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2018 NFL Mock Draft: Round 3

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Last update: Wednesday, April 11, 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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    *** This mock draft will be updated each week. Check out old versions of this 2018 NFL Mock Draft in the archived mock section. Follow @walterfootball for NFL Draft updates. ***




  1. Buffalo Bills: Terrell Edmunds, LB/S, Virginia Tech
    The Bills have a weak linebacking corps, as Matt Milano is the only viable starter at the position. This obviously must change.

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    Pick change; previously Kalen Ballage, RB

  2. New York Giants: James Washington, WR, Oklahoma State
    There’s talk that the Giants might trade Odell Beckham Jr., but even if they don’t, they need someone to replace Brandon Marshall.

    Pick change; previously Austin Corbett, C

  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: Brandon Parker, OT, North Carolina A&T
    Houston has one of the weakest offensive lines in the NFL. Multiple picks have to be used to upgrade the putrid front in order to keep Deshaun Watson healthy.

  5. New York Giants: Martinas Rankin, OT, Mississippi State
    The Giants signed Nate Solder, but they could still be in the market for a tackle, as there is still a problem on the other side. Plus, Solder’s durability isn’t great.



  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: Carlton Davis, CB, Auburn
    The Broncos traded Aqib Talib away, so they’ll have to spend a pick in the first half of the 2018 NFL Draft on a replacement.

    Pick change; previously Terrell Edmunds, LB/S



  8. New York Jets: Dallas Goedert, TE, South Dakota State
    Austin Seferian-Jenkins was the Jets’ top play-maker last year after Robby Anderson. Seferian-Jenkins is no longer with the team, however, so here’s his replacement.

    Pick change; previously Brian O’Neill, OT

  9. Miami Dolphins: Luke Falk, QB, Washington State
    The Dolphins want to spend a pick in the first few rounds on a quarterback, though it doesn’t seem as though they’ll trade up in the opening round. Here’s someone they can develop behind Ryan Tannehill.

    Pick change; previously Justin Jones, DT



  10. San Francisco 49ers: Rashaad Penny, RB, San Diego State
    The 49ers signed Jerick McKinnon this offseason, but he’s not built to carry a big workload. San Francisco may opt to draft a running back who pairs well with McKinnon.

  11. Oakland Raiders: Geron Christian, OT, Louisville
    Donald Penn turns 35 soon, so the Raiders need to think about finding a long-term solution at left tackle.



  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.

  13. Cincinnati Bengals: Desmond Harrison, OT, West Georgia
    No one should be surprised if the Bengals double up on offensive linemen in the first few rounds in the 2018 NFL Draft, based on how the blocking unit has performed. Despite the addition of Cordy Glenn, another tackle will be needed.

    Pick change; previously Carlton Davis, CB



  14. Kansas City Chiefs: R.J. McIntosh, DT, Miami
    The Chiefs could stand to improve most areas of their defense. Here, they can continue to bolster the interior of their stop unit.

    Pick change; previously Rasheem Green, DE/DT

  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: Tarvarus McFadden, CB, Florida State
    The Texans added some nice pieces to their secondary this offseason, but they could still stand to add another cornerback.

  17. Dallas Cowboys: Tarvarius Moore, S, Southern Miss
    The Cowboys have issues in the middle of their defense. They need to obtain better safety help, and they could do so with some strong options on Day 2.

    Pick change; previously Antonio Callaway, WR

  18. Detroit Lions: Royce Freeman, RB, Oregon
    The Lions need to spend an early resource to improve their dreadful ground game. They could take a running back as early as No. 20 overall, but this makes sense as well.

  19. Baltimore Ravens: Anthony Averett, 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.

    Pick change; previously Tony Brown, CB

  20. Los Angeles Chargers: Uchenna Nwosu, DE/OLB, USC
    The Chargers have two excellent edge rushers in Joey Bosa and Melvin Ingram, but they don’t have much depth behind them, especially with Jeremiah Attaochu gone.

  21. Carolina Panthers: B.J. Hill, DT, N.C. State
    The Panthers lost Star Lotulelei in free agency, so using a mid-round pick on a defensive tackle to add to the rotation makes sense.

    Pick change; previously Nick Nelson, CB



  22. Kansas City Chiefs: Deon Cain, WR, Clemson
    The Chiefs didn’t have much at receiver outside of Tyreek Hill entering this offseason. They signed Sammy Watkins, but I could see them adding another wideout after losing Albert Wilson.

  23. Los Angeles Rams: Tyrell Crosby, OT, Oregon
    Andrew Whitworth won’t be around for much longer, so the Rams will need to groom someone to replace him.



  24. Carolina Panthers: Duke Ejiofor, DE, Wake Forest
    Given Carolina’s big need for edge rushers, I could see the team doubling up on the position in the first few rounds.

  25. Tennessee Titans: Austin Corbett, C/G, Nevada
    The Titans are going to have some free agents in the interior of their offensive line in the near future, and center Ben Jones can be upgraded.

    Pick change; previously Nick Nelson, CB

  26. Atlanta Falcons: Tim Settle, NT, Virginia Tech
    The Falcons’ defense was incredibly soft against the Eagles in the divisional round of the playoffs. They have to strengthen the interior of their defensive line, and they can do that with this selection.

    Pick change; previously Trey Quinn, WR

  27. New Orleans Saints: Justin Jones, DT, N.C. State
    The Saints lost Nick Fairley to a heart condition, so they’ll be looking to spend an early pick on an interior pass-rusher.

    Pick change; previously Dallas Goedert, TE

  28. Pittsburgh Steelers: Marcus Allen, S, Penn State
    The Steelers signed Morgan Burnett, but they could use a mid-round pick to find a long-term solution at the position.

  29. Jacksonville Jaguars: Malik Jefferson, LB, Texas
    The Jaguars could be looking into adding a mid-round linebacker in the wake of Paul Posluszny’s retirement.

  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: Trey Quinn, WR, SMU
    There was a disturbing video of Zay Jones released this offseason, so it’s unclear if Buffalo can count on him going forward. If not, that just leaves Kelvin Benjamin, so a new No. 2 receiver will be needed.

    Pick change; previously M.J. Stewart, CB



  33. Arizona Cardinals: DeShon Elliott, S, Texas
    The Cardinals inexplicably cut Tyrann Mathieu, who signed with the Texans. They’ll have to find a replacement at safety early in the draft.

  34. Houston Texans: Kyzir White, S, West Virginia
    The Texans signed Tyrann Mathieu, but they could still use help at safety.

    Pick change; previously Greg Senat, OT

  35. Denver Broncos: Rasheem Green, DE/DT, USC
    Between Adam Gotsis’ arrest, and Derek Wolfe’s injury woes, the Broncos have problems on their defensive line that must be addressed.

    Pick change; previously Alex Cappa, 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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