ClipperCoach's Mock Draft (Round 3)

1 - KC: Stedman Bailey, WR, West Virginia
The Chiefs know they needed to add WR help. It may happen in free agency. Baldwin hasn't done much to help out Bowe, and with the new contract, Bowe remains the #1 guy. Bailey is a top flight receiver, and is a quality character guy. He will be a solid #3 or #4 receiver.

2 - JAX: Jamie Collins, OLB, Southern Miss
The Jags will improve their defense, and add an edge rusher. in a hy-brid 3-4/4-3 scheme Collins is a sold cover guy, with good edge rushing skills. Bradley knows he needs to improve this defense if he has a chance at a decent record this season.

3 - DET: Cornellius Carradine, DE, Florida State
This is not an offensive weapon for Stafford, but his presence could be a plus in terms of sacks, field position, and athleticism. Lions are addressing their defense. They feel confident int their offense and they can get a home run RB in the later rounds. They grab a high quality DE here, highly rated out of HS, but not a lot of experience. He is likened to Justin Tuck - he turned out well right? Lions are hoping that happens for them.

4 - OAK: Tyler Bray, QB, Tennessee
Bray fits the mold better than Manuel or Wilson does. He can throw the ball down field with success, and is more athletic than people give him credit. Look for him to be taken in round 3 or 4. He is a live arm with room to grow. He will be used as the future behind Palmer, and compete with Pryor for the #2 position.

5 - PHI: EJ Manuel, QB, Florida State
Philly fans will finally be happy with the pick. The future is not Nick Foles, and that isn't his fault. I believe he will be traded to someone rebuilding, and be their future starting QB (Jax, NYJ, Cards, Oak). Manuel is athletic, and can throw the ball. They get value here because they do not spend round 1 money on a weak QB class. They also get someone who can run zone read, and throw the ball.

6 - CLE: Quinton Patton, WR, Louisiana Tech
The Browns need to trade for Mallet, and I think they will at last minute. Therefore they probably won't have this pick. If they do, then they need to make sure that they grab a wideout to help out Weeden. He needs more help, and the Browns are set to help the defense in free agency.

7 - ARI: Tyler Wilson, QB, Arkansas
Arizona gets their man. Wilson was once thought of as a round 1 pick. He has a great arm, needs some mechanical work, but overall can sling the ball. He is a good choice here and at great value would be the face of the franchise for the future. He can get the ball down field. He can take hits (see last years game film in Arkansas). He is tough. He is a leader. He is who you want.

8 - TEN: Vance McDonald, TE, Rice
The Titans allowed Jared Cook to walk, which was the right choice. Regardless of being paid lots of money, he was becoming a "me" guy not a "team guy." McDonald is a solid TE, with a basketball history (which is becoming more apparent in today's NFL). He will fit in nicely with this offense.

9 - BUF: Jordan Reed, TE, Florida
The Bills have watched Brady destroy them over the years with decent TEs, and most recently with very good TE's. The Patriots create mismatches, and now with Geno Smith, Hopkins, Spiller, and Johnson, they look to add to Chandlers ability at the TE position. Reed will be an H-Back type, and play a role similar to Hernandez in NE. Look out AFC East

10 - NYJ: Brandon Jenkins, DE, Florida State
Jets need more pass rushing ability. They need more versatile guys. Jenkins is a pass rush guy, struggles in coverage and against the run, but brings a swagger than Rexy likes. He has an attitude, and thats good when playing in NY.

11 - TB: Travis Kelce, TE, Cincinnati
One of the major improvements that TB wants is a new TE. Clark is aging (or aged), and they need someone younger, with more versatility. Kelce is a seen as a mid-late round 2 pick, but slides here because of need. Great selection.

12 - SF: Justin Pugh, OT, Syracuse
The 49ers have a great offensive line, and they are young, but they need depth. This is a solid selection of depth here. A future starter (someplace else) or a replacement player Pugh provides positional depth (can play OT or OG) at a starter caliber quality.

13 - NO: Matt Barkley, QB, USC
This is the shocker pick for a lot of people. Brees signed a big contract, but is nearing the end of his career. Barkley will get the chance to learn from a great QB, and team leader. In 3-4 years he will be the starter and the pressure will subside for awhile before has has to manage a team. He is not a day 1 rookie starting QB. He can be the future for someone, but not the 2013 future.

14 - SD: Tharold Simon, CB, LSU
Tall corners are becoming a huge deal (thanks Seattle) in the NFL. Simon is 6'2". He presents a solid #3 to start, with the ability to cover TE's and a future #1 or#2 corner. Good pick here, with the idea that he pans out.

15 - MIA: Barrett Jones, OG, Alabama
Miami needs offensive line help. They have taken a great stride forward in making themselves better for the future but need more help up front. Get a versatile player that can play all 3 positions, smart, and will dow what you ask is a must. Plug and play right away, regardless of position on the offensive line.

16 - STL: Cobi Hamilton, WR, Arkansas
Quick, physical receiver Hamilton is a good choice here. At 6'2" and about 220, Hamilton can stretch the field, go up for balls, and run the hard slant routes. He is a solid blocker as well. Rams may take a OT, or another DB here as well.

17 - PIT: Corey Lemonier, DE, Auburn
Allowing James Harrison to walk makes sense. He is probably overpaid for his production and past his prime. They have a back up, and will give him a shot, but to add depth and competition they go with Lemonier here. He is a good, quick OLB, and reliable. He is a smart player.

18 - DAL: Alvin Bailey, OG, Arkansas
Dallas adds another BIG offensive lineman from the SEC. Bailey will play along DJ Fluker in order to protect Romo. The right side will be strong for years to come. Look for the Cowboys to add another DT or LB in the future rounds. This is a great pick up.

19 - NYG: Montee Ball, RB, Wisconsin
A touchdown master in a run first offense ball fits well here. Eli has always been better off of the play action. When he has to go to "do-it-yourself mode" he isn't as good of a QB. They bring in a solid running back with great intangibles, and a quality offensive system from which he was developed.

20 - MIA: Zaviar Gooden, OLB, Missouri
Miami adds help at ILB with Gooden. He can run really well. He is quick, instinctive and has good speed. He is a little undersized, but in this 3-4 defense, he has a good defensive line in front of him, and runs well for coverage purposes. The Dolphins are getting better with each pick.

21 - MIN: Bacarri Rambo, FS, Georgia
Harrison Smith was a fantastic get last year. He needs someone to help him though. Rambo can be that help. A physical player, and someone who can split the field in half, and run, as wel as cover and tackle. The Vikings initially needed a WR here, but because they have Jarius wright, and got a TE and WR in round 1, they are all set. They need to add defensive help now.

22 - CIN: Jelani Jenkins, OLB, Florida
Jenkins should have stayed one more year, and he would have improved his draft stock. He is an under the radar draftee here at round 3. He is a weak side OLB, in the 4-3 and runs very well. He possess good cover skills, high ball skills, and a physical presence in the tackling game. Having Arthur Brown in the middle and him on the outside will create a deadly tandem at the LB position for years. Zimmer is VERY excited about these picks.

23 - WAS: Marquise Goodwin, WR, Texas
If Washington really wants to incorporate the read option, adding a speedster like Goodwin is a must. They need someone to play the slot, and to run the Jet Sweep action, and option action off of the inside run with Morris. A solid pick up here, and RGIII is starting to think back to Baylor days again (in this case, MVP).

24 - IND: David Bakhtiari, OT, Colorado
If there is an OLB or LB here that is worth taking the Colts will jump. There isn't, so they take what is left of the best and grab an OT. This provides depth among the offensive line, and a future start. He is a long armed man, but plays more stiff than normal at times. If he plays to potential, he is a RT starter in the future.

25 - SEA: Logan Ryan, CB, Rutgers
Seattle loves tall corners. Ryan 6'0" is a good pick. He is a good nickel corner, and could possibly play some safety in the future. He is a little bit of a project, but a solid special teams and character guy.

26 - GB: Ryan Swope, WR, Texas A&M
This is a HUGE pick. Swope is a solid reminder of Jordy Nelson, but faster. He tested very well and got himself moved from round 4-5 to round 2-3. Packers take him here to replace Jennings and its a solid pick. Rogers is very happy, and Green Bay stays dynamic on offense.

27 - HOU: Marquess Wilson, WR, Washington State
The Texans need a WR opposite Andre Johnson. Now that 30, the magic number for declining football players, has hit Johnson a future sucessor is inevitable. This, is a solid pick, as long as the off the field behavior is managed well.

28 - DEN: Akeem Spence, DT, Illinois
Denver adds depth inside. Another pass rushing DT, and run stuffer to help Kwann Short.

29 - NE: Everett Dawkins, DT, Florida State
Florida State has taken over round three here. And Dawkins is another great addition. A small addition for a big time defense. Dawkins will be a very good rotational player and solid starter (once Wilfork ends his career). He is a quick inside DT, who has ability to get after passer and create havoc on run plays.

30 - ATL: Travis Frederick, C, Wisconsin
The Falcons continue to set their offensive line up for success. They took Thomas last round which can play either OG or OT. Taking Frederick leaves Knoz at guard and puts a pure center up front. A good run blocker, and decent pass blocker, Frederick performs well in pre-season expect him to start right away.

31 - SF: William Gholston, DE, Michigan State
49ers have had a great offseason. They added a veteran with Championship experience to play opposite, Crabtree. Took a dynamic slot player in Austin. And added depth to an already strong offensive line. They get the future 5 technique here who didn't live up to expectations at MSU. He will learn from Smith who is a great DE in this system.

32 - BAL: Jon Bostic, ILB, Florida
This is a high quality pick. A starter since his freshman year in college Bostic is a physical, run stopping force. He ran much better than expected at the combine, but his 6'1 height isn't ideal inside and he didn't run well enough to be projected outside. He is a great pick here. A leader, to take over the Ray Lewis role of a very old defense. Good pick, and he will be a good special teams guy as well.