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2011 NFL Mock Draft: KFFL.com

April 27, 2011 @ 05:40:34

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By Cory J. Bonini

Also see: NFL Draft: Mock Draft - Round 2

Cam Newton, draft prospect

 

The 2011 NFL Draft season is in full swing. KFFL.com's 2011 NFL mock drafts will updated on a regular basis. Do you agree with our selections? Disagree? We welcome you to sound off in the comments area at the bottom of the page.

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Round 1

No.
Team Player
Pos
School Notes
1
Carolina Panthers Marcell Dareus
DT
Alabama Fluid pick; not buying Cam Newton here yet; don't think Blaine Gabbert is an option
2
Denver Broncos Patrick Peterson
CB
LSU DL help a strong possibility; Nick Fairley? Marcell Dareus is the pick if available
3
Buffalo Bills Cam Newton
QB
Auburn Need to generate some buzz; Buddy Nix reportedly high on Newton
4
Cincinnati Bengals Blaine Gabbert
QB
Missouri Convinced Carson Palmer won't return, leaving CIN in a tough spot at QB
5
Arizona Cardinals Von Miller
OLB
Texas A&M Best edge rusher in the draft
6
Cleveland Browns A.J. Green
WR
Georgia Not sold on this pick; could be a DL Da'Quan Bowers?
7
San Francisco 49ers Robert Quinn
DE
North Carolina Will have to pick up a QB later in the draft; Prince Amukamara a strong candidate
8
Tennessee Titans Nick Fairley
DT
Auburn Robert Quinn probably the pick if available; QB can wait
9
Dallas Cowboys Prince Amukamara
CB
Nebraska Jerry Jones gets the second best cornerback in the draft
10
Washington Redskins Julio Jones
WR
Alabama Big-play WR a must; could address QB, OT or CB
11
Houston Texans Aldon Smith
OLB
Missouri Moving to a 3-4 and need an edge rusher; more pressure will help the secondary
12
Minnesota Vikings Da'Quan Bowers
DE
Clemson Hard to envision Bowers slipping this far, but knee concerns and inconsistent play could cause fall
13
Detroit Lions Cameron Jordan
DE
California Nate Solder? Akeem Ayers? Tyron Smith?
14
St. Louis Rams Akeem Ayers
OLB
UCLA No more shot at Julio Jones here; address the DE position; DT possible, too.
15
Miami Dolphins Mark Ingram
RB
Alabama Ricky Williams and Ronnie Brown both UFAs; Ingram can take pressure off QB situation
16
Jacksonville Jaguars Ryan Kerrigan
DE
Purdue Jags once again desperately in need of a pass rusher
17
New England Patriots (from OAK) Anthony Castonzo
OT
Boston College RB possible here - tackle need goes away if Matt Light returns
18
San Diego Chargers J.J. Watt
DE
Wisconsin Fills a need at DE and should be an immediate upgrade; RT, LB and WR remain options
19
New York Giants Nate Solder
OT
Colorado WR, LB may draw consideration
20
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Adrian Clayborn
DE
Iowa Desperately need a pass-rushing end; CB a high priority now?
21
Kansas City Chiefs Tyron Smith
OT
USC Bulked up and could play LT for a team, but I'm not sold. Workout warrior but still just OK on tape
22
Indianapolis Colts Corey Liuget
DT
Illinois Daniel Muir and Antonio Johnson both FAs; OT possible; Muhammad Wilkerson?
23
Philadelphia Eagles Jimmy Smith
CB
Colorado CB desperate need; OL, LB possibilities
24
New Orleans Saints Muhammad Wilkerson
DT
Temple Anthony Hargrove likely leaving; hard to count on Shaun Rogers at this point
25
Seattle Seahawks Jake Locker
QB
Washington Could be Ryan Mallett; Locker's Pro Day solidified a first-round spot in my eyes
26
Baltimore Ravens Justin Houston
OLB
Georgia Will fill the role they were hoping Sergio Kindle could have
27
Atlanta Falcons Derek Sherrod
OT
Mississippi State Can play RT; DE, OLB, CB all possibilities
28
New England Patriots Torrey Smith
WR
Maryland Had Mikel LeShoure here; believing there is a bigger need for WR in NE than once thought
29
Chicago Bears Gabe Carimi
OT
Wisconsin Chicago desperately needs to strengthen their front five; DT, CB possibilities
30
New York Jets Cameron Heyward
DE
Ohio State Shaun Ellis and Trevor Pryce both set to become a UFAs; could consider WR or CB
31
Pittsburgh Steelers Aaron Williams
CB
Illinois Three of their top four CBs are set to become UFAs; OT, OG possible options
32
Green Bay Packers Christian Ballard
DE
Iowa Need to do something at DE with Cullen Jenkins a UFA and Johnny Jolly's troubles

Also see: NFL Draft: Mock Draft - Round 2





KFFLians are saying....

Comment

1

lionfan, at 04:45 on 02/03/11, says:

Terrible, terrible, terrible. Not that it's a bad mock. On the contrary, that mock highlights my greatest fear. Both Locker and Mallett slide and the Lions are left with all the guys I have targeted gone at #13. Hope there's a new CBA and the Lions get to trade down if this scenario happens. Detroit could use an extra third in this scenario.


2

arrdubya, at 06:05 on 02/08/11, says:

I'm amazed to see any QBs out of this sad-sack group off the board in the first round. Desperate times...


3

Scrappy Coco, at 11:56 on 02/10/11, says:

Would love to see AJ GReen in Cleveland - we pray it will happen - pray that the Browns will spend a hig hdraft pick on a WR that can actually catch!


4

bill moore, at 06:02 on 02/10/11, says:

No way Andy Reid let's Gabe Carimi past the Eagles


5

DAvid, at 08:55 on 02/10/11, says:

Surely j.j. wont do it to us again. Can you say m. spears. Please get us a offensive tackle, a safety, or a corner who can actually cover.


6

D Javier, at 07:07 on 02/18/11, says:

Vikings can play serious wildcard here. If Gabbert or Newton is off the board, trading down is strong possibility. Surely, they can pick up Locker or Mallet later in Round 1.


7

Matt, at 11:31 on 02/19/11, says:

Lions GM Mayhew has stated several times they don't reach, CB could easily be grabbed in the 2nd round. They draft best player available, not on need, Julio Jones makes the most sense there


8

ben, at 04:59 on 02/22/11, says:

mmm Justin Houston on the Ravens coming off the edge across from Terrell Suggs...


9

Roger, at 04:19 on 02/22/11, says:

Matt - Assuming you're a Lions fan, too, I think I speak for many saying the sour taste of first-round receivers is still too fresh in the mind. The Lions can win with the WRs they have now; they cannot win with the defense they have now.


10

ray, at 03:17 on 02/25/11, says:

My cowboys can trade down...gain another pick or two,then draft Mark Ingram at say...15.We can draft defensive guys all day.Its a deep draft for defense.What do you think?


11

Sprake3, at 11:27 on 02/26/11, says:

I want to see Mark Ingram at the combine, but he does remind me of Emmett. Emmett was not the fastest guy in the world, but he had a pretty good career. Also trade M Barber and/or Choic for more picks on defense


12

Matt, at 02:05 on 02/26/11, says:

Roger-I agree that defense is the greater need, but Jimmy Smith isn't worth the 13th pick. The only position Mayhew said he wouldn't grab in the 1st is QB. The last WR they drafted in the first worked out pretty well. Defenses have an easier time when they're playing with a lead, so if there isn't value on defense Jones makes more sense


13

NJPHINFAN, at 11:32 on 02/27/11, says:

Dolphins aren't going to take Ingram at 15. They have much more glaring needs like their offensive line.


14

Jack Douglas, at 07:48 on 03/01/11, says:

I say that picking an OL in round one or a LB is what the Giants need to do. It isn't sexy, but that is where the battles are won. New York has enough depth at WR and RB to wait until rounds 2 through 4 to consider getting another RB and another WR. Of course, they could just get Plaxico Burress, but the re-signing of Coach Coughlin all but rules that out. It may be best for NY to go OL in round one and then a LB in round 2.


15

SteelSD, at 11:24 on 03/01/11, says:

As bad as the Steelers need a corner, I don't see any way that if Mike Pouncey is available they don't run to the podium with his name.


16

Rob Thomas, at 07:55 on 03/02/11, says:

If Miami passes on Ingram, I am done with them. They really need a running back to help the passing game. Ricky and Ronnie might not even be there. They need to start building something. Then if they do not get a top free agent quarterback, they can draft one in the 3rd round. They must concentrate on offense this year.


17

Charles Landois, at 12:09 on 03/02/11, says:

I really doubt both Brandon Harris and Aaron Williams will go before Jimmy Smith. Would love it though since that would mean the Steelers will get a chance to draft Smith.


18

cyacoach, at 10:43 on 04/02/11, says:

SteelSD nothing would be better. To both pouncy brothers WOW! Like they said when they were at Florida together it was like a brick wall to get behind both for the Qb and the runners....they road grated people and they pass protect like a dual unit...only problem I don't think he will last that long. But there is something that can be made for him in Pittsburgh, while in college this past season he didn't play up to par like he did the previous 2 years and the biggest reason was his brother wasn't there with him, now that is what was said so maybe he can slide and if so what a left or right side they could have for years...again WOW!!!


19

jerry jones jr , at 11:25 on 04/19/11, says:

Butch Davis whole UNC crew 2 Dallas ;Quinn,Little,White,Austin & Carter!


20

john, at 08:33 on 04/21/11, says:

i have been a lions fan since 1952.i know michiganders can count .but that is 59 years for the rest of the nfl. our lions are finally showing some audacity in the use of their draft picks and free agent signings, martin mayhew has a head on his shoulders that he uses not like our former Gm. i wish the lions all of the luck in the world especially against green bay ,all my regards to the faithful that have hung with the lions all these years. thanks lions20


21

AwfulMock, at 06:39 on 04/28/11, says:

No J. Sheard from Pitt in the 1st or 2nd? Are you high?

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Author Bio

Cory J. Bonini

Cory J. Bonini is a senior editor at KFFL. In late 2002, Bonini joined the KFFL staff as a research analyst. He vaulted himself into one of the industry's leading fantasy analysts.

Bonini has been involved in fantasy sports since 1996. A member of the Fantasy Sports Trade Association as well as Fantasy Sports Writers Association, he has been featured in print, on the radio and is also a published writer on scores of sites. Bonini co-hosted Big Lead Sports on SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio from 2011 to 2012.

Bonini was recognized with the 2010 Best Article in Print Award from the FSWA and was a finalist for the same award in 2011. In '11, he finished first overall in the FSWA NFL experts challenge that featured 60 of the industry's best competitors.

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