowe rounds out the first round as a corner who has been flying up draft boards. He has the task of replacing Darrelle Revis.