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Mock Draft

Round 3  -  Picks 64-79

64.  Indianapolis Colts   Josh Chapman   DT   Alabama

The Colts don't anticipate an overnight transition from a Tampa-2 scheme to a 3-4 front.  Chapman won't be able to help immediately as he recovers from offseason knee surgery, but a slight reach here by they Colts may end up giving them the top 3-4 nose tackle in this class in the long term.

65.  St. Louis Rams   Demario Davis   OLB   Arkansas State

The Rams need upgrades at both outside linebacker positions.  Davis is a fluid athlete who flies to the football against the run, and who displays good change of direction skills in pass coverage.  He has the look of an NFL starting linebacker.

66.  Minnesota Vikings   Brandon Boykin   CB   Georgia

Despite finishing tied for the league lead in sacks, the Vikings still finished 26th overall against the pass.  Boykin is similar in stature to Antoine Winfield.  Boykin is very physical for his size, and excels at reading the quarterback, reacting quickly, and making a play on the football in zone coverage.

67.  Cleveland Browns   Mohamed Sanu   WR   Rutgers

The Browns need to upgrade their wide receiver corps after a terrible season offensively in 2011.  Sanu doesn't have elite speed, but he can line up outside or in the slot, and shows excellent agility and acceleration out of his breaks.  He should be a nice fit in the Browns West Coast offense.

68.  Tampa Bay Buccaneers   Zach Brown   OLB   North Carolina

Geno Hayes is an unrestricted free agent and Quincy Black played poorly in 2011.  Brown isn't known for his toughness or physical play, but the former Tar Heel has excellent speed and athleticism, leading many to believe he has elite potential as a coverage linebacker.

69.  Washington Redskins   Brandon Brooks   OG   Miami (Ohio)

Lack of depth on the offensive line, along with a wealth of injuries elsewhere on the offense, spelled the end for the Redskins after an impressive 3-1 start in 2011.  Brooks offers insurance in case Kory Lichtensteiger is unable to get back on the field right away following surgery to repair his ACL and MCL back in October of 2011.

70.  Jacksonville Jaguars   Reuben Randle   WR   LSU

The Jaguars finished last in the NFL in passing in 2011.  The diminutive Mike Thomas led the Jaguars with 44 catches, and tight end Marcedes Lewis led the team with 460 receiving yards.  Randle provides a big target with good hands and the ability to stretch the field.  He will need to develop as a route runner at the next level. 

71.  Buffalo Bills   Nick Foles   QB   Arizona 

Ryan Fitzpatrick was very inconsistent in 2011, and really struggled in the final eight games, throwing 14 of his 23 interceptions during that stretch, and registering a passer rating of less than 50.0 in three of his final eight games.  Foles gives the Bills a quarterback prospect with the potential to develop into a starter if things don't work out for Fitzpatrick in Buffalo. 

72.  Miami Dolphins   Tyrone Crawford   DE   Boise State

The Dolphins need a defensive end to play opposite Cameron Wake.  Crawford plays with power at the point of attack against the run, and turns speed into power as a pass rusher off the edge.  He isn't flashy, but Crawford uses violent hands to shed blockers, and makes regular appearances in opposing backfields. 

73.  Miami Dolphins (from CHI)   Michael Egnew   TE   Missouri

Anthony Fasano is a solid blocking tight end, but offers very little in the passing game.  Egnew has excellent size and the speed to create mismatches for the Dolphins passing game.  He runs good routes and uses his body well to box out defenders and make the catch.  The Dolphins offense can only benefit from Egnew's versatility and talent. 

74.  Kansas City Chiefs   Dwight Bentley   CB   Louisiana-Lafayette

Brandon Carr signed with the Cowboys in free agency, and while the Chiefs brought in Stanford Routt to replace him, Bentley is simply too good to pass up here.  Bentley can flat out run, and has excellent athleticism to turn and stay with receivers down the field.  He will compete with Javier Arenas and Jalil Brown for playing time behind the Chiefs starters.

75.  Seattle Seahawks   Tony Bergstrom   OG   Utah

The Seahawks let Robert Gallery go after just one season in Seattle.  Bergstrom can provide depth at both guard and right tackle, and compete with Paul McQuistan for the starting job at left guard. 

76.  Houston Texans (from PHI)   Jeff Allen   OG   Illinois

The Texans will have some serious turnover on their offensive line after a 2011 season where their line carried an injury-riddled offense for most of the season.  Allen can compete for starting jobs at either guard spot, and possibly even at right tackle in the Texans zone-blocking scheme.

77.  New York Jets   Dwight Jones   WR   North Carolina

Plaxico Burress is an unrestricted free agent after just one season in New York.  If the Jets elect not to re-sign him, they will need a big target at the wide receiver position to replace him.  Jones uses his length and speed to separate from defensive backs, and does a nice job coming back to get the ball.

78.  San Diego Chargers   Derek Wolfe   DE   Cincinnati

The Chargers released Luis Castillo, leaving little depth behind Vaughn Martin and Corey Liuget at the 5-technique positions.  Wolfe proved he is strong enough to control blockers and take on double-teams at the Senior Bowl, and can push both the starters in San Diego while providing depth on the defensive line.

79.  Chicago Bears   Nigel Bradham   LB   Florida State

Bradham is an excellent athlete who is strong against the run and fluid in coverage, but who lacks instincts and awareness to be able to maximize his talent.  Still, he has the potential to push Nick Roach for a starting job while providing depth to an aging linebacker corps.