2010 NFL Mock Draft - Going Forward: Round 3

65. (3.1) STL: Damian Williams, WR, USC
This is not a great crop at the receiver position and the Rams will reap the benefit by getting a player who could easily go quite a bit higher. However, I see several receivers slipping down the board. Another pick I'm leaving alone for the Rams.

66. (3.2) DET: Chad Jones, S, LSU
Someone has to help them out on the back end of their defense and while I don't mind trading up for Best they can't wait any longer to shore up this problem. He makes a nice pairing with Delmas.

67. (3.3) TB: Brandon Lafell, WR, LSU
Crazy as it seems I am hearing the Bucs will be taking multiple shots at receivers hoping to land talent for their franchise quarterback Josh Freeman.

68. (3.4) KC: Torrell Troup, DT, Central Florida
Kindle became their pick in the second so now I go in another direction than outside linebacker. Actually, having sacrificed by nose pick there (Cody) I pull the swap here. They need a nose.

69. (3.5) OAK: Matthew Tennant, OC, Boston College
Another pick to bolster their offensive line and turn Russell into a Pro Bowl quarterback. Yes, I'm kidding about the last part come on now people! Really though, Tennant visited and their center swap of Grove for Satele has not panned out whatsoever.

70. (3.6) BAL (from SEA/PHI/DEN): Eric Decker, WR, Minnesota
All of the talk about them going after Georgia Tech's Thomas indicates they are targeting receiver early. Decker fits their profile of gambling on injured players.

71. (3.7) CLE: Brandon Spikes, ILB, Florida
How far Spikes tumbles down the board is just one reason why the draft is a great reality show. His lack of speed combined with playing a position where players regularly are taken later than expected have some people even saying fourth round. Then again, a team could still grab him earlier on day two. The Browns need help all over and would welcome his leadership. Plus, he would have a chip on his shoulder equivalent in size to how late he is taken.

72. (3.8) BUF: Cam Thomas, DT, North Carolina
With the switch to a 3-4 defense the Bills need someone capable of manning the nose. This pick was changed from Troup, but the need is the same.

73. (3.9) MIA: Eric Norwood, OLB, South Carolina
Losing Porter and Taylor obviously creates a need at linebacker. I'm not in love with this pick from any angle because Norwood might go higher and this is not an ideal match.

74. (3.10) JAX: Taylor Price, WR, Ohio
I think given their current stack of picks the Jaguars would prefer waiting on receiver, but their decision making history dictates impatience.

75. (3.11) CHI: John Jerry, OG, Mississippi
After a little more reflection it makes more sense for them to beef up their offensive line here and Jerry is a good choice.

76. (3.12) NYG: Major Wright, S, Florida
They have made moves at the safety position, but indications are the team is still concerned and might make an addition for insurance.

77. (3.13) TEN: Thaddeus Gibson, OLB, Ohio State
Multiple additions are needed at linebacker, but here the goal is to provide short term insurance for Thornton's recovery from injury and possibly a long term replacement as he enters his contract year.

78. (3.14) CAR: Tony Pike, QB, Cincinnati
Matt Moore has a chance to be a viable starting quarterback for this franchise, but that doesn't mean the Panthers can turn a blind eye on the position. This would create healthy competition although Pike is at least a year away from starting a game in the NFL.

79. (3.15) SF: Carlton Mitchell, WR, South Florida
Landing Crabtree last year was a shot in the arm at the receiver position. Inviting multiple receivers in for a visit, include first round prospect Dez Bryant and Mitchell himself is an indication they need more.

80. (3.16) DEN: Dorin Dickerson, TE, Pittsburgh
Scheffler is out, and in his place the Broncos bring in a mismatch waiting to happen. Dickerson can blaze down the field.

81. (3.17) HOU: Reshad Jones, S, Georgia
Maybe it's just me, but since joining the NFL the Texans have needed help at safety every offseason.

82. (3.18) PIT: Alex Carrington, DE, Arkansas State
Obviously this draft is about taking take of both sides of the line. On the defensive front Father Time is a major factor, and even after picking Hood in the first round last year they need more reinforcements.

83. (3.19) ATL: J.D. Walton, OC, Baylor
No question they want Tennant for the Boston College connection to quarterback Matt Ryan, but if he's gone they might force this. Walton might wind up being a fourth or fifth round pick though.

84. (3.20) CIN: Kam Chancellor, S, Virginia Tech
Finally taking a tight end early forces me to switch my pick here. If Major Wright is on the board he could be the pick, but I have him gone so this is how I see it.

85. (3.21) CLE (from NE/OAK): Montario Hardesty, RB, Tennessee
Holmgren is going to add talent on offense. As cool as it was to watch Harrison burn it up late in the season, he will not be able to sustain similar production over any extended period of time. Hardesty gives them a little more size in the event last year's pick James Davis is not recovered from a shoulder injury.

86. (3.22) GB: Anthony Dixon, RB, Mississippi State
Nothing has come of them kicking the tires on ex-Eagle star Brian Westbrook, but the fact remains they need someone to chew up some carries behind Ryan Grant. Dixon might be a nice option for their frequent cold weather games.

87. (3.23) DEN (from PHI): Jonathan Dwyer, RB, Georgia Tech
It's a run on, well, running backs. Moreno needs someone to help him with some of the carries and Dwyer projects as a similar threat to Hillis as a part-time fullback. He of course was shipped out of town.

88. (3.24) ARI (from BAL): Ricky Sapp, DE/OLB, Clemson
More defensive help for the Cardinals who gave up almost 100 points in two playoff games.

89. (3.25) ARI: Chris Cook, CB, Virginia
Pretty much every team in the NFL can use depth at cornerback and the Cardinals are no exception. Anyone who watched them try to slow down the Packers and Saints understands this.

90. (3.26) NE (from DAL): Navarro Bowman, OLB, Penn State
They know how to steal players and this would be a prime exactly. He has some red flags dropping him down the board, but Linebacker U speaks for itself.

91. (3.27) SD: Perrish Cox, CB, Oklahoma State
Trading away Cromartie opens up a spot on their depth chart at cornerback. Plus, he has an awesome last name.

92. (3.28) CLE (from NYJ): Ed Dickson, TE, Oregon
Watson is a nice veteran addition, but they could use a dynamic playmaker at the position.

93. (3.29) MIN: John Skelton (Fordham)
Maybe I'm just forcing it at quarterback because my mock will only run 3 rounds, but the Vikings are in need of another option once Favre hangs up his cleats for real.

94. (3.30) IND: Javier Arenas, CB, Alabama
Returns have been a problem and while their rookie corners held up decently last year more depth would be nice.

95. (3.31) NO: Dennis Pitta, TE, BYU
Shockey is always dinged up, and if Pitta is still on the board this would be a nice value for them. I had Graham (Miami, FL) here but since the Bengals took Gresham in the first Pitta slides down.

96. (3.32) CIN (comp): Jarrett Brown, QB, West Virginia
Compensatory picks are not 'free' but it is a spot where teams can take a chance. Carson Palmer has no successor and Brown has a ton of potential.

97. (3.33) TEN (comp): Jordan Shipley, WR, Texas
They seem to collect Longhorns at the 'skill' positions. It would be fun to watch him go from McCoy to the man he replaced. Shipley is a reception machine.

98. (3.34) ATL (comp): Jon Asamoah, OG, Illinois
Even after grabbing a center the Falcons could stand to add more help on the interior of their offensive line. Running back Joe McKnight (USC) and wide receiver Jacoby Ford (Clemson) were the other two among my final 100, and I'll stick with them as tight end Jimmy Graham (Miami, FL) and offensive tackle Selvish Capers (West Virginia) fall out in my re-draft.