NFL Draft Day 2: Chiefs Bolster Offensive Line with Kingsley Suamataia, Washington Commanders Add Depth to Secondary, and Buffalo Bills Double-Dip on Offense
Buffalo Bills double-dip on offense with Troy Fautanu and Zack Frazier selections
Kansas City Chiefs select BYU's Kingsley Suamataia as left tackle in second round
Washington Commanders add depth to secondary with Michigan's Mike Sainristil and Kansas State's Ben Sinnott
The NFL Draft's second day brought excitement as teams continued to build their rosters. Here's a look at some of the key developments and standout picks from Rounds 2 and 3.
Kansas City Chiefs bolster offensive line with Kingsley Suamataia
The Kansas City Chiefs addressed their long-standing need for a reliable left tackle by selecting BYU's Kingsley Suamataia in the second round. The 6-foot-5, 326-pound lineman boasts impressive athleticism, recording faster times in the 40-yard dash (5.04 seconds) and 10-yard split (1.74 seconds) at the NFL Scouting Combine than Detroit's Penei Sewell.
Michigan's Mike Sainristil and Ben Sinnott join Washington Commanders
The Washington Commanders added depth to their secondary with the selection of Michigan nickelback Mike Sainristil in the second round and Kansas State tight end Ben Sinnott in the third round. With needs at slot receiver, these picks could prove valuable for head coach Ron Rivera and offensive coordinator Scott Turner.
Buffalo Bills double-dip on offense
The Buffalo Bills continued their focus on offense by selecting offensive tackle Troy Fautanu in the second round and center Zack Frazier in the third round. These additions will help protect quarterback Josh Allen and provide stability up front.
Notable picks from around the league
The Detroit Lions selected Michigan's Darius Robinson, a versatile defensive lineman who could contribute as both an edge rusher and interior defender.
The Arizona Cardinals added depth to their secondary with the selection of Missouri safety Quinyon Mitchell in the third round.
Fantasy football implications
Several players selected in Rounds 2 and 3 have potential fantasy football value. For example, Keon Coleman, a wide receiver taken by the Buffalo Bills, could see targets as a complement to Stefon Diggs. Additionally, running backs Chuba Hubbard (Carolina Panthers) and Miles Sanders (Arizona Cardinals) could be in line for increased opportunities with their respective teams.
Pittsburgh Steelers double-dipped along the offensive line by selecting offensive tackle Troy Fautanu and center Zack Frazier.
Michigan football had six players selected on Day 2 of the draft.
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A four-time state wrestling champion in high school, he should be a brawler who solves a pressing problem up front.
Roman Wilson might be the latest in a long line of Day 2 wide receiver gems for the franchise.
The biggest winners and losers from Friday’s Day 2 of the 2024 NFL draft:
This has been a throwback draft class for Pittsburgh in the best way possible.
While many teams moved quickly to snatch up the best players still available,
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The author makes several appeals to authority by mentioning the accolades and achievements of the players drafted. For example, 'A four-time state wrestling champion in high school' (Zack Frazier), 'a precise route-runner who sets himself apart from the competition with his knack for creating separation' (Ladd McConkey), and 'Bednarik Award winner' (Payton Wilson). These statements do not constitute logical fallacies on their own, but they can be considered a form of informal fallacy if used to manipulate the reader into believing that the players mentioned are superior based on their past achievements alone. Additionally, there are instances of inflammatory rhetoric used to describe some teams and players. For example, 'Many teams moved quickly to snatch up the best players still available' (implying that other teams were slow or incompetent), 'The roster still seems like it's lagging beyond the rest of the NFL - and at a time when it could have undergone a full relaunch' (implying that the Cardinals are falling behind their competitors), and 'No matter. The New York Jets scooped him up to begin the third round, positioning Corley as a safety valve for Aaron Rodgers as he continues to operate in the underneath areas' (implying that Corley is a valuable addition to the Jets). These statements do not necessarily contain logical fallacies, but they can be considered inflammatory and biased.
][author] Many teams moved quickly to snatch up the best players still available[[/],
The Chiefs selected BYU left tackle Kingsley Suamataia in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft as a permanent solution to protect QB Patrick Mahomes’ blind side.
Suamataia, who is 6-foot-5 and 326 pounds, has the size and athleticism required for the position. He recorded faster times in the 40-yard dash (5.04 seconds) and 10-yard split (1.74 seconds) at the NFL Scouting Combine than Detroit’s Penei Sewell.
Kingsley Suamataia was selected by the Chiefs as a response to their three-year search for a permanent blind side protector for Patrick Mahomes.
Buffalo Bills signed Keon Coleman in the second round of the NFL Draft.
Adonai Mitchell was picked by Indianapolis Colts in the third round.
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Ladd McConkey was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers in the second round.
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Some of these players will pop, and some will become reliable fantasy contributors, sure.
The shape of the 2024 Draft, with three rounds in the books, clearly reflects that. The home run picks, the high-upside picks, they’re mostly gone.
But if you think there’s a Deebo Samuel or A.J. Brown hiding in the bushes, I think you’re fooling yourself.
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NFL teams are getting smarter
Five years ago when several WR superstars were found in the second round: Deebo Samuel, A.J. Brown, D.K. Metcalf... Today, we deal with the market correction.
Some of these players will pop, some will become reliable fantasy contributors... But if you think there’s a Deebo Samuel or A.J. Brown hiding in the bushes, I think you’re fooling yourself.
Nobody was writing a sonnet about Puka Nacua 12 months ago.
The NFL called 100 names in the first three rounds of the NFL Draft, and only four of them were running backs.
Mike Sainristil described as 'pound for pound the best football player in this draft' by Nick Saban
Ben Sinnott draws comparisons to Baltimore’s Mark Andrews
Washington Commanders selected Michigan nickelback Mike Sainristil and Kansas State tight end Ben Sinnott in the second round
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]20 defensive players were selected in the second round alone[
7 defensive tackles and 7 cornerbacks were taken in consecutive fashion (Picks 40-43)
Mike Sainristil, a Michigan nickelback, was described as 'pound for pound the best football player in this draft' by Nick Saban
Ben Sinnott, a Kansas State tight end, draws comparisons to Baltimore’s Mark Andrews
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]With another two draft rounds in the books, the NFL’s teams continued to collect puzzle pieces. Some of those pieces are very obvious fits and look like real difference-makers. Others are intriguing, but could take some time to develop.[/quote] This statement dichotomously depicts the drafted players as either clear winners or less certain prospects.
]Overall, Washington had a strong day adding five new players, including Michigan nickelback Mike Sainristil (18th pick of the second round/50th overall), a player many scouts view as a future star. Nick Saban described him as “pound for pound the best football player in this draft.”[/quote] This statement appeals to authority by quoting Nick Saban's opinion on Mike Sainristil.
]After dominating the draft as six went within the first 12 selections of opening night, not a single quarterback heard his name called Friday night. South Carolina’s Spencer Rattler is the top remaining quarterback. Some scouts believe that he can eventually develop into a starter in this league. Will his wait extend past the fourth round?[/quote] This statement dichotomously depicts the quarterbacks as either successful early picks or potential underachievers.
]The Bengals wide receiver will play the 2024 season on the franchise tag, but may have just become more expendable after Cincinnati’s selection of Jermaine Burton, who posted a career-high eight touchdown catches and averaging 20.5 yards per reception last season.[/quote] This statement dichotomously depicts Tee Higgins as potentially expendable due to the selection of Jermaine Burton.
