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

Submitted by Nathan Rush on Tue, 2011-04-26 11:39

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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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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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2011 Final NFL Mock Draft

By: Nathan Rush | 4/26/11, 12:39 PM EDT

1. Carolina Panthers

2. Denver Broncos

3. Buffalo Bills

4. Cincinnati Bengals

5. Arizona Cardinals

6. Cleveland Browns

7. San Francisco 49ers

8. Tennessee Titans

9. Dallas Cowboys

10. Washington Redskins

11. Houston Texans

12. Minnesota Vikings

13. Detroit Lions

14. St. Louis Rams

15. Miami Dolphins

16. Jacksonville Jaguars

17. New England Patriots

18. San Diego Chargers

19. New York Giants

20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

21. Kansas City Chiefs

22. Indianapolis Colts

23. Philadelphia Eagles

24. New Orleans Saints

25. Seattle Seahawks

26. Baltimore Ravens

27. Atlanta Falcons

28. New England Patriots

29. Chicago Bears

30. New York Jets

31. Pittsburgh Steelers

32. Green Bay Packers

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