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2015 NFL Mock Draft: Round 3

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Last update: Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015. Round 5 added.
Next update: Next week. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.




*** This mock draft will be updated at least once per week (Tuesday afternoons and other times for important events.). Check out old versions of this 2015 NFL Mock Draft in the archived mock draft section. Follow @walterfootball for updates. ***

  1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Nate Orchard, DE/OLB, Utah
    Gerald McCoy is the only Buccaneer who put consistent pressure on opposing quarterbacks. That needs to change, especially considering the other quarterbacks in the division.

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    Pick change; previously Owamagbe Odighizuwa, DE

  2. Tennessee Titans: Danielle Hunter, DE/OLB, LSU
    The Titans have to find tons of defensive help. One major need in particular is a pass-rushing upgrade because Kamerion Wimbley is not getting the job done.

    Pick change; previously Hauoli Kikaha, DE/OLB

  3. Jacksonville Jaguars: Jeremiah Poutasi, OT, Utah
    Blake Bortles was terrible as a rookie, but perhaps he’ll stop throwing tons of interceptions if he has better protection. The Jaguars need to improve their right tackle situation.

    Pick change; previously Cedric Ogbuhei, OT

  4. Oakland Raiders: T.J. Yeldon, RB, Alabama
    With Darren McFadden gone, the Raiders could look into drafting a running back to complement Latavius Murray. T.J. Yeldon had a rough Combine, but he’s a steal here.

    Pick change; previously Gerod Holliman, S



  5. Washington Redskins: Jaquiski Tartt, S, Samford
    The issues the Redskins have in their secondary are pretty well documented. They were counting on Ryan Clark this past year, which proved to be disastrous because the former Steeler is way past his prime.

  6. New York Jets: Duke Johnson, RB, Miami
    Chris Johnson is a free agent after the Jets declined his option. Not like he was going to play much anyway if he returned. The Jets may want to bring in another running back to go with Chris Ivory.

  7. Chicago Bears: A.J. Cann, G, South Carolina
    Jay Cutler played like trash last year, but it didn’t help that his offensive line frequently broke down and didn’t give him much time to throw. The Bears will have to endure Cutler’s lethargy again next season, so they can at least improve his blocking.

    Pick change; previously Tre Jackson, G

  8. St. Louis Rams: Hroniss Grasu, C, Oregon
    Another offensive line upgrade for the Rams. They really need help at center.

  9. Atlanta Falcons: Nick O’Leary, TE, Florida State
    The Falcons missed Tony Gonzalez this year. It would’ve helped Matt Ryan if he had a solid intermediate target to throw to.

  10. New York Giants: Tre Jackson, G, Florida State
    The Giants have to address their offensive line at some point. They could look for an upgrade up front with their first-round pick. If they don’t, they’ll have to target an upgrade at the guard position on the second day to keep Eli Manning upright.

    Pick change; previously Durell Eskridge, S

  11. New Orleans Saints: Ifo Ekpre-Olomu, CB, Oregon
    The Saints desperately have to upgrade their pass defense, so it shouldn’t surprise anyone if they double up on cornerbacks in the early stages of the 2015 NFL Draft.

  12. Minnesota Vikings: Rashad Greene, WR, Florida State
    The Vikings will definitely think about bringing in another receiver to both serve as a competition for apparent bust Cordarrelle Patterson and be a successor for Greg Jennings.

    Pick change; previously Shaquille Mason, G



  13. Cleveland Browns: Steve Nelson, CB, Oregon State
    A cornerback is a possibility in Rounds 2-4. Buster Skrine is a free agent, while Justin Gilbert had a troublesome rookie campaign.

    Pick change; previously Nelson Agholor, WR

  14. Miami Dolphins: Gerod Holliman, S, Louisville
    Louis Delmas, who will be hitting the market in March, tore his ACL. An early draft choice has to be used to find someone who can play next to Reshad Jones.

    Pick change; previously Chris Hackett, S

  15. San Francisco 49ers: Jay Ajayi, RB, Boise State
    It doesn’t appear as though Frank Gore will be back next year, so the 49ers will have to look into adding another running back to go along with Carlos Hyde.

    Pick change; previously Justin Hardy, WR

  16. Kansas City Chiefs: Damarious Randall, S, Arizona State
    The Chiefs will need to think about bringing in a new safety, as Eric Berry may not be able to play football ever again, unfortunately.

    Pick change; previously Anthony Harris, S



  17. Buffalo Bills: Cameron Artis-Payne, RB, Auburn
    The Bills may want to look into addressing the running back position, which is what I have happening in my 2016 NFL Mock Draft. Fred Jackson is done, C.J. Spiller is finished in Buffalo, and Bryce Brown has not lived up to expectations.

    Pick change; previously Jay Ajayi, RB

  18. Houston Texans: Corey Robinson, OT, South Carolina
    The Texans want to upgrade the right tackle position, as Derek Newton has not been getting the job done.

  19. San Diego Chargers: Tyler Lockett, WR, Kansas State
    The Chargers could use some help at receiver, as Malcom Floyd will be 34 next season, while Eddie Royal is an impending free agent.

  20. Philadelphia Eagles: Jake Fisher, OT, Oregon
    Another Oregon player for Chip Kelly. This one can upgrade Todd Herremans at right guard and then move to tackle once Jason Peters retires.



  21. Cincinnati Bengals: Sean Hickey, OT/G, Syracuse
    The Bengals will be interested in a left tackle prospect in the first couple of rounds. Andrew Whitworth, a 33-year-old entering his contract season, can be moved inside to guard to fill a need there.

    Pick change; previously Steve Nelson, CB

  22. Arizona Cardinals: Mike Davis, RB, South Carolina
    Andre Ellington can’t carry the load by himself, and the Cardinals need a new No. 2 running back anyway.

  23. Pittsburgh Steelers: Lorenzo Mauldin, DE/OLB, Louisville
    The Steelers hate drafting edge rushers early on because of scheme transition issues, but they really need to upgrade their pass rush. It was better at the end of the season, but Pittsburgh can’t count on James Harrison playing well forever.

    Pick change; previously Danielle Hunter, DE/OLB

  24. Detroit Lions: Ali Marpet, OT/G, Hobart
    Detroit absolutely has to fix its pass protection, and its biggest problem is at right tackle. LaAdrian Waddle, who is just a marginal talent, was banged up often last year.

    Pick change; previously Sean Hickey, OT/G



  25. Carolina Panthers: Buck Allen, RB, USC
    Jonathan Stewart finished the year on a strong note, but the Panthers can’t depend on him because he’s so frequently banged up. With DeAngelo Williams officially gone, Carolina will have to add another running back.

  26. Baltimore Ravens: Charles Gaines, CB, Louisville
    It’s amazing that the Ravens have been able to maintain such a strong defense despite losing some future Hall of Famers. Their front seven is great, but their secondary is in shambles right now. They really need help at corner.

    Pick change; previously Ty Montgomery, WR

  27. Dallas Cowboys: David Johnson, RB, Northern Iowa
    DeMarco Murray will probably be too expensive to keep, so the plan was for Joseph Randle to become the new starting running back. The problem is that Randle was recently arrested for drug possession and domestic violence, so he could be suspended. If so, Dallas may spend a second-day selection on a back.

    Pick change; previously Gabe Wright, DT

  28. Denver Broncos: Reese Dismukes, C, Auburn
    Another offensive line upgrade for the Broncos, as they need to make sure Peyton Manning and his decaying arm are well protected next year.

  29. Indianapolis Colts: James Sample, S, Louisville
    The Colts may want to add safety depth in the middle of the draft because of some expiring contracts, perhaps selecting a player who will be able to start there in a couple of years.

    Pick change; previously Derron Smith, S

  30. Green Bay Packers: Stephone Anthony, ILB, Clemson
    There was utter outrage from Packer fans when I didn’t mock an inside linebacker to them in a recent update. The position will have to be addressed, as Clay Matthews playing there is just a temporary solution.

    Pick change; previously Jacoby Glenn, CB

  31. Seattle Seahawks: Christian Covington, DT, Rice
    The Seahawks were really missing Brandon Mebane. They need some help at defensive tackle, even once Mebane returns from his hamstring injury next year.

  32. New England Patriots: D.J. Humphries, OT/G, Florida
    Bill Belichick loves versatile offensive linemen, and he’s definitely not opposed to taking players from Florida, so this selection makes a ton of sense. Belichick could spend multiple picks to fortify his front line.



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