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Mikel Leshoure, Lions Running Back 

- Draft Position: 57th Overall

- Mikel Leshoure missed all of his rookie year with an injury, ran for 800 yards and 9 touchdowns in his sophomore season, and saw just two rushing attempts in 2013. Leshoure is stuck behind Reggie Bush and Joique Bell, who will split carries as one of the league\'s better halfback tandems. Barring injury, Leshoure is not likely to get extensive playing time. Leshoure is only 24 years old, though, so it will be shocking if a team does not sign him after his contract runs out.

Daniel Thomas, Dolphins Running Back 

- Draft Position: 62nd Overall

- Considering the Dolphins have had a problem at running back for the past few years, Daniel Thomas has failed to live up to expectations. While no one really projected Thomas to be an every-down back, he has failed to even be a goal-line back. The projected starter, Knowshon Moreno has done very little outside of a Manning-assisted 2013, while last year\'s starter, Lamar Miller, has not developed into a consistent threat. With neither back being as strong as Thomas, he will likely receive most of the goal-line carries, but unless he manages to top his touchdown total in 2013, four, it would not be surprising if he remains unsigned after this contract expires.

Shane Vereen, Patriots Running Back

- Draft Position: 56th Overall

- Of the three running backs taken in the second round, Shane Vereen may have the least rushing yards, but is in the best situation to be resigned. Vereen may also have received the least carries between the Patriots\' 2013 trio of running backs, but led them with 47 receptions for 427 yards. The 25-year-old scatback is likely the Patriots favorite running back currently on the roster, considering Stevan Ridley\'s fumbling problems. If the Patriots do not resign Vereen before he becomes a free agent, another team will surely pick him up.

Torrey Smith, Ravens Wide Receiver

- Draft Position: 58th Overall

- Torrey Smith is the prototypical wide receiver and after two 800-yard seasons, he finally broke 1,000. In three years, Smith has recorded 2,824 yards for a 17.2 yards per catch average and nearly 20 touchdowns. Smith has developed into more than just a deep threat, becoming a reliable target for Joe Flacco. The Ravens are expected to resign Smith, and whether it is before or after the season, Smith should remain a Ravens.

Randall Cobb, Packers Wide Receiver 

- Draft Position: 64th Overall

- Randall Cobb broke out in his sophomore season, catching 80 passes for 954 yards and 8 touchdowns. Cobb was on pace to top those totals in 2013, but missed most of the season with an injury. While he has had limited playing time, starting only 12 of the 36 games he was available for, the Packers definitely got great value out of this pick. James Jones, Greg Jennings, and Donald Driver are all gone, so Cobb will finally get the chance to start for 16 games. He will still have to share targets with Jordy Nelson, but there is enough passes to go around for both receivers to top 1,000 yards.

Lance Kendricks, Rams Tight End

- Draft Position: 47th Overall

- Lance Kendricks has quietly been a solid contributor to the Rams passing attack. After touchdown-less rookie season, Kendricks recorded 42 receptions for 519 yards and four touchdowns. Kendricks totals jumped down, though, in 2013, recording only 258 yards. The 26-year-old tight end will look to top his 2012 totals, his lone year will a fully healthy Sam Bradford. Jared Cook, though, will stand in his way. Cook joined the Rams in 2013 and beat Kendricks\' 2012 season totals in terms of receptions, yards, and touchdowns. If Kendricks can either beat out Cook and/or outproduce him, then it is likely that the Rams will resign him. If his totals drop once again, then he may not even get a chance from another team. Considering how heavily-invested the Rams are into Cook, Kendricks is in an unfavorable situation.

Orlando Franklin, Broncos Offensive Guard 

- Draft Position: 46th Overall

- Orlando Franklin has started 47 games over his three year career at right tackle, but is transitioning to the left guard position. Ryan Clady, the Broncos starting left tackle, will return from injury, while Chris Clark will move to right tackle. With Manny Ramirez and Louis Vaszuez inside, the Broncos are set to have a top-five offensive line in 2014. If the Broncos are to keep this line together, they must resign Franklin, so unless he fails to successfully adjust to inside play, then he will remain a Bronco.

Marcus Gilbert, Steelers Offensive Tackle 

- Draft Position: 63rd Overall

- Marcus Gilbert has had an uneven career, but the Steelers do not exactly have a replacement. Kelvin Beachum is starting at left tackle, while Guy Whimper and Mike Adams and below average veterans. Gilbert is not necessarily a bust, but he still has a bit to prove. Whether the Steelers resign him or not will certainly depend on his play in 2014. Gilbert is a prototypical tackle, so a team will likely pick him up if he becomes a free agent.

Stefen Wisniewski, Raiders Center 

- Draft Position: 48th Overall

- Starting 45 games, Stefen Wisniewski has developed into one of the better centers in the league. At 25 years old, Wisniewski is also young and should get a lot better. The Raiders have a lot of holes, but at least they know that they have a good centerpiece to build their offensive line around. It would be very surprising if the Raiders did not extend his contract during the season, and even more so if they let him walk.

Rodney Hudson, Chiefs Center 

- Draft Position: 55th Overall

- Rodney Hudson has started 19 games, 15 of which were in 2013. After sitting on the bench in his rookie year and missing his sophomore season with an injury, he was mildly impressive in 2013. Very possibly the best linemen on the Chiefs, with both Branden Albert and Jon Asamoah gone, the Chiefs will defintely want to resign him. They may want to wait, though, after the season is over, to see if he develops into a better player. The Chiefs will likely sign Hudson, but if he takes a step back and walks in free agency, he will certainly be picked up by another team.

Not everyone from the second round of the 2011 NFL Draft received a contract extension. Only the first-round picks get the fifth-year option, while less than half of the players in the second round received a contract extension. Some of the draftees have been disappointing thus far, while others have played to expectations but have yet to be resigned. This draft was filled with a lot of talent, including a deep group of linebackers. Four linebackers in the second round alone, though, have yet to be resigned. 

Jabaal Sheard, Browns Linebacker 
Draft Position: 37th Overall

Jabaal Sheard was impressive in his rookie season, recording 8.5 sacks as a 4-3 defensive end, but dropped off a little in his sophomore year. He played as a 3-4 outside linebacker in 2013, and sacked opposing quarterbacks 5.5 times in 13 games. Sheard has shown the speed and power to be a consistent threat, and he could step up and be that player in 2014. Sheard and the Browns have already talked about contract extensions, but if Sheard waits until after this season, he could be in for a big bonus. The second-round pick will surely find a team if the Browns do not give him the money he wants.

Akeem Ayers, Titans Linebacker
Draft Position: 39th Overall

Akeem Ayers has a lot of potential, especially in the Titans\' new defensive scheme. Ayers played very well as a 4-3 linebacker, but he has the ability to be a great 3-4 edge rusher. With good pass rushing potential - six sacks in 2012 - he may be in for a breakout season. At 6-foot-5 with good lateral agility, he has the physical traits to record double-digit sacks. The Titans defense, as a whole, has a lot of potential, and it will be in their best interest to resign Ayers.

Bruce Carter, Cowboys Linebacker
Draft Position: 40th Overall

Between all of the linebackers taken in the second round of the draft, Bruce Carter is the most athletic. He is not a good pass rush like the others, though, but that is not too bad in the Cowboys\' 4-3 scheme. Carter started most of the last two years, but has been average at best. With so much athleticism, he has so much potential, but he and Justin Durant will be relied on to step up in place of Sean Lee. Carter will be in for a rough season, but it is almost certain that a team will sign him after this year.

Jarvis Jenkins, Redskins Defensive End
Draft Position: 41th Overall

Jarvis Jenkins has been decent throughout his career, but he will look to improve this year. The Redskins\' defense got much better after signing Jason Hatcher. Jenkins will look to start opposite of Hatcher, and he will have to compete with Stephen Bowen and Kedric Golston. Bowen started ten games and Golston started eight, while Jenkins only started two. Jenkins has shown plenty of promise, plenty more than two nine-year veterans. Jenkins has potential, so even if he does not start, another team will give him a shot next year.

Brooks Reed, Texans Linebacker
Draft Position: 42th Overall

Brooks Reed has proven to be a decent pass rusher, but he has yet to top his rookie total of six sacks. With Jadeveon Clowney now on the team, and Whitney Mercilus set to start on the left side, Reed is projected to move inside. Reed has been decent, but whether or not the Texans resign him will certainly depend on how well he deals with the position change in 2014.

Rahim Moore, Broncos Safety
Draft Position: 45th Overall

Besides the play that (sort of) lost the Conference Championships for the Broncos back in 2012, Rahim Moore has been a solid player. Moore missed a lot of last season, though, and the Broncos want to see him play as good, if not better, than before. With great players around him in the secondary, it looks like he will fare well. The Broncos are very likely to resign Moore after this season.

Marcus Gilchrist, Chargers Safety
Draft Position: 50th Overall

Marcus Gilchrist came out of college as a cornerback, but has successfully transitioned to a pro-caliber safety. Gilchrist may be a little small, 5-foot-10 and 198 pounds, but he has played well. The Chargers\' secondary looks to be much better this year, and Gilchrist will be a big part of that. Unless Gilchrist takes a step back in 2014, it is almost certain that the Chargers will resign him.


Da\'Quan Bowers, Buccaneers Defensive End
Draft Position: 51st Overall

Unlike the last few draftees that have been middle-of-the-road players, Da\'Quan Bowers has been a bit of a disappointment. As a 4-3 defensive end, Bowers has recorded a measly 5.5 sacks. While he has actually played better than his first-round counterpart, Adrian Clayborn, he has seen much less time and production. Michael Johnson has the right spot on lock down, so Bowers will have to compete with Clayborn for playing time on the left. Unless Bowers tops his career sack total in 2014, it is unlikely that the Buccaneers resign him, but it is also unlikely that he will remain unsigned through the free agency period.

Stephen Paea, Bears Defensive Tackle
Draft Position: 53th Overall

The workout warrior has not quite lived up to expectations, but he has played well at times. Run stopping defensive tackles are not expected to record gaudy stats, but that is the problem; Stephen Paea is just a two-down player. The Bears picked up rookies Ego Ferguson and Will Sutton on the second day of the 2014 draft and Jeremiah Ratliff in free agency. With all three players expected to get extensive playing time, and are signed for 2+ years, it is highly unlikely that the Bears resign Paea. It would not be surprising if another team picked him up in free agency, though, as his strength is elite.

Brandon Harris, Texans Cornerback
Draft Position: 60th Overall

The second-round pick has yet to start a game or record an interception. Stuck behind Johnathan Joseph and Kareem Jackson in 2014, it is unlikely that he will start, but he may record his first interception. It seems a bit too early to truly call Brandon Harris a bust, but he has done very little over his three year career. Some people look at Harris as a lost cause. If he does not impress this year, it may be it for him.