The Greatest Draft Pick Of All Time (2nd round part 2)

And boy, hasn't round 2 flown by? We've said goodbye already to some tremendous picks in part 1, and unfortunately we're probably about to say goodbye to some more. Who will make it through to round 3?

Round 2

DeAngelo Williams, 2015 (62) v Jordy Nelson, 2011 (18)

DeAngelo Williams, #131, 11th pick 11th round, The Dream Team, 1274 yards 11 TDs (193 pts)
Jordy Nelson, #155, 5th pick 16th round, Forge Flyers, 1263 yards 15 TDs (216 pts)

When a back up RB gets 193 points in a season, you just have to tip your hat to a great pick. Likewise, when an unknown veteran receiver goes over 200, you have to be in awe. They also took out some big names, Josh Gordon and Marshawn Lynch.

Winner: Jordy Nelson
Reason: Crazy value, awesome production


Peyton Manning, 2013 (30) v Devonta Freeman, 2015 (60)

Peyton Manning, #43, 3rd pick 5th round, Burdettinators, 5477 yards 55 TDs (549 pts)
Devonta Freeman, #99, 3rd pick 9th round, The Tuckfards, 1639 yards 14 TDs (248 pts)

Two more giant picks here. Manning was a large part of Burdettinator's title season, with just a ridiculous 549 points. Freeman (who's drafter laughed at Coach Burdett for the aforementioned pick), was released after a few weeks and went onto have a great season. They knocked out Frank Gore and T.Y Hilton.

Winner: Peyton Manning
Reason: Keeping good drafted players is a good idea


Jamaal Charles, 2012 (19) v Jeremy Maclin, 2014 (38)

Jamaal Charles, #12, 2nd pick 2nd round, Gridiron Gang, 1745 yards 8 TDs (220 pts)
Jeremy Maclin, #45, 5th pick 5th round, The Dream Team, 1318 yards 10 TDs (192 pts)

Charles was coming off an ACL injury in 2012, which made taking him a massive risk for Coach N. Stubbs. But it was a great gamble and paid off. While Maclin never popped for Andy Reid, he sure did for Chip Kelly, and Coach Nathwani bet his bottom dollar on that. They knocked out Larry Fitzgerald and Mike Evans. 

Winner: Jeremy Maclin
Reason: Hard to beat the value, and Charles was eventually traded away


Doug Martin, 2012 (24) v Ryan Mathews, 2011 (11)

Doug Martin, #46, 6th pick 5th round, IKNAN, 1926 yards 12 TDs (265 pts)
Ryan Mathews, #96, 6th pick 10th round, Burdettinators, 1546 yards 6 TDs (191 pts)

Two dynamic RBs here. Martin was a great pick as a rookie in the 5th round (I believe he even had a 40+ point game against yours truly). While Mathews had been very hit and miss in his career, taking him in the 10th round was a smart play by Burdettinators. They beat Greg Olsen and Doug Martin in round 1.

Winner: Doug Martin
Reason: Tremendous season, smart risk on a rookie


Eddie Lacy, 2013 (31) v Greg Olsen, 2015 (56)

Eddie Lacy, #103, 3rd pick 11th round, Burdettinators, 1178 yards 11 TDs (184 pts)
Greg Olsen, #62, 2nd pick 6th round, The Dream Team, 1104 yards 7 TDs (152 pts)

Coach Burdett took a gamble on the Bama Rookie in 2013, and it paid off handsomely. While few expected Olsen to surpass his previous season numbers, but he did, and Coach Nathwani felt confident enough in that to invest a 6th rounder. They beat Alshon Jeffery and Marques Colston.

Winner: Greg Olsen
Reason: Real hard to find those impactful TEs


Brandon Marshall, 2015 (53) v Martellus Bennett, 2014 (44)

Brandon Marshall, #58, 10th pick 5th round, Bear Necessities, 1502 yards 14 TDs (234 pts)
Martellus Bennett, #97, 7th pick 10th round, Bear Necessities, 916 yards 6 TDs (128 pts)

The two former team mates square off hear. Brandon Marshall had a gang busters 2015 for Bear Necessities lasts year, despite being a mere 5th rounder. While Bennett had a good TE year for Coach D. Stubbs just the year before. They knocked out Stevan Ridley and Jarvis Landry. 

Winner: Brandon Marshall
Reason: Very impressive season


Steve Smith, 2011 (15) v Rob Gronkowski 2011 (17)

Steve Smith, #131, 1st pick 14th round, Gridiron Gang, 1394 yards 7 TDs (181 pts)
Rob Gronkowski, #135, 5th pick 14th round, Forge Flyers, 1327 yards 17 TDs (234 pts)

Boy, I feel bad for Smitty. Smith was injury prone, declining, ageing, and now had to play with a raw Rookie QB. But GG thought he was worth the risk in the 14th, and boy was he right. But yeah, hard to beat the value of the other guy...

Winner: Rob Gronkowski
Reason: GRONK.


Julian Edelman, 2013 (32) v Eric Decker, 2015 (59)

Julian Edelman, #107, 7th pick 11th round, IKNAN, 1056 yards 6 TDs (142 pts)
Eric Decker, #92, 8th pick 8th round, Patistan, 1027 yards 12 TDs (168 pts)

Two dynamic weapons here. Edelman was a great pick in the 11th round as a sleeper for the new slot guy, while Eric Decker was the number 2 weapon for Gang Green. But with Fitz Magic, that didn't matter. They knocked out Hakeem Nicks and Mark Ingram.

Winner: Eric Decker
Reason: Coach Allen targeted his guy and nailed it