Day 2 of the 2019 NFL draft is officially history. We saw a number of projected first rounders find homes early on in the draft, a few steals in the middle of it all and then there were some questionable reaches.
With that, here are the best and worst selections from the second and third round.
BEST PICKS
Denver Broncos
OT Dalton Risner (Round 2, No. 41)
QB Drew Lock (Round 2, No. 42)
The Broncos used back-to-back selection in the second round to grab the future quarterback of the franchise and a top-graded offensive tackle. Risner played tackle for Kansas State, but he will likely move inside where he can become a Pro Bowl-caliber player. Lock will have to clean up some mechanical issues to his game, but his gifted arm and playmaking abilities could be good enough to give the Broncos the quarterback they’ve been looking for.
Cleveland Browns
CB Greedy Williams (Round 2, No. 46)
The Browns traded up three spots in the second round to grab one of the top defensive backs in this year’s draft class. Williams’ slide was a bit questionable, but general manager John Dorsey showed no hesitation in snagging the long and athletic corner to pair with 2018 first round selection Denzel Ward, creating a formidable secondary.
Indianapolis Colts
WR Parris Campbell (Round 2, No. 59)
After tearing up the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine, where he displayed his track-like speed, Campbell’s draft stock rose significantly. Some were expecting him to be a potential first round selection, but the Colts got a steal with Campbell. Indianapolis needed speed and yards after the catch ability from the slot, which is something that he brings for quarterback Andrew Luck.
Los Angeles Chargers
S Nasir Adderley (Round 2, No. 60)
The Chargers were in need of a true free safety to pair with Derwin James, and Los Angeles was able to land one. After the selection of defensive tackle Jerry Tillery, L.A. saw the rangy Nasir Adderley fall to their laps at the end of the second round. Adderley was viewed as the top small-school prospect and his playmaking skills will help form one of the best safety tandems in the league.
Seattle Seahawks
WR D.K. Metcalf (Round 2, No. 64)
One of the strangest slides in this year’s draft belonged to Metcalf. After being touted as arguably the best wide receiver in this class, the former Ole Miss product saw his stock slip to the backend of the second round. Metcalf tested poorly and dealt with a foot injury in 2018, but the Seahawks didn’t let that effect their opinion on him. Metcalf brings an immediate matchup nightmare to Seattle.
New England Patriots
EDGE Chase Winovich (Round 3, No. 77)
The Patriots were in need of additional pass rush, and they were able to get that with the long-haired Winovich. Winovich was projected to go in the second round, but New England was able to get him on a bargain. He should come in and compete for snaps right off the bat.
Kansas City Chiefs
DL Khalen Saunders (Round 3, No. 84)
Saunders dominated at the FCS level and he should help a Chiefs defense that has to get better at stopping the run. Saunders should be able to play the nose tackle in Kansas City, alongside Chris Jones and he should contribute right out the gate.
WORST PICKS
Indianapolis Colts
EDGE Ben Banogu (Round 2, No. 49)
Banogu’s tape showed an inconsistent player, who had the obvious athleticism that the NFL would fall in love with. The Colts took the chance on him with their second round selection based on that, and what he displayed at the combine. He will need quite a bit of development in order to unlock his true potential, whether that be strictly as a pass rusher or outside linebacker in their defense.
Cincinnati Bengals
TE Drew Sample (Round 2, No. 52)
The Bengals were in need of grabbing a tight end to serve as an insurance policy for Tyler Eifert. With options like Josh Oliver, Jace Sternberger and Kahale Warring still available, Cincinnati elected to go with Sample. Even though he fills in a need, he wasn’t much of a receiving tight end for the Huskies, as he was limited with his route tree and lacked explosiveness.
Los Angeles Chargers
OT Trey Pipkins (Round 3, No. 91)
After landing a stud in Nasir Adderley in the second round, the Chargers swung and missed with the selection of Trey Pipkins. Los Angeles had a need at the right tackle position, and elected to go with the small-school player. There’s no knock on Pipkins, who will have a shot to compete for reps, but there was other options with the likes of Yodny Cajuste and Bobby Evans available. Pipkins is nothing but an ideal developmental player, who could’ve been drafted with their fourth round selection.
Jacksonville Jaguars
LB Quincy Williams (Round 3, No. 98)
Quincy, the brother of Quinnen Williams, heard his name called on Friday night even though he likely a Day 3 selection. The Jaguars were in need of shoring up the linebacker position, but the pick of the 5-foot-10 and 225 pound linebacker was a bit of a reach.
