BTSC Community Mock Draft Pick No. 54 -- Philadelphia Eagles Select Marcus Cannon, OG, Texas Christian

Many thanks to steel.curtain.number.2 for finding time during his weekend to submit a pick for the Philadelphia Eagles at No. 54. Good stuff. Looks like we're going to get through this second round, something I wasn't at all convinced was going to happen when we collectively decided to give it a shot a few weeks ago. Next up: the Kansas City Chiefs, represented by a guy who's been supporting the site for years, and I'm happy to report will be penning an article again in this year's preseason publication, WolfPackSteelersFan. -Michael B. -

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With the 54th pick, Philadelphia Eagles select: Marcus Cannon OG, TCU.

Philadelphia's priorities this offseason are to upgrade their defense (specifically their secondary) and their offensive line. Having taken Jimmy Smith in the first round of this mock, the offensive line becomes the biggest need.
The Eagles have only drafted one offensive lineman in the first 3 rounds since 2005. Their big men lack talent and it shows in games when Mike Vick is running for his life half the time.  Left tackle Jason Peters is the only above average guy on this line and even he hasn't had the same success in Phili as he had in Buffalo. Plus, since Vick is left handed, their right tackle is the one who's protecting his blindside.
Cannon is the type of massive lineman Andy Reid loves and could plug in at either guard or right tackle. He excels in the run game, which for a team with Vick at QB is perfect. Lesean McCoy is also a great threat at RB and would benefit from having a huge guy like Cannon opening up lanes for him.

Others considered:
1. Stephen Paea DT, Oregon St
2. James Carpenter OT, Alabama
3. Orlando Franklin OG, Miami
4. Quinton Carter FS, Oklahoma
5. Will Rackley OG, Lehigh

1. Carolina Panthers -- Cam Newton, QB, Auburn
2. Denver Broncos -- Marcell Dareus, DT, Alabama
3. Buffalo Bills -- Von Miller, LB, Texas A&M
4. Cincinnati Bengals -- Da'Quan Bowers, DE, Clemson
5. Arizona Cardinals -- Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU
6. Cleveland Browns -- 'The Snow Cone Machine' A.J. Green, WR, Georgia
7. San Francisco 49ers -- Blaine Gabbert, QB, Missouri
8. Tennessee Titans -- Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn
9. Dallas Cowboys -- Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska
10. Washington Redskins -- Robert Quinn, DE/OLB, North Carolina
11. Houston Texans -- Aldon Smith, DE/OLB, Missouri
12. Minnesota Vikings -- Tyron Smith, OT, USC
13. Detroit Lions -- JJ Watt, DE, Wisconsin
14. St. Louis Rams -- Julio Jones, WR, Alabama
15. Miami Dolphons -- Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama
16. Jacksonville Jaguars -- Brooks Reed , DE, Arizona
17. New England Patriots -- Gabe Carimi, OT, Wisconsin
18. San Diego Chargers -- Ryan Kerrigan, DE/OLB, Purdue
19. New York Giants -- Akeem Ayers, LB, UCLA
20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers -- Anthony Castonzo, OT, Boston College
21. Kansas City Chiefs -- Martez Wilson, LB, Illinois
22. Indianapolis Colts -- Cameron Jordan, DL, California
23. Philadelphia Eagles -- Jimmy Smith, CB, Colorado
24. New Orleans Saints -- Justin Houston, DE/OLB, Georgia
25. Seattle Seahawks -- Jake Locker, QB, Washington
26. Baltimore Ravens -- Torrey Smith, WR, Maryland
27. Atlanta Falcons -- Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa
28. New England Patriots -- Mike Pouncey, OG, Florida
29. Chicago Bears --Derek Sherrod, OT, Mississippi State
30. New York Jets -- Muhammad Wilkerson, DT, Temple
31. Pittsburgh Steelers -- Nate Solder, OT, Colorado
32. Green Bay Packers -- Phil Taylor, DT, Baylor

ROUND 2

1. New England Patriots -- Cameron Hayward, DE, Ohio State (33rd overall)
2. Buffalo Bills -- Kyle Rudolph, TE, Notre Dame (34th overall)
3. Cincinnati Bengals -- Christian Ponder, QB, Florida State (35th overall)
4. Denver Broncos -- Mikel LeShoure, RB, Illinois (36th overall)
5. Cleveland Browns -- Corey Liuget, DT, Illinois (37th overall)
6. Arizona Cardinals -- Colin Kaepernick, QB, Nevada (38th overall)
7. Tennessee Titans -- Andy Dalton, QB, Texas Christian (39th overall)
8. Dallas Cowboys -- Danny Watkins, OG, Baylor (40th overall)
9. Washington Redskins -- Jonathan Baldwin, WR, Pittsburgh (41st overall)
10. Houston Texans -- Aaron Williams, CB, Texas (42nd overall)
11. Minnesota Vikings -- Brandon Harris, CB, Miami (43rd overall)
12. Detroit Lions -- Bruce Carter, OLB, North Carolina (44th overall)
13. San Francisco 49ers -- Rahim Moore, FS, UCLA (45th overall)
14. Denver Broncos -- Benjamin Ijalana, OL, Villanova (46th overall)
15. St. Louis Rams -- Marvin Austin, DT, North Carolina (47th overall)
16. Oakland Raiders -- Stefan Wisniewski, OG/C, Penn State (48th overall)
17. Jacksonville Jaguars -- Ryan Mallet, QB, Arkansas (49th overall)
18. San Diego Chargers -- Leonard Hankerson, WR, University of Miami (50th overall)
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers -- Jabaal Sheard, DE, Pittsburgh (51st overall)
20. New York Giants -- Mason Foster, LB, Washington (52nd overall)
21. Indianapolis Colts -- Rodney Hudson, G/C, Florida State (53rd overall)