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2016 NFL Mock Draft: Round 3

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Last update: Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015. Major changes.
Next update: Next week. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.

The order of this 2016 NFL Mock Draft based on the NFL Power Rankings.

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    *** This mock draft will be updated occasionally for important events. Check out old versions of this 2016 NFL Mock Draft in the archived mock section. Follow @walterfootball for NFL Draft updates. ***



  1. Tennessee Titans: Germain Ifedi, OT/G, Texas A&M
    Here’s more help for Marcus Mariota, who has been under siege quite often this season. The blocking must improve.

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    Pick change; previously Darian Thompson, S

  2. Cleveland Browns: Jordan Jenkins, DE/OLB, Georgia
    It wouldn’t hurt if the Browns added another pass-rusher, given that their edge players all are having issues getting to the quarterback this season.

  3. San Diego Chargers: Dan Voltz, C, Wisconsin
    The Chargers said goodbye to Nick Hardwick this offseason. They’ve tried Chris Watt out as a replacement, but because he’s a natural guard at the center position, he was woeful in 2015 before landing on injured reserve. Here’s a solution.

  4. San Francisco 49ers: Devontae Booker, RB, Utah
    The 49ers accidentally released Jarryd Hayne, and they paid for it when Reggie Bush predictably suffered an injury upon being named the starter. The 49ers need a better backup running back behind Carlos Hyde.



  5. Dallas Cowboys: Zack Sanchez, CB, Oklahoma
    Here’s another defensive back for the Cowboys, who could be searching for an upgrade at cornerback. The duo of Brandon Carr and Morris Claiborne continues to underwhelm.

    Pick change; previously Desmond King, CB

  6. Baltimore Ravens: Cameron Sutton, CB, Tennessee
    The Ravens need to do something about their horrible secondary. They need to add a defensive back in the first few rounds.

    Pick change; previously Kevon Seymour, CB

  7. Philadelphia Eagles: Travin Duval, WR, LSU
    Jordan Matthews can’t stop dropping passes, while Nelson Agholor hasn’t done anything yet. The Eagles could add another receiver to the mix.

  8. Jacksonville Jaguars: Vonn Bell, S, Ohio State
    Here’s another defensive back prospect for the Jaguars, who need to retool a secondary that has been struggling immensely.



  9. St. Louis Rams: Kevon Seymour, CB, USC
    Trumaine Johnson is an impending free agent, so the Rams could explore the cornerback position early in the 2016 NFL Draft.

    Pick change; previously Eddie Jackson, S

  10. Washington Redskins: Tyler Matakevich, ILB, Temple
    Washington’s two primary inside linebackers, Keenan Robinson and Perry Riley, will be free agents in 2016 and 2017, respectively. They haven’t played particularly well anyway, so if the Redskins aren’t in a position to improve the secondary, perhaps they’ll look into bolstering their linebacking corps.

    Pick change; previously Max Tuerk, C

  11. Chicago Bears: Tyler Johnstone, OT, Oregon
    The Bears drafted a center, but they need more than just one upgrade on their horrific offensive line. They need to move Kyle Long back to guard, so why not another blocking Duck who can make that happen?

  12. Philadelphia Eagles: Christian Westerman, G, Arizona State
    Chip Kelly screwed up big time by letting go of both Evan Mathis and Todd Herremans this offseason, and he’s now paying the price. I’m not sure if he’ll be around to correct things – USC and Texas will tempt him – but he’ll have to find new blockers next offseason.



  13. New Orleans Saints: Desmond King, CB, Iowa
    The Saints have to bolster their secondary. They need to do everything in their power to get Brandon Browner off the field.

    Pick change; previously Maurice Canady, CB

  14. Miami Dolphins: Eddie Jackson, S, Alabama
    The Dolphins are another team that could stand to add multiple upgrades to their secondary. Their safety situation is pretty shaky.

    Pick change; previously Jeremy Cash, S

  15. Oakland Raiders: Nate Andrews, S, Florida State
    Despite his age, Charles Woodson is somehow playing like one of the top safeties in the NFL. As remarkable as this is, Woodson can’t last much longer, so here’s a future replacement.

    Pick change; previously Karl Joseph, S

  16. Seattle Seahawks: Landon Turner, G, North Carolina
    The Seahawks are one of many teams that has major blocking issues. They’ll need to use multiple resources to improve Russell Wilson’s protection.

    Pick change; previously Germain Ifedi, OT/G



  17. Buffalo Bills: Demarcus Robinson, WR, Florida
    The Bills have such a stagnant offense when Sammy Watkins isn’t on the field. Adding a potent second threat could really help Tyrod Taylor.

  18. Houston Texans: Karl Joseph, S, West Virginia
    The Texans have some holes in their secondary that they’ll need to fill. The safety position is a big problem, so an early selection could be used on help.

    Pick change; previously Dominique Alexander, ILB

  19. New York Jets: Corey Clement, RB, Wisconsin
    Chris Ivory had a great start to his season, but he hasn’t run as well recently. He’s a type of running back that usually doesn’t last very long, and it may not even matter to the Jets because he’s an impending free agent anyway.

  20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jeremy Cash, S, Duke
    It’s a sad day when Chris Conte is your top tight end safety. The Buccaneers absolutely have to do something about this.

    Pick change; previously Nate Andrews, S



  21. Indianapolis Colts: Nick Martin, C, Notre Dame
    Here’s more help for the interior of Indianapolis’ offensive line. It’s imperative that they upgrade Andrew Luck’s protection.

  22. Kansas City Chiefs: Rashard Higgins, WR, Colorado State
    The Chiefs need a receiver besides Jeremy Maclin. When Maclin left the game against the Chargers, the offense looked pretty lost for a while.

    Pick change; previously Landon Turner, G

  23. New York Giants: Maurice Canady, CB, Virginia
    With some impending free agents on the horizon at cornerback, the Giants could use a mid-round selection on the position.

    Pick change; previously Briean Boddy-Calhoun, CB

  24. Atlanta Falcons: Pharoh Cooper, WR, South Carolina
    With Roddy White on his way out soon, the Falcons will need to find a third receiver to go along with Julio Jones and Leonard Hankerson.



  25. Pittsburgh Steelers: Kyle Murphy, OT, Stanford
    Here’s some insurance for Kelvin Beachum, who tore his ACL. On top of being hurt, Beachum is an impending free agent, so it’s unclear if he’ll be back next year.

  26. Minnesota Vikings: Sheldon Rankins, DT, Louisville
    The Vikings could stand to benefit adding some depth to the interior of their defensive front.

  27. Green Bay Packers: Tre Madden, RB, USC
    James Starks is an impending free agent in March, so the Packers may want to spend a mid-round pick on a backup for Eddie Lacy.

  28. Cincinnati Bengals: De’Runnya Wilson, WR, Mississippi State
    As I wrote back in Round 1, both Marvin Jones and Mohamed Sanu will be impending free agents in March. It’s doubtful that they’ll both be sticking around, and receiving depth needs to be bolstered.

  29. Arizona Cardinals: Spencer Drango, OT, Baylor
    Someone to push D.J. Humphries, perhaps? Humphries hasn’t looked like he can play in the NFL at all.

  30. Denver Broncos: Max Tuerk, C, USC
    Denver’s offensive line hasn’t blocked well at all this season. John Elway will need to find Peyton Manning (or Brock Osweiler?) better blocking next offseason.

    Pick change; previously Isaac Seumalo, C

  31. Carolina Panthers: Parker Ehinger, OT, Cincinnati
    Four of the five Carolina offensive linemen have blocked very well this year. The exception is the blind-side protector, Michael Oher. The Panthers could target a potential upgrade early in the draft.

  32. New England Patriots: Denver Kirkland, OT, Arkansas
    Considering the poor pass protection Tom Brady has endured this season, Bill Belichick may want to spend an early selection on a blocker.



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