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2011 NFL Mock Draft

Last update: Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010 - Fourth edition
Next update: TBA.

This is obviously way too early for a 2011 NFL Mock Draft. But it's always fun to speculate what could happen in the future. I based this order on my 2010 NFL Power Rankings, and took only my projected 2010 NFL Draft first-round picks into account when making these selections. Click here for my 2010 NFL Mock Draft.

St. Louis Rams: Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame

2010 NFL Mock Draft selection (as of 2/24/10): Jimmy Clausen, QB

If I had to rank the three receivers right now, it would be A.J. Green, Michael Floyd and Julio Jones (drops plagued his 2009 season). However, if the Rams draft Jimmy Clausen, and they're torn between Green, Floyd and Jones, I'm sure they'd lean toward Floyd because of the familiarity between he and Clausen.

If St. Louis opts to draft Ndamukong Suh, this selection would be Jake Locker. So, why don't the Rams take Suh and wait for Locker? Because there's no guarantee they'll be drafting No. 1 again. What if Suh helps them win five games next year? At 5-11, they'll be drafting seventh or eight, and like the Browns and Bills this year, they'll be out of the running for a top quarterback. And thus, the Rams would be screwed for the next five years or more.

Kansas City Chiefs: Jake Locker, QB, Washington

2010 NFL Mock Draft selection (as of 2/24/10): Russell Okung, OT

Matt Cassel is due a $7.5 million option bonus before the 2011 season. If he has another bad year - if the Chiefs are drafting No. 2 overall, he definitely did - then he will be released. Kansas City will then do what it should have done in the first place - draft a franchise signal caller early in the first round (Mark Sanchez, 2009).

Jake Locker is the No. 1 quarterback in the 2011 class - for now. Locker should have declared for the 2010 NFL Draft, because a billion things can happen over the next 14 months. Maybe Locker gets hurt. Maybe the scouts see something they don't like and his stock drops. Maybe his teammates don't play up to par and drag him down. Maybe he gets distracted. Maybe general managers become worried that his decision to go back to school means that he's not fully invested in football.

That's a lot of maybes, but just look at recent history: Matt Leinart, Brady Quinn, Brian Brohm and perhaps Sam Bradford all made a huge mistake by not declaring right away.

Pick change; previously Julio Jones, WR

Seattle Seahawks: Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford

2010 NFL Mock Draft selection (as of 2/24/10): Eric Berry, S and Bryan Bulaga, OT

The dream scenario for the Seahawks would be for hometown hero Jake Locker to stay in the Pacific Northwest. Unfortunately, that doesn't happen in this scenario.

Would Pete Carroll take a Stanford quarterback? Well, Ryan Mallett's a poor fit for his West Coast offense, and he needs a franchise quarterback, so I think he'd put his grudge aside just this once.

Pick change; previously Jake Locker, QB

Detroit Lions: A.J. Green, WR, Georgia

2010 NFL Mock Draft selection (as of 2/24/10): Ndamukong Suh, DT

You can hear the Lions fans crying all the way from Detroit, "Oh no, not another receiver! Nooooooooooooo!!!!"

Don't worry, Lions fans. Matt Millen won't be drafting this guy. A.J. Green is not a drunk like Charles Rogers. He's not a fat slob like Mike Williams. He's not a drop-happy, lazy bum like Roy Williams. He's the real deal, and would make Detroit's offense ridiculously explosive. How do you defend Green, Calvin Johnson and Brandon Pettigrew (aside from sacking Matthew Stafford)?

Cleveland Browns: Julio Jones, WR, Alabama

2010 NFL Mock Draft selection (as of 2/24/10): Joe Haden, CB

Quarterback has to be an option, but the only remaining guy, Ryan Mallett, would be a poor fit for Mike Holmgren's West Coast offense.

With that in mind, the Browns take the best player on the board. The massive Julio Jones (6-4, 212) is exactly what Cleveland needs on its offense (aside from a franchise quarterback).

Pick change; previously Andrew Luck, QB

Denver Broncos: Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU

2010 NFL Mock Draft selection (as of 2/24/10): Dez Bryant, WR

Champ Bailey and Andre' Goodman should be fine for this upcoming season, but the latter turns 33 a month prior to the start of the 2011 campaign. He'll need to be replaced.

Patrick Peterson projects as a true shutdown corner. Darrelle Revis completely eliminates one side of the field for the opposition. Peterson might be able to do the same thing for the Broncos.

Pick change; previously Cameron Heyward, DE/DT

New England Patriots: Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama

2010 NFL Mock Draft selection (as of 2/24/10): Jermaine Gresham, TE

New England acquired this selection from Oakland for Richard Seymour. Yet another reason Al Davis shouldn't be allowed to trade with anyone.

I imagine the Patriots will be hoping one of the top three receivers fall to them. In this scenario, however, they'll draft Heisman-winner Mark Ingram as their new franchise running back. If Tom Brady and Wes Welker are healthy, imagine how explosive New England's offense would be with Ingram as a threat coming out of the backfield.

Buffalo Bills: Ryan Mallett, QB, Arkansas

2010 NFL Mock Draft selection (as of 2/24/10): Anthony Davis, OT

Like the Browns, the Bills are screwed out of getting a franchise quarterback this April. If only they were as lucky as the Rams...

Buffalo general manager Buddy Nix has stated that he's looking for a strong-armed quarterback to combat the windy conditions at Orchard Park. With that in mind, Ryan Mallett is a perfect fit here.

Jacksonville Jaguars: Allen Bailey, DT, Miami

2010 NFL Mock Draft selection (as of 2/24/10): Jason Pierre-Paul, DE

Jacksonville's No. 1 need this offseason is generating fan interest so they can sell tickets. Their No. 2 need is finding some way to generate pressure on the opposing quarterback - and not just from the defensive end position. John Henderson will have a $5.75 million salary in 2011, so he could be released if he has a mediocre 2010 campaign.

Pick change; previously Greg Romeus, DE

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Greg Romeus, DE, Pittsburgh

2010 NFL Mock Draft selection (as of 2/24/10): Gerald McCoy, DT

Tampa Bay's defensive line needs to be retooled. If they manage to acquire either Ndamukong Suh or Gerald McCoy, defensive end will then become their top need.

Pick change; previously Patrick Peterson, CB

Washington Redskins: Joseph Barksdale, OT, LSU

2010 NFL Mock Draft selection (as of 2/24/10): Sam Bradford, QB

Quarterback and left tackle are the top two priorities. If the Redskins draft Sam Bradford, they'll need to protect him with a franchise left tackle.

Joseph Barksdale is a very athletic 315-pound left tackle. He'll be on LSU's blind side this year, and his stock will presumably soar.

Arizona Cardinals: Gabe Carimi, OT, Wisconsin

2010 NFL Mock Draft selection (as of 2/24/10): Sean Weatherspoon, ILB

With Mike Gandy gone, Levi Brown is moving to left tackle. Brown has struggled thus far in his career, so that's probably not a good thing. Gabe Carimi would be a nice fit on Arizona's offensive line.

Pick change; previously Pat Devlin, QB

Chicago Bears: Robert Quinn, DE, North Carolina

2010 NFL Mock Draft selection (as of 2/24/10): None

The Bears need to generate more pressure on the quarterback, and the only defensive end they'll have under contract beyond the 2010 season is Alex Brown, who will be 32 going into the 2011 campaign. Perhaps Robert Quinn, and his 19 TFL and 11 sacks can help.

Pick change; previously Allen Bailey, DT

Cincinnati Bengals: Jonathan Baldwin, WR, Pittsburgh

2010 NFL Mock Draft selection (as of 2/24/10): Taylor Mays, SS

Believe it or not, but there are other receivers in this 2011 NFL Draft class besides Julio Jones, Michael Floyd and A.J. Green. Jonathan Baldwin, at 6-5, 225, caught 57 balls for 1,111 yards and eight touchdowns as a sophomore in 2009. If Matt "Coke Zero" Jones doesn't pan out, Baldwin would be an outstanding complement to Chad Ochocinco.

Pick change; previously DeAndre McDaniel, S

New York Giants: Mark Barron, S, Alabama

2010 NFL Mock Draft selection (as of 2/24/10): Brian Price, DT

The Giants were constantly burnt deep in 2009. If they can't remedy their safety situation this offseason, they may consider Mark Barron or Rahim Moore in the 2011 NFL Draft.

Atlanta Falcons: Ras-I Dowling, CB, Virginia

2010 NFL Mock Draft selection (as of 2/24/10): Brandon Graham, DE

The two reasons the Falcons struggled against the pass: They couldn't get to the quarterback, and they didn't have a No. 1 corner after Brian Williams went on injured reserve. Williams will be 32 two months prior to the 2011 season, so Atlanta will be searching for a new No. 1 cornerback.

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