Archived Record Published: Apr 21, 2011

2011 NFL Mock Draft

First Round Projections & Scouting Analysis

Pick	Team	Player	Pos	College	Scouting Analysis
1	Carolina	Cam Newton	QB	Auburn	Showed incredible year by year improvement. Put together a profoundly strong season, single-handedly carrying Auburn's offense. Elite physical tools mandate the top selection despite limited collegiate starts.
2	Denver	Von Miller	LB	Texas A&M	Generational bend off the edge. Staggering tackles for loss production in the Big 12. Provides an immediate cornerstone for a defense lacking premier pass-rush impact.
3	Buffalo	Marcell Dareus	DT	Alabama	A massive, disruptive force on the interior. Consistent games started profile in the SEC. Safest defensive lineman on the board with scheme versatility for a 3-4 or 4-3 front.
4	Cincinnati	A.J. Green	WR	Georgia	Flawless route-running and elite ball-tracking abilities. Capped a strong season despite missing early games. Plug-and-play WR1 that instantly elevates the passing attack.
5	Arizona	Patrick Peterson	CB	LSU	Rare physical specimen at the corner position. Exceptional year by year improvement in coverage technique. Adds dynamic special teams value as an elite returner.
6	Cleveland	Julio Jones	WR	Alabama	Physical mismatch with explosive straight-line speed. High volume of games started in pro-style offense. Provides the missing alpha receiver for the Browns' rebuilding offense.
7	San Francisco	Aldon Smith	LB	Missouri	Incredible wingspan and functional strength. Amassed impressive tackles for loss metrics despite raw technique. High ceiling edge rusher perfect for 3-4 outside linebacker conversion.