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2017 NFL Draft: One Player Each Team Should Target On Day 3

By Cody Williams

Oct 1, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets running back Clinton Lynch (22) is brought down by Miami Hurricanes defensive back Corn Elder (29) during the second quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets running back Clinton Lynch (22) is brought down by Miami Hurricanes defensive back Corn Elder (29) during the second quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 10, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Eddie Jackson (4) prepares to hit Western Kentucky Hilltoppers tight end Stevie Donatell (87) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Eddie Jackson (4) prepares to hit Western Kentucky Hilltoppers tight end Stevie Donatell (87) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /

NFC East

Dallas Cowboys: Eddie Jackson, SS – Alabama

The Cowboys doubled down on cornerback on Day 2 of the draft, a decision that no one can fault them for. When you go from having Nolan Carroll, Anthony Brown and Orlando Scandrick starting and improve that unit to be Chidobe Awuzie, Anthony Brown and Jourdan Lewis, you’re doing well. With that said, they need to account for the loss of Barry Church at strong safety as well. Jackson is a playmaker with the potential to do that, but will also help decrease Lucky Whitehead’s role on special teams.

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New York Giants: Adam Bisnowaty, OT – Pittsburgh

Any reasoning behind the Davis Webb pick for the Giants is easy to see. As for Evan Engram and Dalvin Tomlinson, they were both massive reaches for secondary needs on this team. The most pressing need remains an upgrade at tackle. Though the elite players aren’t in the fold any longer, they can add a starter in Adam Bisnowaty from Pitt that should still be an upgrade to help keep aging Eli Manning from getting demolished.

Philadelphia Eagles: Marlon Mack, RB – South Florida

I would’ve thought that Marlon Mack would be off the board already given what I saw from him on tape. Even so, the Eagles are in need of upgrading at running back and have yet to do so. Mack is an all-purpose back with the ability to run between the tackles, but also with solid hands as a pass-catcher. If he’s still there early in the fourth round, he’ll have to be a serious consideration for Philly.

Washington Redskins: Jeremy McNichols, RB – Boise State

Much like with Mack, a team taking McNichols well before now wouldn’t have been crazy. Yet the Redskins are still in need of a reliable player in their backfield. McNichols will, at the very least, offer diversity to Robert Kelley, but his body of work in college suggests he has the potential to take the spot all to himself sooner rather than later.

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