2011 NFL Mock Draft by Lucky Lester

This is my first Mock Draft for the 2011 NFL Draft. It’s out a little later than normal, but full of my thoughts and reason for each selection. Since the combine often changes so many things, I waited until now to publish my first mock. Team LuckyLester.com will likely get together to make our unified mock, but until then, this will have to do. Enjoy!

1. Carolina Panthers 2-14 – Da’Quan Bowers, DE, Clemson: When it comes right down to it, I don’t see the Panthers reaching for a guy like Cam Newton… Panthers Mock Draft write up

2. Denver Broncos 4-12 – Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn: I think Nick Fairley can do it all, and do it all very well… Broncos Mock Draft write up

3. Buffalo Bills 4-12 – Marcell Dareus, DT, Alabama: I don’t know if Dareus has as much upside as a quarterback does here, but he certainly will take the worst part of the Bills and make them better… Bills Mock Draft write up

4. Cincinnati Bengals 4-12 – Cameron Newton, QB, Auburn: So what, he had some passes sail on him during the throwing portion of the combine… Bengals Mock Draft write up

5. Arizona Cardinals 5-11 – Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU: If the Cardinals knew what was good for them, they’d ignore the “need” to draft an overrated quarterback here… Cardinals Mock Draft write up

6. Cleveland Browns 5-11 – A.J. Green, WR, Georgia: Maybe he doesn’t last this long… Browns Mock Draft write up

7. San Francisco 49ers 6-10 – Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska: I think Peterson and Amukamara are two future stars in a pretty top-heavy cornerback class… 49ers Mock Draft write up

8. Tennessee Titans 6-10 – Robert Quinn, DE, North Carolina: The Titans have a lot of decisions to make here, and for the first time in a long time, Jeff Fischer won’t be a driving force in making those decisions… Titans Mock Draft write up

9. Dallas Cowboys 6-10 – Von Miller, OLB, Texas A&M: There’s a lot of talk about the Cowboys going after a corner… Cowboys Mock Draft write up

10. Washington Redskins 6-10 – Julio Jones, WR, Alabama: I wouldn’t be surprised by anything the Shanahan regime does in Washington during this draft… Redskins Mock Draft write up

11. Houston Texans 6-10 – Jimmy Smith, CB, Colorado: The Texans need some secondary help like Tara Reid needs somebody to throw a bone her way – only they’re not frothing at the mouth… Texans Mock Draft write up

12. Minnesota Vikings 6-10 – Blaine Gabbert, QB, Missouri: I’m not sold on Gabbert – but he can sure look brilliant at times… Vikings Mock Draft write up

13. Detroit Lions 6-10 – Nate Solder, OT, Colorado: I understand that Solder isn’t even the sure-fire top rated offensive tackle… Lions Mock Draft write up

14. St. Louis Rams 7-9 – J.J. Watt, DE, Wisconsin: Everybody was looking for the Rams to buy a target for Sam Bradford in Round 1, but… Rams Mock Draft write up

15. Miami Dolphins 7-9 – Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama: I think picking a running back in the first round is a scary situation, but… Dolphins Mock Draft write up

16. Jacksonville Jaguars 8-8 – Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa: Clayborn had an amazing junior season, collecting highs in tackles and sacks… Jaguars Mock Draft write up

17. New England Patriots 14-2 from Raiders 8-8 – Tyron Smith, OT, USC: The Patriots are smart and thus they will probably draft somebody like Tyron Smith… Patriots Mock Draft write up

18. San Diego Chargers 9-7 – Cameron Jordan, DE, California: If Jordan gets past the Patriots, it’s only because New England sees a plethora of defensive line options, and has another pick 11 spots down the line… Chargers Mock Draft write up

19. New York Giants 10-6 – Gabe Carimi, OT, Wisconsin: The Giants lost some of their push from the offensive line this season, and even though they improved later in the season, adding a trail blazer like Carimi… Giants Mock Draft write up

20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10-6 – Corey Liuget, DT, Illinois: This kid is legit… Buccaneers Mock Draft write up

21. Kansas City Chiefs 10-6 – Ryan Kerrigan, OLB/DE, Purdue: Kerrigan won’t produce the combine times that will make the Raiders jump… Chiefs Mock Draft write up

22. Indianapolis Colts 10-6 – Mike Pouncey, G/C, Florida: Twin brother of the Steelers’ first round pick and center, Maurkice Pouncey, Mike looks to make his own mark in the NFL… Colts Mock Draft write up

23. Philadelphia Eagles 10-6 – Aldon Smith, DE, Missouri: This kid has the upside as a pass rusher to be one of the truly great steals of this draft… Eagles Mock Draft write up

24. New Orleans Saints 11-5 – Muhammad Wilkerson, DT, Temple: Wilkerson’s a beast. He’s one of those elite players that comes out of a small school, and because of it he’ll slip down the draft board a little more than he should… Saints Mock Draft write up

25. Seattle Seahawks 7-9 – Anthony Castonzo, OT, Boston College: If the Hawks can pull this off, it would truly be a grand theft situation… Seahawks Mock Draft write up

26. Baltimore Ravens 12-4 – Akeem Ayers, OLB, UCLA: I’m not sure what the Ravens are looking for in this draft… Ravens Mock Draft write up

27. Atlanta Falcons 13-3 – Dan Watkins, OG, Baylor: The Falcons weren’t as good running the ball this season as they have been in years’ past, and a big reason for that was the lack of punch inside… Falcons Mock Draft write up

28. New England Patriots 14-2 – Cameron Heyward, DE, Ohio State: This kid fits perfect to what the Patriots want to do defensively… Patriots Mock Draft write up

29. Chicago Bears 11-5 – Stephen Paea, DT, Oregon State: The Bears dumped Tommy Harris finally, after he failed to live up to his first couple seasons… Bears Mock Draft write up

30. New York Jets 11-5 – Phil Taylor, DT, Baylor: With Kris Jenkins getting his walking papers… Jets Mock Draft write up

31. Pittsburgh Steelers 12-4 – Aaron Williams, CB, Texas: The Steelers definitely need youth and athleticism in their secondary, and Aaron Williams is a very solid player… Steelers Mock Draft write up

32. Green Bay Packers 10-6 – Christian Ballard, DE, Iowa: The Packers won the Super Bowl and now they get the glorious position of picking last in the draft… Packers Mock Draft write up

For more Mock Draft opinions please check out these links below:

Walter Football
NFL Mock Draft Database
2011 Mock Draft Database