Charlie Campbell’s 2017 NFL Mock Draft: Round 3

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Cleveland Browns: Jaleel Johnson, DT/3-4DE/NT, Iowa
The Browns need a three-technique for their switch to a 4-3 scheme.

The 6-foot-2, 309-pound Johnson has the skill set to be a difference-maker at the point of attack. He is strong enough to shed blocks, yet has the speed to close on the quarterback. Johnson needs to get more consistent and increase the tempo of his motor, but he racked up 7.5 sacks in 2016. He also had 55 tackles with 10 tackles for a loss and two passes broken up. In a number of ways, Johnson is a similar prospect to former teammate Carl Davis, who had first-round potential but slid to the third round in large part because of inconsistent effort.

San Francisco 49ers: Raekwon McMillan, ILB, Ohio State
The 49ers are weak at middle linebacker. Here’s a solution.

In 2016, McMillan was solid for Ohio State with 102 tackles, seven for a loss, two sacks, four passes broken up and two forced fumbles. The 6-foot-2, 240-pounder played well in 2015, totaling 119 tackles with 1.5 sacks and four passes broken up on the year. As a freshman in 2014, he played a lot for Ohio State and totaled 54 tackles with 2.5 sacks and a pick-six.

McMillan is a tough defender who has the skill set to be a three-down starter in the NFL. Right now, however, he struggles in pass coverage and needs to improve his ability to drop into coverage. McMillan is a physical, tough run defender at the point of attack.

Chicago Bears: Zay Jones, WR, East Carolina
The Bears need to get more wide receiver talent.

Jones had video game-like production playing in a college offense that inflates numbers. As a senior, he totaled 158 receptions for 1,746 yards with eight touchdowns. Jones had other quality production as a junior (98-1,099-5), sophomore (81-830-5) and freshman (62-604-5). The senior set an NCAA record for receptions, breaking the total previously held by former teammate Justin Hardy.

Jones was phenomenal at the Senior Bowl and really helped his draft stock. He showed a quick burst off the line with the speed to get separation. Jones also ran good routes and displayed excellent hands. He plays bigger than his listed numbers and has functional size for the NFL.

Jacksonville Jaguars: Antonio Garcia, OT, Troy
The Jaguars continue to upgrade their offensive line. Given the durability issues of Brandon Albert, it would make sense to have a capable backup.

Garcia (6-6, 302) flashed a good physical skill set at the Senior Bowl, but some team sources say there are some developmental issues with Garcia that cause them to have him as a mid-rounder. He possesses the size to be a left or right tackle in the NFL. Garcia broke into the starting lineup at left tackle as a redshirt freshman and locked down the spot for the rest of his college career, minus an injury shortened 2013 season.

Los Angeles Rams: Malachi Dupre, WR, LSU
The Rams continue to give Jared Goff more receiving talent.

Dupre totaled 41 receptions for 593 yards and three touchdowns in 2016, but LSU’s receivers were generally held back by the program’s quarterback play. In 2015, Dupre had 43 receptions for 698 yards and six touchdowns despite poor quarterback play in a ground-based scheme. As a freshman in 2014, he recorded 14 catches for 318 yards for five scores.

Dupre (6-2, 196) has a lot of potential and could have produced more if he had played in a passing offense.

New York Jets: Montae Nicholson, S, Michigan State
The Jets could use more safety talent to upgrade their pass coverage.

Sources have said they really like Nicholson’s skill set. He was a surprise early entry into the 2017 NFL Draft, and some teams feel that he has staring potential quickly in the NFL. The junior notched 89 tackles with two passes broken up and one interception in 2016. He had a quality sophomore season with 83 tackles, two passes broken up and three interceptions. Nicholson (6-2, 212) possesses a serious combination of size and speed.

Los Angeles Chargers: Desmond King, CB, Iowa
The Chargers could use some cornerback depth after cutting Brandon Flowers.

In 2016, King notched 58 tackles with seven passes broken up, three interceptions and one forced fumble. He also made some good kick and punt returns. King was one of the breakout players of 2015 as he displayed tremendous ball skills with eight interceptions and 13 passes broken up. He also had 72 tackles to go along with good returns on kicks and punts. In 2014, King totaled 64 tackles with five breakups and three interceptions. As a freshman, he had 69 tackles with eight passes batted.

King (5-10, 206) could have been an early round pick if he had declared for the 2016 NFL Draft. He is an instinctive corner with good ball skills, but running with speed receivers is a weakness for him in the NFL. Some teams might move him to safety, and that could be his best fit in the NFL.

New England Patriots: Jordan Willis, DE/3-4OLB/OLB, Kansas State
The Patriots traded for Kony Ealy, but they could use a third edge rusher to go with Ealy and Trey Flowers.

Willis caused a lot of disruption and negative plays for his defense in an impressive senior year. In 2016, he totaled 11.5 sacks, 52 tackles, 17.5 tackles for a loss, three passes batted and three forced fumbles. The 6-foot-3, 255-pounder had a respectable week at the Senior Bowl that confirmed his second-day potential for the 2017 NFL Draft.

Willis has good strength to set the edge in rush defense and pass-rushing skills off the edge. He could be a defensive end in a 4-3 or an outside linebacker in a 3-4.

Cincinnati Bengals: Lorenzo Jerome, S, St Francis (PA)
The Bengals missed Reggie Nelson and could use more safety talent.

Jerome (5-10, 202) is an intriguing player who has created a buzz in scouting circles. He was a productive player with a tremendous display of ball skills in college. Jerome had interception totals of six, three, three and six over the past four seasons with pass breakup totals of five, seven, 13 and four. He also had 59 tackles as a senior. Jerome impressed at the East-West Shrine and in the Senior Bowl. He could be a find in the mid-rounds of the 2017 NFL Draft.

Philadelphia Eagles: Noah Brown, WR, Ohio State
Philadelphia could use more wide receiver talent.

In 2016, Brown had just 32 receptions for 402 yards, but there were seven touchdowns among those catches. The 6-foot-2, 222-pounder racked up four scores against Oklahoma and victimized Jordan Thomas. Brown had a lot of talent to break out in 2017, but he decided to enter the 2017 NFL Draft.

Buffalo Bills: Taylor Moton, OT/G, Western Michigan
Buffalo needs more talent and competition at right tackle.

Moton (6-5, 330) was a solid offensive lineman for the Broncos the past few seasons and put together a quality senior year at right tackle. Western Michigan has had a superb offense with a dynamic aerial attack for a few years, and Moton’s pass protection contributed to that. As a sophomore, Moton played right tackle before moving to right guard as a junior. He has versatile size for the NFL and could be a player who is a valuable competitor at guard or right tackle early in his NFL career.

New Orleans Saints: ArDarius Stewart, WR, Alabama
The Saints grab a slot receiver to replace Brandin Cooks.

Stewart (5-11, 204) is a sleeper receiver who could be a nice value pick. He totaled 54 receptions for 864 yards and eight touchdowns as a junior. Stewart is tough recevier with functional speed. Teams are grading Stewart as a late second-round to early third-round pick.

Arizona Cardinals: Chris Godwin, WR, Penn State
The Cardinals cut Michael Floyd, and dropped passes were a big problem for them in 2016. Arizona also needs to start preparing for replacing Larry Fitzgerald.

Godwin had an electric end to the 2016 season with a tremendous Rose Bowl performance against USC. He made nine catches for 187 yards with two touchdowns – both scores came against Trojans cornerback Adoree’ Jackson. The 6-foot-1, 205-pound Godwin is a smooth receiver who has some quickness while not being undersized. The junior totaled 59 receptions for 982 yards with 11 touchdowns in 2016 and decided to skip his senior year on those numbers. After a blazing fast 40 time at the combine, Godwin should end up being a second-day pick.

Baltimore Ravens: Wayne Gallman, RB, Clemson
The Ravens could use more running back talent.

In 2016, Gallman averaged 5.1 yards per carry for 1,087 yards with 16 touchdowns. He tacked on 17 receptions for 113 yards as well. Gallman was the workhorse of the Clemson offense in 2015, averaging 5.4 yards per carry for 1,527 yards with 13 touchdowns. He also caught 21 passes for 213 yards with a score.

Gallman (6-0, 215) has impressive feet with the ability to be elusive in the open field. He also possesses tremendous lateral quickness to dodge tacklers and a burst to accelerate running North-South. Gallman is a quick runner who could stand to add some weight for the next level.

Gallman already has some power to him to pound the ball for some tough yards and finish off runs. It would be good to see him improve his knee bend and pad level. He is a taller back, and as a result, he can run a little upright at times. That could lead to issues with injuries and ball security.

Minnesota Vikings: Ethan Pocic, G/C, LSU
The Vikings could lose Joe Berger in free agency, but even if Berger is re-signed, he is a short-term solution given that he’s 35.

Pocic was generally solid for LSU in 2016. He had some problems with Auburn’s Montravius Adams and Alabama’s defensive front, but he performed well, overall. The senior was effective at opening holes up the middle and reliable in pass blocking. Even if his height is slightly exaggerated, the 6-foot-6, 310-pounder is taller than most interior linemen. Pocic was an excellent blocker for Leonard Fournette in 2015. Pocic broke into the starting lineup as a sophomore.

Indianapolis Colts: Jamaal Williams, RB, Brigham Young
The Colts could use a starting running back.

Williams (6-0, 211) had retired from football, but then came back to the field and played at his best in 2016. He was a powerful rushing presence, averaging 5.9 yards per carry for 1,375 yards with 12 touchdowns as a senior. He had only seven receptions for 80 yards. Williams is a physical back who is capable of picking up yards after contact. Given the 2017 NFL Draft’s talented running back class, Williams could be a really good value in the mid-rounds. He had a decent week at the Senior Bowl.

Washington Redskins: Shelton Gibson, WR, West Virginia
The Redskins grab more young talent for their receiving corps after losing DeSean Jackson and Pierre Garcon. Terrelle Pryor only signed a 1-year contract, so Washington could think of adding some receiver depth.

Gibson notched 43 receptions for 951 yards and eight touchdowns in 2016. Sources say that Gibson has some real speed to him, but isn’t the biggest of receivers and needs to improve his route-running. That latter point was an issue for the Bears’ 2015 first-round pick, Kevin White, coming out West Virginia because of the Mountaineers’ spread offense. Some sources think Gibson (5-11, 191) should’ve returned for his senior year to improve on that before going pro, but given the 2017 NFL Draft’s weak receiver class, Gibson is being projected into the early rounds.

Denver Broncos: Carlos Watkins, DT/NT, Clemson
The Broncos could use a replacement for Malik Jackson.

Watkins notched 50 tackles with 13.5 for a loss, 10.5 sacks and four passes broken up in 2016. He caused a lot of disruption. To end the season, the senior dominated Ohio State and played well against Alabama. As a junior, Watkins produced a strong season with 34 tackles, 7.5 for a loss, 3.5 sacks, three passes batted and an interception. The 6-foot-3, 312-pounder didn’t record many stats in his prior seasons as he was buried on the depth chart by a lot of good talent at Clemson.

Tennessee Titans: Cooper Kupp, WR, Eastern Washington
The Titans could use more receiver talent for Marcus Mariota.

The 6-foot-1, 198-pound Kupp was massively productive during his collegiate career. He combines quickness, toughness, excellent route-running and great hands. The senior totaled 91 receptions for 1,297 yards with 12 touchdowns on the year. He had huge seasons as a junior (114-1,642-19), sophomore (104-1,431-16) and freshman (93-1,691-21). Kupp is a natural football player.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jake Butt, TE, Michigan
The Bucs need a tight end to pair with Cameron Brate.

Butt had 46 receptions for 546 yards and four touchdowns in 2016 before suffering some knee tears in his bowl game. He contributed as a freshman (20-235-2) and sophomore (21-211-2), but took his game to another level under head coach Jim Harbaugh in 2015. Butt notched 51 receptions for 654 yards with three touchdowns that season.

The 6-foot-5, 246-pounder is a good receiver down the seam and uses his size to his advantage. Butt looked very good as a receiver and pass blocker in Harbaugh’s pro-style offense. Butt could stand to get nastier and improve his run blocking; however, he did show progress on that front as a senior.

Detroit Lions: Jordan Leggett, TE, Clemson
The Lions could use a tight end to pair with Eric Ebron.

Leggett is a solid tight end who can contribute as a receiver and a runner. The senior notched 46 catches for 736 yards with seven scores in 2016. As a junior, he totaled 40 receptions for 525 yards with eight touchdowns. The 6-foot-6, 258-pounder has the size and athleticism to warrant consideration as a three-down starter.

Minnesota Vikings: Brian Hill, RB, Wyoming
The Vikings grab more running back talent to go with Latavius Murray.

Hill (6-1, 219) is a thick running back who produced a lot of yards and points in 2016. He averaged 5.3 yards per carry for 1,860 yards with 22 touchdowns alongside eight catches for 67 yards. As a sophomore, Hill produced with an average of 5.8 yards per carry for 1,631 yards with six touchdowns. He had his best receiving season that year with 20 receptions for 132 yards. Hill projects as first- and second-down back in the NFL.

New York Giants: Adam Shaheen, TE, Ashland
The Giants could use more talent at tight end and like freaky athletes.

Sources say that Shaheen (6-6, 278) is a freak athlete whose draft stock could explode in the months to come. He is expected to be a workout warrior, but team sources say that his tape showed serious receiving ability for the next level. Even though Shaheen is tall and thick, he has freaky speed and athleticism for such a big tight end. Teams think that Shaheen could be a versatile tight end to create mismatches in the passing game.

Shaheen caught 57 passes for 867 yards with 16 touchdowns in 2016. The previous season, he had 70 receptions for 803 yards and 10 touchdowns. Some team sources even compared Shaheen to Patriots star tight end Rob Gronkowski.

Oakland Raiders: Jeremy McNichols, RB, Boise State
Even if the Raiders are able to add Marshawn Lynch, he isn’t a long-term answer. Oakland could use a mid-round pick on one of the many excellent values at running back.

McNichols (5-9, 214) doesn’t have great size, but he was a tough runner for Boise State in 2016. The junior averaged 5.4 yards per carry for 1,709 yards with 23 touchdowns. He also had 37 receptions for 474 yards with four touchdowns. As a sophomore, McNichols averaged 5.6 yards per carry for 1,337 yards with 20 touchdowns. He had 51 catches for 460 yards with six scores. McNichols could at least be a back for the passing game in the NFL.

Houston Texans: Ahkello Witherspoon, CB, Colorado
The Texans need a cornerback to replace A.J. Bouye.

Some team sources really like Witherspoon and have given him second-day grades. Teams like the size and length of the 6-foot-3, 198-pounder, but also say that he has speed to run. The senior notched a staggering 22 passes broken up in 2016. He also chipped in one interception with 23 tackles. As a junior, Witherspoon recorded 36 tackles with three pass breakups and two interceptions.

Seattle Seahawks: Charles Walker, DT, Oklahoma
The Seahawks could consider more interior defensive line talent.

In 2016, Walker totaled seven tackles with two for a loss and four passes broken up. He only played in four games because of a concussion and quit the team early in order to prepare for the 2017 NFL Draft. Walker was one of the few Oklahoma players who impressed in the 2016 opener against Houston, collecting three tackles, 1.5 for a loss and a pass batted. He had an impressive 2015 season with 36 tackles, six sacks and a forced fumble. Walker displayed enough speed, strength and versatility to play end or tackle for Oklahoma, allowing him to be disruptive at the point of attack. The 6-foot-2, 310-pounder is talented and was cleared medically at the combine.

Kansas City Chiefs: Joe Mixon, RB, Oklahoma
The Chiefs grab their heir apparent to Jamaal Charles. They have taken character risks in recent years – see Marcus Peters and Tyreek Hill -, so it wouldn’t be surprising if they were willing to give Mixon a chance.

Mixon is an electric runner with excellent speed and the ability to rip off a long run on any carry. He became Oklahoma’s featured runner as a redshirt sophomore with an average of seven yards per carry (168 carries) for 1,183 yards with eight touchdowns while sharing carries with Samaje Perine. Mixon also was a receiving weapon with 32 receptions for 449 yards with five touchdowns.

Sources have said that they think Mixon is a serious talent with three-down starting potential in the NFL. Some teams, however, already have ruled him out because of the incident from 2014 in which he punched a woman after she declined Mixon’s advances. After video of the incident was released two years later, Mixon issued a tearful apology. Some teams have already removed him from their draft boards because of the character concerns.

Dallas Cowboys: Nazair Jones, DE, North Carolina
The Cowboys lost Terrell McClain in free agency and could use more interior defensive line talent.

Jones had a solid 2016 season for the Tar Heels with 70 tackles, 9.5 tackles for a loss, 2.5 sacks, three passes batted and a forced fumble. He is a disruptive defender who can defend the run and put some pressure on the quarterback. The 6-foot-5, 304-pounder played on the inside for North Carolina and has some versatility to man a variety of spots, but his best fit might come as a five-technique 3-4 defensive end.

Green Bay Packers: Marlon Mack, RB, South Florida
The Packers wanted to re-sign Eddie Lacy, but lost him in free agency. That opens a big hole in the backfield for Green Bay.

Mack (5-11, 213) ran well for the Bulls in 2016. He averaged 7.1 yards per carry for 1,187 yards with 15 touchdowns, plus snatched 28 receptions for 227 yards. 2016 was Mack’s third straight 1,000-yard season. He had 1,381 yards as a sophomore and 1,041 yards as a freshman. The junior is a sleeper back who could be a nice role player in the NFL.

Pittsburgh Steelers: Bucky Hodges, TE, Virginia Tech
The Steelers could use a receiving tight end for their offense.

In 2016, Hodges totaled 48 catches for 691 yards with seven touchdowns. He improved as a junior and could be one of the real value picks in the deep 2017 tight end class. In 2015, Hodges recorded 40 receptions for 530 yards and six scores. He was a redshirt freshman sensation for the Hokies in 2014 and produced the best year ever in terms of receiving production by a freshman tight end at Virginia Tech. The 2014 season saw him haul in 45 catches for 526 yards and six touchdowns.

Hodges (6-6, 257) needs to improve his blocking for the NFL, but he could be a taller version of a Jordan Reed-type tight end.

Atlanta Falcons: Davon Godchaux, DT/3-4DE, LSU
The Falcons could use another interior disruptor to eventually replace Jonathan Babineaux.

Godchaux caused his share of havoc in the backfield in 2016, demonstrating the skills to be an interior pass-rusher. He had 62 tackles with 6.5 sacks and 8.5 tackles for a loss on the year. Godchaux was very disruptive for LSU in 2015. He totaled 41 tackles with nine for a loss, six sacks and a pass broken up on the season.

The 6-foot-4, 293-pounder is fast and explosive at the point of attack. Godchaux has a lot of potential.

New England Patriots: Sidney Jones, CB, Washington
The Patriots may not re-sign Malcolm Butler to a long-term contract after paying Stephon Gilmore. Here, New England takes a first-round talent to groom for a year.

Jones would have been a first-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft if it weren’t for a torn Achilles suffered at his pro day. That injury could cost him his rookie season and drop him a few rounds in April.

In 2016, Jones recorded 39 tackles with six passes broken up, three interceptions and two forced fumbles. He was superb as a cover corner for the Huskies. The 6-foot, 186-pounder finished the year by shutting down Alabama wide receiver Calvin Ridley. Jones has excellent feet, quickness, and fluid athleticism to run with receivers and prevent separation.

Jones had an excellent 2015 season as one of the top cornerbacks in the nation. For the year, he had 10 passes broken up, four interceptions, 45 tackles and three forced fumbles. He also showed coverage skills as a freshman with five pass breakups and two picks.

Miami Dolphins: Carroll Phillips, DE/3-4OLB/OLB, Illinois
The Dolphins could use multiple young edge rushers and linebackers.

In 2016, Phillips recorded 56 tackles with 20 tackles for a loss, nine sacks and one forced fumble. Some sources absolutely love Phillips, but others are lukewarm on him. The teams that love Phillips (6-3, 237) say he is super athletic and twitchy. They feel that his speed and athleticism are very similar to Leonard Floyd. Like Floyd at Georgia, Phillips can struggle somewhat on run downs. However, they feel that he is a very gifted, natural pass-rushing talent. They see him as a potential early rounder. As one could expect, the teams that aren’t in love with Phillips don’t see him as a high pick. Additionally, off-the-field issues are hurting Phillips with a lot of teams.

Carolina Panthers: Damore’ea Stringefellow, WR, Ole Miss
The Panthers could consider adding more receiving talent, especially if Ted Ginn is allowed to leave in free agency.

Stringefellow (6-2, 219) took over for Laquon Treadwell for 2016 and had a quality season for the Rebels. It could have been better if Chad Kelly hadn’t gone down with an injury during the year. Stringefellow totaled 46 receptions for 716 yards with six touchdowns in 2016. As a sophomore (36-503-5) and freshman (20-259-1), Stringefellow contributed behind Treadwell and Evan Engram.

Stringefellow has a nice combination of size and speed. He could have benefited from returning for his senior year to produce more as the No. 1 target before going pro.

Baltimore Ravens: Daeshon Hall, DE/3-4OLB, Texas A&M
The Ravens could use more defensive line talent.

In 2016, Hall collected 50 tackles with 13 tackles for a loss, 4.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and one pass batted. He had some good games for the Aggies, but wasn’t consistent with his pass-rush production. The senior (6-5, 265) was solid against the run, however.

Hall looked poised to break out in 2015 after picking up an impressive four sacks against Louisville in Week 1. It turned out, however, that the performance was an anomaly, as the junior finished the year with a total of 54 tackles with 12.5 for a loss, seven sacks and two forced fumbles. Despite seeing great pass-rushing opportunities playing across from Myles Garrett, Hall wasn’t consistent.

Tennessee Titans: Chad Hansen, WR, California
The Titans could use multiple wide receiver upgrades.

Hansen (6-2, 202) was a wide receiver who impressed evaluators in 2016. California quarterback Davis Webb has second-day potential for the 2017 NFL Draft, and Hansen was his No. 1 receiver. In 2016, Hansen had 92 receptions for 1,249 yards with 11 touchdowns. It was a huge jump in production as Hansen has 19 catches for 249 yards and a score as a sophomore. Hansen has good size, but isn’t the most explosive receiver. He could be a mid-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.

Denver Broncos: Alex Anzalone, OLB/ILB, Florida
John Elway scouted the linebackers hard at the Senior Bowl, and Anzalone was impressive in Mobile. Here’s a replacement for Danny Trevathan and an upgrade to Denver’s run defense.

Anzalone was very impressive at times during the 2016 season, racking up 40 tackles with 3.5 tackles for a loss, 2.5 sacks and two passes broken up. He barely played in 2015 because of a shoulder injury that led to a medical redshirt. Anzalone was a backup and had injury issues during his first two years as well.

While sources say that Anzalone is not real twitchy, sudden or explosive, he takes on blocks and uses his hands well. Anzalone is fast in a straight line, but not that quick. He lacks quick twitch change of direction. Anzalone is decent in pass coverage, but lacks good awareness in zone. He is viewed as a third- or fourth-rounder who could develop into a starting inside linebacker; however, there are major durability concerns from repeated injuries in college and he could get flunked medically.

Seattle Seahawks: Josh Jones, S, N.C. State
The Seahawks could use some safety depth.

Jones (6-2, 215) was a solid player for the Wolfpack the past three seasons. He is a strong safety type for the NFL who plays with an aggressive and relentless nature. Jones had 109 tackles with eight passes batted and three interceptions as a junior before deciding to skip his senior year. He had 63 tackles as a sophomore with 56 stops in 2014. Jones had four interceptions as a redshirt freshman.

New Orleans Saints: Samaje Perine, RB, Oklahoma
The Saints were able to get something out of Tim Hightower last year as the backup to Mark Ingram, but New Orleans could land a solid No. 2 back with potential to be a No. 1 in the mid-rounds of the 2017 NFL Draft.

Perine (5-11, 233) averaged 5.4 yards per carry in 2016 for 1,060 yards with 12 touchdowns. He had 10 receptions for 106 yards as well. Perine is a physical, tough runner who was banged up in his final season and also split the workload with Joe Mixon. In 2015, Perine averaged 6.0 yards per carry in 2015 for 1,349 yards with 16 touchdowns.

Kansas City Chiefs: Duke Riley, ILB, LSU
The Chiefs could use more linebacker depth and a potential replacement for Derrick Johnson.

Riley (6-0, 232) was a backup before coming on as a senior. He had an impressive game against Alabama in 2016 and got better as the year progressed. Riley totaled 93 tackles with nine for a loss, 1.5 sacks, one pass batted and one interception for the season.

Riley is a fast and physical linebacker who would fit as a Will (weakside) linebacker in a 4-3 defense.

Pittsburgh Steelers: Chad Williams, WR, Grambling
The Steelers could use some wide receiver depth, and they like wideouts with deep speed.

Williams (6-0, 204) had an impressive week at the Senior Bowl and flashed some speed to push defenses vertically. In 2016, he totaled 89 receptions for 1,334 yards with 10 touchdowns. Williams also had a strong junior season with 64 receptions for 1,012 yards with 11 touchdowns. Williams could be a sleeper prospect who ends up being a nice value pick. There are sources who are impressed with him.

Seattle Seahawks: Pat Elflein, C, Ohio State
The Seahawks grab more offensive line competition.

Elflein was a solid blocker in 2016 for Ohio State at center. That looks like his best position for the NFL. The 6-foot-3, 303-pounder played well in 2015. He was an excellent run blocker, opening holes for Ezekiel Elliott. Elflein is also reliable in pass protection. As a sophomore, he was a starter at left and right guard while doing a superb job of helping the Buckeyes to feature a powerful rushing attack.

New York Jets: Kareem Hunt, RB, Toledo
Given the age and injury history of Matt Forte, the Jets could use another back.

Hunt averaged 5.6 yards per carry in 2016 for 1,475 yards with 10 touchdowns. He also made 41 receptions for 403 yards and a touchdown. Hunt (5-10, 208) was excellent at the Senior Bowl, using his speed to slash through the defense. He was very impressive as a receiver out of the backfield, too. Hunt doesn’t have the size to be an every-down back in the NFL, but he could be a dangerous weapon as a complementary back and be an asset in passing situations.

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