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: Cordrea Tankersley, CB, Clemson
The 49ers could stand to strengthen most of the areas of their roster, and that includes the cornerback spot. It helps that they're getting a second-round prospect at the beginning of the third frame.

Pick change; previously Azeem Victor, ILB
Jacksonville Jaguars: Hasson Reddick, DE/OLB, Temple
Here's another pick the Jaguars can use on their pass rush, which is pretty lacking. Adding another edge rusher would definitely help.

Pick change; previously Devonte Fields, DE/OLB
Chicago Bears: Courtland Sutton, WR, SMU
Alshon Jeffery is an impending free agent. He has had trouble staying healthy, so it's hard to imagine the Bears giving him a long-term contract. Here's an insurance policy.

Pick change; previously Taylor Moton, OT

New York Jets: Donnie Miles, S, North Carolina
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 Budda Baker, S
Carolina Panthers: Taylor Moton, OT, Western Michigan
The Panthers have needed help at tackle for some time now. Perhaps after seeing their blockers struggle this year, their front office will find some help at the position.

Pick change; previously Tyrell Crosby, OT
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.
San Diego Chargers: Corey Davis, WR, Western Michigan
Given how injury-prone Keenan Allen has been, I could see the Chargers adding some talent to their receiving corps.

Pick change; previously Marcus Williams, S

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.
Green Bay Packers: Nick Chubb, RB, Georgia
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.

Pick change; previously Matt Dayes, RB
Buffalo Bills: D'Onta Foreman, RB, Texas
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.

Pick change; previously Matt Dayes, RB
New Orleans Saints: Bradley Chubb, DE, N.C. State
The Saints could use help everywhere on defense, and adding yet another edge rusher definitely has to be on their checklist. Considering the quarterbacks in their division, they have to be able to generate as much pressure as possible.

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.

Pick change; previously Chad Kelly, QB
Tennessee Titans: Budda Baker, S, Washington
As mentioned in the write-up of their first pick, the Titans have to address both secondary positions. They couldn't get a safety with their second opening-rounder, so here we are.

Pick change; previously Corey Davis, WR

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.
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.

Tennessee Titans: Jordan Leggett, TE, Clemson
Delanie Walker turns 33 this offseason, so the Titans might have interest in adding a successor.
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.
Minnesota Vikings: Wayne Gallman, RB, Clemson
The Vikings could stand to add another running back, as Adrian Peterson's backups this season have been pretty underwhelming.

Pick change; previously Armani Watts, S
Philadelphia Eagles: Samaje Perine, RB, Oklahoma
The Eagles soured away from Ryan Mathews have opted to go with Darren Sproles as their featured back. Then, they went back to Mathews. The coaching staff can stop playing musical chairs with its running backs by spending an early pick on one in the 2017 NFL Draft.

Baltimore Ravens: Dede Westbrook, WR, Oklahoma
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.
Detroit Lions: Brandon Facyson, CB, Virginia Tech
The Lions have a great cornerback in Darius Slay, but not much else at the position in the wake of Rashean Mathis' retirement. Unless Johnthan Banks can finally live up to expectations, Detroit will have to find a new corner this upcoming offseason.

Pick change; previously Steven Taylor, LB
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.

Houston Texans: Jarron Jones, DE/DT, Notre Dame
The Texans were expected to target a replacement for Jared Crick in the 2016 NFL Draft, but never got a chance to. Now, they need a defensive end even more in the wake of the J.J. Watt situation.
Washington Redskins: Dorian Johnson, G, Pittsburgh
Washington's offensive line has played well this year, but the team has to find an upgrade over guard Shawn Lauvao. A mid-round selection can be used on one.
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.

Denver Broncos: Steven Taylor, LB, Houston
Given how much they struggled to defend Atlanta's running backs as receiving threats out of the backfield in one of their two losses this year, the Broncos should consider an inside linebacker early in the 2017 NFL Draft to properly replace Danny Trevathan.

Pick change; previously Chad Wheeler, OT
Kansas City Chiefs: Amara Darboh, WR, Michigan
Chris Conley has potential, and he definitely flashed it in the preseason, but he hasn't shown anything in real action yet.
Seattle Seahawks: Chad Wheeler, OT, USC
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.

Pick change; previously J.J. Dielman, OT

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.
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.
Dallas Cowboys: Daeshon Hall, DE, Texas A&M
The Cowboys could stand to bolster their pass rush, which tends to be pretty inconsistent. It would help if Randy Gregory could play, but Dallas has to move on as if he won't be part of the team going forward.

Pick change; previously Brandon Facyson, CB

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