First 10 picks in the NFL Draft

Here are my first ten selections of the 2011 NFL Draft:


1. (CAR) Blaine Gabbert, QB, Mizz

• This guy is not the best player in the draft but every team needs a QB they can build around for the future. Yes they have needs on defence, yes they have a defensive head coach but if they don't get a QB now it could really hurt their rebuild.
• Other possible picks: Patrick Peterson, Da'Quan Bowers or Cam Newton

2. (DEN) Marcell Dareus, DT, Bama

• This is a dominant D-Line guy who can play all over the defensive line but is especially good at the defensive tackle position. He will really help this Denver D-Line which has stubbled of late.
• other possible picks: Da'Quan Bowers, Robert Quinn or Nick Fairley 

3. (BUF) Cam Newton, QB, Aub

• Buffalo needs a QB. They didn't get one last year and they can't pass up Cam Newton if he is there this year. Newton is a great athlete and can make a lot of throws but his decision making and character has come into question. I think this is a good fit because Newton does not have to come in and start. Fitzpatrick can run the offence in Newton's first season and continue to run it until he is ready to be a NFL QB.
• other possible picks: Patrick Peterson, Da'Quan Bowers or Nick Fariley

4. (CIN) Patrick Peterson, DB, LSU

• The Bengals may loose Joseph to free agency which will leave a hole in their secondary. Peterson is a great corner and will really help the Bengals defence.
• Other possible picks: Prince Amukamara, AJ Green or any of the QBs if they drop this far

5. (ARI) Von Miller, OLB, TAM

• The Cards are making the switch to a Steelers style defence and Von Miller is the perfect guy to fit in as a rushing LB. This will be a great fit for Miller and the Cards will address their QB needs through free agency
• Other possible picks: Robert Quinn, Prince Amukamara or any of the QBs if they drop

6. (CLE) Da'Quan Bowers, DE, Clem

• Cleveland could go a lot of ways with this pick. Yes they have needs at the receiver position but they also need guys to play in the new 4-3 scheme. Bowers is a great DE in a 4-3 and can really help a Browns pass rush
• other possible picks: AJ Green, Robert Quinn or Nick Fairley 

7. (SF) Robert Quinn, DE/OLB, NC

• This guys is a great pass rusher and could play as a rushing LB is a 3-4 scheme which could go a long way to improving this 49er defence. 
• other possible picks: Prince Amukamara, Von Miller (if he drops) or Aldon Smith

8. (TEN) Nick Fairley, DT, Aub

• They too have QB issues but I don't think Gabbert or Newton will be available when they pick. Fairley is an impact DT and will cause any opposing QB problems.
• other possible picks: Robert Quinn  

9. (DAL) Anthony Castonza, OT, BC

• This is a team that needs an OT. This may be a littler high for Castonza but I think Dallas will go for him here or, possibly, trade down to get one of the other tackles. 
• Other possible picks: Prince Amukamara, Gabe Carimi or JJ Watt

10. (WAS) AJ Green, WR, Gerogia

• I know it's hard to see AJ Green falling this far but weird things can happen on draft day. The redskins receiving core needs an upgrade and this guy is a great playmaker. However, the Skins need to address their 3-4 defence and find some guys to fill those holes
• other possible picks: Julio Jones, Aldon Smith or JJ Watt