2013 NFL Mock Draft: Round 3

Last update: Wednesday, Oct. 24, 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. 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.
    
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64. 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.
    
    Pick change; previously Michael Buchanan, DE/OLB
    
    
65. Cleveland Browns: Larry Warford, G, Kentucky
    The Browns need to improve their interior blocking because Trent Richardson's just not getting any running lanes. Jason Pinkston suffered a potentially career-threatening blood clot in his lungs, so Cleveland will definitely be searching for a guard.
    
    Pick change; previously E.J. Manuel, QB
    
    
66. Oakland Raiders: Terry Hawthorne, CB, Illinois
    The Raiders have been without their two starting cornerbacks most of this season, but Ronald Bartell is injury-prone, while Shawntae Spencer just isn't very good.
    
    Pick change; previously John Simon, DE
    
    
    
    
    
67. San Francisco 49ers: Michael Buchanan, DE/OLB, Illinois
    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 Chase Thomas, DE/OLB
    
    
68. 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.
    
    Pick change; previously Eric Fisher, OT
    
    
69. 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.
    
    
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 Robert Lester, S
    
    
71. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: William Gholston, DE, Michigan State
    Da'Quan Bowers tore his Achilles in early May, while Michael Bennett will be a free agent in March. The defensive end position will have to be addressed next offseason.
    
    
72. 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.
    
    
73. New York Jets: Kenny Stills, WR, Oklahoma
    New York desperately needs an upgrade at wideout for obvious reasons. Santonio Holmes is a bum, while Stephen Hill hasn't really shown much yet beyond a crucial drop against the Patriots.
    
    Pick change; previously Ricky Wagner, OT
    
    
74. St. Louis Rams: Arthur Brown, LB, Kansas State
    The Rams have played well defensively this year, but they still could use an upgrade at one of the outside linebacker positions, where Rocky McIntosh has struggled.
    
    
    
    
    
75. 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.
    
    
76. Dallas Cowboys: E.J. Manuel, QB, Florida State
    Tony Romo will turn 33 just prior to the 2013 NFL Draft. The Cowboys will have to think about bringing in a young quarterback.
    
    Pick change; previously Zac Dysert, QB
    
    
77. San Diego Chargers: Landry Jones, QB, Oklahoma
    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.
    
    Pick change; previously Alex Hurst, OT
    
    
78. Philadelphia Eagles: Gerald Hodges, LB, Penn State
    The Eagles have two very good linebackers in DeMeco Ryans and rookie Mychal Kendricks, but they need a third. They've tried a number of players, but none of them have worked.
    
    Pick change; previously Xavier Nixon, OT
    
    
79. Detroit Lions: Robert Lester, S, Alabama
    More help for Detroit's beleaguered secondary. Amari Spievey desperately needs to be upgraded, while Louis Delmas can't seem to stay healthy.
    
    Pick change; previously Shawn Williams, S
    
    
80. Arizona Cardinals: Zac Dysert, QB, Miami of Ohio
    John Skelton hasn't shown any signs of improvement, while Kevin Kolb can't seem to stay healthy. The Cardinals have to find an answer at quarterback.
    
    Pick change; previously Sheldon Richardson, DE/DT
    
    
81. Minnesota Vikings: Michael Mauti, ILB, Penn State
    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 Kevin Reddick, ILB
    
    
82. Washington Redskins: Matt Elam, S, Florida
    The Redskins absolutely need to do something about the safety position. Eli Manning just needed two plays to score the game-winning touchdown.
    
    
    
    
    
83. Miami Dolphins: James Gayle, DE, Virginia Tech
    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.
    
    
84. Baltimore Ravens: Shawn Williams, S, Georgia
    The Ravens already drafted Ray Lewis' successor. How about Ed Reed's? They'll need to address the safety position soon. Reed has hinted at retirement repeatedly, while Bernard Pollard is a liability in coverage.
    
    Pick change; previously Omoregie Uzzi, G
    
    
85. Seattle Seahawks: Kevin Reddick, LB, North Carolina
    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 Gerald Hodges, OLB
    
    
86. San Francisco 49ers: Johnny Adams, CB, Michigan State
    Teams are always looking for cornerback depth, especially if they have extra picks. Besides, Carlos Rogers isn't playing as well this season.
    
    Pick change; previously Marcus Davis, WR
    
    
    
    
    
87. Pittsburgh Steelers: Trevardo Williams, DE/OLB, Connecticut
    James Harrison may not be back next year. He'll be due $6.6 million as a 35-year-old who is having trouble staying healthy. The Steelers may spend an early pick on a rush linebacker.
    
    Pick change; previously Marcus Davis, WR
    
    
88. Denver Broncos: Stedman Bailey, WR, West Virginia
    The Broncos have an overrated receiving corps. Eric Decker produces in fantasy, but he drops way too many passes.
    
    
89. Atlanta Falcons: Mike Gillislee, RB, Florida
    Michael Turner is done. He's looked like he's been running in quicksand this season, so he won't be on the roster much longer.
    
    
90. Miami Dolphins: Nico Johnson, LB, Alabama
    The Dolphins have zero depth at linebacker, so this is an area that'll need to be address this upcoming offseason.
    
    
91. New England Patriots: Aaron Dobson, WR, Marshall
    It's amazing that New England's offense has been this incredible considering that Deion Branch is playing two-thirds of the snaps every game. Imagine how explosive the Patriots would be if they added a legitimate threat opposite Brandon Lloyd.
    
    
92. Green Bay Packers: Stepfan Taylor, RB, Stanford
    James Starks has yet to prove that he can stay healthy, while Alex Green hasn't shown any signs of being a starting-caliber running back. 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 Montee Ball, RB
    
    
93. Houston Texans: Bacarri Rambo, S, Georgia
    Glover Quin is a free agent this upcoming offseason. It'll be difficult to retain him with Connor Barwin also hitting the market.
    
    
94. New York Giants: Datone Jones, DE, UCLA
    Jerry Reese is never one to shy away from bolstering his defensive front. With Osi Umenyiora struggling this year, there's a good chance the Giants will spend an early pick on a pass-rusher.
    
    
    
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