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Round 2 NFL Draft Odds – Draft Position Over/Unders, Next WR & Which Team Will Draft Malik Willis

Robert Duff

by Robert Duff in NFL Football

Updated Apr 29, 2022 · 11:59 AM PDT

Malik Willis
Mar 3, 2022; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Liberty quarterback Malik Willis (QB16) goes through a drill during the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
  • Malik Willis is the -550 odds-on favorite to be the next quarterback selected in the NFL Draft
  • Christian Watson is the +125 favorite to be the next wide receiver off the board on Day 2 of the draft
  • NFL Draft selection resumes beginning with the second round at 7pm ET on Friday, April 29

A lot of NFL Draft experts were expecting that Malik Willis would hear his name called on the opening day of activity. However, the first round of NFL Draft picks passed without the Liberty quarterback being invited to the stage.

That isn’t the expectation on Friday. As the second round of the NFL Draft gets underway, Willis is the overwhelming -550 favorite to be the next QB to hear his name called.

When is the NFL Draft resuming? Well, NFL Draft time is showing that the second round gets underway at 7:00 pm ET from Las Vegas. ABC, ESPN, and the NFL Network are carrying the broadcast. As well, all of the action can be live-streamed via fuboTV.

Next QB to Be Picked In NFL Draft Odds

Quarterback (School) Odds
Malik Willis (Liberty) -550
Desmond Ridder (Cincinnati) +400
Sam Howell (North Carolina) +750
Matt Corral (Ole Miss) +1400
Carson Strong (Nevada) +5000
Jack Coan (Notre Dame) +10000
EJ Perry (Brown) +10000
Dustin Crum (Kent State) +10000
Kaleb Eleby (Western Michigan) +10000
Bailey Zappe (Western Kentucky) +10000
Brock Purdy (Iowa State) +10000
Skylar Thompson (Kansas State) +20000
D’Eriq King (Miami) +20000
Cole Kelley (SE Louisiana) +20000
Chase Garbers (California) +20000
Aqueek Glass (Alabama A&M) +20000

Odds as of April 29th at DraftKings Sportsbook

Willis was anticipated in many NFL mock drafts to be a first-round selection. There was even some speculation that the Detroit Lions might be looking at him with the second overall selection.

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Meanwhile, others thought that he was a better fit for the Pittsburgh Steelers than Kenny Pickett because in Mason Rudolph, the Steelers already had a QB of similar ilk to Pickett. However, when the local guy fell to the Steelers at #20, they really were left with no choice but to tab Pickett.

So where are the likely landing places for Willis? Well, don’t count out the Lions at +1200 odds. However, after moving up to get receiver Jameson Williams in Round 1, the Lions dropped from #34 to #46 in the second round order.

Team to Draft Malik Willis Odds

Team Odds
New York Giants +350
Tennessee Titans +350
Seattle Seahawks +450
Minnesota Vikings +600
Tampa Bay Buccaneers +600
Carolina Panthers +900
Atlanta Falcons +1000
Detroit Lions +1200
New Orleans Saints +1600
Washington Commanders +2000
Houston Texans +3000
Indianapolis Colts +3000
Philadelphia Eagles +3000

Odds as of April 29th at DraftKings Sportsbook

Both the New Orleans Saints and Seattle Seahawks are in need of a QB for the future. When assessing the NFL Draft Picks by team, the Seahawks own both the 40th and 41st picks in Round 2. Expect Willis to go there if he’s still on the board. But right now it looks like a two-horse race in the odds at +350 between the Giants and Titans.

Best Bet to Be Next QB Picked: Malik Willis (Liberty) -550

There was a run on receivers in Round 1. Six of them were selected between picks 8-18. The next group aren’t as certain to be stars but are intriguing nonetheless.

Next WR to Be Drafted Odds

Player (School) Odds
Christian Watson (North Dakota State) +125
Skyy Moore (Western Michigan) +170
George Pickens (Georgia) +210
John Metchie III (Alabama) +850
Alec Pierce (Cincinnati) +1100
Jalen Tolbert (South Alabama) +1600
Wan’Dale Robinson (Kentucky) +2400
Calvin Austin III (Memphis) +2400
Tyquan Thornton (Baylor) +3400
David Bell (Purdue) +3400
Velus Jones Jr (Tennessee) +5000
Khalil Shakir (Boise State) +5000
Kyle Phillips (Iowa State) +6000
Bo Melton (Tennessee) +6000
Justyn Ross (Rutgers) +7500
Romeo Doubs (Nevada) +7500
Erik Ezukanma (Texas Tech) +7500

Odds as of April 28th at FanDuel Sportsbook

Western Michigan’s Moore certainly displays playmaking skills but at 5-10, 195 pounds, he will scare teams off. There are no such issues regarding North Dakota’s Watson.

At 6-foot-4 and 208 pounds, Watson offers length and the ability to go vertical. He’s also equipped with freakish speed, which he utilized to stand out in the crowd at the Senior Bowl. He’ll get the nod over the the other remaining wideouts.

Best Bet: Christian Watson (North Dakota) +125

NFL Draft Position Odds

Player (School) Pick at DraftKings Over Odds Under Odds Pick at FanDuel Over Odds Under Odds
Skyy Moore (Western Michigan) 41.5 -115 -115 41.5 -114 -114
Christian Watson (North Dakota State) 42.5 -115 -115 41.5 -138 +104
George Pickens (Georgia) 42.5 -115 -115 44.5 -114 -110
John Metchie III (Alabama) 56.5 -115 -115 OFF OFF OFF
Trey McBride (Colorado State) 46.5 -115 -115 47.5 -138 -104
Kyler Gordon (Washington) 37.5 -140 +110 -37.5 -130 -102
Sam Howell (North Carolina) 61.5 -115 -115 61.5 -114 -114
Jordan Stout (Penn State) 188.5 -200 -160 OFF OFF OFF
Roger McCreary (Auburn) 52.5 -115 -115 52.5 -138 -104
Isaiah Spiller (Texas A&M) 71.5 -120 -110 OFF OFF OFF
Kenneth Walker III (Michigan State) 47.5 -120 -110 OFF OFF OFF
Nakobe Dean (Georgia) OFF OFF OFF 41.5 -114 -114
Arnold Ebiketie (Penn State) OFF OFF OFF 44.5 -114 -114
Matt Corral (Ole Miss) OFF OFF OFF 58.5 -130 -102

How many NFL Draft picks are there? Seven rounds, as a matter of fact and there’s plenty of talent still to be had.

A record five Georgia defenders went in the first round. Amazingly, LB Nakobe Dean wasn’t one of them. NFL.com rated him at #17 overall. There’s no way he’ll still be there by #42.

There’s been a lot of buzz about Ole Miss QB Matt Corral in the NFL Draft odds. It wouldn’t be surprising if he comes off the board before North Carolina’s Sam Howell. He’s also looking to be a solid under play at 58.5.

Best Bets: Nakobe Dean (Georgia) under 41.5 (-114); Matt Corral (Ole Miss) under 58.5 (-102)

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