2017 NFL Mock Draft: Round 3

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Cleveland Browns: Tyler Orlosky, C, West Virginia
I have to imagine that the Browns are growing tired of Cameron Erving's ineptitude at center. Here's someone to challenge him.

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San Francisco 49ers: Azeem Victor, ILB, Washington
The 49ers have been atrocious against the run, especially after NaVorro Bowman sustained an injury. San Francisco could stand to add another inside linebacker.
New York Jets: Marquis Haynes, DE/OLB, Ole Miss
The Jets have struggled to get pressure from the edge for quite a while. Their secondary sucks, but part of the reason they have such problems against the pass is because of a mediocre pass rush.
Carolina Panthers: Marcus Williams, S, Utah
The Panthers addressed the cornerback position a round earlier, but they can't be done in the secondary just yet, as they have problems at safety as well.

Chicago Bears: Jamar Summers, CB, Connecticut
Tracy Porter just did a good job on Jordy Nelson, but he can't be trusted as a No. 1 receiver. Chicago may want to add another cornerback across from Bryce Callahan.
San Diego Chargers: Chad Kelly, QB, Ole Miss
Philip Rivers turns 35 in December, so it might be time for the Chargers to find a successor for him.
Cincinnati Bengals: Armani Watts, S, Texas A&M
The Bengals have major problems stopping the pass for multiple reasons, one of which is the safety play in the wake of Reggie Nelson's departure.
Indianapolis Colts: Daeshon Hall, DE/OLB, Texas A&M
Pick a position, any position. If it's on the defense, the Colts have to address it, as their stop unit is an abomination.

Minnesota Vikings: Alvin Kamara, RB, Tennessee
Adrian Peterson doesn't have many years remaining in the NFL, so the Vikings could look into adding a potential successor with one of their three second-day selections.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Isaiah Ford, WR, Virginia Tech
Vincent Jackson is another injured veteran nearing retirement, so the Buccaneers could be searching for a new No. 2 receiver next offseason.
Jacksonville Jaguars: Devonte Fields, DE/OLB, Louisville
Here's another pick the Jaguars can use on their pass rush, which is pretty lacking. Adding another edge rusher would definitely help.
New Orleans Saints: Bradley Chubb, DE, N.C. State
The Saints could also use help everywhere on defense, and adding another edge rusher definitely has to be on their checklist.

Baltimore Ravens: Corey Davis, WR, Western Michigan
Steve Smith doesn't have much time remaining in the NFL, and the same thing could be said about Breshad Perriman if he doesn't prove himself. Baltimore spending an early-round pick on a receiver shouldn't surprise anyone.
Tennessee Titans: Jordan Leggett, TE, Clemson
Delanie Walker turns 33 this offseason, so the Titans might have interest in adding a successor.

Tennessee Titans: Tony Conner, S, Ole Miss
The Titans would ideally grab a cornerback and a safety in the opening round to help their ailing secondary, but all the top players at the latter position were off the board in this update.
New York Giants: Carlos Watkins, DT, Clemson
The Giants spent tons of money on their defensive line, but it hasn't produced as expected. Adding a player who can generate interior pressure will be important.

Detroit Lions: Gareon Conley, CB, Ohio State
The Lions haven't found a replacement for the retired Rashean Mathis, but they can rectify that by spending an early pick on a cornerback in the 2017 NFL Draft.
Arizona Cardinals: Deatrich Wise, DE/DT, Arkansas
Calais Campbell will be a 31-year-old free agent entering next offseason. It goes without saying that the Cardinals will have to replace him if he leaves.
Philadelphia Eagles: Darren Carrington, WR, Oregon
The Eagles need someone to step up across from Jordan Matthews, as Nelson Agholor isn't cutting it.
Kansas City Chiefs: Travin Dural, WR, LSU
Chris Conley has potential, and he definitely flashed it in the preseason, but he hasn't shown anything in real action yet.

Green Bay Packers: Samaje Perine, RB, Oklahoma
The Packers are so desperate at running back right now that they have to use wide receivers at the position. This is something they absolutely have to address next offseason.
Houston Texans: Johnny Caspers, G, Stanford
Houston's offensive line has not performed up to expectations this season. Part of that has been because of injuries, but the team has plenty of holes up front as well.
Buffalo Bills: Matt Dayes, RB, N.C. State
The Bills appeared to have a great one-two punch at running back, but Karlos Williams ruined that. Here's a better backup than Mike Gillislee.

Washington Redskins: Cameron Sutton, CB, Tennessee
Bashaud Breeland's struggles this season have been well-documented. The Redskins will have to find some help across from Josh Norman this offseason.
Atlanta Falcons: Conor McDermott, OT, UCLA
Ryan Schraeder has been a solid right tackle for the Falcons, but he'll be an impending free agent this offseason. He could command a lot of money, so the Falcons may need a new right tackle.
Denver Broncos: Chad Wheeler, OT, USC
The Broncos have some holes on their offensive line, one of which is at right tackle. A second-day pick could suffice.

Oakland Raiders: Eddie Vanderdoes, DT, UCLA
The Raiders figure to spend multiple resources next offseason fixing the interior of their defense, which has not performed well this year.
Seattle Seahawks: Tyrell Crosby, OT, Oregon
The Seahawks have yet to address their offensive line in this 2017 NFL Mock Draft, which is probably a mistake. They have some major issues at tackle.
Pittsburgh Steelers: Mason Rudolph, QB, Oklahoma State
It's time for the Steelers to develop a viable backup behind Ben Roethlisberger because Landry Jones has been horrible.

Dallas Cowboys: Brandon Facyson, CB, Virginia Tech
Morris Claiborne has been great this year. Even if he can keep up his high level of play, the Cowboys should think about adding another cornerback to join him and Orlando Scandrick.
New England Patriots: Jaleel Johnson, DT, Iowa
The Patriots never found a replacement for Dominique Easley, so here's someone who can provide a solid interior pass rush.
Minnesota Vikings: Elijah Qualls, DT, Washington
Tom Johnson does a great job providing depth behind Sharrif Floyd and Linval Joseph, but he turns 33 this offseason, so Minnesota will need to find new depth up front.

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