Five players drafted in the second round who could prove to be excellent value selections:

-CB Jairus Byrd (Bills, No. 42 overall): The son of an NFL coach, Byrd's lack of ideal timed speed pushed him into the second round, but he's an instinctive player who profiles as a future starter. Byrd is competitive, has tremendous ball skills, isn't afraid to tackle, and offers versatility as a possible return man or future safety.

-DE Everette Brown (Panthers, #43 overall): Ultimately, Brown was dinged for his lack of ideal height and inability to hold up vs. the run, but the Panthers valued his explosiveness off the edge and traded up to grab him. Going to the Panthers, Brown won't have to worry about making a conversion to outside linebacker and will be able to do what he does best: attack the quarterback. He has potential to develop into a devastating pass rusher and could look like a steal three years from now.

-C Max Unger (Seahawks, #49 overall): Coming into today, Unger's name was linked with California's Alex Mack and Louisville's Eric Wood, as the three have long been considered the best centers available. In the end, Unger was the only one left out of the first round, but the Seahawks made a move to procure his services. An experienced blocker, Unger's size, movement skills and versatility to play anywhere along the offensive line makes him a safe second-round choice.

-OG Andy Levitre (Bills, #51 overall): Two picks after Unger was gobbled up by the Seahawks, the Bills also looked to the Pacific Northwest, tabbing Oregon State left tackle Andy Levitre. Not one of the sexiest first-day picks, but Levitre's intelligence, durability and hand use should play well inside for the Bills.

-RB LeSean McCoy (Eagles, #53 overall): "Shady's" momentun trailed off a bit as the evaluation process ran its course, but he might've landed in a beneficial spot, as the Pitt Panther stays in the Keystone State. More importantly, he can fit initially as a complementary player whose shake-and-bake running style and natural receiving skills give Donovan McNabb another weapon. McCoy should be able to find creases running behind the Eagles' powerful offensive line. 

It should be noted that, on the surface, Wake Forest CB Alphonso Smith, who went No. 37 overall to Denver, is a terrific player. From a tape and production standpoint, he's a first-round value, but his measurables relegate him to the second round and a No. 2 corner — not the type of player you sacrifice a first-round pick for, which is what the Broncos did.