2014 NFL Mock Draft: Round 3

Last update: Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2013. Major changes in all 3 rounds.
Next update: Next week. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.

The order of this 2014 NFL Mock Draft is based on my NFL Power Rankings.

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65. Jacksonville Jaguars: Ty Zimmerman, S, Kansas State
    There are countless reasons why the Jaguars suck. Terrible safety play is just one of them.
    
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66. New York Jets: Donte Moncrief, WR, Ole Miss
    Another weapon for Geno Smith because Santonio Holmes won't be around much longer.
    
    Pick change; previously Xavier Grimble, TE
    
    
67. New York Giants: Bene Benwikere, CB, San Jose State
    One area the Giants neglected in the 2013 NFL Draft that I thought they should have addressed was the cornerback position. Corey Webster is a starter, which is not good news based on how frequently he was torched this past season. New York absolutely needs to find multiple upgrades for its back seven.
    
    Pick change; previously Quandre Diggs, CB
    
    
68. Cleveland Browns: Allen Robinson, WR, Penn State
    Greg Little has been phased out of Cleveland's offense because he's way too unreliable. The Browns need a No. 2 receiver.
    
    Pick change; previously Odell Beckham, WR
    
    
    
    
    
69. Atlanta Falcons: David Yankey, G/OT, Stanford
    The Falcons have gotten terrible play out of their offensive tackles this season. That needs to change.
    
    
70. Washington Redskins: Ryan Shazier, LB, Ohio State
    ESPN loves talking up London Fletcher by saying he's still great, but he can barely move. He's one of the reasons the Redskins are so inept on defense.
    
    
71. 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.
    
    
72. Carolina Panthers: Rashaad Reynolds, CB, Oregon State
    The Panthers went back-to-back defensive tackles this past April, so they could definitely do the same thing at the cornerback position (if they go with a corner in the first two rounds) considering the circumstances.
    
    Pick change; previously Damian Swann, CB
    
    
73. Buffalo Bills: Morgan Breslin, DE/OLB, USC
    The Bills spent a ton of energy addressing their offense in the 2013 NFL Draft, but they didn't do anything to help their pass rush. That would explain why they traded for Jerry Hughes a couple of days afterward.
    
    Pick change; previously Jackson Jeffcoat, DE/OLB
    
    
74. St. Louis Rams: Derek Carr, QB, Fresno State
    The Rams should think about drafting a quarterback on Day 2 just in case Sam Bradford continues to be mediocre.
    
    
75. Philadelphia Eagles: Odell Beckham, WR, LSU
    Jeremy Maclin, who is entering his contract year, tore his ACL prior to the season. Maclin hasn't been able to stay healthy throughout his career, so the Eagles may want to search for a No. 2 receiver next offseason.
    
    Pick change; previously Rashaad Reynolds, CB
    
    
76. Oakland Raiders: Will Sutton, DE/DT, Arizona State
    The Raiders have no interior pass rush. Acquiring a boost in that area would really help the defense.
    
    Pick change; previously Donte Moncrief, WR
    
    
    
    
    
77. San Diego Chargers: Xavier Grimble, TE, USC
    Antonio Gates looks healthy for the first time in years, but how long is that going to last? Gates will be 34 this offseason, so San Diego will have to find a successor sometime soon.
    
    Pick change; previously Bene Benwikere, CB
    
    
78. Houston Texans: Henry Anderson, DE/DT, Stanford
    The Texans have a couple of defensive linemen heading for free agency in March, including Antonio Smith.
    
    Pick change; previously Jeoffrey Pagan, DE/DT
    
    
79. Green Bay Packers: Demarcus Lawrence, DE/OLB, Boise State
    Nick Perry has been disappointing thus far in 2013. If he doesn't improve, the Packers will need to bring in some competition for him next year.
    
    
80. Cleveland Browns: Corey Moore, S, Georgia
    More secondary help for the Browns, who could use someone to challenge Tashaun Gipson at safety.
    
    
81. 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.
    
    
82. 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.
    
    
83. New York Jets: Jordan Richards, S, Stanford
    The Jets have major problems at safety, as neither Antonio Allen nor Dawan Landry should be starting.
    
    
84. Miami Dolphins: Deandre Coleman, DT, California
    Both Randy Starks and Paul Soliai are impending free agents. The Dolphins will have to replenish depth in the spring.
    
    Pick change; previously Calvin Barnett, DT
    
    
    
    
    
85. Dallas Cowboys: Spencer Long, G, Nebraska
    The Cowboys are so desperate at guard that they lured Brian Waters out of semi-retirement.
    
    
86. Chicago Bears: Zach Mettenberger, QB, LSU
    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.
    
    Pick change; previously David Fales, QB
    
    
87. Cincinnati Bengals: Travis Swanson, C, Arkansas
    The Bengals don't have much at center, as Kyle Cook beat out Trevor Robinson in an underwhelming camp battle.
    
    Pick change; previously Deshazor Everett, CB
    
    
88. 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.
    
    
    
    
    
89. Detroit Lions: Jared Abbrederis, WR, Wisconsin
    I planned to mock a receiver to the Lions in the third round even before Nate Burleson's car accident. Detroit needs a better No. 2 wideout.
    
    Pick change; previously Allen Robinson, WR
    
    
90. San Francisco 49ers: Logan Thomas, QB, Virginia Tech
    The 49ers have four Day 2 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 (much like the Patriots with Ryan Mallett, who was also a third-rounder).
    
    
91. 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.
    
    
92. New England Patriots: DaQuan Jones, NT, Penn State
    Perhaps this is an overreaction pick, but Vince Wilfork will find it difficult to come back from a torn Achilles at his size and age.
    
    
93. Minnesota Vikings: Rob Herron, WR, Wyoming
    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.
    
    
94. Kansas City Chiefs: Devin Street, WR, Pittsburgh
    The Chiefs need another outside receiver to start across from Dwayne Bowe.
    
    Pick change; previously Morgan Breslin, DE/OLB
    
    
95. New Orleans Saints: Tre Boston, S, North Carolina
    Here's a safety to play next to Kenny Vaccaro in the future. Malcolm Jenkins, who has disappointed, will be a free agent in March.
    
    Pick change; previously Devin Street, WR
    
    
96. 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.
    
    
    
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