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

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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Oct 3, 2015; Madison, WI, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Jaleel Johnson (67) during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Iowa won 10-6. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

NFC North

Chicago Bears: Desmond King, CB/S – Iowa

After a trade in the second round, the Bears were able to get a little bit more capital to work with in this draft. Even still, they have to get players that can get on the field in the 2017 season, something they haven’t done yet. Thus, they need someone like Desmond King, a versatile player capable of filling multiple roles in the secondary in addition to being able to return kicks.

Detroit Lions: Jaleel Johnson, DL – Iowa

What the Lions have done in the 2017 NFL Draft to this point has been impressive, though they probably reached on Kenny Golladay. Even so, they still have work and their focus should be on the interior of their defensive line. Lucky for them, there’s tremendous value still left on the board at the position. As such, they need to nab an underrated player like Jaleel Johnson that can get after the passer and is a relentless worker in the trenches.

Green Bay Packers: Brian Hill, RB – Wyoming

The Packers can’t go into the season with Ty Montgomery being the sole option at running back. He’s effective, but not cut out for that workload. Thus, going after a bigger running back in the later rounds would make sense. Hill is certainly a load at 6-1, 219 pounds and would provide a nice complement to Montgomery, especially if he can find the same success he did in Wyoming.

Minnesota Vikings: Jarron Jones, DL – Notre Dame

With all of the injury concerns along the defensive front of the Vikings, they need depth and versatility that can fill in. They could potentially wait a bit to take Jarron Jones, but he’s a player that would fit the need and be great value. He has Day 2 talent, but the effort isn’t always there for him it seems. Mike Zimmer can help draw that out of him and make him a stud.