2011 NFL Mock Draft, Version 4.0

[Big Bid'Ness]

From:realgm

2011 NFL Mock Draft, Version 4.0

By Jeff Risdon

Andrew Luck’s somewhat surprising decision to return to Stanford makes the top of the draft a lot more uncertain. The QB slotting is highly unpredictable at this point; I could see Gabbert going as high as #4 or as low as #12. Jake Locker could go anywhere between #7 and #40. Ryan Mallett’s draft ceiling is probably lower than most everyone thinks, and I wouldn’t be at all surprised if he falls further than Jimmy Clausen did a year ago.

The available veteran quarterbacks also impact the draft stock. Would you rather take a chance with your 1st round pick on an unproven collegian or send Denver your 2nd rounder for Kyle Orton, who was on pace for the most prolific passing season in NFL history through 8 games in 2010? Donovan McNabb won’t be back in Washington. Vince Young will be on the street before the Combine begins in late February. Alex Smith will likely join him. Chad Henne could be had for as low as a 4th round pick if some sources are to be believed (not sure I do). Reclamation projects like Matt Leinart, Jamarcus Russell, and Trent Edwards are readily available.

Round 1
1. Carolina Panthers: Da’Quan Bowers, DE, Clemson
2. Denver Broncos: Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn
3. Buffalo Bills: Von Miller, OLB/DE, Texas A&M
4. Cincinnati Bengals: Robert Quinn, LB, North Carolina
5. Arizona Cardinals: Nate Solder, T, Colorado
6. Cleveland Browns: A.J. Green, WR, Georgia
7. San Francisco 49ers: Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU
8. Tennessee Titans: Blaine Gabbert, QB, Missouri
9. Dallas Cowboys: Derek Sherrod, T, Mississippi State
10. Washington Redskins: Jake Locker, QB, Washington
11. Houston Texans: Adrian Clayborne, DE, Iowa
12. Minnesota Vikings: Anthony Castonzo, T, Boston College
13. Detroit Lions: Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska
14. St. Louis Rams: Julio Jones, WR, Alabama
15. Miami Dolphins: Cam Newton, QB, Auburn
16. Jacksonville Jaguars: Jimmy Smith, CB, Colorado
17. New England Patriots (from OAK): Ryan Kerrigan, DE, Purdue
18. San Diego Chargers: Marcell Dareus, DT, Alabama
19. New York Giants: Janoris Jenkins, CB, Florida
20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: J.J. Watt, DE, Wisconsin
21. Seattle Seahawks: Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama
22. Kansas City Chiefs: Corey Liuget, DT, Illinois
23. Indianapolis Colts: Tyron Smith, T, USC
24. Philadelphia Eagles: Ben Ijalana, G/T, Villanova
25. Green Bay Packers: Phil Taylor, NT, Baylor
26. New Orleans Saints: Demarcus Love, T, Arkansas
27. Chicago Bears: Stephen Paea, DT, Oregon State
28. New York Jets: Jerrel Jernigan, WR, Troy
29. Baltimore Ravens: Ras-I Dowling, CB, Virginia
30. Pittsburgh Steelers: Cameron Heyward, DE, Ohio State
31. Atlanta Falcons: Akeem Ayers, LB, UCLA
32. New England Patriots: Mikel Leshoure, RB, Illinois

Round 2
33. New England Patriots (from CAR): Stefen Wisniewski, C, Penn State
34. Denver Broncos: Brandon Harris, CB, Miami FL
35. Buffalo Bills: Bruce Carter, LB, North Carolina
36. Cincinnati Bengals: Leonard Hankerson, WR, Miami FL
37. Arizona Cardinals: Ryan Mallett, QB, Arkansas
38. Cleveland Browns: Allen Bailey, DE, Miami FL
39. San Francisco 49ers: Justin Houston, OLB, Georgia
40. Tennessee Titans: Jarvis Jenkins, DT, Clemson
41. Dallas Cowboys: Ahmad Black, S, Florida
42. Washington Redskins: Gabe Carimi, T, Wisconsin
43. Houston Texans: Jabaal Sheard, OLB, Pittsburgh
44. Minnesota Vikings: Christian Ponder, QB, Florida State
45. Detroit Lions: Orlando Franklin, T/G, Miami FL
46. St. Louis Rams: D.J. Williams, TE, Arkansas
47. Denver Broncos (from MIA): Mike Pouncey, C/G, Florida
48. Jacksonville Jaguars: Pat Devlin, QB, Delaware
49. Oakland Raiders: Marcus Cannon, G/T, TCU
50. San Diego Chargers: Rahim Moore, S, UCLA
51. New York Giants: Donta Hightower, LB, Alabama
52. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Aaron Williams, CB, Texas
53. Seattle Seahawks: Jonathan Baldwin, WR, Pittsburgh
54. Kansas City Chiefs: Torrey Smith, WR, Maryland
55. Indianapolis Colts: Brian Rolle, LB, Ohio State
56. Philadelphia Eagles: Drake Nevis, DT, LSU
57. Green Bay Packers: Ryan Williams, RB, Virginia Tech
58. New Orleans Saints: Dontay Moch, LB, Nevada
59. Chicago Bears: Marcus Gilbert, T, Florida
60. San Diego Chargers (from NYJ): Nate Irving, LB, North Carolina State
61. Baltimore Ravens: Greg Jones, LB, Michigan State
62. Pittsburgh Steelers: Johnny Patrick, CB, Louisville
63. Atlanta Falcons: Chase Minnfield, CB, Virginia
64. New England Patriots: Mason Foster, LB, Washington

 

[WHO-DEY-BENGALS_18]

The Browns better not get A.J. Green, I don't want to play against him two times a year, no thank you.

 

[elcheato]

I like this mock lol

 

[footballplaya52]

really, the eagles taking a DT 2nd round? lol

we have 4 solid DT's already

 

[chitownfan1]

HATE the bears pick here. They need to go OL or WR round 1.

 

[kam.]

LOVE the Jags draft.

Devlin has all the intangibles to be a great QB in the league, he's just slept on because he's from Delaware.

Jimmy Smith is probably the most physical CB to come out of Colorado, but he won't be a CB at the next level. He will be a safety.

 

[Lake Louise]

I'm drooling over seeing Prince at 13 for us. I'm fine with the 2nd rounder too. They need help on the O-Line too obviously. Just a few more pieces needed.

 

[footballplaya52]

i just saw a mock draft that has us taking a safety in round 2, wtf

 

[cruzg24]

LOVE the Jags draft.

Devlin has all the intangibles to be a great QB in the league, he's just slept on because he's from Delaware.

Jimmy Smith is probably the most physical CB to come out of Colorado, but he won't be a CB at the next level. He will be a safety.

Jimmy Smith is a WR for the jacksonville jaguars....

 

[bosoxlover12]

Jimmy Smith is a WR for the jacksonville jaguars....

there is more than one person in the world named jimmy smith


just ask WR Steve Smith...

 

[kam.]

Jimmy Smith is a WR for the jacksonville jaguars....

Are we seriously trying to tell a Jags fan about a Jaguar great? Really?

There is also a CB on Colorado named Jimmy Smith.

 

[Yankees2772]

Horrible mock. Nate Solder is a player who will be taken in the 20s (unless some late teens team REALLY needs an OL and falls in love) and they have him at #5.

 

[The Edge]

If the Dolphins plan to keep the wild cat offense, I don't see how they could pass up Mark Ingram who runs out of it so well and have yet another weapon. They tried Pat White already and didn't work out, I don't see them taking Newton at all.

I also do not see Locker being taken over Mallett. I'm pretty sure the world has established how overrated Locker is based on 1 game in his college career.

 

[kam.]

If the Dolphins plan to keep the wild cat offense, I don't see how they could pass up Mark Ingram who runs out of it so well and have yet another weapon. They tried Pat White already and didn't work out, I don't see them taking Newton at all.

I also do not see Locker being taken over Mallett. I'm pretty sure the world has established how overrated Locker is based on 1 game in his college career.

The wildcat offense will more than likely be gone this year.

 

[RipCity32]

I would cream myself if Prince fell to #13.

 

[The Young One]

Mock is ass...I want Pouncey/ or Von. Even though we won't get either of em.

 

[bestkeptsecret13]

HATE the bears pick here. They need to go OL or WR round 1.

Completely disagree. From what I've heard is that there aren't really any OT's worth taking in the first round and you can always draft an OG/C in the 2nd or 3rd round, so I'd much rather go DT or CB in the first round. WR might be a possibility, but it would have to be a stud #1 guy, not just somebody to throw into the mix, because the mix we have is good, just needs that #1 guy.

On the other hand, our pick is towards the end of each round, so it probably wouldn't be a bad idea to snag that OG/C in the first round a little early, since there's a chance the guy we want might not be there by the time our pick roles around in the 2nd round.

 

[bosoxlover12]

lol its better than one mock I saw...

it had NE trading up... to take Cam Newton


hahahaha

 

[bosoxlover12]

Completely disagree. From what I've heard is that there aren't really any OT's worth taking in the first round and you can always draft an OG/C in the 2nd or 3rd round, so I'd much rather go DT or CB in the first round. WR might be a possibility, but it would have to be a stud #1 guy, not just somebody to throw into the mix, because the mix we have is good, just needs that #1 guy.

On the other hand, our pick is towards the end of each round, so it probably wouldn't be a bad idea to snag that OG/C in the first round a little early, since there's a chance the guy we want might not be there by the time our pick roles around in the 2nd round.

actually there are lots of good OT in the 1st rounf; just late 1sts

Castonzo, Camari, etc

 

[bestkeptsecret13]

actually there are lots of good OT in the 1st rounf; just late 1sts

Castonzo, Camari, etc

Yeah, I don't really follow much of the draft, so if you're right, then that wouldn't be a bad pick for the Bears. Their line is pretty much a mess, so if they could get a T in the 1st, G in the 2nd, and C in the 3rd (Kreutz isn't gonna last forever), I wouldn't even care that they used their first 3 picks on the OL.