The NFL draft is into Day 2 and the latest rumors have Dorial Green-Beckham, Randy Gregory and Jaelen Strong as some of the best players left and they could be targets for teams like the Dallas Cowboys, Washington Redskins, Seattle Seahawks, Cleveland Browns, Minnesota Vikings and Oakland Raiders as the second and third rounds get underway.
Green-Beckham and Gregory are two players to watch closely, as they were both considered first round talents but they have off the field issues. Strong, Devin Smith and Ameer Abdullah could be second round picks, while TJ Yeldon, Duke Johnson and David Cobb also could go on the second day of the draft. According to Pro Football Talk, the Oakland Raiders, Dallas Cowboys and Seattle Seahawks could be interested in Gregory if he continues to slip.
The Cowboys considered taking Gregory in the first round, but they went with Byron Jones instead. The team also has a need at running back and wide receiver and those two positions could be options as well. The Cowboys reportedly will consider Green-Beckham, as SB Nation reports that if he continues to fall in the second round the Cowboys could pick him. The team of course has Dez Bryant, but the Cowboys would like more depth at the position with players like Cole Beasley.
Green-Beckham has great size and at 6-6, 225 lbs, he is a huge target and could be a redzone option for teams like the Browns and Cowboys. The Browns have Josh Gordon facing suspension and they could look at names like Green-Beckham, Strong and Chris Conley as draft options. Green-Beckham comes in after dealing with issues off the field, including an alleged assault and teams have been careful while looking into his background.
Green-Beckham ended up with Oklahoma after being dismissed from Missouri, but he did not play for the Sooners. Green-Beckham put up 87 catches for 1278 yards and 17 touchdowns in the last two seasons and the stats likely do not tell the entire story. Green-Beckham has great measurements and his potential could make him an early target in the second round.
Gregory was considered to be a first round talent and a potential top five pick, but his off the field issues with weed could keep him from going in the second round as well. Teams will be interested in Gregory, as he put up strong numbers in college and could end up as a starter in the league if he doesn't have any more slip ups. Gregory is considered a risk because of his off the field issues, but many teams could use that to their advantage, as he could continue to fall in the draft.
Strong comes in after having a solid season with Arizona State and he has put up strong numbers in his two year career. The second round could see some more receivers go and Strong was considered by some to be a first round pick. Green-Beckham and Strong could go on the second day in either Round 2 or Round 3. Strong had 82 catches for 1165 yards last season and in his two years at ASU he had back to back 1100 yard seasons and made 17 touchdown catches.
