Mock Draft 3.

While there are many changes this week from last week, I have actually become more comfortable with a number of my picks and feel that I am getting closer to feeling confident come May 8th. As this mock draft began I had initial thoughts on how far some guys may fall, but as it would come to the next pick and I reviewed what position on each team was in need of my help, many new names appeared on the board and it ended up with 4 quarterbacks and 8 wide receivers being taken. If that doesn't show a change in the NFL landscape to a spread out and throw all over the place kind of league, not sure what will. 

1. Houston: Jadeveon Clowney (Previously: Clowney)
I just get the vibe that the Texans are going to wait and select a QB at the top of round 2 and take the best playmaker in the draft to start off. Don't forget, this is the same organization that took Mario Williams over Reggie Bush.

2. St. Louis: Greg Robison (Watkins)
The offensive line situation for St. Louis is terrible right now. The healthy players are not great and Jake Long is not healthy. Robison is begin by filling in for Long at left tackle and them seamlessly transfer to right take after his return.

3. Jacksonville: Blake Bortles (Bortles)
Bortles is solid in the pocket with ability to move around enough in the pocket to keep defenses honest. While not a huge believer that size makes a quarterback, Bortles definitely has the traditional frame wanted from your signal caller.

4. Cleveland: Sammy Watkins (Manziel)
Sammy Watkins, Jordan Cameron, Josh Gordon, Ben Tate and Andrew Hawkins. Does it really matter who is throwing the football in this potentially explosive offense?

5. Oakland: Mike Evans (Robison)
Oakland is always a crap shoot as to who they will really select and typically go after playmakers. Mike Evans is arguably the best wide receiver in this draft and will upgrade Oakland's offense immediately. Matt Schaub certainly wouldn't mind.

6. Atlanta: Khalil Mack (Mack)
I said it last week, but it's the truth.This is the dream scenario for Atlanta, a team in dire need of a pass rusher and presence on the defensive side of the ball. They will have to hold themselves back from sprinting the card to the table if Mack is still there at 6.

7. Tampa Bay: Taylor Lewan (Evans)
I think that the Bucs were targeting Mike Evans here but with the Raiders grabbing him, the Bucs will be forced to either look to trade out of number 7 or take the best available player. Adding Lewan, and making him a RT or LG, will complete the revamped offensive line in Tampa.

8. Minnesota: Teddy Bridgewater (Bridgewater)
Mike Zimmer understands that he needs an upgrade at quarterback and grabbing a guy who at one time thought of as hands down the best quarterback in the draft will fill that need. The Vikings do have a veteran presence at the position currently which will allow them to rest Bridgewater for a learn.

9. Buffalo: Eric Ebron (Dennard)
Buffalo does not have many holes to fill but one glaring hole is at tight end. Ebron has been rumored to be of great interest to the Bills and he certainly has the ability to be a top 10 pick. Surround EJ Manuel with weapons will only make him a better quarterback.

10. Detroit: Jake Matthews (Matthews)
Matt Stafford is a top 5 quarterback when he is not injured or being knocked down more times than anyone is able to count. When he is dinged up and knocked up over and over again? Not so much. Jake Matthews brings a big, athletic body to the Lions and will help to protect Stafford's blind side.

11. Tennessee: CJ Mosley (Mosley)
I am still only lukewarm on this pick because I can not figure out a strategy for the Titans. Linebacker seems like the only logical place to slot anyone left on the board. The Titans could literally select anything from a quarterback to a cornerback and everything in between.

12. New York Giants: Zach Martin (Lewan)
Up to this point I have had Lewan slotted in here to the Giants but with him already being grabbed, they men in blue take the best remaining option to help keep Eli healthy and upright.

13. St. Louis: Odell Beckham Jr. (Gilbert)
The Rams still need to add playmakers to help Sam Bradford reach his potential and sense they passed on Sammy Watkins at the top of the draft, grabbing an explosive player like Beckham is their smartest option.

14. Chicago: Darqueze Dennard (Fuller)
The Bears will be looking to upgrade their secondary and are lucky enough to have a future star fall directly into their laps at 14. Dennard is tough nosed and could be a shutdown corner for seasons to come.

15. Pittsburgh: Aaron Donald (Donald)
Donald has been dominating Heinz Field on Saturdays and will now get the chance to do the same on Sundays as the Steelers focus on an aging defense with a dynamic defensive lineman. Adding the most dominant interior defensive linemen will help the Steeler defense to get back to being as tough as they once were. 

16. Dallas: Johnny Manziel (Clinton Dix)
I mentioned last week that Dallas could pull the trigger on Derek Carr in this spot, but they won't even think about that if Johnny Football is still here. Jerry Jones loves attention and Manziel will brings plenty of that. Jerry's World just got a little more crazy.

17. Baltimore: Ha Ha Clinton Dix (Martin)
The secondary in Baltimore got younger last year with Matt Elam taking over for Ed Reed and by pairing him with the Alabama product will make the secondary in Baltimore fly around with a lot of speed and a lot of ballhawking abilities.

18. New York Jets: Brandin Cooks (Cooks)
I do believe Michael Vick ends up starting for the Jets and that he will want additional targets in that offense. Enter Brandin Cooks and his explosiveness.

19. Miami: Ryan Shazier (Moses)
Shazier can bring some youth and athleticism to the middle portion of the Dolphin's defense and be a key to energizing a defensive side of the ball that has the opportunity to be a part of a playoff push.

20. Arizona: Derek Carr (Carr)
Perfect situation for Derek Carr to be able to sit behind Carson Palmer for a season and learn how to become a professional.

21. Green Bay: Justin Gilbert (Pryor)
With few holes, if any, on the offensive side of the ball the Packers select the top rated defensive back remaining and fill a need in the secondary.

22. Philadelphia: Cory Latimer (Beckham)
Latimer is new to the first round but his stock continues to rise and he will be a sure handed replacement for DeSean Jackson to line up across from Riley Cooper.

23. Kansas City: Marquise Lee (Jerrigan)
Alex Smith can not be counted on to continue to produce with such a lack of wide receivers to throw too. I am nervous that Lee reminds me of a young Dwayne Bowe, but if he becomes a young and determined Dwayne Bowe: watch out.

24. Cincinnati: Bradley Roby ( Fuller)
Roby fills one of the very few holes that this Cincinnati team currently possesses. With the exception of the secondary, this defense is already pretty stout and could lead this team back to the playoffs. Roby will allow the aging Terrance Newman to slide to the slot and a combo of Roby and Pacman Jones is no secondary to mock for opposing offensives.

25. San Diego: Kyle Fuller (Ebron)
Fuller is a big and physical corner who can help a San Diego team protect against having to constantly try to outscore opponents. It's more likely that San Diego trades this pick to acquire more mid round selections because they do not have many holes.

26. Cleveland: Jason Verrett (Verrett)
The duo of Verrett and Watkins bring the Browns playmakers on both sides of the passing game. The team on the shores of Lake Erie is not as far away as many believe.

27: New Orleans: Calvin Pryor (Barr)
When a guy with this much talent falls all the way to 27. You draft him and find a way to make him work in your lineup. The Saints will do just that.

28. Carolina: Kelvin Benjamin (Lee)
The Panthers badly need someone to throw the ball to but I really think that the poor attitude and supposed lack of effort that Benjamin displays will cause him to have rifts with Ron Rivera. Or Ron Rivera is exactly the kind of guy needed to straighten him out.

29. New England: Kyle Van Noy (Shazier)
This is the typical New England pick. A guy slightly under the radar who is simply a football player. Just how Bellicheck likes em.

30. San Francisco: Cyrus Kouandjio (Ealy)
San Francisco is in the envious position where they can take a chance on a high potential player who could end up being a solid starter in the league for many seasons.

31. Denver: Anthony Barr (Nix III)
It somehow always seems like the best teams have very good players fall to them for some unknown reason and this is no different. Barr is a game changer and will fit in very nicely with the Mile High Defense

32. Seattle: Davante Adams (Haseman)
The Seahawks go off script and draft a wide receiver early in the draft. A great replacement for Golden Tate. 

Only 10 more days....