Pick | Team | Selection | Position |
---|---|---|---|
13 | Justin Freeman | Michael Thomas | WR5 |
14 | Jim Sannes | Dalvin Cook | RB9 |
15 | Drew Crawford | Melvin Gordon | RB10 |
16 | Anthony Amico | Keenan Allen | WR6 |
17 | Austan Kas | Davante Adams | WR7 |
18 | JJ Zachariason | A.J. Green | WR8 |
19 | Brandon Gdula | Doug Baldwin | WR9 |
20 | Dale Redman | Mike Evans | WR10 |
21 | Joseph Redemann | Stefon Diggs | WR11 |
22 | Akash Bhatia | Christian McCaffrey | RB11 |
23 | Abe Schwadron | Devonta Freeman | RB12 |
24 | Blair Ames | Tyreek Hill | WR12 |
Best Pick: Dalvin Cook
Round 2 was a popular place for wide receivers, as eight of them came off the board here. It was running back Dalvin Cook, however, who stood out as a tremendous get for Jim Sannes at pick 14 overall.
Cook was on his way to a stellar rookie campaign, averaging 4.8 yards per carry before tearing his ACL in Week 4. Most importantly, he received 25 or more touches in 2 of his 3 full games, indicating the Minnesota Vikings view him as a true workhorse back.
There are some concerns, such as the weakness of Minnesota's offensive line and running backs not named Adrian Peterson typically taking a full season to recover from an ACL tear. Nonetheless, Cook has the opportunity to be a top-five back in a dynamic offense.