2013 NFL Mock Draft: Round 3

Last update: Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013. Major changes in all 4 rounds.
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63. Kansas City Chiefs: Datone Jones, DE, UCLA
    Glenn Dorsey will be a free agent in March and Tyson Jackson is due more than $14 million next year, so it appears as though their disappointing tenures in Kansas City are coming to an end.
    
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    Pick change; previously Desmond Trufant, CB
    
    
64. Jacksonville Jaguars: Menelik Watson, OT, Florida State
    Cameron Bradfield was overmatched this year. The Jaguars need need to find an upgrade for their new quarterback.
    
    Pick change; previously Oday Aboushi, OT
    
    
65. Detroit Lions: Jawan Jamison, RB, Rutgers
    The Lions talked about their lacking speed element at running back recently. They had it with Jahvid Best, but he may never play again.
    
    Pick change; previously Khaseem Greene, LB
    
    
66. Oakland Raiders: Blidi Wreh-Wilson, CB, Connecticut
    The Raiders were without their two starting cornerbacks most of this season. Ronald Bartell was released, while Shawntae Spencer just isn't very good.
    
    
    
    
    
67. Philadelphia Eagles: Will Davis, CB, Utah State
    Brandon Boykin was a nice pick in the fourth round, but he won't be enough if Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie leaves via free agency, as Philadelphia wants three high-level cornerbacks. Nnamdi Asomugha will be cut this spring. He was absolutely terrible.
    
    
68. Cleveland Browns: Landry Jones, QB, Oklahoma
    The Browns have a new front office, so they'll want to draft a quarterback in the middle rounds if Colt McCoy is traded.
    
    
69. Arizona Cardinals: Brennan Williams, OT, North Carolina
    It doesn't matter who the quarterback is; if the Cardinals can't pass protect, that signal-caller will struggle.
    
    
70. Tennessee Titans: Tony Jefferson, S, Oklahoma
    The Titans have major problems at safety. Jordan Babineaux is just a marginal talent, while Michael Griffin has inexplicably dropped off this year. At first, it was believed he was struggling because he was at strong safety instead of free safety, but he's continued to play poorly despite moving back to his natural spot.
    
    Pick change; previously Travis Frederick, G/C
    
    
71. Buffalo Bills: Corey Lemonier, DE/OLB, Auburn
    The Bills spent tons of money on Mario Williams and Mark Anderson this offseason, but while the former has picked up his play after the bye, the latter was dreadful whenever he's been on the field. Buffalo needs to put as much pressure on the quarterback if it wants to unseat the Patriots in the division.
    
    
72. New York Jets: Joseph Randle, RB, Oklahoma State
    The Jets need to give their next quarterback some weapons to work with. Both the receiver and tight end positions need to be upgraded. Running back must be addressed as well. Shonn Greene's a free agent, but he wasn't very good anyway.
    
    
73. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Nickell Robey, CB, USC
    The Buccaneers don't ever shy away from doubling up on positions. They may do so at cornerback, as this was a huge area of need even before the Aqib Talib trade.
    
    Pick change; previously Jamar Taylor, CB
    
    
74. San Francisco 49ers: Robert Woods, WR, USC
    Mario Manningham could be released in the coming months. He's owed close to $4 million in non-guaranteed money, and he's coming off a torn ACL and PCL that he suffered in late December.
    
    Pick change; previously T.J. McDonald, S
    
    
    
    
    
75. New Orleans Saints: Oday Aboushi, OT, Virginia
    The Saints obviously need tons of help on defense, but they also have to find a left tackle for Drew Brees, who didn't have much time in the pocket this past season. General manager Mickey Loomis recently discussed the challenge of re-signing Jermon Bushrod, so it sounds like he'll be moving in a different direction at the position.
    
    Pick change; previously John Simon, DE/OLB
    
    
76. San Diego Chargers: Tyler Bray, QB, Tennessee
    Philip Rivers will be a free agent after the 2014 season. Will the Chargers re-sign him to a long-term deal if he continues to choke in the clutch and show signs of regression? They should probably bring in a young quarterback as insurance.
    
    
77. Miami Dolphins: John Simon, DE/OLB, Ohio State
    Stud defensive tackle Randy Starks will be a free agent in March. If the Dolphins can't retain him, they'll have to find a replacement this offseason. They'd have the option of moving Jared Odrick inside, which is what they'll do in this scenario. Miami needs a dynamic pass-rusher across from Cameron Wake.
    
    Pick change; previously Chris Faulk, OT
    
    
78. St. Louis Rams: Bacarri Rambo, S, Georgia
    The Rams' defense was great, but they have a couple of areas they need to address. One such spot is the safety position. Craig Dahl must be upgraded.
    
    
79. Pittsburgh Steelers: Markus Wheaton, WR, Oregon State
    The Steelers never shy away from a play-maker if one provides good value. The butterfingered Mike Wallace could be gone this offseason.
    
    Pick change; previously Chase Thomas, DE/OLB
    
    
80. Dallas Cowboys: Alvin Bailey, G, Arkansas
    The interior of Dallas' offensive line is an abomination. The front office found two downgrades at guard last offseason. Hopefully it finds better players this time around.
    
    
81. New York Giants: Khaseem Greene, LB, Rutgers
    The Giants have issues in the middle of their defense. The safety position is a problem, as is inside linebacker. Chase Blackburn shouldn't be starting, while Keith Rivers, a free agent in March, can never get healthy. General manager Jerry Reese said that there needs to be better linebacker play next year.
    
    Pick change; previously Everett Dawkins, DT
    
    
82. Miami Dolphins: Chris Faulk, OT, LSU
    What if the Dolphins can't retain Jake Long but don't take Eric Fisher at No. 12 overall? They'll move Jonathan Martin to left tackle, which will open up a big need on the right side.
    
    Pick change; previously Jordan Reed, TE
    
    
    
    
    
83. Minnesota Vikings: A.J. Klein, ILB, Iowa State
    Jasper Brinkley needs to be upgraded, so the Vikings will be looking for middle linebacker help at some point this offseason. Manti Te'o, Alec Ogletree and Kevin Minter are strong possibilities in Round 1. If Minnesota takes someone else, a prospect like A.J. Klein would make sense at this juncture.
    
    Pick change; previously Arthur Brown, LB
    
    
84. Cincinnati Bengals: Robert Lester, S, Alabama
    The Bengals had a big need at safety, but they didn't address the position until the fifth round this past April. They'll put more effort into finding an upgrade the following offseason because they won't survive with Reggie Nelson and the benched Taylor Mays (or cornerback Nate Clements, an impending free agent who was playing out of position) as their starters.
    
    Pick change; previously Sean Porter, DE/OLB
    
    
85. Washington Redskins: Ryan Swope, WR, Texas A&M
    Robert Griffin needs someone to throw to besides Pierre Garcon. Santana Moss will be 34 in June.
    
    Pick change; previously Cobi Hamilton, WR
    
    
86. Indianapolis Colts: Chase Thomas, DE/OLB, Stanford
    Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis won't be around much longer. The Colts need to find new players who can rush the passer.
    
    Pick change; previously Brandon Jenkins, DE/OLB
    
    
    
    
    
87. Seattle Seahawks: Tank Carradine, DE, Florida State
    Chris Clemons tore his ACL. He'll be 32 in October, and he's due $13.5 million over the next two years. Here's some insurance just in case he doesn't recover fully.
    
    
88. Green Bay Packers: Aaron Dobson, WR, Marshall
    Greg Jennings will be a free agent in March. He's proven to be unreliable in terms of staying healthy, so the Packers may choose not to re-sign him. If so, they may target a receiver early in the 2013 NFL Draft.
    
    Pick change; previously Markus Wheaton, WR
    
    
89. Houston Texans: Andre Ellington, RB, Clemson
    This doesn't fill any sort of current need, but Ben Tate will be a free agent after next season, so the Texans may want to trade him because they can't exactly pay top dollar to two running backs.
    
    
90. Denver Broncos: Travis Frederick, G/C, Wisconsin
    The Broncos need an upgrade on the offensive line. Right guard Manuel Ramirez was not getting the job done for the suddenly injury-prone Chris Kuper, who has barely seen the field this year. Zane Beadles isn't good on the other side either. Denver can easily find an upgrade this April.
    
    Pick change; previously Robert Lester, S
    
    
91. New England Patriots: William Gholston, DE/DT, Michigan State
    Chandler Jones has had a monstrous rookie campaign thus far, but the Patriots need someone across from him to get to the quarterback, as Jermaine Cunningham has been a disappointment. Undrafted free agent Justin Francis broke out in the season finale, so perhaps he could be seen as the solution with more strong performances.
    
    Pick change; previously Datone Jones, DE
    
    
92. Atlanta Falcons: Jordan Reed, TE, Florida
    Tony Gonzalez is becoming like Brett Favre in terms of flip-flopping about retirement every season. If Gonzalez finally decides to call it a career, the Falcons will strongly consider a tight end early in the 2013 NFL Draft.
    
    Pick change; previously Montee Ball, RB
    
    
93. Baltimore Ravens: Tyrann Mathieu, CB, LSU
    The Ravens suddenly have glaring issues at cornerback. Lardarius Webb tore an ACL for the second time in his career, while Cary Williams is a free agent. The Ravens have taken a chance on another troubled cornerback, so they'll consider Tyrann Mathieu.
    
    
94. San Francisco 49ers: Shawn Williams, S, Georgia
    Donte Whitner hasn't been very good this year. Dashon Goldson, meanwhile, was slapped with a franchise tag this prior offseason. The 49ers will need a replacement if they can't sign him to a long-term deal.
    
    Pick change; previously Tharold Simon, CB
    
    
    
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