2011 NFL Mock Draft

1. Carolina Panthers - Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford
Luck is a once in a while talent and with the team having a good need at QB, this looks like a no brainer. I could also see the Panthers throwing a curve and selecting AJ Green.

2. Denver - Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU
The worst D in the league won't be able to pass on an elite cornerback. Could see Bowers going here, but Peterson is too valuable.


3. Buffalo - Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn
Buffalo needs to rebuild their entire defense, and where better to start than from the D-line. Fairley is a beast.


4. Cincinnati - AJ Green, WR, Georgia
TO, gone. Ochocinco, probably gone. AJ Green is a big time football player. I feel good about this pick.

5. Arizona - Da'Quan Bowers, DE, Clemson
Fairley and Bowers are 1 and 1A on the defensive front. Fairly (no pun intended) easy pick for the Cards.

6. Cleveland - Prince Amukamura, CB, Nebraska
Probably a higher selection than his talent, but to put him opposite Joe Haden makes too much sense.

7. San Francisco - Julio Jones, WR, Alabama
The Niners are desperate for a playmaker opposite Crabtree and Jones could be that guy.

8. Tennessee - Janoris Jenkins, CB, Florida
The Titans have a few options to go here but I think Jenkins is the last elite CB on the board and the Titans should take him.

9. Dallas - Robert Quinn, DE, North Carolina
Dallas needs desperate help at end. Quinn is an elite talent and should be able to contribute quickly.

10. Washington - Ryan Kerrigan, DE, Purdue
The Skins need another playmaker other than Orakpo. Kerrigan has a motor like Clay Matthews and I think he's worked out okay for Green Bay.

11. Houston - Marcell Dareus, DT, Alabama
The Texans would be thrilled if Dareus fell to them at eleven.

12. Minnesota - Cam Newton, QB, Auburn
Can you imagine having Cam Newton, Adrian Peterson, and Percy Harvin all on the field at the same time. Good luck defenses everywhere.

13. Detroit - Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa
Clayborn didn't have a great year, but the guy is a freak athlete. And the Lions need to load up on defense.

14. Seattle - Jake Locker, QB, Washington
Are you kidding? How much of a lock is this pick? The hometown kid and not to mention the Seahawks QB's are terrible.

15. Miami - Ryan Mallett, QB, Arkansas
The Henne experiment is over. Time for a big time QB to come in and take over.

16. Jacksonville - Johnathan Baldwin, WR, Pitt
Mike Sims-Walker and Mike Thomas are serviceable, but the Jags need a big time threat at receiver.

17. New England (from Oakland) - Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama
The Law Firm has done an admirable job in New England, but Ingram is a pure talent and will be a nice addition to the Patriots

18. San Diego - Stephen Paea, DT, Oregon State
The Chargers go with the best player available, and that player is Paea.

19. NY Giants - Von Miller, LB, Texas A&M
Miller is what I call a football player. Ridiculous instincts and has a nose for the ball.

20. Tampa Bay - Nate Solder, OT, Colorado
Solder is a big, big man.

21. St. Louis - Gabe Carimi, OT, Wisconsin
The Outland Trophy winner should be the best O-lineman in St. Louis once he steps on the field.

22. Kansas City - Akeem Ayers, LB, UCLA
Derrick Johnson needs help and Ayers can be the that guy.

23. Green Bay - Cameron Jordan, DE, Cal
The Packers strengthen their already ridiculous defense with Jordan.

24. Philadelphia - Mike Pouncey, C, Florida
O line was a weak spot for Philly. Look for them to beef it up a bit with the addition of Pouncey.

25. Indianapolis - Drake Nevis, DT, LSU
Indy takes the best DT on the board with Nevis. A true run stopper that will allow Mathis and Freeney to do their thing.

26. NY Jets - Allen Bailey, DE, Miami
The Jets will more than likely go D-line and it's a toss up, but I'll say it'll be Bailey

27. Chicago Bears - Anthony Costanzo, OT, Boston College
Seriously, is there any doubt where the Bears will spend most of their draft picks?

28. New Orleans - Justin Houston, LB, Georgia
Houston is a versatile guy that can help right way. The Saints are very mediocre at LB outside of Vilma.

29. Baltimore - Brandon Harris, CB, Miami
How old IS Ed Reed? Harris is a raw guy but has some good skills

30. Pittsburgh - Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma St
Pittsburgh lands which I consider the second best WR in the draft behind Green.

31. Atlanta - Kyle Rudolph, TE, Notre Dame
Gonzo should be almost done. In steps Rudolph.

32. New England - Cameron Heyward, DE, Ohio St
As if New England needs two first rounders, they pick up a fine DE in Heyward with the last pick in the round.