Here’s Round 3 of our Three-Round 2024 NFL Mock Draft. Links to the team-by-team summary and back to Round 1 are at the bottom of the page. 

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65 – Carolina Panthers: Alabama WR Jermaine Burton

There are some notable receivers still on the board like Keon Coleman and Roman Wilson. Others like K-State TE Ben Sinnott and N.C. State LB Payton Wilson are worth spotlighting for this pick too given they had official visits with Carolina and would fill positions of need. But Burton is a name to keep in mind. Carolina wants wideouts who can create separation and play multiple receiver spots, and Burton fits the bill. He’s a great athlete and good route runner on tape. The rub with him is the ambiguous “character” red flag. He will be off the board for some teams and could slide. But Burton played with Young last year and Carolina took a chance on Diontae Johnson in part because the team is so desperate for playmakers. 

66 – Arizona Cardinals: Michigan LB Junior Colson

In actuality, this is probably too low for Colson but he’s more of a throwback linebacker who’s great coming downhill, maybe less so going backward in coverage. At the very least, he had minimal ball production in college even if he has the athletic traits to not be a liability. At any rate, he’s one of the top linebacker prospects in this class and has a chance to be a starter for a while. The Cardinals would be excited to get him here. 

67 – Washington Commanders: Kansas DE Austin Booker

68 – New England Patriots: Yale OT Kiran Amegadije

Left tackle is one of the massive holes remaining for the Patriots. Amegadjie wouldn’t be able to fill it right away — at least not without serious growing pains — but he has the tools to eventually develop into a starting-caliber player on the blind side. 

69 – Los Angeles Chargers: Michigan RB Blake Corum

This is the chalkiest pick of the third round. If the Chargers are going to be as run-heavy as Harbaugh suggests they will be, they need more backs to carry the load. Corum isn’t particularly big or fast but he’s a skilled runner who can be a factor in the passing game and is adept at maximizing what the blocking is giving. And of course, Harbaugh knows all about Corum. 

70 – New York Giants: Kansas State TE Ben Sinnott

71 – Arizona Cardinals (TEN): Penn State OLB Adisa Isaac

Edge rusher is a major need for the Cardinals. Zaven Collins, Dennis Gardeck, BJ Ojulari and Victor Dimukeje would all be better suited in rotational roles. To be fair, a third-round pick is also more than likely a rotational player, but Arizona has to start taking some shots at edge rusher. Isaac fits the system and is widely viewed as a Day 2 option in this class. 

72 – New York Jets: Washington OT Roger Rosengarten

If the Jets pass on a tackle in the first round, there will be a lot of urgency to double back, even with their next pick not coming until the third round. Rosengarten being available here might be a bit of a best-case scenario, as he’s gotten some Round 2 buzz. He’s an athletic tackle with a sub-5-second 40 time who has manned the right side for Washington the past two years. 

73 – Detroit Lions (MIN): Wake Forest CB Caelen Carson

74 – Atlanta Falcons: Washington DE Bralen Trice

I suspect Trice will underperform his ranking in the consensus boards inflated from early buzz about him because of his production in 2022. Trice was productive in college and is a high-effort player but he’s probably a base-end only and isn’t particularly agile. He fits with the Falcons, though, and DC Jimmy Lake who knows him well from Washington. 

75 – Chicago Bears: Florida State WR Keon Coleman

This would be a headline-generating slide for Coleman if things shook out this way next week but it’s also entirely believable. Coleman is one of the most polarizing receiver prospects in this class. His highlight reel makes him look like a bonafide top wideout and first-round lock, but the raw stats aren’t nearly as robust and his 4.6-second 40 time validated concerns from his tape about his speed and ability to separate. Then again, he hit 20 miles per hour in the gauntlet drill at the Combine, so there’s an argument he plays faster than he times. At any rate, the Bears could use receiver help long-term and Coleman gives them something different they don’t currently have in their receiving corps. 

76 – Denver Broncos: Houston OT Patrick Paul

77 – Las Vegas Raiders: Notre Dame OT Blake Fisher

Tackle is a major need for the Raiders, particularly right tackle. Fisher held down that spot for the past two years for the Fighting Irish and is a powerful blocker, which should appeal to the Raiders who want to be run-heavy on offense. 

78 – Washington Commanders (SEA): N.C. State LB Payton Wilson

Wilson has the athleticism of a first-round pick but is a major medical risk which makes his stock difficult to assess heading into the draft. He has had double-digit surgeries since his senior year of high school, including two on his knee and at least four on his shoulders. That could lead to a big slide. However, his athleticism gives him real upside and will induce a team to roll the dice. Washington is set with Bobby Wagner and Frankie Luvu right now, but Wilson would give them a potential long-term centerpiece for the defense. 

79 – Atlanta Falcons (JAX): USC S Calen Bullock

80 – Cincinnati Bengals: Clemson DT Ruke Orhorhoro

The Bengals need long-term starters at defensive tackle, even though Sheldon Rankins and B.J. Hill should hold things down in 2024. Orhorhoro could fit at either one-technique or three-technique down the road depending on how he develops. 

81 – Seattle Seahawks (NO): Minnesota S Tyler Nubin

New Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald will ask a lot of his safeties with his scheme. Seattle has veterans Rayshawn Jenkins and Julian Love but could use some young blood. Nubin was a four-year starter who racked up 13 picks in that time but failed to set himself apart in a crowded safety class with below-average athletic testing. Still, he’s smart and that will earn him points with Macdonald. 

82 – Indianapolis Colts: Kansas State G Cooper Beebe

83 – Los Angeles Rams: Michigan WR Roman Wilson

The Rams have a long-term No. 1 receiver after unearthing a draft gem in Puka Nacua last year. Cooper Kupp still has some gas in the tank, and the duo of Tutu Atwell and Demarcus Robinson is solid for the third and fourth spots on the depth chart. Zooming out, though, the Rams will need a successor for Kupp and both Atwell and Robinson are in contract years. Wilson is a speedy slot receiver who is better against contact than Atwell and would project well to that role, perhaps more if he improves his route running. 

84 – Pittsburgh Steelers: UCF WR Javon Baker

The Steelers need to restock the pipeline at wide receiver and the third round has historically been a bit of a sweet spot for them. I think new OC Arthur Smith‘s fingerprints will be on the selection and I can see Baker being an appealing option. He’s a big target with good speed and strong hands. 

85 – Cleveland Browns: Florida State RB Trey Benson

86 – Houston Texans (PHI): Toronto CB Qwan’tez Stiggers

Stiggers has one of the most extensive visit schedules of any prospect this year with 13 total visits with teams, including the Texans. Some of that is because of his unique background. Stiggers didn’t play college football, instead going from semi-pro to the Canadian Football League with the Toronto Argonauts, where he excelled and was the league’s rookie of the year with five interceptions. This many visits is often an indicator of real interest, however. Stiggers tested exceptionally well and has a good year of tape at a professional level, even if it’s in the CFL. That could be enough to push him into the end of the third in this class. 

87 – Dallas Cowboys: TCU OT Brandon Coleman

88 – Green Bay Packers: Wisconsin C Tanor Bortolini

The Packers have a type in the middle rounds when it comes to offensive linemen and it’s been highly successful at finding starters and contributors over the years. Green Bay wants players with experience at tackle and strong agility times — at least 4.75 seconds in the short shuttle and 7.77 seconds in the three-cone drill. Strong short shuttle times of 4.47 seconds or less are also highly correlated with NFL success, per data compiled by Underdog Fantasy’s Josh Norris.

Last year, this led me to mock Zach Tom to Green Bay in the third, well above consensus. The Packers were able to get him in the fourth and he had a great season at right tackle. This year, Bortolini stands out to me as a future Packer and replacement for the struggling Josh Myers at center — who funny enough is one of the only exceptions to the Packers’ thresholds for offensive linemen in recent years. Bortolini saw action at tackle on both sides for the Badgers and has the third-fastest short shuttle time ever in Combine history at 4.28 seconds. 

89 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Boston College G Christian Mahogany

Left guard is a weakness for the Buccaneers on an otherwise solid offensive line. Mahogany is a strong run blocker and described by coaches as a tone-setter for the offense on and off the field. 

90 – Arizona Cardinals (HOU): South Dakota State G Mason McCormick

91 – Green Bay Packers (BUF): Tennessee RB Jaylen Wright

The Packers signed Josh Jacobs and brought back AJ Dillon but I would still expect the team to add a running back as insurance at some point in the draft. Dillon signed for just one year and it seemed at one point like the team was disillusioned with him as the backup. Jacobs has just one year of his deal guaranteed. Wright would have big shoes to fill if asked to step into Aaron Jones‘ shoes immediately as the big-play complement in the backfield but he has high-level speed for the position and could develop into a lead back at some point. 

92 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers (DET): Washington WR Jalen McMillan

Receiver isn’t a pressing need for the Buccaneers with Mike Evans and Chris Godwin but both players are getting older and in two years neither are under contract. McMillan projects as a slot receiver with some outside versatility who could add some depth and a long-term option to the group. 

93 – Baltimore Ravens: Texas OT Christian Jones

94 – San Francisco 49ers: Oregon DT Brandon Dorlus

The 49ers plugged holes left by the departure of Arik Armstead and Javon Kinlaw in March by trading for Maliek Collins and signing Jordan Elliott. They need some youth on the interior of their defensive line, however. Dorlus has been on an official visit with the 49ers, and San Francisco has had a lot of success with defensive tackle selections out of Oregon. 

95 – Kansas City Chiefs: LSU DT Mekhi Wingo

The Chiefs have essentially brought back their entire defensive line rotation from last year, most notably star DT Chris Jones. They could use some help behind him, however, and Wingo would fit as a rotational pass rusher behind Jones. 

96 – Jacksonville Jaguars (comp): Houston Christian DE Jalyx Hunt

Hunt is a fascinating developmental prospect from the FCS level who started his career as a safety before transitioning to edge rusher. At just under 6-4 and 251 pounds, he ran a 4.64-second 40 at the Combine, notched 37.5 inches in the vertical and 10-foot-8 in the broad jump and followed up at his pro day with a 4.38-second short shuttle and 7.18-second three-cone time. But most importantly for the Jaguars and GM Trent Baalke, Hunt’s arms measured over 34 inches. Baalke is a huge believer in length as a differentiating factor at a lot of positions, especially on the line of scrimmage, and that combined with Hunt’s athleticism would make him an appealing dart throw for a Jaguars team that needs more teeth in its pass rush. 

97 – Cincinnati Bengals (comp): USC RB MarShawn Lloyd

Running back isn’t the biggest need for the Bengals after signing veteran Zack Moss to go along with Chase Brown, an explosive fifth-rounder from last year. But Lloyd’s talents are tough to ignore. At 5-8 and 220 pounds with 4.4 speed, Lloyd is a tough tackle with skills in the passing game that give him feature back potential. But he has some serious flaws to clean up. He fumbled eight times in 325 touches which will not be acceptable in the NFL, and his vision needs improvement. Physically speaking however he has as much upside as any back in this class. 

98 –  Pittsburgh Steelers (comp via PHI): Auburn CB DJ James

One of the biggest needs remaining on the roster for the Steelers is cornerback, specifically nickel. At 5-11 and 175 pounds, that’s likely where James fits at the NFL level. That will push him down boards some despite being a three-year starter with good ball production in the SEC. 

99 – Los Angeles Rams (comp): South Carolina QB Spencer Rattler

The Rams are a team to watch to take a developmental quarterback for the future at some point, as they were interested in acquiring Sam Howell before he ended up with the Seahawks. Starting QB Matthew Stafford is still playing well but has a long injury history and turned 36 this year. Rattler has some big fans in the scouting community because of his arm talent, and an offensive coach like Rams HC Sean McVay could find him fascinating as a project. 

100 –  Washington Commanders (comp via SF): Texas Tech S Dadrion Taylor-Demerson

The Commanders could use some more depth at safety and Taylor-Demerson stood out this spring as a workout warrior. Commanders HC Dan Quinn has a reputation as a skilled teacher, and he’s drawn to prospects like this because he can help them unlock their athletic gifts into production. 

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