NFL Mock Draft: 3 Rounds (5.0)

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ROUND 1

Courtesy: Bleacher Report

Courtesy: Bleacher Report

1. Houston TexansJadaveon Clowney (DE South Carolina)

Houston takes most talented player in the draft and figures a way to use him later.

 

2. St. Louis RamsSammy Watkins (WR Clemson)

Watkins is a play maker that will open things up for struggling Rams offense on the outside.

 

3. Jacksonville JaguarsKhalil Mack (DE/OLB Buffalo)

Gus Bradley’s defense is built around attacking the QB and get an elite edge rusher in Mack.

 

4. Cleveland BrownsMike Evans (WR Texas A&M)

Cleveland finds a natural compliment to burner Josh Gordon on the outside and red zone threat in Evans.

 

5. Oakland RaidersGreg Robinson (OT Auburn)

After the Saffold disaster, the Raiders select best tackle in the draft to sure up their blind side.

 

6. Atlanta Falcons- Jake Matthews (OT Texas A&M)

Protecting Matt Ryan is a priority and Matthews has the ability to play several positions along the line.

 

7. Tampa Bay BuccaneersJohnny Manziel (QB Texas A&M)

New regime takes their QB to build their offense around.

 

8. Minnesota Vikings- Aaron Donald (DT Pittsburgh)

Kevin Williams is getting older and Donald was one of the most dominant players in college football last year.

 

9. Buffalo BillsEric Ebron (TE UNC)

Ebron gives young QB Manuel a big target and safety valve to help in the passing game.

 

10. Detroit LionsDarqueze Dennard (CB Michigan State)

Their pass defense was bad last year and Dennard brings an attitude to attack big NFC North WRs.

 

11. Tennessee TitansJustin Gilbert (CB Oklahoma State)

The Titans need to replace Verner and find someone to help slow down Andrew Luck in AFC South.

 

12. New York Giants- Taylor Lewan (OT Michigan)

Lewan helps sure up an offensive line that saw Eli Manning hit way too often last season.

 

13. St. Louis Rams- Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (S Alabama)

Complete safety helps sure up back end, while helping in run game and forcing turnovers.

 

 

14. Chicago Bears- Calvin Pryor (S Louisville)

Pryor gives the Bears a physical presence in the middle of the defensive backfield.

 

15. Pittsburgh Steelers- Kyler Fuller (CB Virginia Tech)

The Steelers need to upgrade at CB, while getting younger and more physical with Fuller.

 

 

16. Dallas Cowboys- Rashede Hageman (DT Minnesota)

After last year’s revolving door on the defensive line, Hageman adds stability in the center of the defense.

 

17. Baltimore Ravens- Zach Martin (OL Notre Dame)

Versatile offensive, that is a good athlete to fit into zone blocking scheme.

 

18. New York Jets- Marqise Lee (WR USC)

Deep threat adds extra element to an offense in need of explosiveness.

 

19. Miami Dolphins- Joel Bitonio (OL Nevada)

Bitonio can play several spots on the line and help retool after last year’s controversy.

 

20. Arizona Cardinals- Anthony Barr (OLB UCLA)

The defense is already one of the best in the league but lacks a dynamic edge rusher.

 

21. Green Bay Packers- Austin Seferian-Jenkins (TE Washington)

Rodgers likes to use his TEs and Seferian-Jenkins is a big target they lack for the red-zone.

 

22. Philadelphia Eagles- Jimmie Ward (S Norther Illinois)

Add a versatile safety, who can cover and play in the box for one of the worst pass defenses in the league.

 

23. Kansas City Chiefs- Brandin Cooks (WR Oregon State)

Natural slot that can bring deep threat to a underwhelming passing game.

 

24. Cincinnati Bengals- Dee Ford (DE Auburn)

After letting Michael Johnson go in free agency, Ford replaces his production with good combination of speed and power.

 

25. San Diego Chargers– Odell Beckham Jr. (WR LSU)

Adds another young passing catcher and deep threat to build around Phillip Rivers.

 

26. Cleveland Browns (From Indianapolis Colts)- Blake Bortles (QB UCF)

Cleveland gets their QB who fits into the Shannahan mold of signal callers.

 

27. New Orleans Saints- C.J. Mosley (LB Alabama)

Replaces Jonathan Vilma, while adding leadership to a changing defense.

 

28. Carolina Panthers- Jordan Matthews (WR Vanderbilt)

Gives Cam Newton a complete WR to build around on a offense with a lot of turnover.

 

29. New England Patriots- Timmy Jernigan (DT Florida State)

Penetrating defense tackle that provides youth to next to space eating Vince Wilfork.

 

30. San Francisco 49ers- Jason Verrett (CB TCU)

Physical corner that provides depth on the outside, while being best suited to play as the Nickel.

 

31. Denver Broncos- Xavier Sua-Filo (OG UCLA)

After the Super Bowl loss, protecting Peyton is top priority, while also replacing Zane Beadles.

 

32. Seattle Seahawks- Cody Latimer (WR Indiana)

Great athlete that can be an explosive threat for Russell Wilson.

 

ROUND 2

Courtesy: CBS Sports

Courtesy: CBS Sports

33. Houston Texans- Teddy Bridgewater (QB Louisville)

Finally get their QB, while getting a strong character guy to be the face of the franchise.

 

34. Washington Redskins- Bradley Roby (CB Ohio State)

Highly talented CB, who falls because of off-field issues, which never bother the Redskins.

 

35. Cleveland Browns- LaMarcus Joyner (DB Florida State)

Versatile defensive back that can contribute as a free safety, corner or nickel back.

 

36. Oakland Raiders- Deone Buchanon (S Washington State)

Absolute beast to set tone in the middle of the field.

 

37. Atlanta Falcons- Kony Ealy (DE Missouri)

Sorely needed edge rusher to build defensive line around.

 

38. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Kelvin Benjamin (WR Florida State)

Big WR to compliment Vincent Jackson, as an over the middle of the threat.

 

39. Jacksonville Jaguars- Davante Adams (WR Fresno State)

Issues with Justin Blackmon leaves a need for bigger WR that can stretch the field.

40. Minnesota Vikings- Derek Carr (QB Fresno State)

Good arm that fits into Norv Turner’s scheme as a signal caller.

 

41. Buffalo Bills- Morgan Moses (OT Virginia)

Building around young QB with adding protection to keep him healthy.

 

42. Tennessee Titans- Louis Nix III (DT Notre Dame)

Prototypical 3-4 nose tackle to help with defensive transition.

43. New York Giants- Gabe Jackson (OG Mississippi State)

Big offensive guard to complete retool of the offensive line.

 

44. St. Louis Rams- Ja’Wuan James (OT Tennessee)

Good athlete and provides Bradford with needed protection on either side of the line.

 

45. Detroit Lions- Scott Crichton (DE Oregon State)

Edge rusher with good motor to take attention away from Ansah and Suh.

 

46. Pittsburgh Steelers- Stephon Tuitt (DL Notre Dame)

Continue to rebuild defense, getting younger along the line.

 

47. Dallas Cowboys- Kareem Martin (DE UNC)

Looking for a replacement for DeMarcus Ware on the edge, while fitting as natural Tampa 2 DE.

 

48. Baltimore Ravens- Jarvis Landry (WR LSU)

Strong and good hands to give Joe Flacco a threat over the middle of the field and on third downs.

 

49. New York Jets- Troy Niklas (TE Notre Dame)

Big target for middle of the field and red zone to complete overhaul at offensive skill positions.

 

50. Miami Dolphins- Stanley Jean-Baptiste (CB Nebraska)

Big corner replacing Nolan Carroll, while helping slow down Tom Brady in the AFC East.

 

51. Chicago Bears Dominque Easley (DT Florida)

Penetrating defensive tackle that can replace Henry Melton.

 

52. Arizona Cardinals- Cyrus Kouandijo (OT Alabama)

Can be solid bookend at right tackle for years.

 

53. Green Bay Packers- Ryan Shazier (OLB Ohio State)

OLB to take pressure away from Clay Matthews.

 

54. Philadelphia Eagles- Jeremiah Attaochu (OLB Georgia Tech)

Natural 3-4 OLB that is a scheme fit to help bad defensive passing team.

 

55. Cincinnati Bengals- Keith McGill (CB Utah)

Big corner to fill team’s biggest need on the outside.

 

56. San Francisco 49ers (From Kansas City Chiefs)- DaQuan Jones (DT Penn State)

Versatile defensive lineman that provides depth at all three positions in 49ers front.

 

57. San Diego Chargers- Antonio Richardson (OT Tennessee)

Massive tackle that could be instant starter at several different positions on the line.

 

58. New Orleans Saints- Kyle Van Noy (OLB BYU)

Pass rusher to add versatility for Rob Ryan’s attacking style of defense.

 

59. Indianapolis Colts- Marcus Martin (C USC)

Andrew Luck gets help with leader of the offensive line.

 

60. Carolina Panthers- David Yankey (OG Stanford)

Offensive line has a lot of holes and Yankey is best available, while being NFL ready.

 

61. San Francisco 49ers- Paul Richardson (WR Colorado)

Explosive player that can be utilized in several different ways on creative offense.

 

62. New England Patriots- Jace Amaro (TE Texas Tech)

Offense is built around two TE sets and Amaro has ability to catch the ball all over the field.

 

63. Denver Broncos- Marcus Smith (DE Louisville)

Adds extra weapon to attack QB, while taking attention away from Miller and Ware.

64. Seattle Seahawks- Pierre Desir (CB Lindenwood)

Big corner who replaces losses of Browner and Thurmond.

 

ROUND 3

Courtesy: Boston Herald

Courtesy: Boston Herald

65. Houston Texans- Baushad Breeland (CB Clemson)

Athletic CB who adds depth to a struggling unit.

 

66. Washington Redskins- Jack Mewhort (OT Ohio State)

Keeping RG3 healthy is top priority and Mewhort is a scheme fit at RT.

 

67. Oakland Raiders- Jimmy Garrapolo (QB Eastern Illinois)

Raiders get their QB to groom under Matt Schaub.

 

68. Atlanta Falcons- C.J. Fiedorowicz (TE Iowa)

Big TE brought in to replace Tony Gonzalez.

 

69. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Trai Turner (OG LSU)

Position is now thin after letting go of several stalwarts this off season.

 

70. Jacksonville Jaguars- Chris Borland (LB Wisconsin)

Tackling machine to handle duties in middle of the defense.

 

71. Cleveland Browns- Carlos Hyde (RB Ohio State)

Adds insurance for Ben Tate, while being a physical option for the future.

72. Minnesota Vikings- Phillip Gaines (CB Rice)

Adds depth on the outside for a team in need of more play makers on defense.

 

73. Buffalo Bills- Telvin Smith (LB Florida State)

Fills big need as an athletic 4-3 OLB.

 

74. New York Giants- Tre Mason (RB Auburn)

Helps rebuild running game to take pressure off of Eli Manning.

 

75. St. Louis Rams- A.J. McCarron (QB Alabama)

Insurance if Sam Bradford cannot take his game to next level with extra weapons.

 

76. Detroit Lions- Bruce Ellington (WR South Carolina)

Slot receiver that adds options for passing game.

77. San Francisco 49ers (From Tennessee Titans)- DeMarcus Lawrence (OLB Boise State)

Team will have to make serious decision with Aldon Smith soon and Lawrence provides depth.

 

78. Dallas Cowboys- Ahmad Dixon (S Baylor)

Tone setting safety to set tone in the middle of the field.

 

79. Baltimore Ravens- Terrance Brooks (S Florida State)

Natural free safety to play next to Matt Elam.

 

80. New York Jets- Marcus Roberson (CB Florida)

Rex Ryan loves taking corners and he provides depth.

 

81. Miami Dolphins- Allen Robinson (WR Penn State)

Bigger WR that can catch balls over the middle and open things up for Mike Wallace.

 

82. Chicago Bears- Bishop Sankey (RB Washington)

Backup for Matt Forte, with ability to take over as workhorse in the future.

 

83. Cleveland Browns (From Pittsburgh Steelers)- Dakota Dozier (OL Furman)

Massive offensive lineman that can help in several different positions on the line.

 

84. Arizona Cardinals- Tom Savage (QB Pittsburgh)

Cardinals acquire developmental QB to sit behind Carson Palmer for a couple seasons.

 

85. Green Bay PackersBrent Urban (DL Virginia)

Defensive line needs depth with high motor, versatile lineman.

 

86. Philadelphia Eagles- Martavis Bryant (WR Clemson)

Great size and speed to replace DeSean Jackson as a deep threat.

 

87. Kansas City Chiefs- Ego Ferguson (DT LSU)

Andy Reid loves to build through the trenches and adds an efficient tackle for 3-4 front.

 

88. Cincinnati Bengals- Russell Bodine (C Wisconsin)

Replacement after losing starting center Kyle Cook in free agency.

 

89. San Diego Chargers- Chris Smith (DE/OLB Louisville)

Edge rusher to help attack the likes of Peyton Manning.

 

90. Indianapolis Colts- Donte Moncrief (WR Mississippi)

Solid receiving threat to put around other weapons on offense.

 

91. New Orleans Saints- Weston Richburg (C Colorado State)

Future starting center that is a good athlete for Sean Payton’s dynamic play calls.

 

92. Carolina Panthers- Jaylen Watkins (CB Florida)

Replacement for Captain Munnerlyn in defensive passing game.

 

93. New England Patriots- Jackson Jeffcoat (DE Texas)

4-3 defensive end to play opposite of Chandler Jones.

 

94. San Francisco 49ers- Aaron Colvin (DB Oklahoma)

Provides depth for future even though has injury that will hold him back in 2014.

 

95. Denver Broncos- Preston Brown (LB Louisville)

Need help in the middle and Brown is a plug and play MLB.

 

96. Minnesota Vikings (From Seattle Seahawks)- Christian Jones (LB Florida State)

Need depth at LB and Jones can play all three positions.

 

97. Pittsburgh Steelers- Brandon Coleman (WR Rutgers)**

Huge WR to give Ben Roethlisberger help on the outside and in the red-zone.

 

98. Green Bay Packers- Travis Swanson (C Arkansas)**

Center to help in protection of Aaron Rodgers.

 

99. Baltimore Ravens- Devonta Freeman (RB Florida State)**

Fits zone blocking scheme, while adding extra weapon in passing game.

 

100. San Francisco 49ers- Dion Bailey (S USC)**

Big Safety who adds a physical presence to develop into the future at SS.

About Brett Dickinson

I am the Creator and Developer of “The Sports Column.” I studied Journalism at Salisbury University before gaining experience in broadcast for large media markets, Baltimore (WBAL Sports) and Washington D.C. (SportsWeek with Lavar Arrington), with titles as a Producer and Videographer. I co-hosted the Brett and Barry Show on WNST 1570am Baltimore and produced for the other programs at the station. I am currently the Executive Director of the Ed Block Courage Award Foundation and an overnight producer/board operator for CBS Radio in Baltimore.



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