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2018 NFL Mock Draft: Round 3

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Last update: Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017. 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.

NFL Draft Recent Links:
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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. San Francisco 49ers: J.C. Jackson, CB, Maryland
    The 49ers desperately need to upgrade their cornerbacks, who are among the league’s worst.

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  2. Cleveland Browns: D.J. Chark, WR, LSU
    It shouldn’t surprise anyone if the Browns double up on receivers in the early stages of the 2018 NFL Draft, given how weak they are at the position.

    Pick change; previously James Washington, WR

  3. New York Giants: Connor Williams, OT, Texas
    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.

    Connor Williams has taken a dive in this mock draft update as a result of Charlie’s report in the NFL Hot Press that teams have a mid-round grade on the Texas tackle.

    Pick change; previously Chukwuma Okorafor, OT



  4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jamal Peters, CB, Mississippi State
    Brent Grimes is slowing down, and it’s apparent that he’s not going to be on the roster much longer. The Buccaneers will need to find a long-term starter to play across from Vernon Hargreaves.

  5. Indianapolis Colts: Cameron Smith, LB, USC
    The Colts can’t cover tight ends or pass-catching running backs because their linebackers are absolutely horrible. Something must be done about this soon.

  6. Los Angeles Chargers: Billy Price, C/G, Ohio State
    The Chargers could double up on offensive linemen, as they happen to be extremely weak up front. They have no center to speak of, so here’s their chance to make a big upgrade.



  7. Denver Broncos: Darius Leonard, LB, South Carolina State
    The Broncos were going to consider Haason Reddick if he fell to them in the 2017 NFL Draft, so it would make sense if they addressed their linebacker situation at this juncture. They can’t cover tight ends and pass-catching running backs.

    Pick change; previously Deebo Samuel, WR

  8. San Francisco 49ers: Jerome Baker, LB, Ohio State
    The 49ers traded NaVorro Bowman, so they’ll have to find a new linebacker to pair with Reuben Foster for the long term.

  9. Cincinnati Bengals: Martez Ivey, G, Florida
    The Bengals need to spend multiple selections on offensive linemen, given their severe blocking woes.



  10. 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 Porter Gustin, DE/OLB

  11. Oakland Raiders: Porter Gustin, DE/OLB, USC
    The Raiders need to keep attacking their weak defense. Finding another player to rush the quarterback wouldn’t hurt.

    Pick change; previously Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, DE/OLB

  12. Baltimore Ravens: Bo Scarbrough, RB, Alabama
    We’ll have to see if Alex Collins is for real. I have my doubts, so here’s a new running back for the Ravens.



  13. New York Jets: Sione Tehuema, LB, Southeast Louisiana
    The Jets have to address their extremely weak linebacking corps, so it’s good for them that there are plenty of second-day prospects at this position in the 2018 class.

  14. Atlanta Falcons: Vita Vea, NT, Washington
    As noted in the second round of this mock, the Falcons have numerous defensive tackles heading for free agency, so this is a position in which they can double up.

  15. Green Bay Packers: Mike Gesicki, TE, Penn State
    Martellus Bennett has been mulling retirement, so here’s a replacement if he decides to hang up the cleats.




  16. Detroit Lions: Jaylen Samuels, TE, N.C. State
    It’s a complete shock when Eric Ebron doesn’t drop a pass, so that’s a sign that the Lions should probably find a new tight end.

    Pick change; previously Andrew Brown, DT

  17. Washington Redskins: Dante Pettis, WR, Washington
    It wouldn’t surprise me at all if the Redskins doubled up on receivers, given the major void in talent they have at the position.

  18. Arizona Cardinals: Deon Cain, WR, Clemson
    There’s no telling how much longer Larry Fitzgerald will play, so the Cardinals need to find some young talent at receiver.

  19. Miami Dolphins: Malik Jefferson, LB, Texas
    Miami has a poor linebacking corps that is relying on Lawrence Timmons. That obviously needs to change.

  20. Houston Texans: Maea Teuhema, G, LSU
    The Texans must find the best offensive linemen possible to protect Deshaun Watson, as their franchise quarterback will be coming off a torn ACL.

  21. Carolina Panthers: Terrell Edmunds, S, Virginia Tech
    The Panthers need better safety play; Kurt Coleman has struggled recently, while Mike Adams is no longer the player he once was.



  22. 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.

  23. Dallas Cowboys: Armani Watts, S, Texas A&M
    The Cowboys lost some defensive backs last offseason, and they never found a solid player to start alongside Byron Jones.

    Pick change; previously Jordan Whitehead, S



  24. Carolina Panthers: Anthony Miller, WR, Memphis
    The Panthers traded Kelvin Benjamin, so they’ll need a new receiver to go along with Devin Funchess and Curtis Samuel.

    Pick change; previously Blace Brown, CB

  25. Jacksonville Jaguars: David Sills, WR, West Virginia
    It wouldn’t hurt for the Jaguars to give their new quarterback another downfield weapon to work with.

    Pick change; previously Baker Mayfield, QB

  26. Kansas City Chiefs: Marquis Haynes, DE/OLB, Ole Miss
    Tamba Hali won’t be around much longer, so the Chiefs will have to think about finding a new edge rusher.

  27. Los Angeles Rams: Blace Brown, CB, Troy
    Trumaine Johnson is an impending free agent, so the Rams will need a new cornerback if they can’t manage to retain him.

    Pick change; previously Anthony Miller, WR

  28. Minnesota Vikings: Micah Kiser, LB, Virginia
    The Vikings have an option on Anthony Barr after this season. They may not exercise it if he struggles like he did last year. Barr has been OK so far in 2017, so we’ll see how the rest of the season plays out.

  29. Pittsburgh Steelers: Baker Mayfield, QB, Oklahoma
    Ben Roethlisberger has contemplated retirement, so the Steelers need to find their quarterback of the future.

    Pick change; previously Mason Rudolph, QB

  30. New Orleans Saints: Dallas Goedert, TE, South Dakota 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.

  31. New England Patriots: Mark Fields, CB, Clemson
    There were rumors that Malcolm Butler would be traded last offseason. If he’s dealt this spring, the Patriots will need another cornerback.

  32. Buffalo Bills: Caleb Wilson, TE, UCLA
    Given Charles Clay’s injury history, the Bills may want to think about adding another tight end.

    Pick change; previously Jaylen Samuels, TE





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