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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Round 3

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Last update: Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016. Major changes.
Next update: Next week. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.

The order of this 2017 NFL Mock Draft is based on the 2017 NFL Draft Order.

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  1. Cleveland Browns: Tyler Orlosky, C, West Virginia
    I have to imagine that the Browns are growing tired of Cameron Erving’s ineptitude at center. Here’s someone to challenge him.

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  2. San Francisco 49ers: Dion Dawkins, OT, Temple
    Regardless of whether or not the 49ers select a franchise quarterback in the 2017 NFL Draft, they’ll need to bolster the offensive line, as they have a major liability at right tackle.

    Pick change; previously Pat Mahomes, QB

  3. Jacksonville Jaguars: Brad Kaaya, QB, Miami
    Brad Kaaya’s stock has slipped, but he’s definitely a bargain in the third round. The Jaguars could consider taking him, as they can’t really bench Blake Bortles because they don’t have an alternative. Drafting a quarterback who actually cares about football would be nice.



  4. Chicago Bears: Damore’ea Stringefellow, WR, Ole Miss
    Alshon Jeffery is an impending free agent. He has had trouble staying healthy, so it’s hard to imagine the Bears giving him a long-term contract. Here’s an insurance policy.

    Pick change; previously Courtland Sutton, WR

  5. New York Jets: Cordrea Tankersley, CB, Clemson
    The Jets have to address both positions in their secondary. Cornerback help is more important, as Darrelle Revis has regressed into one of the worst players at his position in the entire league.

    Pick change; previously Jamar Summers, CB

  6. Tennessee Titans: Donnie Miles, S, North Carolina
    As mentioned earlier, the Titans have to address both positions in their miserable secondary. With four picks in the first two days, they almost have to come away with a pair of defensive backs.

    Pick change; previously Damore’ea Stringefellow, WR



  7. Philadelphia Eagles: Nick Chubb, RB, Georgia
    The Eagles have been playing musical chairs with their running backs this season because the coaching staff doesn’t really have confidence in anyone at the position to be the every-down carrier. The front office will want to change that this offseason. Nick Chubb seems like a natural member to have in the backfield with Wendell Smallwood.

  8. San Diego Chargers: Amara Darboh, WR, Michigan
    Given how injury-prone Keenan Allen has been, I could see the Chargers adding some talent to their receiving corps.

  9. Carolina Panthers: Roderick Johnson, OT, Florida State
    The Panthers desperately need to do something about their offensive line. The tackles were first exposed in the Super Bowl, and the situation has gotten worse since.



  10. New Orleans Saints: Jamar Summers, CB, Connecticut
    When the Saints released Keenan Lewis in the offseason, it was pretty evident that they would have issues at cornerback this season, and that has turned out to be the case. They need an upgrade across from Delvin Breaux so they can stop starting the likes of B.W. Webb.

    Pick change; previously Harold Landry, DE/OLB

  11. Arizona Cardinals: Jaleel Johnson, DT, Iowa
    Calais Campbell will be a 31-year-old free agent entering next offseason. It goes without saying that the Cardinals will have to replace him if he leaves.

    Pick change; previously Cooper Kupp, WR

  12. Cincinnati Bengals: Dede Westbrook, WR, Oklahoma
    We’ve gotten a good look at what Cincinnati’s offense is like without A.J. Green, and it’s not pretty. The Bengals don’t really have any viable downfield weapons aside from Green. Tyler Boyd has some potential, but Andy Dalton needs more weapons.



  13. Indianapolis Colts: Jarron Jones, DE/DT, Notre Dame
    The Colts need help all over their defense, particularly their front seven. The defensive line is completely devoid of talent, so an upgrade up front would go a long way in improving the stop unit as a whole.

  14. Buffalo Bills: Wayne Gallman, RB, Clemson
    The Bills appeared to have a great one-two punch at running back, but Karlos Williams ruined that. Here’s a better backup than Mike Gillislee.




  15. Minnesota Vikings: Adam Bisnowaty, OT, Pittsburgh
    I’m sure that if the Vikings had the cap space, they would’ve used this pick to trade for Joe Thomas. Alas, they do not, so they can try to remedy their awful tackle situation by picking one at this juncture.

    Pick change; previously Charles Walker, DT

  16. Green Bay Packers: Harold Landry, DE/OLB, Boston College
    The Packers place great pressure on opposing quarterbacks with Julius Peppers and Nick Perry, but both happen to be impending free agents. Peppers turns 37 in January, while Perry could prove to be too expensive to retain.

    Pick change; previously Marquis Haynes, DE/OLB

  17. Tennessee Titans: Jordan Leggett, TE, Clemson
    Delanie Walker turns 33 this offseason, so the Titans might have interest in adding a successor.

  18. Baltimore Ravens: Isaiah Ford, WR, Virginia Tech
    Steve Smith doesn’t have much time remaining in the NFL, and the same thing could be said about Breshad Perriman if he doesn’t prove himself. Baltimore spending an early-round pick on a receiver shouldn’t surprise anyone.

  19. Washington Redskins: Tyrone Crowder, G, Clemson
    Washington’s offensive line has played well this year, but the team has to find an upgrade over guard Shawn Lauvao. A mid-round selection can be used on one.

  20. Minnesota Vikings: Elijah Qualls, DT, Washington
    Tom Johnson does a great job providing depth behind Sharrif Floyd and Linval Joseph, but he turns 33 this offseason, so Minnesota will need to find new depth up front. Besides, Floyd can’t be trusted because of his durability concerns.

    Pick change; previously Jeremy McNichols, RB



  21. Houston Texans: Davis Webb, QB, California
    The Texans will think about spending a second-day pick on a quarterback because of how disappointing Brock Osweiler has been this season.

  22. Atlanta Falcons: Davon Godchaux, DT, LSU
    The Falcons are pretty soft against the run up the middle, so they should think about spending an early choice on an interior defensive lineman.

  23. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Cooper Kupp, WR, Eastern Washington
    I’m sure the Buccaneers will be considering their options at receiver in the first two days of the draft, considering that Vincent Jackson’s career is coming to an end.

    Pick change; previously Donnie Miles, S



  24. Denver Broncos: Charles Walker, DT, Oklahoma
    Charles Walker would be a nice fit in Denver’s defense, as the Broncos have to bolster the interior of their front to improve against the rush.

    Pick change; previously Adam Bisnowaty, OT

  25. Pittsburgh Steelers: Mason Rudolph, QB, Oklahoma State
    It’s time for the Steelers to develop a viable backup behind Ben Roethlisberger because Landry Jones has been horrible.

  26. Seattle Seahawks: Taylor Moton, OT, Western Michigan
    The Seahawks have yet to address their offensive line in this 2017 NFL Mock Draft, which is probably a mistake. They have some major issues at tackle.

  27. New York Giants: Carlos Watkins, DT, Clemson
    The Giants spent tons of money on their defensive line, but it hasn’t produced as expected. Adding a player who can generate interior pressure will be important.

  28. Oakland Raiders: Marquis Haynes, DE/OLB, Ole Miss
    The Raiders could stand to bolster their pass rush, as it’s unclear if Aldon Smith will be able to stay out of trouble going forward.

    Pick change; previously Jake Replogle, DT

  29. Detroit Lions: Cameron Sutton, CB, Tennessee
    Nevin Lawson has played well across from Darius Slay this year, but the Lions could use some depth at cornerback.

  30. Kansas City Chiefs: Hasson Reddick, DE/OLB, Temple
    Tamba Hali won’t be around forever, so the Chiefs should think about adding some depth to their edge rush.

    Pick change; previously Ryan Anderson, DE/OLB

  31. New England Patriots: Ryan Anderson, DE/OLB, Alabama
    New England trading Logan Mankins away backfired, as Mankins would’ve helped them win the Super Bowl last year, in all likelihood. Yet, the Patriots keep dealing away talented players. They’ll have to replace Chandler Jones and Jamie Collins, as their front seven is pretty weak.

    Pick change; previously Jake Replogle, DT

  32. Dallas Cowboys: Daeshon Hall, DE, Texas A&M
    The Cowboys could stand to bolster their pass rush, which tends to be pretty inconsistent. It would help if Randy Gregory could play, but Dallas has to move on as if he won’t be part of the team going forward.



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