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2018 NFL Mock Draft: Round 3

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Last update: Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018. Compensatory picks added.
Next update: Occasionally. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.

The order of this 2018 NFL Mock Draft is based on the real 2018 NFL Draft Order.

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    *** This mock draft will be updated each week. Check out old versions of this 2018 NFL Mock Draft in the archived mock section. Follow @walterfootball for NFL Draft updates. ***




  1. Cleveland Browns: Christian Kirk, WR, Texas A&M
    The Browns have gotten Josh Gordon back from his long suspension, but can they really trust him? They’ll likely have to use one of their many early picks on a receiver.

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    Pick change; previously Equanimeous St. Brown, WR

  2. New York Giants: Martinas Rankin, OT, Mississippi State
    The Giants obviously need to do something about their poor offensive line. They’ve suffered countless injuries this year, but they still wouldn’t be very competitve if everyone were healthy because of their poor blocking.

    Pick change; previously Brett Toth, OT

  3. Indianapolis Colts: Christian Campbell, CB, Penn State
    The Colts had just one viable cornerback last year in Rashaan Melvin. Vontae Davis is gone, so he’ll need to be replaced.



  4. Houston Texans: J.C. Jackson, CB, Maryland
    The Texans lost several free agents, including some defensive backs, last offseason. They’ll need to rebuild their secondary.

  5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Rashaad Penny, RB, San Diego State
    The Buccaneers took a chance on Doug Martin this season, and it backfired. Martin has been lethargic, and he was finally benched for fumbling. Tampa Bay will be looking for a running back early in the 2018 NFL Draft.



  6. San Francisco 49ers: Jesse Bates, S, Wake Forest
    Eric Reid is an impending free agent, so the 49ers may have to find a replacement early in the 2018 NFL Draft.

    Pick change; previously Christian Campbell, CB

  7. Denver Broncos: D.J. Moore, WR, Maryland
    There was talk that the Broncos would part ways with Demaryius Thomas this offseason, but that doesn’t appear to be the case anymore. Still, Denver needs a third receiver, one who can eventually replace Thomas.



  8. New York Jets: Da’Shawn Hand, DE/DT, Alabama
    It would be shocking if the Jets didn’t get rid of Muhammad Wilkerson this offseason. They’ll need a replacement in the trenches.

  9. Miami Dolphins: Keke Coutee, WR, Texas Tech
    The Dolphins could lose Jarvis Landry to free agency, which would be a disaster based on how DeVante Parker played last year. Keke Coutee could be a nice replacement for Landry.

    Pick change; previously Terrell Edmunds, LB



  10. San Francisco 49ers: Kameron Kelly, CB, San Diego State
    I could see the 49ers using two selections on cornerbacks in the first couple of days of the draft, given how bad their situation is concerning that position.

  11. Oakland Raiders: Tim Settle, NT, Virginia Tech
    Defensive tackle will need to be addressed at some point if Justin Ellis departs via free agency.



  12. Green Bay Packers: Equanimeous St. Brown, WR, Notre Dame
    With Jordy Nelson slowing down and Randall Cobb usually struggling to stay healthy, the Packers could look into adding another talented receiver.

    Pick change; previously Auden Tate, WR

  13. Cincinnati Bengals: Desmond Harrison, OT, West Georgia
    Multiple upgrades on the offensive line are needed, as mentioned earlier. The situation is so bad at tackle that the Bengals could double up on the position early in the 2018 NFL Draft.



  14. Kansas City Chiefs: Jerome Baker, LB, Ohio State
    Derrick Johnson is gone, so the Chiefs will look into adding a new linebacker.

  15. Arizona Cardinals: Jamarco Jones, OT, Ohio State
    The Cardinals will need to make a couple of upgrades to the offensive line to protect their new quarterback. Jared Veldheer was awful last year and is currently considering retirement, so he’ll need to be replaced.

    Pick change; previously Jamarcus King, CB




  16. Houston Texans: DeShon Elliott, S, Texas
    It shouldn’t surprise anyone if the Texans double up on the secondary, given their issues against aerial attacks this past season.

    Pick change; previously Akrum Wadley, RB

  17. Dallas Cowboys: Antonio Callaway, WR, Florida
    The Cowboys could use another threat in the receiving corps, and they’ve shown that they’re willing to take chances on troubled players. Antonio Callaway has some major off-the-field issues, but some team could give him a shot on Day 2.

  18. Detroit Lions: Jamarcus King, CB, South Carolina
    The Lions have an outstanding cornerback in Darius Slay, but they really need another strong option at the position.

    Pick change; previously Tarvarus McFadden, CB

  19. Baltimore Ravens: Dalton Schultz, TE, Stanford
    Ben Watson doesn’t have much time remaining in the NFL, while Maxx Williams has been a disappointment thus far. Here’s another new weapon for Joe Flacco.

  20. Los Angeles Chargers: Kyle Lauletta, QB, Richmond
    The Chargers have to find a successor for Philip Rivers, who may not be around much longer. Kyle Lauletta was the MVP of the Senior Bowl and could be in third-round consideration.

  21. Carolina Panthers: Auden Tate, WR, Florida State
    The Panthers could use another receiver to go along with Devin Funchess and Curtis Samuel, as Cam Newton’s downfield options are pretty limited.

    Pick change; previously DeShon Elliott, S



  22. Kansas City Chiefs: Rasheem Green, DE/DT, USC
    The Chiefs could stand to improve most areas of their defense. Here, they can continue to bolster the interior of their stop unit.

  23. Los Angeles Rams: Sean Welsh, G/C, Iowa
    The Rams have a great offensive line, but their one weakness is at right guard, which is a position they can address at this juncture.



  24. Carolina Panthers: Brett Toth, OT, Army
    The Panthers need a tackle to eventually take over for the atrocious Matt Kalil. Perhaps Brett Toth can do that once his service obligations are complete.

    Pick change; previously DeShon Elliott, S

  25. Tennessee Titans: Frank Ragnow, C, Arkansas
    The Titans have a strong offensive line, but their two weak spots are in the interior. They could upgrade center and left guard, and perhaps they’ll cut ties with the overpaid Ben Jones.

  26. Atlanta Falcons: Trey Quinn, WR, SMU
    Matt Ryan has limited downfield options outside of Julio Jones. Atlanta’s offense basically shuts down whenever Jones is injured, so adding another receiver would help.

    Pick change; previously Keke Coutee, WR

  27. New Orleans Saints: Simmie Cobbs Jr., WR, Indiana
    The Saints won’t have Ted Ginn Jr. around much longer, while Willie Snead was a huge disappointment this past season. Here’s another receiver to go with Michael Thomas.

  28. Pittsburgh Steelers: Akrum Wadley, RB, Iowa
    If Le’Veon Bell retires, the Steelers will need a new running back who can be a huge factor in the passing game.

    Pick change; previously Jesse Bates, S

  29. Jacksonville Jaguars: Mike Gesicki, TE, Penn State
    The Jaguars could use a new tight end, as they don’t have anything at the position in the wake of the Julius Thomas trade.

    Pick change; previously Dallas Goedert, TE

  30. Minnesota Vikings: Deontay Burnett, WR, USC
    It sounds as though the Vikings are willing to give up on Laquon Treadwell, meaning they could be looking for another receiver in the middle of the 2018 NFL Draft.

    Pick change; previously Marcell Frazier, DE

  31. New England Patriots: Chase Litton, QB, Marshall
    Jimmy Garoppolo and Jacoby Brissett are both gone, so the Patriots need a new young quarterback to eventually replace Tom Brady.

  32. Buffalo Bills: Mike White, QB, Western Kentucky
    In this scenario, I have the Bills adding a quarterback in free agency (or via a trade for Nick Foles). If that happens, they’ll likely take a young signal-caller sometime on Day 2.



  33. Arizona Cardinals: Korey Robertson, WR, Southern Miss
    The Cardinals will lose Larry Fitzgerald at some point in the next couple of years. They already needed another receiver, so a future No. 1 option is needed.

  34. Houston Texans: Greg Senat, OT, Wagner
    The Texans must upgrade their poor offensive line to keep Deshaun Watson from getting injured again.

  35. Denver Broncos: Mark Walton, RB, Miami
    It seems like everyone in Denver’s backfield has been a disappointment this season, so the Broncos may go after another running back.

  36. Cincinnati Bengals: Jaylen Samuels, TE, N.C. State
    The Bengals should give Andy Dalton more weapons, and they can’t count on Tyler Eifert ever playing extensive action again.



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