SteveDeace
Well-Known Member
2011 NFL DRAFT v.1.0
1. Panthers—Blaine Gabbert, QB-Missouri*
The Rams and Dolphins have each proved in recent seasons that if you don’t have a franchise quarterback you have to take one when you have the top overall pick in the draft, and that is the case for the Panthers.
2. Broncos—Nick Fairley, DT-Auburn
With his size and quickness, Fairley can play every single defensive line position in either a 4-3 or a 3-4 except the nose tackle.
3. Bills—Marcell Dareus, DL-Alabama*
The top player on the board who is an ideal fit for Buffalo’s 3-4 defensive scheme.
4. Bengals—A.J. Green, WR-Georgia*
When your franchise quarterback is asking for a trade or threatening to retire you better show him some offseason love.
5. Cardinals—Patrick Peterson, CB-LSU*
Arizona really needs a quarterback, but there are too many questions about the remaining prospects at this point so instead the Cardinals select another player several scouts believe could be the best overall prospect in the draft.
6. Browns—Da’Quan Bowers, DE-Clemson*
Considered by several scouts the best overall prospect in the draft, he’s a pure rush end for a team shifting from a 3-4 to a 4-3 defense.
7. 49ers—Prince Amukamara, CB-Nebraska
San Francisco really needs a quarterback, but really only Jake Locker fits what Jim Harbaugh is looking for and this may be too early to take him. 49ers are long in the tooth and expensive at cornerback.
8. Titans—Ryan Kerrigan, DE-Purdue
Tennessee also needs a quarterback, but with Jeff Fisher winning the front office tug-of-war don’t expect them to reach for one. Kerrigan is a Fisher-type player who brings it on every down.
9. Cowboys—J.J. Watt, DL-Wisconsin*
Cowboys need offensive line help, but Jerry Jones doesn’t pick them in the first round. Most of Dallas’ proven defensive ends are free agents this offseason, and of the ones remaining in the draft at this point Watt is best suited for a 3-4 defense.
10. Redskins—Jake Locker, QB-Washington
Entered the season top prospect in the draft, but senior year was marred by injuries. Still, he led Huskies to first bowl win in years and is a freak of an athlete.
11. Texans—Stephen Paea, NT-Oregon State
With Wade Phillips coming in as defensive coordinator, a 3-4 defense is on its way and you need a pure nose tackle to run it effectively.
12. Vikings—Cameron Newton, QB-Auburn*
New coaches often mean new quarterbacks, and at this moment the Vikings don’t really have one they can build around. Newton also might be a nice pick up for a franchise looking for public support for a new stadium.
13. Lions—Robert Quinn, DE-North Carolina*
One of the Tar Heel studs who lost his eligibility last season, Quinn is an elite-level pass rusher who could wreak havoc next to Ndamukong Suh.
14. Rams—Anthony Castanzo, OT-Boston College
It’s a so-so year for offensive linemen, but Rams have to protect their franchise quarterback.
15. Dolphins—Ryan Mallett, QB-Arkansas*
One of the toughest players to project in the draft with his great size and arm strength, but funky mental makeup and decision making at times has scouts wondering if he can be the face of a franchise.
16. Jaguars—Adrian Clayborn, DE-Iowa
If you watched his junior film you’d project him in the top 10, but if you watched his senior film you might project him to the second day of the draft.
17. Patriots (from Raiders)—Akeem Ayers, OLB-UCLA
New England can’t put any pressure on the passer, so why not draft the top rush linebacker in the draft?
18. San Diego—Justin Houston, OLB-Georgia*
A perfect and disruptive fit for the Chargers 3-4 defense coming off a monster junior season in the SEC.
19. Giants—Tyson Smith, OT-USC
In a position to take the best player available, but that’s not the way they roll, preferring instead to take the best lineman available.
20. Buccaneers—Von Miller, DE/OLB-Texas A&M
One of the top players in college football last year can fit in nicely in Tampa Bay’s 4-3 defense as a pure pass rusher.
21. Chiefs—Cameron Jordan, DL-California
Kansas City needs to put more pressure on the quarterback, and Jordan is a versatile player in a 3-4.
22. Colts—Corey Liuget, DT-Illinois*
Offensive line is a need, but Indianapolis must finally address how soft they traditionally are up front versus the run.
23. Eagles—Nate Solder, OT-Colorado
Andy Reid likes to draft linemen in round one, and offensive line is the team’s biggest need this offseason.
24. Saints—Mark Ingram, RB-Alabama*
Reggie Bush is a versatile threat, but the Saints need a bell cow that can tote the rock 20 times a game between the tackles if needed.
25. Seahawks—Aldon Smith, DE-Missouri*
Production wasn’t necessarily there, but he’s the type of raw athlete that always gets picked in round one based on measurables.
26. Ravens—Julio Jones, WR-Alabama*
In a position to take the best player available, the Ravens recognize all of their best wide receivers are 30 or older.
27. Falcons—Brandon Harris, CB-Miami, Fla.*
If you watched the playoff loss to Green Bay you know this is a team that needs secondary help.
28. Patriots—Derek Sherrod, OT-Mississippi State
New England’s two best offensive linemen are both free agents.
29. Bears—Gabe Carimi, OT-Wisconsin
Chicago’s patchwork offensive line is obviously its biggest need.
30. Jets—Muhammad Wilkerson, DL-Temple*
Needs to get stronger against the run, so they reach a little here looking for that stout interior player they need.
31. Packers—Cameron Heyward, DE-Ohio State
Ideally suited to be steady gap plugger in a 3-4 scheme, which is exactly what Green Bay needs.
32. Steelers—Mike Pouncey, OL-Florida
Pittsburgh still needs to upgrade their offensive line and Pouncey can play at least three positions up front.
Top 10 players on the board for Round 2
1. Jonathan Baldwin, WR-Pittsburgh*
2. Kyle Rudolph, TE-Notre Dame*
3. DeAndre McDaniel, S-Clemson
4. Stefen Wisniewski, OL-Penn State
5. Drake Nevis, DT-LSU
6. Allen Bailey, DE-Miami, Fla.
7. Aaron Williams, CB-Texas*
8. Mikel LeShoure, RB-Illinois*
9. Jabaal Sheard, DE/OLB-Pittsburgh
10. Rahim Moore, S-UCLA*
*=underclassman
1. Panthers—Blaine Gabbert, QB-Missouri*
The Rams and Dolphins have each proved in recent seasons that if you don’t have a franchise quarterback you have to take one when you have the top overall pick in the draft, and that is the case for the Panthers.
2. Broncos—Nick Fairley, DT-Auburn
With his size and quickness, Fairley can play every single defensive line position in either a 4-3 or a 3-4 except the nose tackle.
3. Bills—Marcell Dareus, DL-Alabama*
The top player on the board who is an ideal fit for Buffalo’s 3-4 defensive scheme.
4. Bengals—A.J. Green, WR-Georgia*
When your franchise quarterback is asking for a trade or threatening to retire you better show him some offseason love.
5. Cardinals—Patrick Peterson, CB-LSU*
Arizona really needs a quarterback, but there are too many questions about the remaining prospects at this point so instead the Cardinals select another player several scouts believe could be the best overall prospect in the draft.
6. Browns—Da’Quan Bowers, DE-Clemson*
Considered by several scouts the best overall prospect in the draft, he’s a pure rush end for a team shifting from a 3-4 to a 4-3 defense.
7. 49ers—Prince Amukamara, CB-Nebraska
San Francisco really needs a quarterback, but really only Jake Locker fits what Jim Harbaugh is looking for and this may be too early to take him. 49ers are long in the tooth and expensive at cornerback.
8. Titans—Ryan Kerrigan, DE-Purdue
Tennessee also needs a quarterback, but with Jeff Fisher winning the front office tug-of-war don’t expect them to reach for one. Kerrigan is a Fisher-type player who brings it on every down.
9. Cowboys—J.J. Watt, DL-Wisconsin*
Cowboys need offensive line help, but Jerry Jones doesn’t pick them in the first round. Most of Dallas’ proven defensive ends are free agents this offseason, and of the ones remaining in the draft at this point Watt is best suited for a 3-4 defense.
10. Redskins—Jake Locker, QB-Washington
Entered the season top prospect in the draft, but senior year was marred by injuries. Still, he led Huskies to first bowl win in years and is a freak of an athlete.
11. Texans—Stephen Paea, NT-Oregon State
With Wade Phillips coming in as defensive coordinator, a 3-4 defense is on its way and you need a pure nose tackle to run it effectively.
12. Vikings—Cameron Newton, QB-Auburn*
New coaches often mean new quarterbacks, and at this moment the Vikings don’t really have one they can build around. Newton also might be a nice pick up for a franchise looking for public support for a new stadium.
13. Lions—Robert Quinn, DE-North Carolina*
One of the Tar Heel studs who lost his eligibility last season, Quinn is an elite-level pass rusher who could wreak havoc next to Ndamukong Suh.
14. Rams—Anthony Castanzo, OT-Boston College
It’s a so-so year for offensive linemen, but Rams have to protect their franchise quarterback.
15. Dolphins—Ryan Mallett, QB-Arkansas*
One of the toughest players to project in the draft with his great size and arm strength, but funky mental makeup and decision making at times has scouts wondering if he can be the face of a franchise.
16. Jaguars—Adrian Clayborn, DE-Iowa
If you watched his junior film you’d project him in the top 10, but if you watched his senior film you might project him to the second day of the draft.
17. Patriots (from Raiders)—Akeem Ayers, OLB-UCLA
New England can’t put any pressure on the passer, so why not draft the top rush linebacker in the draft?
18. San Diego—Justin Houston, OLB-Georgia*
A perfect and disruptive fit for the Chargers 3-4 defense coming off a monster junior season in the SEC.
19. Giants—Tyson Smith, OT-USC
In a position to take the best player available, but that’s not the way they roll, preferring instead to take the best lineman available.
20. Buccaneers—Von Miller, DE/OLB-Texas A&M
One of the top players in college football last year can fit in nicely in Tampa Bay’s 4-3 defense as a pure pass rusher.
21. Chiefs—Cameron Jordan, DL-California
Kansas City needs to put more pressure on the quarterback, and Jordan is a versatile player in a 3-4.
22. Colts—Corey Liuget, DT-Illinois*
Offensive line is a need, but Indianapolis must finally address how soft they traditionally are up front versus the run.
23. Eagles—Nate Solder, OT-Colorado
Andy Reid likes to draft linemen in round one, and offensive line is the team’s biggest need this offseason.
24. Saints—Mark Ingram, RB-Alabama*
Reggie Bush is a versatile threat, but the Saints need a bell cow that can tote the rock 20 times a game between the tackles if needed.
25. Seahawks—Aldon Smith, DE-Missouri*
Production wasn’t necessarily there, but he’s the type of raw athlete that always gets picked in round one based on measurables.
26. Ravens—Julio Jones, WR-Alabama*
In a position to take the best player available, the Ravens recognize all of their best wide receivers are 30 or older.
27. Falcons—Brandon Harris, CB-Miami, Fla.*
If you watched the playoff loss to Green Bay you know this is a team that needs secondary help.
28. Patriots—Derek Sherrod, OT-Mississippi State
New England’s two best offensive linemen are both free agents.
29. Bears—Gabe Carimi, OT-Wisconsin
Chicago’s patchwork offensive line is obviously its biggest need.
30. Jets—Muhammad Wilkerson, DL-Temple*
Needs to get stronger against the run, so they reach a little here looking for that stout interior player they need.
31. Packers—Cameron Heyward, DE-Ohio State
Ideally suited to be steady gap plugger in a 3-4 scheme, which is exactly what Green Bay needs.
32. Steelers—Mike Pouncey, OL-Florida
Pittsburgh still needs to upgrade their offensive line and Pouncey can play at least three positions up front.
Top 10 players on the board for Round 2
1. Jonathan Baldwin, WR-Pittsburgh*
2. Kyle Rudolph, TE-Notre Dame*
3. DeAndre McDaniel, S-Clemson
4. Stefen Wisniewski, OL-Penn State
5. Drake Nevis, DT-LSU
6. Allen Bailey, DE-Miami, Fla.
7. Aaron Williams, CB-Texas*
8. Mikel LeShoure, RB-Illinois*
9. Jabaal Sheard, DE/OLB-Pittsburgh
10. Rahim Moore, S-UCLA*
*=underclassman
