The 1st round of this year’s draft was very exciting and this 2018 NFL Mock Draft of the 3rd round shows there’s more fun to be had.
A lot of times it’s the team’s ability to make strong mid-round picks that puts them over the edge. This 2018 NFL Mock draft of the 3rd round gives a look at the type of talent that could still be available.
65. Baltimore Ravens (Buff/Cle)- Michael Gallup, WR, Colorado State
The Ravens made some splash 1st round moves, but still haven’t landed a young wide receiver to the mix.
66. New York Giants- Maurice Hurst, DT, Michigan
Hurst’s ability to penetrate the pocket is something every defensive coordinator covets.
67. Indianapolis Colts- Anthony Miller, WR, Memphis
Miller is a well rounded receiver who can stretch the field and work the underneath routes.
68. Houston Texans- Mason Cole, OL, Michigan
Cole has played all over the offensive line which will help him crack the starting lineup for the Texans
69. New York Giants (TB)- Tyquan Lewis, Edge, Ohio State
Lewis is an underrated prospect who shown the ability to get after the quarterback.
70. San Francisco 49ers (Chi)- Josh Sweat, Edge, Florida State
Sweat is still developing as a player, but possesses the athleticism to be a strong pass rusher.
71. Denver Broncos- Quenton Meeks, CB, Stanford
The Broncos add some depth to the secondary here with Meeks.
72. New York Jets- Orlando Brown Jr., OT, Oklahoma
Brown’s awful combine performance really cost him in this scenario.
73. Miami Dolphins- Ronald Jones II, RB, USC
The Dolphins are still searching for stability at the running back spot.
74. San Francisco 49ers- Justin Reid, S, Stanford
Reid has the skills and mental makeup to be an immediate contributor.
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75. Oakland Raiders- Duke Ejiofor, Edge, Wake Forest
Ejiofor is a strong edge rusher who could see early action in sub-packages.
76. Seattle Seahawks (GB)- Jessie Bates III, S, Wake Forest
Bates is a strong coverage safety who could see some time at cornerback.
77. Cincinnati Bengals- Rasheem Green, DL, USC
Green is a versatile defensive line prospect who can work off the edge and move inside.
78. Kansas City Chiefs (Wash)- Darius Phillips, CB, Western Michigan
Phillips is under the radar prospect with huge upside at the cornerback spot.
79. Pittsburgh Steelers- Akrum Wadley, RB, Iowa
Wadley is an explosive runner who can also contributing in the passing game.
80. Houston Texans (Sea)- M.J. Stewart, CB, North Carolina
Stewart can work both in the slot and on the outside.
81. Dallas Cowboys- Chad Thomas, Edge, Miami
Thomas has plenty of raw talent, but needs to start performing on a more consistent basis.
82. Detroit Lions- Anthony Averett, CB, Alabama
Averett is a little undersized, but he would be a great fit working in the slot.
83. Baltimore Ravens- Martinas Rankin, OL, Mississippi State
Rankin would be a great option at either guard or center for the Ravens.
84. Los Angeles Chargers- Luke Falk, QB, Washington State
Falk would be able to learn behind Philip Rivers and be his eventual replacement.
85. Carolina Panthers (Buff)- Armani Watts, S, Texas A&M
Watts is an explosive athlete who loves to attack the football.
86. Kansas City Chiefs- Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, Edge, Oklahoma
The Chiefs need more pass rushing options and Okoronkwo has a lot of potential in that area.
87. Los Angeles Rams- Genard Avery, LB, Memphis
Avery is a hard hitting linebacker who is always around the football.
88. Carolina Panthers- Ian Thomas, TE, Indiana
Greg Olsen will be around for a few more years, but Ian Thomas could be his long-term replacement.
89. Tennessee Titans- Jeff Holland, Edge, Auburn
Holland is still a little raw as a player, but has the burst to be an effective edge rusher.
90. Atlanta Falcons- Brandon Parker, OT, NC A&T
Parker will need time to develop but you can never have enough offensive line depth.
91. New Orleans Saints- Perry Nickerson, CB, Tulane
Nickerson would add to the Saints secondary depth and give them a nice developmental piece.
92. Pittsburgh Steelers- Justin Jones, DL, NC State
Jones is a powerful player who does a great job supporting the run.
93. Jacksonville Jaguars- Mike White, QB, Western Michigan
Jacksonville needs to find a young signal caller to back up and potentially replace Blake Bortles.
94. Minnesota Vikings- Deon Cain, WR, Clemson
Cain has a ton of speed and can help open things up for the Vikings offense.
95. New England Patriots- R.J. McIntosh, DL, Miami
McIntosh has a great blend of size and quickness. He has the upside to be a real difference maker at the next level.
96. Buffalo Bills (Phi)- Jordan Lasley, WR, UCLA
Lasley is a big-time playmaker who comes with some off-field questions.
97. Arizona Cardinals- D.J. Reed, CB, Kansas State
Reed is an ideal slot cornerback who could be an early contributor.
98. Houston Texans- Troy Fumagalli, TE, Wisconsin
Fumagalli has a knack for finding open holes in the defense.
99. Denver Broncos- Dante Pettis, WR, Washington
Pettis would give the Broncos an explosive option in the wide receiving corps.
100. Cincinnati Bengals- Fred Warner, LB, BYU
Warner is a developmental linebacker prospect with plenty of raw talent.