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2011 NFL Draft Best Players Available: Dove’s Take

The 2011 NFL Draft is tomorrow night and the excitement is building. NFL teams have finalized their draft boards and are now waiting for the drama to play out. Below is my best player available list which I will continuously update during the draft. Continue reading to see my top 32 players. Also be sure to check out our scouting reports for a in-depth look at each prospect.

Rank Player Position College
1 Patrick Peterson CB LSU
2 Von Miller LB Texas A&M
3 Da'Quan Bowers DE Clemson
4 Marcell Dareus DL Alabama
5 A.J. Green WR Georgia
6 Nick Fairley DT Auburn
7 Prince Amukamara CB Nebraska
8 Julio Jones WR Alabama
9 Tyron Smith OT USC
10 Robert Quinn DE/OLB UNC
Rank Player Position College
11 Mark Ingram RB Alabama
12 Corey Liuget DL Illinois
13 Cameron Jordan DL Cal
14 Blaine Gabbert QB Missouri
15 J.J. Watt DE Wisconsin
16 Cameron Newton QB Auburn
17 Gabe Carimi OT Wisconsin
18 Anthony Castonzo OT Boston College
19 Mike Pouncey G/C Florida
20 Ryan Kerrigan DE/OLB Purdue
21 Jimmy Smith CB Colorado
22 Brandon Harris CB Miami
23 Aldon Smith DE/OLB Missouri
24 Cameron Heyward DL Ohio State
25 Muhammad Wilkerson DL Temple
26 Phil Taylor NT Baylor
27 Mason Foster LB Washington
28 Ryan Mallett QB Arkansas
29 Adrian Clayborn DE Iowa
30 Akeem Ayers LB UCLA
31 Christian Ponder QB Florida State
32 Jake Locker QB Washington
Mocking the Draft
SB Nation NFL mock draft: Eagles stick with what works; invest in the trenchesSB Nation NFL mock draft: Eagles stick with what works; invest in the trenches
Mocking the Draft

This player should be a plug-and-play replacement for Mekhi Becton right off the bat.

By Michael Peterson
Mocking the Draft
SB Nation NFL mock draft: Chiefs get an absolute steal of a WR at No. 31SB Nation NFL mock draft: Chiefs get an absolute steal of a WR at No. 31
Mocking the Draft

This guy’s got talent, plus playing with Patrick Mahomes automatically elevates his potential.

By Michael Peterson
Mocking the Draft
SB Nation NFL mock draft: Bills fill biggest need with a top CB at No. 30SB Nation NFL mock draft: Bills fill biggest need with a top CB at No. 30
Mocking the Draft

He’s a bit of a liability in the run game, but his potential in the pass game was enough for Buffalo Rumblings.

By Michael Peterson
Mocking the Draft
SB Nation NFL mock draft: Commanders give Jayden Daniels a fluid playmaker at WR with No. 29 pickSB Nation NFL mock draft: Commanders give Jayden Daniels a fluid playmaker at WR with No. 29 pick
Mocking the Draft

This pick could help the Commanders build on last year’s excellent season.

By Michael Peterson
Mocking the Draft
SB Nation NFL mock draft: Lions bring in a pass-rushing partner in crime for Aidan HutchinsonSB Nation NFL mock draft: Lions bring in a pass-rushing partner in crime for Aidan Hutchinson
Mocking the Draft

It’s a high-potential pick for a Detroit defense that needs a solid pass rusher.

By Michael Peterson
Mocking the Draft
SB Nation NFL mock draft: Rams keep building defensive identity at No. 26SB Nation NFL mock draft: Rams keep building defensive identity at No. 26
Mocking the Draft

This rookie would be a great complement to Jared Verse and Byron Young.

By Michael Peterson