For picks 44-53, the big surprise was the Pittsburgh Steelers passing on Alabama's Eddie Lacy and opting instead for Michigan State running back Le'Von Bell. Colts fans were hoping Bell would fall to the third round.
The Giants passed on linebacker Arthur Brown and took Ohio State defensive tackle Jonathan Hankins.
| 44 | Carolina Panthers | Kawaan Short |
DT |
Purdue |
| 45 |
Arizona Cardinals (via SD) |
Kevin Minter |
LB |
Louisiana St. |
| 46 |
Buffalo Bills |
Kiko Alonso |
LB |
Oregon |
| 47 | Dallas Cowboys | Gavin Escobar | TE |
San Diego State |
| 48 | Pittsburgh Steelers |
Le'Von Bell |
RB |
Michigan St. |
| 49 |
New York Giants |
Jonathan Hankins |
DT |
Ohio State |
| 50 | Chicago Bears |
Jonathan Bostic |
LB |
Florida |
| 51 | Washington Redskins |
David Amerson |
DB |
North Carolina St. |
| 52 |
New England Patriots |
James Collins |
LB |
S. Mississippi |
| 53 | Cincinnati Bengals |
Margus Hunt |
DE |
SMU |