The second day of the NFL draft is more critical then people may think. The list of great Day 2 picks goes on and on. In reality, there is a fine line between players selected in the second or third rounds and players taken in the fourth or fifth rounds. The teams that do their homework can find valuable players late in the draft. Because this year's draft is deep at receiver, on the defensive line and at cornerback.
Many teams are capable of finding starting players in the fourth through seventh rounds.
Their reluctance shows how valuable their second-day picks are. Teams often want to trade down for the extra choices. That's the method to their madness. Teams should be able to get good quality at the bottom of the draft. I can easily name 65 solid players available in the final four rounds.