2011 Final NFL Mock Draft
Cam Newton and Marcell Dareus headline our final NFL Mock Draft photo gallery.
By: Nathan Rush | 4/26/11, 12:39 PM EDT
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1. Carolina Panthers
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Cam Newton, QB, Auburn
Cam closes draft season just like he did football season — on top at No. 1. (Photo by Tim Clark/Athlon Sports) -
2. Denver Broncos
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Marcell Dareus, DT, Alabama
John Elway “can’t miss” on this pick, and won’t with dominant Dareus. (Photo by Al Kooistra)
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3. Buffalo Bills
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Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU
Double-P fits dual-scheme 3-4 and 4-3 defense proposed by Chan Gailey. (Photo by Paul Jasienski)
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4. Cincinnati Bengals
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Blaine Gabbert, QB, Missouri
Carson Palmer can retire in peace if Cincy is able to land Gabbert or Newton. (Photo by Tim Umphrey)
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5. Arizona Cardinals
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Von Miller, LB, Texas A&M
Edge rusher extraordinaire adds heat, replaces Joey Porter on desert defense. (Photo by Chris Covatta) -
6. Cleveland Browns
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A.J. Green, WR, Georgia
Colt McCoy, Peyton Hillis and Green could be chart-topping Cleveland rock trio. (Photo by Paul Jasienski) -
7. San Francisco 49ers
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Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska
Jim Harbaugh would love Peterson to fall into the Bay, but Prince will work. (Photo by Larry Smith) -
8. Tennessee Titans
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Da’Quan Bowers, DE, Clemson
Injury issues cause Bowers to stumble from Charlotte (at No. 1) to Nashville. (Photo by Bruce Schwartzman) -
9. Dallas Cowboys
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Tyron Smith, OT, USC
Shooting from the hip, Jerry Jones takes the tackle with Texas-sized upside. (Photo by Craig Lassig) -
10. Washington Redskins
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Robert Quinn, DE, North Carolina
Quick-twitch Quinn brings outside speed opposite Brian Orakpo in D.C. (Photo by Paul Jasienski) -
11. Houston Texans
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Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn
Fairley (6'4", 291) comparable to Haynesworth (6'6", 335) in character only. (Photo by Tim Clark/Athlon Sports) -
12. Minnesota Vikings
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J.J. Watt, DE, Wisconsin
Could surprise by taking (or trading down for) a QB, but Watt fits well. (Photo by Brian Ebner) -
13. Detroit Lions
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Anthony Castonzo, OT, Boston College
Blindside bodyguard for oft-injured franchise quarterback Matthew Stafford. (Photo by Al Kooistra)
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14. St. Louis Rams
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Julio Jones, WR, Alabama
Julio immediately becomes Sam Bradford’s new go-to receiver in St. Louis. (Photo by Tim Clark/Athlon Sports)
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15. Miami Dolphins
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Ryan Mallett, QB, Arkansas
Make big waves by taking the passer with hurricane-warning red flags waving. (Photo by Ric Fogel) -
16. Jacksonville Jaguars
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Cameron Jordan, DE, California
Steve's son reunites with former Golden Bears teammate, Tyson Alualu. (Photo by Peter Brouillet)
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17. New England Patriots
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Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama
Raiders’ pick from ’09 Richard Seymour trade nets Heisman-winning workhorse. (Photo by Layne Murdoch) -
18. San Diego Chargers
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Ryan Kerrigan, DE, Purdue
Long-locked hand-down end will be stand-up guy as outside ’backer in San Diego. (Photo by John Grieshop) -
19. New York Giants
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Mike Pouncey, OG, Florida
Twin brother of Steelers’ All-Pro goes one pick after Maurkice did last year. (Photo by Margaret Bowles) -
20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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Aldon Smith, DE, Missouri
Another year at Mizzou would have made Smith money. Tampa buys low, aims high. (Photo by Tim Umphrey) -
21. Kansas City Chiefs
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Phil Taylor, DT, Baylor
Nose tackle moving up draft boards pretty fast for a 330-plus-pounder. (Photo by Paul Jasienski) -
22. Indianapolis Colts
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Nate Solder, OT, Colorado
Former tight end with power forward size (6'8") needed to protect Peyton. (Photo by Tim Umphrey) -
23. Philadelphia Eagles
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Muhammad Wilkerson, DT, Temple
Andy Reid won’t go far for new D-line coach Jim Washburn’s newest project. (Photo by Temple SID) -
24. New Orleans Saints
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Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa
Erb’s Palsy and sluggish senior season cause Clayborn’s slide to Big Easy. (Photo by Steve Woltmann) -
25. Seattle Seahawks
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Jake Locker, QB, Washington
Playoffs cost Hawks roughly 10 draft spots. Local legend QB best-case scenario. (Photo by Peter Brouillet) -
26. Baltimore Ravens
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Jimmy Smith, CB, Colorado
Secondary a primary concern in Baltimore; off-field issues hurt Smith’s stock. (Photo by Larry Smith) -
27. Atlanta Falcons
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Kyle Rudolph, TE, Notre Dame
Golden-domed heir to Tony Gonzalez’s H.O.F. tight end throne in Atlanta. (Photo by John Grieshop) -
28. New England Patriots
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Cameron Heyward, DE, Ohio State
Bill Belichick owns four of first 60 picks, expected to wheel and deal. (Photo by Brad Schloss) -
29. Chicago Bears
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Corey Liuget, DT, Illinois
Toast of Champaign quickly bubbling up boards; O-line is another option. (Photo by John Grieshop) -
30. New York Jets
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Akeem Ayers, LB, UCLA
Pass-rusher with cover skills and great footwork, perfect for Rex Ryan. (Photo by Peter Brouillet) -
31. Pittsburgh Steelers
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Gabe Carimi, OT, Wisconsin
Old school style fits Pittsburgh — and plenty of teams picking earlier. (Photo by Steve Woltmann) -
32. Green Bay Packers
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Justin Houston, LB, Georgia
Arizona’s Brooks Reed, a poor man’s Clay Matthews, also an option for champs. (Photo by Tim Clark/Athlon Sports) -
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