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2018 NFL Mock Draft: Round 3

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Last update: Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018. Major changes.
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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  1. Cleveland Browns: D.J. Moore, WR, Maryland
    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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  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 Andre Dillard, OT

  3. Indianapolis Colts: Will Hernandez, G, UTEP
    The Colts finally get to upgrade their offensive line, but better late than never, right? Multiple new blockers are needed.



  4. Houston Texans: Sam Beal, CB, Western Michigan
    The Texans lost several free agents, including some defensive backs, last offseason. They’ll need to rebuild their secondary.

    Pick change; previously Tarvarus McFadden, CB

  5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: DeShon Elliott, S, Texas
    The Buccaneers thought they may have fixed their safety woes when they signed T.J. Ward. However, Ward has just been mediocre, and he expressed his frustration with the coaching staff. Chris Conte, meanwhile, may not return either, as the Buccaneers have a team option on him. Tampa Bay is in desperate need of better safety play.

  6. San Francisco 49ers: Michael Jackson, CB, Miami
    The 49ers won some thrillers at the end of the season, and it’s clear that they’re starting something with Jimmy Garoppolo as their new quarterback. It wouldn’t be a bad idea to upgrade the cornerbacks, who have struggled this year. The top player at the position is Miami’s Michael Jackson.



  7. Denver Broncos: Jaire Alexander, CB, Louisville
    Aqib Talib turns 32 this offseason, so the Broncos could be interested in adding a cornerback in the early rounds.

    Pick change; previously Jerome Baker, LB

  8. New York Jets: Tyquan Lewis, DE, Ohio State
    The Jets have gotten a lot out of Kony Ealy, who has been tremendous for them despite the Patriots cutting him during the preseason. However, Ealy is an impending free agent and may command a high price tag. If heads elsewhere, the Jets will need another new edge rusher.

    Pick change; previously Drew Lock, QB

  9. Miami Dolphins: Jerome Baker, LB, Ohio State
    Miami has a poor linebacking corps that is relying on Lawrence Timmons. That obviously needs to change.

    Pick change; previously Sione Tehuema, LB



  10. San Francisco 49ers: Marcell Frazier, DE/OLB, Missouri
    The 49ers could use a pass-rusher across from Solomon Thomas to devastate opposing NFC West quarterbacks for years.

    Pick change; previously Tyquan Lewis, DE

  11. Oakland Raiders: Terrell Edmunds, LB/S, Virginia Tech
    The Raiders were desperate for linebackers that they acquired NaVorro Bowman. They desperately need help at the position.

  12. Green Bay Packers: Dalton Schultz, TE, Stanford
    Martellus Bennett stole money from the Packers, so Green Bay will be searching for a new tight end this offseason.

    Pick change; previously Troy Fumagalli, TE



  13. Cincinnati Bengals: James Washington, WR, Oklahoma State
    The Bengals need another receiver to go along with A.J. Green and John Ross, as Andy Dalton barely had any weapons at his disposal this past year.

  14. Washington Redskins: Keke Coutee, WR, Texas Tech
    Terrelle Pryor was a major free agent bust signing, but the good news for the Redskins is that they obtained him for just one year. They can try to find another No. 1 receiver this upcoming offseason.

  15. Arizona Cardinals: Nick Nelson, CB, Wisconsin
    The Cardinals have been dying for competent play across from Patrick Peterson for years. If they can find a shutdown cornerback to pair with Peterson, it would really take their defense to another level.

    Pick change; previously Mitch Hyatt, OT




  16. Houston Texans: Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, DE, Oklahoma
    The Texans definitely need some pass-rushing depth, as they’ve missed what John Simon provided last year.

    Pick change; previously Marcell Frazier, DE

  17. Dallas Cowboys: Braden Smith, G, Auburn
    The Cowboys’ offensive line hasn’t been nearly as good this season. Losing Ronald Leary hurt, so here’s a new left guard to help remedy the problem.

  18. Detroit Lions: Akrum Wadley, RB, Iowa
    Ameer Abdullah has been benched, so it’s obvious that the Lions will be focusing on finding a new running back this offseason.

  19. Baltimore Ravens: Troy Fumagalli, TE, Wisconsin
    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.

    Pick change; previously Jaylen Samuels, TE

  20. Los Angeles Chargers: Rasheem Green, DE/DT, USC
    The Chargers have a terrific defense, but they could stand to bolster their defensive line.

  21. Tennessee Titans: Derrick Nnadi, NT, Florida State
    Sylvester Williams has turned out to be a poor addition for the Titans, so they could decide that they need to find a new nose tackle.



  22. Carolina Panthers: Tarvarus McFadden, CB, Florida State
    The secondary is the weak link of Carolina’s roster. The Panthers need upgrades at both cornerback and safety.

    Pick change; previously Simmie Cobbs, WR

  23. Atlanta Falcons: Maea Teuhema, G, LSU
    Atlanta’s offensive line hasn’t been nearly as forceful this year. The right side is to blame, as Ryan Schraeder has taken a step backward because of an injury. Meanwhile, there’s a huge void at right guard, which can be addressed here.



  24. Carolina Panthers: Jaylen Samuels, TE, N.C. State
    Greg Olsen turns 33 this offseason, so the Panthers may want to bring in another tight end to replace him in the near future.

    Pick change; previously Jaylen Dunlap, CB

  25. Jacksonville Jaguars: Dallas Goedert, TE, South Dakota 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.

  26. Kansas City Chiefs: Trey Quinn, WR, SMU
    The Chiefs don’t have much at receiver outside of Tyreek Hill, so this is something they’ll have to remedy this offseason.

    Pick change; previously Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, DE

  27. Los Angeles Rams: Jaylen Dunlap, CB, Illinois
    Trumaine Johnson is an impending free agent, and he hasn’t been performing well this year. Unless he turns things around during the playoffs, I could see the Rams using an early draft selection on a cornerback.

    Pick change; previously James Hearns, DE/OLB

  28. New Orleans Saints: Mike Gesicki, TE, Penn State
    We’ve seen Coby Fleener on the Saints for two seasons now, and he has barely done anything. It’s time for New Orleans to find a better, cheaper tight end.

  29. Pittsburgh Steelers: Jordan Whitehead, S, Pittsburgh
    Excluding linebacker, in the wake of Ryan Shazier’s injury, safety is the weak point of Pittsburgh’s defense, and it should be addressed early in the 2018 NFL Draft.

  30. Minnesota Vikings: Justin Jones, DT, N.C. State
    There have been reports indicating that Sharrif Floyd may never play again, which is a shame. The Vikings will need to find a new defensive tackle to play next to Linval Joseph.

  31. Buffalo Bills: Simmie Cobbs Jr., WR, Indiana
    It doesn’t seem likely that Jordan Matthews will be back next year, so the Bills will need to add another receiver to the mix.

    Pick change; previously Anthony Miller, WR

  32. New England Patriots: Sione Tehuema, LB, Southeast Louisiana
    The Patriots desperately need to use multiple picks to address their linebacking corps, which has been an utter mess outside of Dont’a Hightower.

    Pick change; previously Oren Burks, LB





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