2011 NFL Mock Draft 11-20

11. Chicago Bears – WR Julio Jones – Alabama

WR Johnny Knox emerged last year as their number one WR and about their only deep threat.  He isn’t a #1 type wide receiver.  If Julio Jones falls into their lap with the 11th pick in the 2011 NFL mock draft.  He is a big physical WR who is your prototypical number one and a great addition for QB Jay Cutler who they invested heavily in.

12. Miami Dolphins – RB Mark Ingram – Alabama

The 2010 Heisman Trophy winner is beginning my mock draft as the top RB in the 2011 draft class.  He reminds me of Emmitt Smith coming out of college.  Smith was a small stocky back that many teams thought he was too slow.  Mark Ingram is a built similarly to Emmitt.  He isn’t going to wow you with his speed and he is only 5’10″.  He does have huge legs that will be able to handle a large workload and would fit very well in Miami.

13. San Francisco 49ers – DE Greg Romeus – Pittsburgh

The 49ers worked on their offensive line with their two picks in the 2010 first round.  I expect them to work on their defensive pass rush with the 2011 NFL mock draft.  Romeus isn’t the most flashiest DE in this mock draft but he is a very good pass rusher as well as run defender.  He would fit in nicely with Coach Singletary’s defensive scheme.

14. Denver Broncos – S Mark Barron – Alabama

Renaldo Hill and Brian Dawkins have been in the NFL for over ten years and are getting older.  By picking a safety in the 2011 NFL mock draft they will make their secondary younger and quicker.  They have been working on their defensive front line in the past few years, it is about time to look at the secondary.

15. New York Giants – RB Ryan Williams – Virginia Tech

In his freshman year at Virginia Tech, Ryan Williams ran for 1,655 and 21 TD’s.  This was only one year of playing experience but many scouts were impressed with his play and could challenge Mark Ingram as the best RB in this draft class.  After the 2010-11 season the Giants will be looking for a full-time back that can be a game changer to help Eli Manning.

16. Tennessee Titans – DE/DT Cameron Heyward – Ohio State

In the 2010 NFL draft the Browns filled their need in the secondary by drafting CB Joe Haden in the 1st round and S T.J. Ward in the 2nd round. In the 2011 NFL mock draft they stay on the defensive side but focus on the front line.  Cameron Heyward is a very good athlete. He has a great combination of size, power, and quickness which will fit in nicely with Cleveland’s base 3-4 defense.

17. Carolina Panthers – CB Patrick Peterson – LSU

When you are in the New Orleans Saints division you must have plenty of depth in the secondary.  Patrick Peterson is a top CB in the 2011 NFL mock draft so if he falls to the 17th pick and Carolina they should be looking to draft his type of talent.

18. Pittsburgh Steelers – S Ahmad Black – Florida

When the Steelers have had Troy Polamalu roaming in the back of their defense they have been successful.  Last year, Polamalu was injured for most the season and it resulted in a lot of points given up as well as missing out on the playoffs.  Even is Polamalu recovers from his injury the Steelers should look into adding more depth and another playmaker in their secondary.

19. Atlanta Falcons – DT Marvin Austin – North Carolina

Marvin Austin could have came out in the 2010 NFL draft and been drafted in the 1st round but opted to come back for another year of college.  This is where I have started him in my 2011 NFL mock draft but I could see him being a top 10 pick with a good season at North Carolina.

20. Houston Texans – CB Curtis Brown – Texas

In the 2010 NFL draft the Texans selected Kareem Jackson from Alabama. I really liked this pick and I expect them to continue to improve their secondary through the draft.  If Payton Manning is in your league you need to have a good secondary and have to have a deep secondary.  In my 2011 NFL mock draft I have Curtis Brown going to the Texans.

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