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2018 NFL Mock Draft: Round 3

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Last update: Saturday, March 17, 2018. Major changes for the Jets-Colts trade.
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. New York Giants: Royce Freeman, RB, Oregon
    The Giants acquired this pick in the proposed Bills-Giants NFL Draft Trade.

    I have the Giants taking Ronald Jones atop Round 2, but I could see them devoting multiple resources to aid their anemic running game.

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  2. New York Giants: Brandon Parker, OT, North Carolina A&T
    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. Using two picks on tackles in the first two days makes sense.

  3. Indianapolis Colts: Equanimeous St. Brown, WR, Notre Dame
    Here’s more help for Andrew Luck. Donte Moncrief is gone, so Indianapolis needs to find a new No. 2 receiver to start across from T.Y. Hilton.



  4. Houston Texans: Duke Dawson, CB, Florida
    The Texans lost several free agents, including some defensive backs, last offseason. They’ll need to rebuild their secondary.

  5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Arden Key, DE/OLB, LSU
    The Buccaneers need to add another edge rusher to the defense, as they accumulated just 22 sacks in 2017 (compared to their opponents’ 40.) Arden Key has taken quite the tumble, as there is some major concern about his off-the-field problems.

    Pick change; previously Nick Nelson, CB



  6. San Francisco 49ers: Marcell Ateman, WR, Oklahoma State
    The 49ers are desperate for receiving talent, so I could see them doubling up at the position on the first two days of the 2018 NFL Draft.

  7. Denver Broncos: Rashaad Penny, RB, San Diego State
    It seems like everyone in Denver’s backfield has been a disappointment this season, so the Broncos may go after another running back.



  8. New York Jets: Brian O’Neill, OT, Pittsburgh
    The Jets traded up for a quarterback, so they’ll have to spend their next resource helping that signal-caller. This includes finding some much-needed help on the offensive line.

    Pick change; previously Lorenzo Carter, DE/OLB

  9. Miami Dolphins: Darius Leonard, LB, South Carolina State
    The Dolphins had major problems covering tight ends and pass-catching running backs last season, so they’re in desperate need of some linebacker help.

    Pick change; previously Anthony Averett, CB



  10. San Francisco 49ers: Duke Ejiofor, DE, Wake Forest
    The 49ers are exploring the possibility of adding Trent Murphy in free agency to play across from Solomon Thomas. If they can’t get Murphy, perhaps they’ll use a second-day selection on an edge rusher.

    Pick change; previously Darius Leonard, LB

  11. Oakland Raiders: Malik Jefferson, LB, Texas
    The Raiders had the worst linebacking corps in the NFL prior to acquiring NaVorro Bowman in the middle of the 2017 season. Bowman helped, but Oakland still needs another huge upgrade in the area.



  12. Green Bay Packers: Lorenzo Carter, DE/OLB, Georgia
    The Packers could use another edge rusher. I’ve had them taking Marcus Davenport at times in the opening round. If they don’t get him, this is another option.

    Pick change; previously Brian O’Neill, OT

  13. Cincinnati Bengals: Nick Nelson, CB, Wisconsin
    The Bengals have some impending free agents at cornerback, so they could use a third- or fourth-round pick on the position.

    Pick change; previously Connor Williams, OT



  14. 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.

  15. Arizona Cardinals: Da’Shawn Hand, DE/DT, Alabama
    Robert Nkemdiche has been a disappointment thus far, so the Cardinals should bring in someone to challenge him.




  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.

  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: Frank Ragnow, C, Arkansas
    The Lions appear to be losing Travis Swanson this offseason, so they’ll need to find a new center.

  19. Baltimore Ravens: Tony Brown, CB, Alabama
    Unless Brandon Carr takes a big pay cut, I can’t see him being back next year. The Ravens could pursue another cornerback early in the draft if Carr leaves.

  20. Los Angeles Chargers: Mike White, QB, Western Kentucky
    The Chargers have to find a successor for Philip Rivers, who may not be around much longer.

    Pick change; previously Shaq Griffin, LB

  21. Carolina Panthers: Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, DE/OLB, Oklahoma
    The Panthers’ top needs are in the secondary. However, they have to find an edge rusher as well. Charles Johnson is gone, while Julius Peppers won’t be around much longer.

    Pick change; previously Jesse Bates, S



  22. Kansas City Chiefs: Deon Cain, WR, Clemson
    The Chiefs don’t have much at receiver outside of Tyreek Hill, so this is something they’ll have to remedy this offseason.

  23. Los Angeles Rams: Michael Gallup, WR, Colorado State
    The Rams have opted not to franchise Sammy Watkins, so they’ll need a replacement if they lose him this offseason.



  24. 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.

  25. Tennessee Titans: Tim Settle, NT, Virginia Tech
    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.

  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.

  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: Kalen Ballage, RB, Arizona State
    Le’Veon Bell may not be in Pittsburgh beyond this season, so I could see the Steelers adding an insurance policy.

  29. Jacksonville Jaguars: Mark Andrews, TE, Oklahoma
    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.

  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.

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

  32. Buffalo Bills: Austin Corbett, C/G, Nevada
    The Bills don’t have a true starting center in the wake of Eric Wood’s retirement. Here’s a replacement.



  33. Arizona Cardinals: Jerome Baker, LB, Ohio State
    Deone Bucannon is an impending free agent after this season, so I could see Arizona using a mid-round selection on a linebacker.

  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: Alex Cappa, OT, Humboldt State
    The Broncos had one of the worst situations at right tackle this past season. That’s a situation that absolutely needs to be fixed.

    Pick change; previously Chukwuma Okorafor, OT

  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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