2007 Mock Draft Last updated 3/12/2007
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MOCK DRAFT: ROUND 3
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1 (65) Raiders Michael Bush RB Louisville
Raiders officials just renegotiated RB LaMont Jordan's contract, so coach Lane Kiffin can afford to slowly bring along Bush, a bruising back recovering from a broken leg sustained Sept. 2.
Team needs: QB | OT | WR | DT | RB | DE
2 (66) Lions Michael Coe CB Alabama St.
The Lions now use the Tampa-2 defense, and Coe fits that style perfectly. He is at his best on plays in front of him and likes to hit and tackle.
Team needs: DE | ILB | OT | G | CB | S | WR
3 (67) Browns Tony Franklin CB Va.
The Browns must upgrade the secondary, and Franklin is a versatile defensive back who could start at cornerback or safety in time.
Team needs: RB | DE | CB | G | NT | QB | OT | C | OLB
4 (68) Buccaneers Stewart Bradley OLB Nebraska
The Bucs have a variety of options they could address here -- safety, guard or linebacker -- but Bradley would be the best player available at the three positions of need.
Team needs: DT | DE | S | OT | OLB | G | FB
5 (69) Cardinals Joe Staley T Central Mich.
Arizona needs help along the offensive line, and Staley is athletic and has the potential to become great in time.
Team needs: OT | OLB | CB | RB | TE | DE | G
6 (70) Broncos James Marten T Boston Coll.
(from Washington) Broncos coach/GM Mike Shanahan also is eying Staley for this spot but also would be happy to get Marten here.
Team needs: DE | RB | CB | OT | S | DT | QB
7 (71) Dolphins John Beck QB BYU
Coach Cam Cameron says he is confident in QB Daunte Culpepper, but it's probably best to safeguard that decision. Beck has the smarts and accuracy to become a good starter in time and would be good insurance if Culpepper fails to regain his Pro Bowl form.
Team needs: OT | OLB | G | S | QB | CB
8 (72) Vikings Ikaika Alama-Francis DE Hawaii
Even though the Vikings have drafted defensive linemen highly in recent years, both defensive ends are coming off injuries. The team would be wise to take the raw but athletic Alama-Francis.
Team needs: WR | TE | DE | CB | OT | FB
9 (73) Texans David Irons CB Auburn
The Texans have struggled to find a quality cornerback to play opposite Dunta Robinson, the team's first-round pick in 2004. Irons, tough and physical, would be an ideal fit here.
Team needs: DT | ILB | CB | OT | G | RB | FB
10 (74) Bills Brandon Jackson* RB Nebraska
Bills GM Marv Levy is in serious trade discussions involving RB Willis McGahee, a free agent after the '07 season. Even if McGahee stays in Buffalo this year, he surely will leave after the season. The team should draft a big back who can develop into the feature back.
Team needs: OT | DT | S | DE | CB | WR | G
11 (75) Falcons Anthony Gonzalez* WR Ohio St.
The Falcons, after signing free agent Joe Horn, aren't as desperate for a wide receiver. They can afford to wait until the middle rounds to address this need. Gonzalez is underrated and too good to pass up at No. 75.
Team needs: WR | G | S | CB | OT | RB | TE | C | DE
12 (76) 49ers Paul Soliai DT Utah
The 49ers have struggled to find a strong nose tackle to anchor their shift to a 3-4 defense. Soliai is raw but has the size and strength to become a good NFL starter.
Team needs: OLB | CB | NT | S | WR | G
13 (77) Steelers Arron Sears G Tennessee
The Steelers consistently draft offensive linemen on Day 1 to maintain their offense performing at a high level despite free-agent losses.
Team needs: OLB | RB | CB | DE | WR | C | G
14 (78) Packers Ben Patrick TE Delaware
The Packers, after letting David Martin go and finally realizing that Bubba Franks never will be a consistent threat, must find a productive tight end.
Team needs: WR | RB | CB | TE | S
15 (79) Jaguars Kevin Payne S La.-Monroe
The Jaguars might lose safety Deon Grant in free agency, so adding the tough and smart Payne would be wise. Payne should be ready to start sooner than later.
Team needs: QB | WR | S | FB | DE | OT | CB
16 (80) Titans Kenny Irons RB Auburn
After cutting RB Travis Henry and losing RB Chris Brown in free agency, the team needs a back to share the load with LenDale White, a second-round pick last year. Irons if dropping down draft boards because of a lack of durability in college, but the Titans are in position to take a chance.
Team needs: DE | WR | S | CB | G | DT
17 (81) Giants Brian Leonard FB Rutgers
Leonard, from the Giants' backyard, is a versatile back who could split carries with Brandon Jacobs and be a real weapon catching passes.
Team needs: OLB | CB | RB | DT | TE | C | WR | P
18 (82) Rams John Wendling S Wyo.
The Rams are in a position to take a chance on the athletic Wendling, who played safety in college but is best suited to play cornerback in the NFL.
Team needs: DE | DT | WR | ILB | G | RB | CB
19 (83) Panthers David Harris ILB Michigan
Panthers officials love Harris and need insurance in case MLB Dan Morgan breaks down again. The Panthers will consider taking Harris in the second round and would be quite happy if he falls to them at No. 83.
Team needs: ILB | S | G | DE | TE | FB | QB
20 (84) Chiefs Jacoby Jones WR Lane
Chiefs GM Carl Peterson has been trying to find a solid wide receiver to play opposite Eddie Kennison for years and should take the super explosive Jones.
Team needs: DT | OT | WR | CB | ILB | TE
21 (85) Seahawks Marshal Yanda T Iowa
Yanda is athletic, tough and competitive and eventually could start at guard or right tackle.
Team needs: DT | S | DE | TE | OLB | G
22 (86) Broncos Josh Gattis S Wake For.
Gattis is a tough, hard-nosed player who could be a quality special teams player right away and eventually replace FS John Lynch, who turns 36 in September.
Team needs: DE | RB | CB | OT | S | DT | QB
23 (87) Cowboys Steve Smith WR USC
The Cowboys have Terrell Owens and Terry Glenn as starters, but both certainly are on the downside of their careers. The team would be wise to take a chance on the athletic and tough Smith for the future.
Team needs: G | S | WR | OT | OLB | NT | QB
24 (88) Saints Jay Moore DE Nebraska
The Saints figure to focus on their interior line with their picks in the early rounds but still need to add some depth at defensive end. Moore is similar to Bills DE Chris Kelsay, a fellow Cornhusker.
Team needs: CB | OLB | ILB | DT | TE | DE | QB | WR | OT
25 (89) Jets Julius Wilson T UAB
The Jets used two first-round picks to bolster the offensive line last year, but work remains to be done on that unit. Wilson, athletic and big, eventually could start at guard or right tackle.
Team needs: DE | CB | RB | NT | OT | G
26 (90) Eagles Paul Williams WR Fresno St.
Eagles officials also would consider Duke CB John Talley but should take a chance on the super athletic but wildly inconsistent Williams.
Team needs: DE | S | RB | ILB | OLB | CB | WR
27 (91) Patriots John Talley CB Duke
The Patriots' secondary is aging, and Talley is a smart, instinctive and versatile defensive back who could help at cornerback or safety.
Team needs: ILB | OLB | S | WR | OT | CB
28 (92) Ravens Drew Stanton QB Michigan St.
(from Baltimore) Bills QB J.P. Losman, a first-round pick in 2004, likely is in his last season in Buffalo unless he shows dramatic improvement in '07. It would be wise for the team to take a chance on Stanton and safeguard its future.
Team needs: RB | CB | OT | OLB | ILB | QB
29 (93) Chargers Lyle Sendlein C Texas
The Chargers' offensive line is solid, but GM A.J. Smith won't pass on the opportunity to add the versatile Sendlein, who played all along the offensive line in college.
Team needs: S | WR | G | DT | RB | CB | OLB | ILB
30 (94) Bears Brandon Mebane DT Cal
The Bears' defensive tackles were hobbled by injuries (Tommie Harris) and off-field issues (Tank Johnson) much of last season, and valuable backup Ian Scott figures to depart in free agency. The team would be wise to draft MeBane to begin restocking the unit.
Team needs: S | OT | WR | TE | CB | OT | G | OLB
31 (95) Colts Craig Davis WR LSU
Colts officials realize Marvin Harrison and Reggie Wayne are starting to get old, and the team cut slot receiver Brandon Stokley. Davis is an explosive, young receiver who can help in the slot and returning kicks.
Team needs: OLB | DT | WR | S | FB | OT | RB
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