2013 NFL Mock Draft: Round 3

Last update: Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012. Major changes in all 3 rounds.
Next update: Next week. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.

The order of this 2013 NFL Mock Draft is loosely based on my 2012 NFL Power Rankings.

63. Cleveland Browns: John Simon, DE, Ohio State
    The Browns have no sort of consistent exterior pass rush. They need to find some help across from Jabaal Sheard.
    
    Pick change; previously Larry Warford, G
    
    
64. Jacksonville Jaguars: Jonathan Brown, OLB, Illinois
    Daryl Smith is one of the most underrated players in the NFL, but he'll be a free agent in March. The Jaguars will need to bring in someone to replace him if he leaves.
    
    
65. Tennessee Titans: Robert Lester, S, Alabama
    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 Desmond Trufant, CB
    
    
66. New York Jets: Zac Dysert, QB, Miami of Ohio
    If the Jets don't go with a quarterback in the first round, they almost have to take a chance with one on Day 2 - unless, of course, Tim Tebow steps in and saves the day like he did for the Broncos last year.
    
    Pick change; previously Mike Glennon, QB
    
    
    
    
    
67. Oakland Raiders: James Gayle, DE, Virginia Tech
    The Raiders really miss Kamerion Wimbley, as Matt Shaughnessy struggles to put any pressure on quarterbacks - even when he's battling undrafted rookie free agent left tackles.
    
    Pick change; previously John Simon, DE
    
    
68. Kansas City Chiefs: Sean Porter, DE/OLB, Texas A&M
    The Chiefs don't have much depth behind Tamba Hali and Justin Houston - as they discovered in the Week 1 loss to Atlanta - so they could spend an early 2013 NFL Draft pick on a rush linebacker.
    
    
69. San Francisco 49ers: Chase Thomas, DE/OLB, Stanford
    The 49ers have a fantastic defense, but they have a serious lack of depth at rush linebacker. With so few needs, they can afford to take the best player available to address that problem.
    
    Pick change; previously Shawn Williams, S
    
    
70. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Arthur Brown, LB, Kansas State
    The Buccaneers look like they have a keeper in Lavonte David, who has played very well as a rookie. Second-year Mason Foster is also solid. However, that's all Tampa has at linebacker. An upgrade is needed over Quincy Black.
    
    
71. Indianapolis Colts: Ricky Wagner, OT, Wisconsin
    Winston Justice has actually played surprisingly well this year at right tackle, but can that continue over 16 games? I'm not so sure. If not, the Colts will need to improve Andrew Luck's pass protection.
    
    
72. Buffalo Bills: Justin Gilbert, CB, Oklahoma State
    The Bills have to find help for their cornerbacks. Both Aaron Williams and Terrence McGee are struggling this year, while Leodis McKelvin is due to hit free agency this March.
    
    Pick change; previously Shawn Williams, S
    
    
73. St. Louis Rams: Dion Sims, TE, Michigan State
    Lance Kendricks had an issue with drops as a rookie. He may resolve that in 2012, but if he doesn't, the Rams could be looking for a new tight end. Remember, this regime has no allegiance to Kendricks.
    
    Pick change; previously Joseph Fauria, TE
    
    
74. New Orleans Saints: Oday Aboushi, OT, Virginia
    There are many reasons why the Saints are struggling offensively, one of which is the poor play of the offensive tackles. Jermon Bushrod also happens to be a free agent.
    
    
    
    
    
75. Detroit Lions: Graham Pocic, C/G, Illinois
    Graham Pocic can play multiple positions on the offensive line, including center. Detroit's current center, the declining Dominic Raiola, will be due $4.05 million in a 2013 walk year.
    
    
76. Washington Redskins: Bacarri Rambo, S, Georgia
    The Redskins absolutely need to do something about the safety position. Sam Bradford was able to look like a Pro Bowler against them.
    
    
77. Cincinnati Bengals: Andre Ellington, RB, Clemson
    BenJarvus Green-Ellis is starting to fumble, which is terrible news for him because ball security was his only positive trait.
    
    
78. Miami Dolphins: Sheldon Richardson, DT, Missouri
    The Dolphins have three key free agents in March: Jake Long, Randy Starks and Sean Smith. Long will almost certainly be back, meaning either Starks or Smith will probably hit the road. If it's Starks, Miami will have to use an early selection on a defensive tackle.
    
    Pick change; previously Sharrif Floyd, DT
    
    
79. Dallas Cowboys: Trevardo Williams, DE/OLB, Connecticut
    Anthony Spencer will be a free agent in March. I don't envision the Cowboys giving him the long-term deal he covets because he's way too inconsistent, so they'll have to find a new pass-rusher across from DeMarcus Ware.
    
    Pick change; previously Chase Thomas, DE/OLB
    
    
80. Philadelphia Eagles: Matt Elam, S, Florida
    Kurt Coleman beat out Jaiquwan Jarrett, who was recently waived. Coleman's not any good, despite his two picks of Brandon Weeden, so the Eagles will have to look for another solution.
    
    Pick change; previously Jelani Jenkins, OLB
    
    
81. Minnesota Vikings: Kevin Reddick, ILB, North Carolina
    The Vikings can do a lot better than Jasper Brinkley at middle linebacker. He's a pretty big liability on their defense.
    
    Pick change; previously Michael Mauti, ILB
    
    
82. Seattle Seahawks: Gerald Hodges, LB, Penn State
    Another second-day linebacker for Seattle. The Seahawks re-signed Leroy Hill this offseason, but that was only for a year. They may find someone else if they can't bring him back again.
    
    Pick change; previously Jelani Jenkins, OLB
    
    
    
    
    
83. Denver Broncos: Aaron Dobson, WR, Marshall
    The Broncos have an overrated receiving corps. Eric Decker produces in fantasy, but he drops way too many passes.
    
    
84. San Diego Chargers: Da'Rick Rogers, WR, Tennessee Tech
    The Chargers lost Vincent Jackson. They managed to re-sign Malcom Floyd, but it's obvious now to everyone that Robert Meachem was a waste of money (save for one half at New Orleans). A receiver is definitely needed.
    
    
85. Arizona Cardinals: Alex Hurst, OT, LSU
    This is a pretty obvious selection. The Cardinals have pressing offensive line issues that they'll absolutely need to resolve next spring. If they want to keep Kevin Kolb at quarterback, they'll need to protect him because he's so brittle.
    
    Pick change; previously Trevardo Williams, DE/OLB
    
    
86. Green Bay Packers: Mike Gillislee, RB, Florida
    James Starks has yet to prove that he can stay healthy, while Alex Green is coming off an ACL tear. Cedric Benson is obviously not a long-term answer, so the Packers may address the running back position early in the 2013 NFL Draft.
    
    Pick change; previously Knile Davis, RB
    
    
    
    
    
87. Pittsburgh Steelers: Stepfan Taylor, RB, Stanford
    The Steelers will have to make a tough decision on Rashard Mendenhall, who will be a free agent next spring. They'll probably opt to go in a different direction at running back because Mendenhall has not proven that he can stay healthy.
    
    
88. Miami Dolphins: Datone Jones, DE, UCLA
    Jared Odrick stops the run very well, but he can't get to the quarterback. Rookie Olivier Vernon hasn't really flashed yet, so the Dolphins may spend a mid-round selection on a defensive end.
    
    
89. Baltimore Ravens: Marcus Davis, WR, Virginia Tech
    The Ravens don't have the greatest depth at receiver, so they may use a mid-round selection to fix that.
    
    
90. San Francisco 49ers: Terry Hawthorne, CB, Illinois
    Teams are always looking for cornerback depth, especially if they have extra picks.
    
    Pick change; previously Johnny Adams, CB
    
    
91. New York Giants: Nico Johnson, ILB, Alabama
    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.
    
    Pick change; previously Alex Hurst, OT
    
    
92. New England Patriots: Mario Benavides, C/G, Louisville
    Bill Belichick loves versatile offensive linemen. Mario Benavides can play all three inside positions. This is key because the Patriots need to do something about the interior of their offensive front. Tom Brady has gotten killed at times because of poor blocking.
    
    Pick change; previously Stedman Bailey, WR
    
    
93. Atlanta Falcons: Stedman Bailey, WR, West Virginia
    The Falcons have absolutely zero depth at receiver. They need some help with that, as well as a potential successor for Roddy White.
    
    Pick change; previously Omoregie Uzzi, G
    
    
94. Houston Texans: Duke Williams, S, Nevada
    Glover Quin is a free agent this upcoming offseason. It'll be difficult to retain him with Connor Barwin also hitting the market.
    
    
    
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