Appalachian State wide receiver Brian Quick leads off the second round, going to the Rams, before Andrew Luck's former favorite receiver, Coby Fleener, gets picked by the Colts.
Associated PressStanford tight end Coby Fleener (right) is congratulated by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after Fleener was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts with the second pick in the second round of the draft on Friday night.
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The overnight wait paid off for Stanford tight end Coby Fleener. He's reuniting with his college quarterback, a guy named Andrew Luck.
Fleener wasn't chosen in the first round of the NFL draft, in which Luck was the top selection. He got a nice consolation prize Friday night when the Indianapolis Colts grabbed him with the second pick of the second round. Chances are very good Fleener will become a starter - and a main target - for Luck.
"I knew it was a possibility, a small chance," said Fleener, who had 10 touchdown catches last season and 18 for his career in Stanford's prodigious offense.
Indy not only parted with four-time MVP quarterback Peyton Manning this year, but also lost tight end Jacob Tamme to free agency and isn't expected to bring back injury-ravaged veteran Dallas Clark.
The Rams actually used their own pick to begin the second round, selecting Appalachian State wide receiver Brian Quick. St. Louis traded down twice in the first round the previous night, accumulating several extra picks and also taking LSU defensive tackle Michael Brockers 14th overall. In the second-round spot they earned for going 2-14 in 2011, the Rams took a wideout from an FCS powerhouse. The 6-foot-4 Quick had a strong Senior Bowl, showing he could play at the highest college level and helping his stock in the draft.
An overview of the second round:
THE PICKS
(Overall pick No.)
33. St. Louis Rams: Brian Quick, WR, Appalachian State
Comment: His massive frame is his best attribute, and he possesses impressive speed and jumping ability for such a big receiver. He also has very strong hands and good instincts.
34. St. Louis Rams: Coby Fleener, TE, Standord
Comment: He has excelled in the red zone, using his frame to go up and get the ball, and is a solid route runner. And despite his size, he can get separation and get behind defenders to make plays deep down the field.
35. Baltimore Ravens: Courtney Upshaw, LB, Alabama
Comment: Upshaw is a good run stopper and gets into the backfield by overpowering offensive linemen. However, he sometimes struggles when having to move laterally and can get lost in the shuffle when plays move to the opposite side of the field.
36. Denver Broncos: Derek Wolfe, DT, Cincinnati
37. Cleveland Browns: Mitchell Schwartz, OT, California
Comment: Though his technique needs improvement, Schwartz is strong at the point attack. A tough, mature and intelligent athlete who showed versatility throughout college, Schwartz could hear his name called late in the second round or early third.
38. Jacksonville Jaguars: Andre Branch, DE, Clemson
Comment: A pass rush specialist who could be moved to linebacker - a position he occasionally played in college - Branch can blaze past offensive tackles thanks to quick feet and an uncanny ability to dip his shoulders under them. He's certainly not as good against the run, easily eaten up by multiple blockers, but is good at chasing down rushers from behind.
39. St. Louis Rams: Janoris Jenkins, CB, North Alabama
Comment: There's little doubt that Jenkins is a first-round pick based on his on-field production and a case can be made that he is the best cornerback prospect in this draft. Perhaps no player, however, comes with more baggage than Jenkins, whose football skills and athletic ability have been overshadowed by character flaws and several run-ins with the law.
40. Carolina Panthers: Amini Silatolu, G, Midwestern State
Comment: He has good footwork and finishes blocks well, often smothering opposing tacklers, but his leverage needs work. Far from being the fastest or strongest O-liner at the combine, he did show off his athletic ability by finishing toward the top in the vertical and broad jumps.
41. Buffalo Bills: Cordy Glenn, OT-G, Georgia
Comment: Glenn is an athletic offensive lineman who uses his speed to get up the field, and he showcased his quickness by finishing sixth among linemen at the NFL combine with a 40-yard dash time of 5.15 seconds. Glenn was also a top performer among players at his position in the bench press, finishing eighth with 31 reps.
Associated PressStanford offensive tackle Jonathan Martin was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the second round, with the 42nd overall pick.
42. Miami Dolphins: Jonathan Martin, OT, Stanford
Comment: Martin has impressed scouts with his smarts since he also was recruited by Harvard and has plans to attend law school after his football career is over. Those lofty post-NFL ambitions do not mask his intense competitive nature since he declared at the combine that he was a better player than Kalil.
43. New York Jets: Stephen Hill, WR, Georgia Tech
Comment: Hill has above-average hands and great leaping ability, but he needs to improve his concentration to avoid drops. Hill can be tough to bring down, yet some additional strength is needed for him to compete on Sundays.
44. Kansas City Chiefs: Jeff Allen, G, Illinois
Comment: A better-than-expected athlete with good bulk, Allen has the size and foot quickness to be a solid pass protector at the next level. He plays low with excellent leverage and a strong base that makes it tough for defenders to knock him off balance.
45. Chicago Bears: Alshon Jeffery, WR, South Carolina
Comment: As good as the NFL combine began for Jeffery, weighing in at a trim 216 pounds following rumors he ballooned to 250, the rest of the event may play a role in his draft stock dropping significantly. Not only did his interviews reportedly turn teams off, Jeffery inexplicably didn't compete in any of the drills - many scouts wanted to see his 40-yard dash time considering speed isn't his strong suit.
46. Philadelphia Eagles: Mychal Kendricks, LB, California
Comment: Extremely athletic, Kendricks led linebackers at the combine in the 40-yard dash at 4.47 seconds, the vertical leap at 39 1/2 inches and the broad jump at 127 inches. Though Kendricks is short for an inside linebacker, he was a three-year starter at California. He has been compared to Hall of Famer Mike Singletary because of his size and stature.
47. Seattle Seahawks: Bobby Wagner, LB, Utah State
Comment: However, shortly before the combine, Wagner was hospitalized with pneumonia and unable to show his talents to scouts. Still, after a full recovery, he will be high on teams' draft boards given his college performance. His overall speed is a perfect fit for an immediate contributor at the linebacker position...
48. New England Patriots: Tavon Wilson, S, Illinois
49. San Diego Chargers: Kendall Reyes, DE, Connecticut
Comment: His 36 reps in the bench press at the scouting combine was tied for second among defensive linemen. Understandably with his massive frame, Reyes isn't particularly fast, but he uses a quick first step off the snap to get in position and make plays.
50. St. Louis Rams: Isaiah Pead, RB, Cincinnati
Comment: Combining excellent speed with great athleticism and the ability to explode through holes makes Pead a breakaway threat any time he touches the ball. However, lack of power and average size will keep him from being a first-round selection. Pead has never been afraid to run inside and take hits, but he's not going to run over anyone either.
51. Green Bay Packers: Jerel Worthy, DT, Michigan State
Comment: A constant presence in opposing backfields, Worthy is a prototypical run-stopper but must develop his technique against double-teams to truly flourish in the NFL. Worthy is being mentored by Detroit Pistons general manager Joe Dumars, and could develop into a Pro Bowl-caliber player in the right NFL system.
52. Tennessee Titans: Zach Brown, LB, North Carolina
Comment: With good size and a great frame to go along with his remarkable speed, Brown currently projects as a second-round pick. While much has been made about his physical attributes, Brown likely needs to improve his work ethic if he hopes to be a star at the next level; adding a bit of muscle could also be key.
53. Cincinnati Bengals: Devon Still, DT, Penn State
Comment: He is a space-eater in the middle, someone who can occupy two blockers in an off-center position at nose tackle that would allow freedom for linebackers in a 3-4 scheme to roam. At the point of attack, Still has room for improvement - he is incredibly adept at using his arms but needs to create a better foundation for himself to avoid getting knocked off the line.
54. Detroit Lions: Ryan Broyles, WR, Oklahoma
Comment: An impressive career at Oklahoma has Broyles headed for the NFL. His size, however, could hamper his chances at excelling. Combined with recovery from a torn ACL, Broyles' draft stock has taken a hit. He's expected to be selected in the middle to late rounds, but scouts do like a lot of his qualities.
55. Atlanta Falcons: Peter Konz, C, Wisconsin
Comment: Konz, who became the full-time starter at center as a sophomore in 2010, is considered to be a very good station-to-station blocker and also excels when asked to pull in the run game. He possesses a desired combination of size, strength and quickness that could lead to a successful NFL career. The major knock against Konz is his durability, as various injuries kept him out of two games in 2010 and three late last season....
56. Pittsburgh Steelers: Mike Adams, OT, Ohio State
Comment: Adams has the size to be an NFL lineman, but that lack of strength may scare off teams from using a first-round pick on him. He'll need some fine-tuning of his skills, though teams also question whether or not his poor character will make him difficult to coach. Based off sheer size alone, Adams could be drafted in the second or third round if teams look past his off-the-field issues and focus on his potential.
57. Denver Broncos: Brock Osweiler, QB, Arizona State
Comment: Osweiler's decision to leave Arizona State after his junior year was a bit of a surprise, especially considering he was a starter for only one full season, but the towering quarterback may be vindicated with talk of a potential first-round selection. Scouts may be seduced by his arm strength and athleticism - he originally planned to play basketball at Gonzaga before choosing football - especially since his uncommon height allows him to easily see over linemen and make all the throws.
58. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Lavonte David, LB, Nebraska
Comment: David's productivity and playmaking ability are unquestionable and his technique is solid, but it is his speed that must be his calling card if he hopes to make it at the next level. David demonstrated his quickness at the NFL combine, running the 40-yard dash in 4.65 seconds and the 20-yard shuttle in 4.22...
New Orleans Saints: Pick forfeited
59. Philadelphia Eagles: Vinny Curry, DE, Marshall
Comment: With a good work ethic and a willingness to be coached, Curry should be able to catch on quickly at the next level. Curry is currently projected as a second-round pick, where he could prove to be a substantial value. He doesn't come with any red flags and is regarded as a pretty safe selection.
60. Baltimore Ravens: Kelechi Osemele, OL, Iowa State
Comment: One of the few concerns about Osemele is his footwork is a little slow and he sometimes has trouble getting off the line to block linebackers. Despite lumbering a bit, most scouts believe Osemele has the potential to be an anchor on an offensive line and will likely be one of the first few guards taken in the draft.
61. San Francisco 49ers: LaMichael James, RB, Oregon
Comment: That speed could make him an option for kick and punt returns as he's a constant threat to score when he gets into open space. James has shown a tendency to struggle to break free from tackles, though, something that will only be exacerbated against bigger NFL players. James also has a propensity for fumbles.
62. Green Bay Packers: Casey Hayward, CB, Vanderbilt
63. New York Giants: Rueben Randle, WR, Louisiana State
Comment: Scouts see his size, strength, speed and balance as pluses. However, his route discipline is an issue and he lacks breakaway speed. Still, his hands are considered exceptional and he doesn't drop many passes.
64. Indianapolis Colts: Dwayne Allen, TE, Clemson
Comment: Allen is also regarded as an above-average blocker. His speed (4.89 seconds in the 40-yard dash at the combine) isn't outstanding, but at his position it may not have to be. Allen tied for second among tight ends at the combine with 27 bench press reps and placed fifth in the 20-yard shuttle. He is also regarded as an intelligent player, making him close to the complete package for a team seeking a potential star at tight end.
65. St. Louis Rams: Trumaine Johnson, CB, Montana
Comment: Johnson didn't show tremendous speed at the combine (4.61 in the 40) but did finish fifth among cornerbacks in the bench press with 19 reps. On the negative side, there were some issues with durability during his first two seasons in Missoula as he missed a combined nine games due to injury.
66. Minnesota Vikings: Josh Robinson, CB, Central Florida
Comment: Robinson earned the distinction of the NFL scouting combine's fastest player with his blazing 4.33-second 40-yard dash, and was hand-timed even faster at 4.29. The Central Florida standout graded out well in numerous areas, with the second-best vertical jump among cornerbacks at 38.5 inches and a broad jump of 11 feet, 1 inch, which matched Georgia Tech wide receiver Stephen Hill for the best mark by any player at the event.
67. Denver Broncos: Ronnie Hillman, RB, San Diego State
Comment: He uses his speed and elusiveness to get away from defenders, but Hillman is considered undersized and lacks power through the line. Scouts see him as a change of pace back since it's doubtful he'll be able to be the feature back in an offense.
68. Houston Texans: DeVier Posey, WR, Ohio State
Comment: His biggest assets for the next level are his sudden burst to create separation from a cornerback and an ability to change directions. Posey also has sure hands and is a strong route runner, however, he is not a physical player - he is not the person you want to throw the ball to over the middle to get a needed first down and he does little in the way of blocking. Still, Posey's receiving skills will be more than enough to make him a potential third- or fourth-round selection come draft day.
69. Buffalo Bills: T.J. Graham, WR, North Carolina State
70. Jacksonville Jaguars: Bryan Anger, P, California
Comment: Anger is versatile in the sense that he uses a wide variety of punting styles. He's capable of executing both Australian-style and rugby kicks that should help him angle punts toward the sidelines inside the 20-yard line. One downside of these methods, though, is an occasional lack of height on kicks. He tends to drive the ball more than loft it, which could lead to some shanked kicks at the next level.
71. Washington Redskins: Josh LeRibeus, G, Southern Methodist
Comment: LeRibeus has played guard his entire career dating to high school. It's clear that his strong suit is run blocking and he could struggle against elite NFL tackles inside. He projects as a likely backup in the NFL, but could provide good value in the seventh round.
72. Miami Dolphins: Olivier Vernon, LB, Miami (Fla.)
73. San Diego Chargers: Brandon Taylor, S, Louisiana State
Comment: His stock is somewhat hard to figure; some NFL teams might see him as an underrated player who was simply overshadowed in college, but others may conclude that he's not quite the elite athlete some others at his position are. It's true that he's not the biggest or the fastest safety, but Taylor - whose brother Curtis was selected out of LSU by San Francisco in the seventh round in 2009 - is a hard-working, smart player who should be able to add depth to a defensive backfield quickly.
74. Kansas City Chiefs: Donald Stephenson, OT, Oklahoma
75. Seattle Seahawks: Russell Wilson, QB, Wisconsin
Comment: Wilson enters the draft as a major mystery to scouts. He has the physical and athletic tools to be among the best quarterbacks available, but his size is a major concern. That could cause him to fall into the later rounds to a team willing to develop a quarterback that makes more plays outside of the pocket than in it.
76. Houston Texans: Brandon Books, G, Miami (Ohio)
77. New York Jets: Demario Davis, LB, Arkansas State
Comment: His speed has caught the attention of scouts and likely will make him a second-day selection and a contributor on special teams. Davis doesn't take plays off and is a solid tackler when he gets to the ball carrier, but his biggest asset is an occasional weakness. He is prone to overrun plays at times and fly past the point of attack, which makes him susceptible to failing to contain cutback runners.
78. Miami Dolphins: Michael Egnew, TE, Missouri
Comment: As a former wide receiver, Egnew has experience running multiple types of routes and could even be used as a deep threat due to his speed. With his size, he'll be able to be used in multiple formations within the passing game. However, due to his overall inexperience playing tight end, his blocking skills need refinement.
79. Chicago Bears: Brandon Hardin, S, Oregon State
80. Arizona Cardinals: Jamell Fleming, CB, Oklahoma
81. Dallas Cowboys: Tyrone Crawford, DE, Boise State
Comment: His combination of strength, size and speed make him a potentially dangerous pass rusher, though he's undisciplined and needs to use his hands more effectively.
82. Tennessee Titans: Mike Martin, DT, Michigan
Comment: His best value could come as a rotational interior lineman in a 4-3 scheme where he needs to shed one blocker most of the time. Martin, who enjoyed a solid showing at the Senior Bowl, is an intelligent athlete who could learn as a role player while he continues to improve from a technique standpoint.
83. Cincinnati Bengals: Mohamed Sanu, WR, Rutgers
84. Baltimore Ravens: Bernard Pierce, RB, Temple
85. Detroit Lions: Dwight Bentley, CB, Louisiana-Lafayette
86. Pittsburgh Steelers: Sean Spence, LB, Miami (Fla.)
87. Cleveland Browns: John Hughes, DT, Cincinnati
88. Philadelphia Eagles: Nick Foles, QB, Arizona
89. New Orleans Saints: Akiem Hicks, DE, Louisiana State
90. New England Patriots: Jake Bequette, DE, Arkansas
91. Atlanta Falcons: Lamar Holmes, OT, Southern Mississippi
92. Indianapolis Colts: T.Y. Hilton, WR, Florida International
93. Cincinnati Bengals: Brandon Thompson, DT, Clemson
94. New York Giants: Jayron Hosley, CB, Virginia Tech
95. Oakland Raiders: Tony Bergstrom, G, Utah