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Los Angeles used savvy moves by GM Joe Hortiz—trading back in the 2nd round, exiting the 3rd, and stockpiling Day 3 picks—to add eight players. The haul targets key needs: speed at receiver (with Brenen Thompson), offensive-tackle depth, a deep safety, an additional interior defensive lineman, and overall roster depth, leaving the Chargers in strong shape heading into May.
New England closed the 2026 NFL Draft with six Day-3 picks after trades with Jacksonville and Minnesota, adding Karon Prunty, Namdi Obiazor, Dametrious Crownover, Behren Morton, Jam Miller and Quintayvious Hutchins to bolster depth at corner, linebacker, tackle, quarterback, running back and edge/special-teams roles. Four of the six draftees are 24 years old, signaling an emphasis on experienced depth, with Crownover joining Lomu to strengthen the tackle room. The selections aim to provide immediate rotational help on defense and improved return coverage after last season’s defensive turnover and punt-return struggles, aided by the fact that several picks had 30 pre-draft visits.
Washington Commanders used all six picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, emphasizing value and development. They started with Sonny Styles at No. 7 and Clemson’s Antonio Williams, then added four Day-3 selections—EDGE Joshua Josephs, RB Kaytron Allen, C Matt Gulbin, and QB Athan Kaliakmanis—each picked for length, power, versatility and leadership, reflecting a calculated strategy by GM Lance Newmark to maximize value despite limited draft capital.
Lions GM Brad Holmes said the 2026 draft emphasized gritty football players who fit Detroit’s identity, with Day 3 selections adding depth and competition as the team aimed to rebound after missing the playoffs. He cited five Day 3 picks—Jimmy Rolder, Keith Abney II, Kendrick Law, Skyler Gill-Howard and Tyre West—as complete fits and potential contributors. Holmes also expects first‑round tackle Blake Miller and second‑round edge Derrick Moore to make immediate impacts, noted Law’s multi‑role potential beyond the gadget label, and explained there was no safety selected because the available class didn’t line up as deeply and safeties Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch are still rehabbing from injuries.
In a final 2026 Bears mock draft, Chicago targets defensive depth on Day 3: Kaleb Proctor (DT, Southeastern Louisiana) in Round 4; Ephesians Prysock (CB, Washington) in Round 5; and Michael Heldman (EDGE, Central Michigan) plus Delby Lemieux (G, Dartmouth) in Round 7, aiming to bolster the defense behind the offense-oriented Day 2 picks.
Green Bay is trading wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks to Philadelphia for a pair of Day 3 picks (2026 fifth-round and 2027 sixth-round) and is signing him to a one-year, $12.5 million extension. Wicks leaves a crowded Packers WR room amid a career-low 2025 season, while the Eagles add depth behind stars A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith ahead of the draft, continuing a recent pattern of pre-season receiver acquisitions.
The Green Bay Packers are gearing up for the 2024 NFL draft with six picks on Day 3, and the staff at Packers Wire has identified some potential fits for the team, including S Kitan Oladapo from Oregon State, OL Hunter Nourzad from Penn State, S Dominique Hampton from Washington, and LB Edefuan Ulofoshio, also from Washington. These prospects could help reinforce the team's roster and address key positions such as safety, offensive line, and linebacker.
Despite being picked on Day 3 of the 2023 NFL Draft, several rookies could compete for starting positions in their first year. The list includes players such as Utah's Clark Phillips, Titans' Jake Whyle, Seahawks' Robert Bradford, Rams' Jalen Hampton, and Cardinals' Jace Clark. The rookies' talent and the relative strength of their position group will determine their playing time, but injuries to veterans could also provide opportunities for them to shine.
Several Day 3 picks from the 2023 NFL Draft are expected to make an instant impact due to their talent and opportunity on their new teams. Darius Rush, a cornerback for the Colts, and Kei'Trel Clark, a cornerback for the Cardinals, are expected to excel in their respective positions. DeMario Douglas, a wide receiver for the Patriots, and Antoine Green, a wide receiver for the Lions, are expected to be viable chain-moving targets for their teams. DeWayne McBride, a running back for the Vikings, is expected to shoulder a between-the-tackles workload and has a path to carries due to uncertainty about Dalvin Cook's future.