2014 NFL Mock Draft: Round 3

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Last update: Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013. Round 3 added.
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The order of this 2014 NFL Mock Draft is based on my NFL Power Rankings.


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  1. Jacksonville Jaguars: Lache Seastrunk, RB, Baylor
    Maurice Jones-Drew is an impending free agent. He'll likely want to leave such a terrible situation, so the Jaguars will need to find a new running back.

  2. Oakland Raiders: Ka'Deem Carey, RB, Arizona
    Like the Jaguars, the Raiders will be faced with a running back heading for the market. Darren McFadden will probably head elsewhere.

  3. Cleveland Browns: Bene Benwikere, CB, San Jose State
    It's time for the Browns to find a better cornerback than Buster Skrine to play across from Joe Haden.

  4. New York Jets: Corey Moore, S, Georgia
    The Jets have major problems at safety, as neither Antonio Allen nor Dawan Landry should be starting.



  5. New York Jets: Xavier Grimble, TE, USC
    Another weapon for Geno Smith. Kellen Winslow Jr. has done a solid job this season, but considering his injury history, he's not a long-term solution.

  6. San Diego Chargers: Vic Beasley, DE/OLB, Clemson
    The Chargers were so desperate for help at rush linebacker that they signed Dwight Freeney. The former Colt is obviously not a long-term solution for the team's pass-rushing woes.

  7. Buffalo Bills: Antone Exum, CB, Virginia Tech
    The Bills were expected to address the cornerback position in the 2013 NFL Draft, but never got around to it. They probably won't avoid that area two years in a row.

  8. Minnesota Vikings: Zack Martin, G/OT, Notre Dame
    The Vikings had to address the interior of their offensive line in the 2013 NFL Draft. They did so - but only in the sixth and seventh rounds.

  9. Cleveland Browns: Tre Boston, S, North Carolina
    More secondary help for the Browns, who could use someone to challenge Tashaun Gipson at safety.

  10. San Francisco 49ers: Daniel McCullers, NT, Tennessee
    The 49ers don't need a legitimate nose tackle to run their defense, but having one definitely wouldn't hurt.

  11. Arizona Cardinals: Seantrel Henderson, OT, Miami
    Seantrel Henderson has the upside to be a great left tackle in the NFL. Unfortunately, he hasn't been able to put it together mentally yet. The Cardinals have taken chances on troubled players, so maybe they'll be able to get the most out of Henderson.

  12. Indianapolis Colts: Anthony Steen, G, Alabama
    Jim Irsay took to Twitter recently and demanded better protection for Andrew Luck. I suppose that means the Colts will drafting a lineman or two early.



  13. Carolina Panthers: David Yankey, G/OT, Stanford
    The interior of Carolina's offensive line is just atrocious. Cam Newton is struggling because his offensive coordinator left, but bad blocking isn't helping.

  14. San Francisco 49ers: Odell Beckham, WR, LSU
    Anquan Boldin and Mario Manningham will both be free agents next March. The 49ers need a speed receiver to complement Michael Crabtree.

  15. Philadelphia Eagles: Johnny Manziel, QB, Texas A&M I had trouble placing Johnny Manziel. He's a giant douche and won't be on many draft boards. He has first-round talent, however, so some team will take him in the first three rounds. The Eagles make sense from a scheme perspective.

  16. Detroit Lions: Russell Bodine, C, North Carolina
    Dominic Raiola has seemingly been on Detroit's roster forever, but he'll be a 35-year-old free agent in March. The Lions will probably bring in a new center.

  17. Dallas Cowboys: Spencer Long, G, Nebraska
    The Cowboys are so desperate at guard that they lured Brian Waters out of semi-retirement.

  18. St. Louis Rams: Calvin Barnett, DT, Oklahoma State
    The Rams spent a first-round pick on a defensive tackle in 2012, but they could spend another early selection on one again sometime soon. Kendall Langford, signed to a 4-year, $24 million contract last offseason, has been a disappointment. He won't be around much longer at his high salary if he continues to struggle.

  19. New York Giants: Jordan Richards, S, Stanford
    Considering the state of the Giants' secondary, it should surprise no one if they select multiple defensive backs early.

  20. Chicago Bears: Derek Carr, QB, Fresno State
    The Bears will almost certainly re-sign Jay Cutler, but it wouldn't hurt for them to grab a potential successor in this loaded draft class.



  21. Miami Dolphins: Lamarcus Joyner, S, Florida State
    Chris Clemons will be hitting the market in March, so the Dolphins will need help at safety if he leaves.

  22. Baltimore Ravens: Cody Hoffman, WR, BYU
    It wouldn't surprise me if the Ravens really attacked the receiver position this offseason and selected two early on in the 2014 NFL Draft.

  23. Washington Redskins: Allen Robinson, WR, Penn State
    The Redskins need a No. 2 receiver for Robert Griffin - or perhaps a top option if Pierre Garcon continues to be unreliable in terms of staying healthy.

  24. Atlanta Falcons: Yawin Smallwood, ILB, Connecticut
    Akeem Dent hasn't worked out as Atlanta's middle linebacker. The Falcons should probably look elsewhere.



  25. Cincinnati Bengals: Rashaad Reynolds, CB, Oregon State
    Defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer has done a great job of getting the most out of Terence Newman and Pacman Jones, but the Bengals will have to get younger at cornerback sooner or later.

  26. Houston Texans: Aaron Murray, QB, Georgia
    The Texans will want to begin grooming a young quarterback behind Matt Schaub sometime soon.

  27. Green Bay Packers: C.J. Fiedorowicz, TE, Iowa
    It was not surprising at all to see that Jermichael Finley was responsible for an interception in the opener. He's a free agent this spring.

  28. New Orleans Saints: Demarcus Lawrence, DE/OLB, Boise State
    Considering that the Saints have just moved into the 3-4, it wouldn't shock me if they doubled up on rush linebackers early in the 2014 NFL Draft.

  29. New England Patriots: Deshazor Everett, CB, Texas A&M
    Aqib Talib is an impending free agent, so the Patriots may want to bring in another corner sometime early during the 2014 NFL Draft.

  30. San Francisco 49ers: Logan Thomas, QB, Virginia Tech
    The 49ers have three third-round selections, so they can make a luxury pick like this. Logan Thomas has tons of potential. Maybe Jim Harbaugh can work his magic with him and then flip him for a better draft choice a couple of years later.

  31. Denver Broncos: Dri Archer, RB/WR, Kent State
    The Broncos have a dynamic offense, but one thing they don't have is a Darren Sproles-type back coming out of the backfield. Dri Archer, who could run a high 4.2 at the Combine, could fill that role.

  32. Minnesota Vikings: Devin Street, WR, Pittsburgh
    I have a feeling Greg Jennings is going to bust in Minnesota. If he continues to struggle, the Vikings will think about bringing in another receiver.



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