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A lot of really good prospects came off the board on Friday during the second and third rounds of the 2016 NFL draft, and I was impressed with the work of several teams in terms of their ability to draft for need while still getting good value. But there were also a few high-risk picks made -- ones that could pay off big but also represent significant gambles for those teams. Let's take a look at the best and riskiest picks of Day 2: Best picks1. Seattle Seahawks: Jarran Reed, DT, Alabama (No. 49 pick): This guy is the best interior run defender in this class. But Reed isn't just a space-eater; he's a true playmaker who has some upside as a pass-rusher. Everyone at Alabama spoke very highly of Reed's football character. GM John Schneider got crazy-good value here -- Reed was the No. 19 player on my board -- and filled a big need in the process. The Seahawks also did well to select RB C.J. Prosise and TE Nick Vannett late in the third round. Those were two good value picks. 2. Denver Broncos: Adam Gotsis, DE, Georgia Tech (No. 63 pick): No joke: I remember watching Gotsis on tape and thinking This might be Malik Jackson. Seems as if the Broncos are hoping Gotsis can help replace Jackson on the D-line. Gotsis is a perfect fit for Wade Phillips' system. He can get penetration when lining up inside and also play 5-technique DE. Great pick. 3. New Orleans Saints: Vonn Bell, S, Ohio State (No. 61 pick): The Saints need all the help they can get on the backend after allowing 4,544 passing yards last season, and Bell is the best cover safety in this draft. It was great value, too: Bell is the No. 30 player on my board, and the Saints got him toward the end of the second round. The other highlight of New Orleans' night? Getting WR Michael Thomas at No. 47. He's a great fit for what the Saints like to do on offense, and he'll give Drew Brees a bigger WR to play opposite Brandin Cooks.  4. Buffalo Bills: Reggie Ragland, ILB, Alabama (No. 41 pick):
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