2017 NFL Mock Draft: Round 3

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  1. Cleveland Browns: Budda Baker, S, Washington
    The Browns have some horrific play at safety, so here's another upgrade for their beleaguered defensive backfield.

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    Pick change; previously Tyler Orlosky, C

  2. San Francisco 49ers: Azeem Victor, LB, 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.

    Pick change; previously Anthony Walker, ILB

  3. Chicago Bears: Taylor Moton, OT, Western Michigan
    The Bears could stand to double up on offensive tackles, given how dire the situation is.

  4. 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.



  5. Carolina Panthers: Donnie Miles, S, North Carolina
    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.

    Pick change; previously Marcus Williams, S

  6. San Diego Chargers: Dorian Johnson, G, Pittsburgh
    Here's another upgrade for the offensive line, which really must improve as Philip Rivers enters the twilight of his career.

    Pick change; previously Chad Kelly, QB

  7. New York Jets: Marcus Williams, S, Utah
    The Jets have to address both positions in their secondary. Cornerback help is more important, but Calvin Pryor needs to be replaced as well.

    Pick change; previously Marquis Haynes, DE/OLB

  8. Indianapolis Colts: Cameron Sutton, CB, Tennessee
    The Colts only have one talented cornerback in Vontae Davis, and they are absolutely brutal against the pass even when Davis is in the lineup.

    Pick change; previously Daeshon Hall, DE/OLB



  9. 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.

  10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jamar Summers, CB, Connecticut
    The Buccaneers could spend another early-round selection on a defensive back. Cornerback help is needed, given that Brent Grimes is just a short-term solution.

  11. 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.

  12. Baltimore Ravens: Courtland Sutton, WR, SMU
    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.

    Pick change; previously Corey Davis, WR



  13. Tennessee Titans: Quin Blanding, S, Virginia
    The Titans spent one of their first-round picks on a cornerback. They need to address both positions in the secondary, but couldn't get one of the top safeties earlier.

    Pick change; previously Courtland Sutton, WR

  14. Arizona Cardinals: Cooper Kupp, WR, Eastern Washington
    Larry Fitzgerald has mulled over retirement, but even if he keeps playing, it'll be difficult to retain Michael Floyd, who will be entering free agency come March.




  15. Cincinnati Bengals: Isaiah Ford, WR, Virginia Tech
    The Bengals need to find another weapon for Andy Dalton, as Brandon LaFell is not a quality No. 2 option.

  16. 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.

  17. Tennessee Titans: Jordan Leggett, TE, Clemson
    Delanie Walker turns 33 this offseason, so the Titans might have interest in adding a successor.

  18. Detroit Lions: Steven Taylor, LB, Houston
    DeAndre Levy hasn't been able to stay healthy, so the Lions could spent a second-day selection on a linebacker.

    Pick change; previously Cameron Sutton, CB

  19. Washington Redskins: Jarron Jones, DE/DT, Notre Dame
    The Redskins have been routinely gashed by the run this season, as they don't have any sort of talent up front outside of Chris Baker. This is an area they'll have to address this upcoming offseason.

    Pick change; previously Deatrich Wise, DE/DT

  20. Philadelphia Eagles: Corey Davis, WR, Western Michigan
    The Eagles need someone to step up across from Jordan Matthews, as Nelson Agholor isn't cutting it.

    Pick change; previously Darren Carrington, WR



  21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Chad Kelly, QB, Ole Miss
    It's time for the Steelers to develop a viable backup behind Ben Roethlisberger because Landry Jones has been horrible.

    Pick change; previously Mason Rudolph, QB

  22. 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.

  23. 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.



  24. 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.

  25. 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.

  26. 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.

  27. 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.

  28. 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.

  29. Minnesota Vikings: Armani Watts, S, Texas A&M
    If the Monday night game proved anything, it's that the Vikings desperately need depth behind Harrison Smith and Andrew Sendejo.

    Pick change; previously Azeem Victor, LB

  30. Oakland Raiders: Davon Godchaux, DT, LSU
    The Raiders figure to spend multiple resources next offseason fixing the interior of their defense, which has not performed well this year.

    Pick change; previously Azeem Victor, LB

  31. 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.

  32. New England Patriots: Deatrich Wise, DE/DT, Arkansas
    The Patriots never found a replacement for Dominique Easley, so here's someone who can provide a solid interior pass rush.

    Pick change; previously Jaleel Johnson, DT



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