2011 NFL Mock Draft
Written by Steve Janus
1. Carolina Panthers
Cam Newton, QB, Auburn
The Panthers need to bring life to a team that awful in 2010. Newton will do that and a lot more.
2. Denver Broncos
Marcell Darius, DT, Auburn
The Broncos need to get better against the run, and the best way to do that is stick a premier defensive tackle up front.
3. Buffalo Bills
Von Miller, DE/OLB, Texas A&M
I don’t think the Bills will bite on Gabbert. Miller is the real deal, and will drive Brady and Sanchez crazy in the AFC East.
4. Cincinnati Bengals
Blaine Gabbert, QB, Missouri
With Carson Palmer refusing to play for the Bengals, they have to take their chances on Gabbert if he is still on the board.
5. Arizona Cardinals
Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU
While the Cardinals need help up front, Peterson is too special of a talent to pass up at this point. Don’t be surprised if they try and trade down.
6. Cleveland Browns
Julio Jones, WR, Alabama
The Browns desperately need a receiver to keep defenses from loading up on the run game. McCoy will instantly improve with him on the field.
7. San Francisco 49ers
Robert Quinn, DE/OLB, North Carolina
The 49ers need a quarterback, but with no one on the board worth taking I look for them to add help to the defense with great value on Quinn at No. 7.
8. Tennessee Titans
Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn
The Titans know how to get the best out of defensive tackles, and get an absolute steal with Fairley.
9. Dallas Cowboys
Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska
The Cowboys secondary has to be upgraded for them to compete in the NFC East. Amukamara is the shutdown corner they need.
10. Washington Redskins
J.J. Watt, DE, Wisconsin
Washington needs to upgrade the defensive front, and Watt is ready to start terrorizing NFL quarterbacks.
11. Houston Texans
Muhammed Wilkerson, DE, Temple
Wilkerson likely would have been a top 5-10 pick had he stayed another year in school. He is the ideal fit at end in the Texans new 3-4 defense.
12. Minnesota Vikings
Da’Quan Bowers, DE, Clemson
Ray Edwards is a free agent which leaves the Vikings in need of another pass rusher to play opposite of Jared Allen. Bowers stock has fallen, but is worth the risk at No. 12.
13. Detroit Lions
Tyson Smith, OT, USC
The Lions couldn’t keep a quarterback healthy in 2010. They need a tackle to keep Matthew Stafford on the field and off the injured list.
14. St Louis Rams
Corey Liuget, DT, Illinois
The Rams could go for a defensive end or defensive tackle with this pick. Liuget brings power and a non-stop motor that will help the Rams front four right off the bat.
15. Miami Dolphins
Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama
The Dolphins running game was a major disappointment last year. Ingram is a special player and the only running back worth taking in the first round.
16. Jacksonville Jaguars
Ryan Kerrigan, DE, Purdue
The Jaguars haven’t had much luck drafting defensive ends. Kerrigan doesn’t have a huge upside like some of the other ends in this draft, but is a safe pick for a team that really needs to find an answer at this position.
17. New England Patriots (From Oakland Raiders)
Cameron Jordan, DE, California
It’s hard telling who the Patriots will draft, but we are thinking defensive line with this pick, and Jordan projects to be a solid 3-4 end in the NFL.
18. San Diego Chargers
Anthony Castonzo, OT, Boston College
The Chargers don’t have a ton of needs, but could use some help at right tackle. Castonzo will give them a star right tackle for years, and could play left tackle if needed.
19. New York Giants
Mike Pouncey, G/C, Florida
This is a bit early for guards/centers to be drafted, but after watching Maurkice Pouncey turn in a Pro Bowl season in his rookie year, this pick makes sense for the Giants.
20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Aldon Smtih, DE, Missouri
The Buccaneers need a defensive end to really solidify their front four. If Smith is still on the board, they can’t pass him up.
21. Kansas City Chiefs
Akeem Ayers, OLB, UCLA
The Chiefs need to find someone else who can get pressure on the quarterback other than Tamba Hali, and Ayers will do just that.
22. Indianapolis Colts
Game Carimi, OT, Wisconsin
The Colts need to add some depth to the offensive line, and Carimi is ready to start right away if needed.
23. Philadelphia Eagles
Jimmy Smith, CB, Colorado
The Eagles need a corner to play opposite of Asante Samuel. Smith does have some character concerns, but you can’t ignore his ability at this point in the draft.
24. New Orleans Saints
Adrian Claybourn, DE, Iowa
Claybourn originally projected to be a top 10 pick. Not only can he put pressure on the quarterback, but he is great against the run as well.
25. Seattle Seahawks
Jake Locker, QB, Washington
The Seahawks likely won’t bring back Matt Hasselbeck, which opens the door for them to go after Locker.
26. Baltimore Ravens
Cameron Heyward, DE, Ohio State
The Ravens really value their defensive line, and can’t go wrong with Heyward this late in the draft.
27. Atlanta Falcons
Kyle Rudolph, TE, Notre Dame
The Falcons don’t need a tight end for the 2011 season, but Tony Gonzalez is getting up their in age. Rudolph is the best tight end in this class, and will be a star at the next level.
28. New England Patriots
Justin Houston, OLB, Georgia
The Patriots need to add someone who can get to the quarterback, and Houston would be a perfect fit for a defense that already has a ton of young talent.
29. Chicago Bears
Derek Sherrod, OT, Mississippi State
I would be shocked if the Bears picked anything other than an offensive tackle with their first round pick. If Sherrod isn’t available, look for them to take the next rated tackle on their board.
30. New York Jets
Phil Taylor, DT, Baylor
The Jets could go after UCLA safety Rahim Moore, but I think they add some help up front with the best 3-4 nose tackle in the draft.
31. Pittsburgh Steelers
Danny Watkins, G, Baylor
Even with the hit on Pouncey last year, the Steelers still need help on the offensive line. Watkins can get it done in pass protection and as a run blocker. Brings that nasty attitude Steelers fans love.
32. Green Bay Packers
Nate Solder, OT, Colorado
For the Packers to repeat as Super Bowl Champions, they have need to add an offensive tackle that can keep the pass rush in check.
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