- Cleveland Browns: Larry Ogunjobi, DT, Charlotte
This is the Brown’s least sexy pick thus far, but Ogunjobi has the ability to be a very solid starting 3 tech. His spot will probably be for the other defensive end role opposite Shelton. He will have to compete for that role.
- San Francisco 49ers: Ahkello Witherspoon, CB, Colorado
Witherspoon is a very solid press corner, but he doesn’t offer much in run support. Witherspoon played opposite Awuzie at Colorado and was part of their surprise season where they won the Pac 12 south.
Kamara will be part of a very good running back rotation which includes a future Hall of Famer, Adrian Peterson, and Mark Ingram. Peterson is on the back nine of his career and will need to be spotted by other backs. Kamara also adds some punt return value.
- Jacksonville Jaguars: Dawuane Smoot, DE, Illinois
Smoot is an accomplished track and field competitor and his athleticism provides the Jaguars some upside. He needs to add some weight to play on the defensive line, but in the meantime could be a special teamer for the Jags.
- Los Angeles Rams: Cooper Kupp, WR, Eastern Washington
Cooper Kupp had a productive career at Eastern Washington and it included success against Washington and Washington State. I see him starting out in the slot and maybe developing into a quality starter on the outside. Very good value in the third round.
- Minnesota Vikings: Pat Elflein, C, Ohio State
The Vikings added the best center in this draft, in my opinion. Despite being a third-round pick, I think he starts right away. Elflein has some good upside as well.
- Los Angeles Chargers: Dan Feeney, G, Indiana
Feeney is an athletic guard who will be able to play on the Chargers’ line. He may need to add some weight, but his shiftiness can be used to pave the way for Melvin Gordon.
- Tennessee Titans: Taywan Taylor, WR, Western Kentucky
The theme with this draft has been small school wide receivers and Taylor is another one. I see him as a slot receiver and a very average one.
- Cincinnati Bengals: Jordan Willis, DE, Kansas State
This pick is a steal in the third round as Willis was projected to go late first or early second round. Willis has a great motor and fits into a 4-3 scheme.
- Baltimore Ravens: Chris Wormley, DE, Michigan
The Ravens also got a good value pick here as Wormley fits their system as a defensive end. He has the size that fits well as a 5 tech that can move inside to a 3 tech.
- Atlanta Falcons: Duke Riley, LB, LSU
It is hard to say of Riley has the size to play linebacker in the NFL regularly, but he has the speed to help on special teams.
- New Orleans Saints: Alex Anzalone, LB, Florida
The Saints made a better linebacker pick here with Anzalone. Anzalone was plagued by injury at Florida and that hurt his draft stock. He is valuable in that he could fit in many roles and execute many different assignments as a linebacker.
- Carolina Panthers: Daeshon Hall, DE, Texas A&M
Still a bit raw, he could develop into a very solid 4-3 defensive end.
- Baltimore Ravens: Tim Williams, OLB, Alabama
Baltimore picked up another outside linebacker prospect in the third round. Williams may have been a first rounder if he had not had trouble off the field.
- New York Jets: Ardarius Stewart, WR, Alabama
This is a good pick for the Jets as Stewart is a complete receiver. Coaches will love his toughness and offenses will value his speed. Has good run after catch ability and is a deep threat.
- Indianapolis Colts: Tarell Basham, OLB, Ohio
Will probably play outside linebacker for the Colts, he has the potential to be a very good pass rusher. He is still raw and will need to develop within Indianapolis’ system.
- Washington Redskins: Fabian Moreau, CB, UCLA
Moreau has the press cover skills that you look for in a corner. He would have been a first rounder if it wasn’t for his injury history.
- Denver Broncos: Carlos Henderson, WR, Louisiana Tech
Henderson is still a bit raw as a receiver. His early value will come on kick returns and that could buy him time to become a good route runner and speed receiver in the NFL.
- New England Patriots: Derek Rivers, EDGE, Youngstown State
The Patriots did not make many picks in this draft, but this was a good one. The knock on Rivers was that he played at Youngstown State, but he has the tools to be a good edge rusher in the NFL. Some mocked him in the first round.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Chris Godwin, WR, Penn State
The Buccaneers seemed to really surround Jameis Winston with weapons. Godwin is a solid receiver who has the length and speed to have a good career in the NFL.
- New England Patriots: Antonio Garcia, T, Troy
I didn’t see offensive line as a huge need for the Patriots but it looks like they were looking to add depth to their line. Garcia will probably make the team, but will start as a reserve lineman.
- Kansas City Chiefs: Kareem Hunt, RB, Toledo
Hunt is a good back who should at least be a third down option for the Chiefs. His pass catching and pass blocking potential will be an asset for a backfield in transition. Jamaal Charles hasn’t been healthy and has signed with the Denver Broncos.
- New York Giants: Davis Webb, QB, California
The Giants took their first shot at grooming a replacement for Eli Manning. Webb succeeded and has the arm strength teams like. The concern is his success is inflated by Cal’s “air raid” offense.
- Oakland Raiders: Eddie Vanderdoes, DT, UCLA
Defensive line is a major weakness for the Raiders defense. Vanderdoes was a step toward improving at that position.
- Houston Texans: D’Onta Foreman, RB, Texas
I’m not a huge fan of this pick as I think Foreman’s fumble problems could present an issue for the Texans playing in close games. Foreman will compete for playing time, but I would not bank on it.
- Seattle Seahawks: Shaquill Griffin, CB, Central Florida
Griffin has a lot of characteristics you look for in a corner. He is tough, has good instincts, is a willing run supporter and is tough off the line.
- Los Angeles Rams: John Johnson, S, Boston College
Johnson is well-rounded enough that he could contribute right away as a safety for the Rams. Although he is not outstanding in any area, he seems to be able to do enough to cover his assignments.
- Dallas Cowboys: Jourdan Lewis, CB, Michigan
Lewis was an early second round talent, but fell because of a domestic violence incident. Despite this being a serious issue for the league, the Cowboys add another slot capable talent.
- Green Bay Packers: Montravius Adams, DT, Auburn
I don’t understand this pick so much from a needs standpoint. I would guess that his fit is as a 3 tech, but he has been projected more as a 4-3 defensive tackle.
- Pittsburgh Steelers: Cameron Sutton, CB, Tennessee
The Steelers do need to find their slot corner of the future with an aging William Gay and so this pick makes sense. Sutton has some punt return value, but I don’t see them using defensive players as returners often.
- Seattle Seahawks: Delano Hill, SS, Michigan
I don’t see Hill playing much in his rookie year, but he could earn a spot as a special teamer. On defense he is limited to being as an in-the-box safety.
- Detriot Lions: Kenny Golladay, WR, Northern Illinois
Golladay played at small schools for his college career. Although he did succeed at those levels, his third round draft status comes from his height, size and speed characteristics.
- Miami Dolphins: Cordrea Tankersley, CB, Clemson
This is a good pick from a value standpoint as Tankersley has the makings of a good press corner. Teams may have been turned off by his run defense.
- Arizona Cardinals: Chad Williams, WR, Grambling State
Williams is a raw prospect from a small school. He did get into some trouble for marijuana and a firearms possession.
- Philadelphia Eagles: Rasul Douglas, CB, West Virginia
The need at corner still exists for the Eagles despite having already taken Sidney Jones. Rasul Douglas is another tall corner standing in at 6’2” and his success will be determined by his ability to develop the fluidity to match his height.
- Tennessee Titans: Jonnu Smith, TE, Florida International
Smith may not ever be the tight end for the Titans, but he could help as a number two tight end that has both receiving and blocking skills.
- Denver Broncos: Brendan Langley, CB, Lamar
Langley is mostly a size and speed prospect, but he is still underdeveloped. I think his role will be as a backup corner and special teams player.
- Seattle Seahawks: Nazair Jones, DT, North Carolina
The Seahawks still needed to upgrade their defensive interior. I think Jones’ fit is better in an odd front and I think his value is more as an early down, rotational defensive lineman.
- New Orleans Saints: Trey Hendrickson, OLB, Florida Atlantic
Hendrickson seems to be a depth pick on the edge for the Saints. I think he will be a special teams player.
- San Francisco 49ers: C.J. Beathard, QB, Iowa
I think the 49ers draft suggests that Hoyer is going to be the Quarterback of the team and I would guess Barkley would be the backup. I understand wanting a third quarterback, but am curious why they were not thinking Josh Dobbs or Brad Kaaya here.
- Pittsburgh Steelers: James Conner, RB, Pittsburgh
This is a feel good story as Conner battled Lymphoma during his college career only to come back and have a stellar last year with the Panthers. Despite the excitement of being drafted by his hometown team, I would look at him as more of a number two back behind Le’Veon Bell and the hope is that his experience as a defensive end will give the Steelers value on special teams.
- Seattle Seahawks: Amara Darboh, WR, Michigan
I don’t see Darboh being a starter for the Seahawks, but I do see him as a nice player for them. He will help in kick and punt coverage and as a receiver has the size and willingness to block you like to see from players.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Kendell Beckwith, ILB, LSU
The ACL tear really hurt Beckwith’s draft stock. In a class with not a lot of mike linebackers, Beckwith may have been an early day two pick. When healthy, Beckwith’s weakness is in coverage, but will still be a tough player on the inside for the Bucs.
