2010 NFL Mock Draft - Round 3

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Updated April 22, 2010

Final Version

It is finally draft day! This is my final mock draft with projected trades, which are as follows:
Chiefs trade #5 and #36 to 49ers for #13, #17, and #115
Jaguars trade #10 to Eagles for #24, #37, and #121
Broncos trade #11 to Giants for #15 and #76
Cowboys trade #27 to Broncos for #43 and #76

Picks 1-16 | Picks 17-32 | Round 2 | Round 3

65. (3.1) STL: Brandon Lafell, WR, LSU
The Rams need another receiving threat for its new franchised quarterback.

66. (3.2) DET: Toby Gerhart, RB, Stanford
The Lions need another running back to team up with Kevin Smith who is coming off a major injury.

67. (3.3) TB: Corey Wootton, DE, Northwestern
The Bucs hope to continue to build its defensive line with the pass rusher Wootton.

68. (3.4) KC: Jason Worilds, OLB, Virginia Tech
The Chiefs find their 3-4 pass rusher.

69. (3.5) OAK: Geno Atkins, DT, Georgia
Defensive tackle with great athleticism; perfect for Al Davis.

70. (3.6) JAX (trade w/PHI): Chad Jones, S, LSU
The Jaguars need to bolster their safety position.

71. (3.7) CLE: Eric Decker, WR, Minnesota
The Browns add to their lacking receiving corps.

72. (3.8) BUF: Tony Pike, QB, Cincinnati
If the Bills are unable to get Clausen in the first round, they may consider taking Pike and grooming him for the future.

73. (3.9) MIA: Kam Chancellor, S, Virginia Tech
The Dolphins overpaid on Gabril Wilson and cut him. Bill Parcells love big defensive backs. At 6-3, Chancellor is a big guy.

74. (3.10) JAX: Ben Tate, RB, Auburn
The Jaguars get a back to team up with MJD.

75. (3.11) CHI: Taylor Price, WR, Ohio
The Bears have not been quiet about the fact they need help at free safety, but there is little value at this spot so they improve another need: receiver.

76. (3.12) DAL (from DEN via trade w/NYG): John Jerry, OT, Ole Miss.
With the release of Flozell Adams, the Cowboys need help at the OT position.

77. (3.13) TEN: Akwasi Owusu-Ansah, CB, Indiana (PA)
Besides Courtland Finnegan, the Titans have struggled at the cornerback position.

78. (3.14) CAR: Navorro Bowman, OLB, Penn State
The Panthers let Na'il Diggs leave in free agency and waived Landon Johnson so depth at the OLB position is needed.

79. (3.15) SF: Brandon Spikes, ILB, Florida
The 49ers draft Spikes hoping he can be mentored by his older cousin Takeo.

80. (3.16) DEN: Dorin Dickerson, TE, Pittsburgh
The Broncos get their pass happy tight end after trading away Tony Scheffler.

81. (3.17) HOU: Dexter McCluster, WR, Ole Miss.
The Texans draft the all-everything McCluster.

82. (3.18) PIT: Alex Carrington, DE, Arkansas St.
The Steelers take Carrington who looks to be an ideal 3-4 end.

83. (3.19) ATL: Eric Norwood, OLB, South Carolina
The Falcons add Norwood, a pass rushing specialist.

84. (3.20) CIN: Jon Asamoah, OG, Illinois
The Bengals add Asamoah to compete for playing time with Evan Mathis and Nate Livings.

85. (3.21) CLE: Aaron Hernandez, TE, Florida
The Browns signed veteran Ben Watson, but Hernandez is a speedster that should give the Browns another receiving threat.

86. (3.22) GB: Jared Veldheer, OT, Hillsdale
Huge offensive lineman (6-8, 312), but yet has the athleticism to play in the Packers' zone blocking scheme.

87. (3.23) PHI: Donald Butler, ILB, Washington
ILB Stewart Bradley is coming back from an injury.

88. (3.24) ARI: Carlton Mitchell, WR, South Florida
The Cardinals add depth to replace Anquan Boldin.

89. (3.25) ARI: Thaddeus Gibson, DE/OLB, Ohio State
The Cardinals add a pass rusher for their 3-4 defense.

90. (3.26) DAL: Arthur Jones, DE/DT, Syracuse
The Cowboys take Jones who should be able to play DE in the 3-4 defense.

91. (3.27) SD: Jerome Murphy, CB, South Florida
The Chargers traded away Antonio Cromartie.

92. (3.28) CLE: Dominique Franks, CB, Oklahoma
The Browns continue to bolster their defensive backfield.

93. (3.29) MIN: Reshad Jones, S, Georgia
The Vikings lack much depth behind safety starters Tyrell Johnson and Madieu Williams.

94. (3.30) IND: Austen Lane, DE, Murray State
The Colts add Lane who has incredible size and athleticism.

95. (3.31) NO: Ed Dickson, TE, Oregon
The Saints add more artillery to Drew Brees' arsenal.

96. (3.32) CIN: Mardy Gilyard, WR, Cincinnati
The Bengals take the Cincinnati product. Gilyard says he wants to be a Bengal. Definitely a good start for a franchise known to have difficulty signing draft picks.

97. (3.33) TEN: Jacoby Ford, WR, Clemson
The Titans love drafting fast prospects (Chris Johnson). Ford ran a 4.22 40.

98. (3.34) ATL: Matt Tennant, C, Boston College
The Falcons need help at center where starter Todd McClure is 33 years old.

Michael Abromowitz has been quoted in numerous publications, both internet and print and is a proud member of the Football Writers Association of America.

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