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● By Blake Brockermeyer

Accuracy: 19.95%485th Place
If J.J. McCarthy and Michael Penix Jr. drop to the second round, how far will they fall, and which teams will have the opportunity and luxury of snagging a potential franchise quarterback this late in the draft? McCarthy and Penix's careers are already connected, if they both go where expected their NFL careers could be further intertwined. This version of 247Sports' Mock Draft 2.0 features the second round. It's where teams can mine the college ranks to find long-term starters and game-changing talents. Scouting becomes so critical here. It's where front offices can change the direction of their franchises. Can NFL scouts and general managers find first-round talents at second-round prices?

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