2011 NFL Mock Draft 21-32
January 1, 2011 by Administrator
21. Kansas City Chiefs – DE Muhammad Wilkerson – Temple
Tamba Hali had a great season rushing the passer. Adding another pass rusher like Muhammad Wilkerson on the other side could really improve a pretty good defensive next year.
22. Indianapolis Colts – DT Drake Nevis – LSU
The Colts got dumped in the first round of the playoffs for the first time in awhile. One glaring weakness that the Jets took advantage of was the Colts run defense. They have had a great pass rush year in and year out but they have been known to struggle in the run defense. Despite Nevis’ lack of size he is very good against the run. They have been in desperate need of an anchor in the middle of the defensive line and Drake Nevis should provide that.
23. Philadelphia Eagles - OT Anthony Castonzo – Boston College
The Eagles have given up a lot of sacks this season even with the mobile QB Michael Vick. Anthony Castonzo has prototypical height and has very good mobility but needs to add bulk.
24. New Orleans Saints – DE Cameron Heyward – Ohio State
Cameron Heyward could have been a high draft pick last year but decided to stay one more year in college. He has had a great senior season. He has very good size and is a versatile player who can rush the passer or drop back in coverage. The defense has really struggled this year giving up some big plays and creating less turnovers.
25. Seattle Seahawks - DE Adrian Clayborn – Iowa
Seattle won their division even with a losing record and even with a lack of talent on the defensive side of the ball. Adding Clayborn will dramatically improve their pass rush especially since they will have to battle Sam Bradford for years to come. They could also use a quarterback for next season.
26. Baltimore Ravens – WR Randall Cobb – Kentucky
Last year, the Ravens had many talented WR’s but they were all possession receivers. They need some speed which they tried out with Donte Stallworth but he is getting old and just isn’t as talented as a Cobb. Along with his speed he is also a great route runner who could help out in the return game as well.
27. Atlanta Falcons – DE Aldon Smith – Missouri
Atlanta has had a very good season this year in many different areas. One weakness that I have noticed is their lack of pressure from their four down lineman on defense. They finished the 2010 regular season tied for 20th in sacks. Last year they drafted Sean Witherspoon from Missouri and now its time to add another Missouri player to their front line.
28. New England Patriots – G Dan Watkins – Baylor
Dan Watkins played tackle at Baylor, but at the NFL level he will be a very good guard. New England’s offensive line has been getting older and also has had some injury problems. They added their defensive end with their first pick and now they will address the offensive line with their second 1st round pick.
29. Chicago Bears – OT Greg Carimi – Wisconsin
Jay Cutler was sacked more times than anyone this year in the NFL and needs to be protected next season if they have any chance at making it to the Super Bowl. Carimi is a top offensive lineman who will be hard to pass up come the Bears’ pick.
30. New York Jets – OT Derek Sherrod – Mississippi St
The Jets are a very good team that are in serious contention for the Super Bowl. With not many weaknesses they will be looking to add depth and one place that they could use some depth is the offensive line. He may not play right away but any time there could be an injury and he would be a great replacement.
31. Pittsburgh Steelers - C Mike Pouncey – Florida
In the 2011 NFL draft look for the Steelers to continue to upgrade their offensive line. Mike Pouncey has been playing center this year at Florida but when his brother was there last year he played guard. With the Steelers he will reunite with his brother and move back to guard which will help protect Ben Roethlisberger.
32. Green Bay Packers – OLB Justin Houston – Georgia
The Packers had a great season resulting in a Super Bowl victory. They have many players coming back from IR for the 2011 season. Adding Justin Houston will add more weapons to that defense that was so disruptive during the 2010 season. He has top pass rushing skills to go along a huge frame that will give defensive coordinator Dom Capers plenty of options.
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I think its about time for steelers to draft a QB big ben is just a sexual predator and the Rooneys will not keep him around finally a team owner with some morals and sticks by them good for them. I think the best player in this draft is AJ Green he reminds me of a young Randy Moss a real killer as a number 1 wr.I also thing that 3-4 QB’s will be taken in the first 10 picks. So far it looks like a great class of wide receivers this year so many teams can fill needs of number 1′s this year.
Not a chance on Ingram to the Pats at #17. RBs who will be every bit as useful in their RBBC as Ingram would be can be had later. A DE who suits BB’s version of the 3-4 can’t. The pick is much more likely to be Heyward.
The picks at #32 and #33 are more likely to be an OT, OG, CB or FS who won’t be available at the end of round two. Contrary to popular opinion, BB is NOT looking for a “rush” LB; he’s looking for a well-rounded LB (good in run defense and decent in coverage) who has SOME rush potential.
Prefer Tyron Smith or Aldon Smith for Seattle. Also, they can’t pick after the Packers if they both lose in the semi-finals because Seattle has the worse record.
Maplestory…are you sure that Seattle wouldn’t pick after Green Bay. Seattle won their division (although with a losing record) and Green Bay was a wild card. How does that work anyway?
Of course this is assuming they both lose during the same playoff week.