SB Nation Arizona - SB Nation Arizona Mocks The 2011 NFL Draft
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2011 NFL Mock Draft: Green Bay Packers, Rd. 1 Pick 32
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<p>We have reached the end of the first ever SB Nation Arizona NFL mock draft. The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/">Green Bay Packers</a> are up with their Lombardi Trophy to show the world whom they select. With the final pick of the first round, they select:</p>
<p><b><i>Cameron Heyward, DE, Ohio State</i></b></p>
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<p>Heyward reminds some of <span>Richard Seymour</span> when he was at Georgia playing football in the SEC. Heyward is a guy who would fit in at defensive end in Green Bay's 3-4 scheme. He has a mix of power and speed to get to the quarterback and cause disruptions in the offensive backfield. He has a non-stop motor. This will go right along with<span>Clay Matthews</span>. He is also explosive off the line of the scrimmage. He is not without faults, as he will sometimes overrun a running play in pursuit. But all in all, this guy is ready to take people's heads off. That is the type of player you want on your team. </p>
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<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;">Tell us what you think of the picks. Who were the good and bad picks? What surprised you and what was just plain dumb? Sound off below!</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;">Check out the mock draft on the <a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/">Arizona Cardinals</a> team blog <a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://revengeofthebirds.com">Revenge of the Birds</a> to see who both the community and the writers are projecting. </p>
<div><i>2011 SBN AZ Mock Draft recap:</i></div>
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<a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/21/2062755/2011-nfl-mock-draft-sb-nation-arizona-writers-mock-begins-carolina">1- Carolina Panthers: Cam Newton, QB, Auburn</a> (Jess Root)</div>
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<a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/22/2065055/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-what-do-denver-broncos-do">2- Denver Broncos: Von Miller, OLB, Texas A&M</a> (Cory Williams)</div>
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<a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/23/2067037/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-the-buffalo-bills-select">3- Buffalo Bills: Blaine Gabbert, QB, Missouri</a> (Scott Howard)</div>
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<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/23/2069089/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-with-the-4th-pick-the-bengals-select">4- Cincinnati Bengals: AJ Green, WR, Georgia</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/21/2062755/2011-nfl-mock-draft-sb-nation-arizona-writers-mock-begins-carolina">5- Arizona Cardinals: Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU </a>(CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/26/2073177/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-who-will-become-a-cleveland-brown">6- Cleveland Browns: Da'Quan Bowers, DE, Clemso</a>n<a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/21/2062755/2011-nfl-mock-draft-sb-nation-arizona-writers-mock-begins-carolina"> </a>(SH)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/27/2074708/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-who-will-the-san-francisco-49ers-select-at">7- San Francisco 49ers: Robert Quinn, DE, North Carolina</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/28/2076194/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-who-will-be-the-first-pick-for-the" target="_blank">8- Tennessee Titans: Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn </a>(CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/29/2078080/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-dallas-cowboys-find-gem-in-first-round" target="_blank">9- Dallas Cowboys: <span>Marcell</span> <span>Dareus</span>, <span>DT</span>, Alabama</a> (SH)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/30/2080235/2011-sbnaz-mock-draft-redskins-go-for-offensive-playmaker-at-no-10-julio-jones" target="_blank">10- Washington Redskins: Julio Jones, WR, Alabama</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/31/2082325/2011-sbnaz-mock-draft-houston-texans-select-royalty-with-their-pick" target="_blank">11- Houston Texans: Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska</a> (CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/1/2084336/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-minnesota-vikings-seek-protection-for-favre">12- Minnesota Vikings: Tyron Smith, OT, USC</a> (SH)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/2/2086457/2011-nfl-mock-draft-detroit-lions-seek-help-for-ndomakong-suh-cameron-jordan" target="_blank">13- Detroit Lions: Cameron Jordan, DE, California</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/3/2088705/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-st-louis-rams-get-defensive-help-ryan-kerrigan-purdue" target="_blank">14- St. Louis Rams: Ryan Kerrigan, DE, Purdue</a> (CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent; " href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/4/2089678/2011-nfl-mock-draft-miami-dolphins-make-expected-selection-mark-ingram-alabama-heisman" target="_blank">15- Miami Dolphins: Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama</a> (SH)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/5/2091645/2011-sbnaz-mock-draft-jaguars-jimmy-smith-drugs" target="_blank">16- Jacksonville Jaguars: Jimmy Smith, CB, Colorado</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/6/2093873/2011-sbnaz-mock-draft-new-england-goes-with-hard-working-defensive" target="_blank">17- New England Patriots: J.J. Watts, DE, Wisconsin</a> (CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/7/2096893/2011-nfl-mock-draft-san-diego-chargers-phillip-rivers-nate-solder">18- San Diego Chargers: Nate Solder, OT, Colorado</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/8/2098050/2011-sbnaz-mock-draft-ny-giants-get-interior-line-help" target="_blank">19- New York Giants: Mike Pouncey, C, Florida</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/9/2100235/2011-sbnaz-mock-draft-tampa-bay-seeks-to-protect-josh-freeman-with%20" target="_blank">20- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Anthony Castonzo, OT, Boston College</a> (CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/10/2101811/2011-nfl-draft-kc-chiefs-phil-taylor-baylor" target="_blank">21- Kansas City Chiefs: Phil Taylor, DT, Baylor</a> (SH)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/11/2103510/2011-nfl-mock-draft-colts-liuget-peyton-manning" target="_blank">22- Indianapolis Colts: Corey Liuget, DT, Illinois</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/12/2105749/2011-nfl-mock-draft-philadelphia-eagles-round-1-pick-23" target="_blank">23- Philadelphia Eagles: Aldon Smith, DE, Missouri</a> (CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/13/2107955/2011-nfl-mock-draft-new-orleans-saints-round-1-pick-24" target="_blank">24- New Orleans Saints: Muhammad Wilkerson, DT, Temple</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/14/2110416/2011-nfl-mock-draft-seattle-seahawks-rd-1-pick-25">25- Seattle Seahawks: Jake Locker, QB, Washington</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://26-%20Baltimore%20Ravens:%20Torrey%20Smith,%20WR,%20Maryland" target="_blank">26- Baltimore Ravens: Torrey Smith, WR, Maryland</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/16/2113706/2011-nfl-mock-draft-atlanta-falcons-round-1-pick-27">27- Atlanta Falcons: Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/17/2115451/nfl-mock-draft-new-england-patriots-round-1-pick-28">28- New England Patriots: Derek Sherrod, OT, Mississippi State</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/18/2117854/2011-nfl-mock-draft-chicago-bears-round-1-pick-29" target="_blank">29- Chicago Bears: Marcus Cannon, OT, TCU</a> (CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/18/2119679/2011-nfl-mock-draft-new-york-jets-round-1-pick-30">30- New York Jets: Akeem Ayers, OLB, UCLA</a> (SH)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/20/2122092/2011-nfl-mock-draft-pittsburgh-steelers-round-1-pick-31" target="_blank">31- Pittsburgh Steelers: Gabe Carimi, OT, Wisconsin</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;">32- Green Bay Packers: Cameron Heyward, DE, Ohio State (JR)</p>
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2011 NFL Mock Draft: Green Bay Packers, Rd. 1 Pick 32
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<p>We have reached the end of the first ever SB Nation Arizona NFL mock draft. The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/">Green Bay Packers</a> are up with their Lombardi Trophy to show the world whom they select. With the final pick of the first round, they select:</p>
<p><b><i>Cameron Heyward, DE, Ohio State</i></b></p>
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<p>Heyward reminds some of <span>Richard Seymour</span> when he was at Georgia playing football in the SEC. Heyward is a guy who would fit in at defensive end in Green Bay's 3-4 scheme. He has a mix of power and speed to get to the quarterback and cause disruptions in the offensive backfield. He has a non-stop motor. This will go right along with<span>Clay Matthews</span>. He is also explosive off the line of the scrimmage. He is not without faults, as he will sometimes overrun a running play in pursuit. But all in all, this guy is ready to take people's heads off. That is the type of player you want on your team. </p>
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<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;">Tell us what you think of the picks. Who were the good and bad picks? What surprised you and what was just plain dumb? Sound off below!</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;">Check out the mock draft on the <a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/">Arizona Cardinals</a> team blog <a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://revengeofthebirds.com">Revenge of the Birds</a> to see who both the community and the writers are projecting. </p>
<div><i>2011 SBN AZ Mock Draft recap:</i></div>
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<a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/21/2062755/2011-nfl-mock-draft-sb-nation-arizona-writers-mock-begins-carolina">1- Carolina Panthers: Cam Newton, QB, Auburn</a> (Jess Root)</div>
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<a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/22/2065055/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-what-do-denver-broncos-do">2- Denver Broncos: Von Miller, OLB, Texas A&M</a> (Cory Williams)</div>
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<a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/23/2067037/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-the-buffalo-bills-select">3- Buffalo Bills: Blaine Gabbert, QB, Missouri</a> (Scott Howard)</div>
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<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/23/2069089/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-with-the-4th-pick-the-bengals-select">4- Cincinnati Bengals: AJ Green, WR, Georgia</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/21/2062755/2011-nfl-mock-draft-sb-nation-arizona-writers-mock-begins-carolina">5- Arizona Cardinals: Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU </a>(CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/26/2073177/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-who-will-become-a-cleveland-brown">6- Cleveland Browns: Da'Quan Bowers, DE, Clemso</a>n<a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/21/2062755/2011-nfl-mock-draft-sb-nation-arizona-writers-mock-begins-carolina"> </a>(SH)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/27/2074708/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-who-will-the-san-francisco-49ers-select-at">7- San Francisco 49ers: Robert Quinn, DE, North Carolina</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/28/2076194/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-who-will-be-the-first-pick-for-the" target="_blank">8- Tennessee Titans: Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn </a>(CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/29/2078080/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-dallas-cowboys-find-gem-in-first-round" target="_blank">9- Dallas Cowboys: <span>Marcell</span> <span>Dareus</span>, <span>DT</span>, Alabama</a> (SH)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/30/2080235/2011-sbnaz-mock-draft-redskins-go-for-offensive-playmaker-at-no-10-julio-jones" target="_blank">10- Washington Redskins: Julio Jones, WR, Alabama</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/31/2082325/2011-sbnaz-mock-draft-houston-texans-select-royalty-with-their-pick" target="_blank">11- Houston Texans: Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska</a> (CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/1/2084336/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-minnesota-vikings-seek-protection-for-favre">12- Minnesota Vikings: Tyron Smith, OT, USC</a> (SH)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/2/2086457/2011-nfl-mock-draft-detroit-lions-seek-help-for-ndomakong-suh-cameron-jordan" target="_blank">13- Detroit Lions: Cameron Jordan, DE, California</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/3/2088705/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-st-louis-rams-get-defensive-help-ryan-kerrigan-purdue" target="_blank">14- St. Louis Rams: Ryan Kerrigan, DE, Purdue</a> (CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent; " href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/4/2089678/2011-nfl-mock-draft-miami-dolphins-make-expected-selection-mark-ingram-alabama-heisman" target="_blank">15- Miami Dolphins: Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama</a> (SH)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/5/2091645/2011-sbnaz-mock-draft-jaguars-jimmy-smith-drugs" target="_blank">16- Jacksonville Jaguars: Jimmy Smith, CB, Colorado</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/6/2093873/2011-sbnaz-mock-draft-new-england-goes-with-hard-working-defensive" target="_blank">17- New England Patriots: J.J. Watts, DE, Wisconsin</a> (CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/7/2096893/2011-nfl-mock-draft-san-diego-chargers-phillip-rivers-nate-solder">18- San Diego Chargers: Nate Solder, OT, Colorado</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/8/2098050/2011-sbnaz-mock-draft-ny-giants-get-interior-line-help" target="_blank">19- New York Giants: Mike Pouncey, C, Florida</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/9/2100235/2011-sbnaz-mock-draft-tampa-bay-seeks-to-protect-josh-freeman-with%20" target="_blank">20- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Anthony Castonzo, OT, Boston College</a> (CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/10/2101811/2011-nfl-draft-kc-chiefs-phil-taylor-baylor" target="_blank">21- Kansas City Chiefs: Phil Taylor, DT, Baylor</a> (SH)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/11/2103510/2011-nfl-mock-draft-colts-liuget-peyton-manning" target="_blank">22- Indianapolis Colts: Corey Liuget, DT, Illinois</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/12/2105749/2011-nfl-mock-draft-philadelphia-eagles-round-1-pick-23" target="_blank">23- Philadelphia Eagles: Aldon Smith, DE, Missouri</a> (CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/13/2107955/2011-nfl-mock-draft-new-orleans-saints-round-1-pick-24" target="_blank">24- New Orleans Saints: Muhammad Wilkerson, DT, Temple</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/14/2110416/2011-nfl-mock-draft-seattle-seahawks-rd-1-pick-25">25- Seattle Seahawks: Jake Locker, QB, Washington</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://26-%20Baltimore%20Ravens:%20Torrey%20Smith,%20WR,%20Maryland" target="_blank">26- Baltimore Ravens: Torrey Smith, WR, Maryland</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/16/2113706/2011-nfl-mock-draft-atlanta-falcons-round-1-pick-27">27- Atlanta Falcons: Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/17/2115451/nfl-mock-draft-new-england-patriots-round-1-pick-28">28- New England Patriots: Derek Sherrod, OT, Mississippi State</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/18/2117854/2011-nfl-mock-draft-chicago-bears-round-1-pick-29" target="_blank">29- Chicago Bears: Marcus Cannon, OT, TCU</a> (CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/18/2119679/2011-nfl-mock-draft-new-york-jets-round-1-pick-30">30- New York Jets: Akeem Ayers, OLB, UCLA</a> (SH)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/20/2122092/2011-nfl-mock-draft-pittsburgh-steelers-round-1-pick-31" target="_blank">31- Pittsburgh Steelers: Gabe Carimi, OT, Wisconsin</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;">32- Green Bay Packers: Cameron Heyward, DE, Ohio State (JR)</p>
https://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/21/2124377/2011-nfl-mock-draft-green-bay-packers-rd-1-pick-32
Jess Root
2011-04-20T06:00:56-07:00
2011-04-20T06:00:56-07:00
2011 NFL Mock Draft: Pittsburgh Steelers, Round 1, Pick 31
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<p>The AFC Champ <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/">Pittsburgh Steelers</a> are now set to make their selection in the SB Nation Arizona mock draft. Pittsburgh, despite coming within a last-minute drive of having another championship banner, have a few needs. Their most glaring need is at cornerback, but they have needs at many positions on defense. Likewise there are needs on the offensive line.</p>
<p>With the greatest needs on defense, the pick will come as a surprise. For the Steelers, I select:</p>
<p><b><i>Gabe Carimi, OT, Wisconsin</i></b></p>
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<p>Texas cornerback Aaron Williams might be the most logical choice here, considering their need at corner, but when Carimi unexpectedly falls all the way to the end of the first round, they simply cannot let him go away. His size and tenacity of blocking will go nicely with the Pittsburgh way of doing things -- run the football and have great defense. Carimi, although he may not be projected as a left tackle, will certainly enjoy run blocking. The power running game of Wisconsin he was used to playing in college will translate well to the pros in this system. Mike Tomlin will be a very happen man knowing who he is getting.</p>
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<p>The final pick of the SBN AZ mock draft is tomorrow and the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/">Green Bay Packers</a> will make their pick. Cory Williams will be their representative GM.</p>
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<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;">Check out the mock draft on the <a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Arizona Cardinals</a> team blog <a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://revengeofthebirds.com">Revenge of the Birds</a> to see who both the community and the writers are projecting. </p>
<div><i>2011 SBN AZ Mock Draft recap:</i></div>
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<a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/21/2062755/2011-nfl-mock-draft-sb-nation-arizona-writers-mock-begins-carolina">1- Carolina Panthers: Cam Newton, QB, Auburn</a> (Jess Root)</div>
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<a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/22/2065055/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-what-do-denver-broncos-do">2- Denver Broncos: Von Miller, OLB, Texas A&M</a> (Cory Williams)</div>
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<a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/23/2067037/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-the-buffalo-bills-select">3- Buffalo Bills: Blaine Gabbert, QB, Missouri</a> (Scott Howard)</div>
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<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/23/2069089/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-with-the-4th-pick-the-bengals-select">4- Cincinnati Bengals: AJ Green, WR, Georgia</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/21/2062755/2011-nfl-mock-draft-sb-nation-arizona-writers-mock-begins-carolina">5- Arizona Cardinals: Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU </a>(CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/26/2073177/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-who-will-become-a-cleveland-brown">6- Cleveland Browns: Da'Quan Bowers, DE, Clemso</a>n<a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/21/2062755/2011-nfl-mock-draft-sb-nation-arizona-writers-mock-begins-carolina"> </a>(SH)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/27/2074708/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-who-will-the-san-francisco-49ers-select-at">7- San Francisco 49ers: Robert Quinn, DE, North Carolina</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/28/2076194/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-who-will-be-the-first-pick-for-the">8- Tennessee Titans: Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn </a>(CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/29/2078080/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-dallas-cowboys-find-gem-in-first-round">9- Dallas Cowboys: <span>Marcell</span> <span>Dareus</span>, <span>DT</span>, Alabama</a> (SH)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/30/2080235/2011-sbnaz-mock-draft-redskins-go-for-offensive-playmaker-at-no-10-julio-jones">10- Washington Redskins: Julio Jones, WR, Alabama</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/31/2082325/2011-sbnaz-mock-draft-houston-texans-select-royalty-with-their-pick">11- Houston Texans: Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska</a> (CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/1/2084336/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-minnesota-vikings-seek-protection-for-favre">12- Minnesota Vikings: Tyron Smith, OT, USC</a> (SH)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/2/2086457/2011-nfl-mock-draft-detroit-lions-seek-help-for-ndomakong-suh-cameron-jordan">13- Detroit Lions: Cameron Jordan, DE, California</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/3/2088705/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-st-louis-rams-get-defensive-help-ryan-kerrigan-purdue">14- St. Louis Rams: Ryan Kerrigan, DE, Purdue</a> (CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent; " target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/4/2089678/2011-nfl-mock-draft-miami-dolphins-make-expected-selection-mark-ingram-alabama-heisman">15- Miami Dolphins: Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama</a> (SH)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/5/2091645/2011-sbnaz-mock-draft-jaguars-jimmy-smith-drugs">16- Jacksonville Jaguars: Jimmy Smith, CB, Colorado</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/6/2093873/2011-sbnaz-mock-draft-new-england-goes-with-hard-working-defensive">17- New England Patriots: J.J. Watts, DE, Wisconsin</a> (CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/7/2096893/2011-nfl-mock-draft-san-diego-chargers-phillip-rivers-nate-solder">18- San Diego Chargers: Nate Solder, OT, Colorado</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/8/2098050/2011-sbnaz-mock-draft-ny-giants-get-interior-line-help">19- New York Giants: Mike Pouncey, C, Florida</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/9/2100235/2011-sbnaz-mock-draft-tampa-bay-seeks-to-protect-josh-freeman-with%20">20- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Anthony Castonzo, OT, Boston College</a> (CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/10/2101811/2011-nfl-draft-kc-chiefs-phil-taylor-baylor">21- Kansas City Chiefs: Phil Taylor, DT, Baylor</a> (SH)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/11/2103510/2011-nfl-mock-draft-colts-liuget-peyton-manning">22- Indianapolis Colts: Corey Liuget, DT, Illinois</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/12/2105749/2011-nfl-mock-draft-philadelphia-eagles-round-1-pick-23">23- Philadelphia Eagles: Aldon Smith, DE, Missouri</a> (CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/13/2107955/2011-nfl-mock-draft-new-orleans-saints-round-1-pick-24">24- New Orleans Saints: Muhammad Wilkerson, DT, Temple</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/14/2110416/2011-nfl-mock-draft-seattle-seahawks-rd-1-pick-25" target="_blank">25- Seattle Seahawks: Jake Locker, QB, Washington</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://26-%20Baltimore%20Ravens:%20Torrey%20Smith,%20WR,%20Maryland">26- Baltimore Ravens: Torrey Smith, WR, Maryland</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/16/2113706/2011-nfl-mock-draft-atlanta-falcons-round-1-pick-27" target="_blank">27- Atlanta Falcons: Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/17/2115451/nfl-mock-draft-new-england-patriots-round-1-pick-28" target="_blank">28- New England Patriots: Derek Sherrod, OT, Mississippi State</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/18/2117854/2011-nfl-mock-draft-chicago-bears-round-1-pick-29">29- Chicago Bears: Marcus Cannon, OT, TCU</a> (CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/18/2119679/2011-nfl-mock-draft-new-york-jets-round-1-pick-30" target="_blank">30- New York Jets: Akeem Ayers, OLB, UCLA</a> (SH)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;">31- Pittsburgh Steelers: Gabe Carimi, OT, Wisconsin (JR)</p>
https://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/20/2122092/2011-nfl-mock-draft-pittsburgh-steelers-round-1-pick-31
Jess Root
2011-04-18T23:09:11-07:00
2011-04-18T23:09:11-07:00
2011 NFL Mock Draft: New York Jets, Round 1, Pick 30
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<p>The SB Nation AZ NFL mock draft is reaching its conclusion and the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.ganggreennation.com/">New York Jets</a> are now set to make their selection. This leaves only the two 2011 Super Bowl teams -- the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/">Pittsburgh Steelers</a> and the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/">Green Bay Packers</a> -- to round out the first round.</p>
<p>Columnist Scott Howard, whose most recent feature covers the <a href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/18/2117147/top-five-nfl-draft-steals-in-arizona-cardinals-history" target="_blank">Arizona Cardinals' top five draft steals</a>, makes the pick for the J-E-T-S, Jets, Jets, Jets.</p>
<p><b><i><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/9459/akeem-ayers">Akeem Ayers</a>, OLB, UCLA</i></b></p>
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<p>The Jets have had one of the NFL's better defenses since Rex Ryan showed up in town but the roster is in a bit of flux this offseason and the majority of their draft needs are (GASP) on the defensive side of the ball. There's a decent need for a nose tackle to anchor their 3-4 scheme and they could probably also use a safety but a pass rusher wouldn't hurt them either and there just happens to be a pretty damn good one on the board.</p>
<p>That's why with the 30th pick in the SB Nation Arizona Mock Draft the New York Jets select UCLA linebacker Akeem Ayers. Ayers stock has slipped a little bit after a pedestrian NFL combine appearance but at this point in the draft he's a real value - and it's hard to argue with his college production. He's more of a pass rusher than a cover guy but I don't think the Jets will stress out about that as he should immediately be able to bolster the pass rush.</p>
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<p>The Pittsburgh Steelers are now on the clock. I will be making their selection. </p>
<p>Check out the mock draft on the <a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/">Arizona Cardinals</a> team blog <a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://revengeofthebirds.com">Revenge of the Birds</a> to see who both the community and the writers are projecting. </p>
<div><i>2011 SBN AZ Mock Draft recap:</i></div>
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<a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/21/2062755/2011-nfl-mock-draft-sb-nation-arizona-writers-mock-begins-carolina">1- Carolina Panthers: Cam Newton, QB, Auburn</a> (Jess Root)</div>
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<a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/22/2065055/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-what-do-denver-broncos-do">2- Denver Broncos: Von Miller, OLB, Texas A&M</a> (Cory Williams)</div>
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<a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/23/2067037/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-the-buffalo-bills-select">3- Buffalo Bills: Blaine Gabbert, QB, Missouri</a> (Scott Howard)</div>
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<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/23/2069089/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-with-the-4th-pick-the-bengals-select">4- Cincinnati Bengals: AJ Green, WR, Georgia</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/21/2062755/2011-nfl-mock-draft-sb-nation-arizona-writers-mock-begins-carolina">5- Arizona Cardinals: Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU </a>(CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/26/2073177/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-who-will-become-a-cleveland-brown">6- Cleveland Browns: Da'Quan Bowers, DE, Clemso</a>n<a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/21/2062755/2011-nfl-mock-draft-sb-nation-arizona-writers-mock-begins-carolina"> </a>(SH)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/27/2074708/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-who-will-the-san-francisco-49ers-select-at">7- San Francisco 49ers: Robert Quinn, DE, North Carolina</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/28/2076194/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-who-will-be-the-first-pick-for-the" target="_blank">8- Tennessee Titans: Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn </a>(CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/29/2078080/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-dallas-cowboys-find-gem-in-first-round" target="_blank">9- Dallas Cowboys: <span>Marcell</span> <span>Dareus</span>, <span>DT</span>, Alabama</a> (SH)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/30/2080235/2011-sbnaz-mock-draft-redskins-go-for-offensive-playmaker-at-no-10-julio-jones" target="_blank">10- Washington Redskins: Julio Jones, WR, Alabama</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/31/2082325/2011-sbnaz-mock-draft-houston-texans-select-royalty-with-their-pick" target="_blank">11- Houston Texans: Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska</a> (CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/1/2084336/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-minnesota-vikings-seek-protection-for-favre">12- Minnesota Vikings: Tyron Smith, OT, USC</a> (SH)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/2/2086457/2011-nfl-mock-draft-detroit-lions-seek-help-for-ndomakong-suh-cameron-jordan" target="_blank">13- Detroit Lions: Cameron Jordan, DE, California</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/3/2088705/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-st-louis-rams-get-defensive-help-ryan-kerrigan-purdue" target="_blank">14- St. Louis Rams: Ryan Kerrigan, DE, Purdue</a> (CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent; " href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/4/2089678/2011-nfl-mock-draft-miami-dolphins-make-expected-selection-mark-ingram-alabama-heisman" target="_blank">15- Miami Dolphins: Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama</a> (SH)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/5/2091645/2011-sbnaz-mock-draft-jaguars-jimmy-smith-drugs" target="_blank">16- Jacksonville Jaguars: Jimmy Smith, CB, Colorado</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/6/2093873/2011-sbnaz-mock-draft-new-england-goes-with-hard-working-defensive" target="_blank">17- New England Patriots: J.J. Watts, DE, Wisconsin</a> (CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/7/2096893/2011-nfl-mock-draft-san-diego-chargers-phillip-rivers-nate-solder">18- San Diego Chargers: Nate Solder, OT, Colorado</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/8/2098050/2011-sbnaz-mock-draft-ny-giants-get-interior-line-help" target="_blank">19- New York Giants: Mike Pouncey, C, Florida</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/9/2100235/2011-sbnaz-mock-draft-tampa-bay-seeks-to-protect-josh-freeman-with%20" target="_blank">20- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Anthony Castonzo, OT, Boston College</a> (CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/10/2101811/2011-nfl-draft-kc-chiefs-phil-taylor-baylor" target="_blank">21- Kansas City Chiefs: Phil Taylor, DT, Baylor</a> (SH)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/11/2103510/2011-nfl-mock-draft-colts-liuget-peyton-manning" target="_blank">22- Indianapolis Colts: Corey Liuget, DT, Illinois</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/12/2105749/2011-nfl-mock-draft-philadelphia-eagles-round-1-pick-23" target="_blank">23- Philadelphia Eagles: Aldon Smith, DE, Missouri</a> (CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/13/2107955/2011-nfl-mock-draft-new-orleans-saints-round-1-pick-24" target="_blank">24- New Orleans Saints: Muhammad Wilkerson, DT, Temple</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/14/2110416/2011-nfl-mock-draft-seattle-seahawks-rd-1-pick-25">25- Seattle Seahawks: Jake Locker, QB, Washington</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://26-%20Baltimore%20Ravens:%20Torrey%20Smith,%20WR,%20Maryland" target="_blank">26- Baltimore Ravens: Torrey Smith, WR, Maryland</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/16/2113706/2011-nfl-mock-draft-atlanta-falcons-round-1-pick-27">27- Atlanta Falcons: Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/17/2115451/nfl-mock-draft-new-england-patriots-round-1-pick-28">28- New England Patriots: Derek Sherrod, OT, Mississippi State</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/18/2117854/2011-nfl-mock-draft-chicago-bears-round-1-pick-29" target="_blank">29- Chicago Bears: Marcus Cannon, OT, TCU</a> (CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;">30- New York Jets: Akeem Ayers, OLB, UCLA (SH)</p>
https://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/18/2119679/2011-nfl-mock-draft-new-york-jets-round-1-pick-30
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2011-04-18T06:56:17-07:00
2011-04-18T06:56:17-07:00
2011 NFL Mock Draft: Chicago Bears, Round 1, Pick 29
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<p>The SB Nation Arizona mock draft in which we try and project the actual selections of the 2011 NFL Draft will be done this week. Next up are the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.windycitygridiron.com/">Chicago Bears</a>, who, despite playing with their third-string quarterback in the NFC Championship game, just barely came up short of a Super Bowl berth. </p>
<p>Obviously, they would like to take the next step and make it to the big game, but surprisingly they have several holes to fill, even as a playoff team. They will try to fill one of these holes with the pick that Cory Williams projects.</p>
<p><b><i><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/13051/marcus-cannon">Marcus Cannon</a>, OT, TCU</i></b></p>
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<p>Everyone remembers what happened to <span>Jay Cutler</span> last season, right? Cutler was sacked 57 times, including the playoffs. After being sacked nine times against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bigblueview.com/">Giants</a> in Week 4, Cutler missed the next week's action against Carolina. Basically, Cutler needs protection in the worst way. Since a lot of quality offensive tackles are already off the board, the Chicago Bears select Marcus Cannon, offensive tackle out of Texas Christian University.</p>
<p>Far from a sure thing, Cannon is a huge tackle who can make a difference in what has been a very difficult life in Chicago for Mr. Cutler. If the Bears don't pick an offensive lineman here, it will be an absolute shock.</p>
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<p>Next up are the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.ganggreennation.com/">New York Jets</a>. Scott Howard will be selecting for them.</p>
<div>Check out the mock draft on the <a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Arizona Cardinals</a> team blog <a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://revengeofthebirds.com">Revenge of the Birds</a> to see who both the community and the writers are projecting. </div>
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<div><i>2011 SBN AZ Mock Draft recap:</i></div>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/21/2062755/2011-nfl-mock-draft-sb-nation-arizona-writers-mock-begins-carolina">1- Carolina Panthers: Cam Newton, QB, Auburn</a> (Jess Root)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/22/2065055/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-what-do-denver-broncos-do">2- Denver Broncos: Von Miller, OLB, Texas A&M</a> (Cory Williams)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/23/2067037/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-the-buffalo-bills-select">3- Buffalo Bills: Blaine Gabbert, QB, Missouri</a> (Scott Howard)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/23/2069089/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-with-the-4th-pick-the-bengals-select">4- Cincinnati Bengals: AJ Green, WR, Georgia</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/21/2062755/2011-nfl-mock-draft-sb-nation-arizona-writers-mock-begins-carolina">5- Arizona Cardinals: Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU </a>(CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/26/2073177/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-who-will-become-a-cleveland-brown">6- Cleveland Browns: Da'Quan Bowers, DE, Clemso</a>n<a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/21/2062755/2011-nfl-mock-draft-sb-nation-arizona-writers-mock-begins-carolina"> </a>(SH)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/27/2074708/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-who-will-the-san-francisco-49ers-select-at">7- San Francisco 49ers: Robert Quinn, DE, North Carolina</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/28/2076194/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-who-will-be-the-first-pick-for-the">8- Tennessee Titans: Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn </a>(CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/29/2078080/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-dallas-cowboys-find-gem-in-first-round">9- Dallas Cowboys: <span>Marcell</span> <span>Dareus</span>, <span>DT</span>, Alabama</a> (SH)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/30/2080235/2011-sbnaz-mock-draft-redskins-go-for-offensive-playmaker-at-no-10-julio-jones">10- Washington Redskins: Julio Jones, WR, Alabama</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/31/2082325/2011-sbnaz-mock-draft-houston-texans-select-royalty-with-their-pick">11- Houston Texans: Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska</a> (CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/1/2084336/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-minnesota-vikings-seek-protection-for-favre">12- Minnesota Vikings: Tyron Smith, OT, USC</a> (SH)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/2/2086457/2011-nfl-mock-draft-detroit-lions-seek-help-for-ndomakong-suh-cameron-jordan">13- Detroit Lions: Cameron Jordan, DE, California</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/3/2088705/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-st-louis-rams-get-defensive-help-ryan-kerrigan-purdue">14- St. Louis Rams: Ryan Kerrigan, DE, Purdue</a> (CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent; " target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/4/2089678/2011-nfl-mock-draft-miami-dolphins-make-expected-selection-mark-ingram-alabama-heisman">15- Miami Dolphins: Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama</a> (SH)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/5/2091645/2011-sbnaz-mock-draft-jaguars-jimmy-smith-drugs">16- Jacksonville Jaguars: Jimmy Smith, CB, Colorado</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/6/2093873/2011-sbnaz-mock-draft-new-england-goes-with-hard-working-defensive">17- New England Patriots: J.J. Watts, DE, Wisconsin</a> (CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/7/2096893/2011-nfl-mock-draft-san-diego-chargers-phillip-rivers-nate-solder">18- San Diego Chargers: Nate Solder, OT, Colorado</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/8/2098050/2011-sbnaz-mock-draft-ny-giants-get-interior-line-help">19- New York Giants: Mike Pouncey, C, Florida</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/9/2100235/2011-sbnaz-mock-draft-tampa-bay-seeks-to-protect-josh-freeman-with%20">20- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Anthony Castonzo, OT, Boston College</a> (CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/10/2101811/2011-nfl-draft-kc-chiefs-phil-taylor-baylor">21- Kansas City Chiefs: Phil Taylor, DT, Baylor</a> (SH)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/11/2103510/2011-nfl-mock-draft-colts-liuget-peyton-manning">22- Indianapolis Colts: Corey Liuget, DT, Illinois</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/12/2105749/2011-nfl-mock-draft-philadelphia-eagles-round-1-pick-23">23- Philadelphia Eagles: Aldon Smith, DE, Missouri</a> (CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/13/2107955/2011-nfl-mock-draft-new-orleans-saints-round-1-pick-24">24- New Orleans Saints: Muhammad Wilkerson, DT, Temple</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/14/2110416/2011-nfl-mock-draft-seattle-seahawks-rd-1-pick-25" target="_blank">25- Seattle Seahawks: Jake Locker, QB, Washington</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://26-%20Baltimore%20Ravens:%20Torrey%20Smith,%20WR,%20Maryland">26- Baltimore Ravens: Torrey Smith, WR, Maryland</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/16/2113706/2011-nfl-mock-draft-atlanta-falcons-round-1-pick-27" target="_blank">27- Atlanta Falcons: Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/17/2115451/nfl-mock-draft-new-england-patriots-round-1-pick-28" target="_blank">28- New England Patriots: Derek Sherrod, OT, Mississippi State</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;">29- Chicago Bears: Marcus Cannon, OT, TCU (CW)</p>
https://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/18/2117854/2011-nfl-mock-draft-chicago-bears-round-1-pick-29
Jess Root
2011-04-17T07:00:44-07:00
2011-04-17T07:00:44-07:00
NFL Mock Draft: New England Patriots, Round 1, Pick 28
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<p>The <a href="https://www.patspulpit.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">New England Patriots</a> are up with the second of their two first round selections. Having already selected a defensive player (JJ Watts) at number 17, they seek to improve the offensive line. Their pick is:</p>
<p><b><i><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/10687/derek-sherrod" class="sbn-auto-link">Derek Sherrod</a>, OT, Mississippi State</i></b></p>
<blockquote>
<p>At the end of the day, <span>Tom Brady</span> is the franchise and protecting him is the most important thing. An offensive tackle is not their biggest need, but with Sherrod falling so far, they have to make this move. He is considered by some to be the best tackle of the crop of offensive line talent in the draft. Having Sherrod to develop into the left tackle of their future will help Brady now and then help the team when they have to move on to another quarterback some day.</p>
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<p> </p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;">Next up in the draft are the <a href="https://www.windycitygridiron.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Chicago Bears</a>. Cory Williams will be their GM representative</p>
<div>Check out the mock draft on the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/" style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;">Arizona Cardinals</a> team blog <a href="http://revengeofthebirds.com" style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;">Revenge of the Birds</a> to see who both the community and the writers are projecting. </div>
<div><br style="line-height: 0.75em;"></div>
<div><i>2011 SBN AZ Mock Draft recap:</i></div>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/21/2062755/2011-nfl-mock-draft-sb-nation-arizona-writers-mock-begins-carolina" style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;">1- Carolina Panthers: Cam Newton, QB, Auburn</a> (Jess Root)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/22/2065055/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-what-do-denver-broncos-do" style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;">2- Denver Broncos: Von Miller, OLB, Texas A&M</a> (Cory Williams)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/23/2067037/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-the-buffalo-bills-select" style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;">3- Buffalo Bills: Blaine Gabbert, QB, Missouri</a> (Scott Howard)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/23/2069089/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-with-the-4th-pick-the-bengals-select" style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;">4- Cincinnati Bengals: AJ Green, WR, Georgia</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/21/2062755/2011-nfl-mock-draft-sb-nation-arizona-writers-mock-begins-carolina" style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;">5- Arizona Cardinals: Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU </a>(CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/26/2073177/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-who-will-become-a-cleveland-brown" style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;">6- Cleveland Browns: Da'Quan Bowers, DE, Clemso</a>n<a href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/21/2062755/2011-nfl-mock-draft-sb-nation-arizona-writers-mock-begins-carolina" style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;"> </a>(SH)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/27/2074708/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-who-will-the-san-francisco-49ers-select-at" style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;">7- San Francisco 49ers: Robert Quinn, DE, North Carolina</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/28/2076194/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-who-will-be-the-first-pick-for-the" target="_blank" style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;">8- Tennessee Titans: Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn </a>(CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/29/2078080/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-dallas-cowboys-find-gem-in-first-round" target="_blank" style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;">9- Dallas Cowboys: <span>Marcell</span> <span>Dareus</span>, <span>DT</span>, Alabama</a> (SH)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/30/2080235/2011-sbnaz-mock-draft-redskins-go-for-offensive-playmaker-at-no-10-julio-jones" target="_blank" style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;">10- Washington Redskins: Julio Jones, WR, Alabama</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/31/2082325/2011-sbnaz-mock-draft-houston-texans-select-royalty-with-their-pick" target="_blank" style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;">11- Houston Texans: Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska</a> (CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/1/2084336/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-minnesota-vikings-seek-protection-for-favre" style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;">12- Minnesota Vikings: Tyron Smith, OT, USC</a> (SH)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/2/2086457/2011-nfl-mock-draft-detroit-lions-seek-help-for-ndomakong-suh-cameron-jordan" target="_blank" style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;">13- Detroit Lions: Cameron Jordan, DE, California</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/3/2088705/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-st-louis-rams-get-defensive-help-ryan-kerrigan-purdue" target="_blank" style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;">14- St. Louis Rams: Ryan Kerrigan, DE, Purdue</a> (CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/4/2089678/2011-nfl-mock-draft-miami-dolphins-make-expected-selection-mark-ingram-alabama-heisman" target="_blank" style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent; ">15- Miami Dolphins: Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama</a> (SH)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/5/2091645/2011-sbnaz-mock-draft-jaguars-jimmy-smith-drugs" target="_blank" style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;">16- Jacksonville Jaguars: Jimmy Smith, CB, Colorado</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/6/2093873/2011-sbnaz-mock-draft-new-england-goes-with-hard-working-defensive" target="_blank" style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;">17- New England Patriots: J.J. Watts, DE, Wisconsin</a> (CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/7/2096893/2011-nfl-mock-draft-san-diego-chargers-phillip-rivers-nate-solder" style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;">18- San Diego Chargers: Nate Solder, OT, Colorado</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/8/2098050/2011-sbnaz-mock-draft-ny-giants-get-interior-line-help" target="_blank" style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;">19- New York Giants: Mike Pouncey, C, Florida</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/9/2100235/2011-sbnaz-mock-draft-tampa-bay-seeks-to-protect-josh-freeman-with%20" target="_blank" style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;">20- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Anthony Castonzo, OT, Boston College</a> (CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/10/2101811/2011-nfl-draft-kc-chiefs-phil-taylor-baylor" target="_blank" style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;">21- Kansas City Chiefs: Phil Taylor, DT, Baylor</a> (SH)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/11/2103510/2011-nfl-mock-draft-colts-liuget-peyton-manning" target="_blank" style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;">22- Indianapolis Colts: Corey Liuget, DT, Illinois</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/12/2105749/2011-nfl-mock-draft-philadelphia-eagles-round-1-pick-23" target="_blank" style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;">23- Philadelphia Eagles: Aldon Smith, DE, Missouri</a> (CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/13/2107955/2011-nfl-mock-draft-new-orleans-saints-round-1-pick-24" target="_blank" style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;">24- New Orleans Saints: Muhammad Wilkerson, DT, Temple</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/14/2110416/2011-nfl-mock-draft-seattle-seahawks-rd-1-pick-25" style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;">25- Seattle Seahawks: Jake Locker, QB, Washington</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a href="http://26-%20Baltimore%20Ravens:%20Torrey%20Smith,%20WR,%20Maryland" target="_blank" style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;">26- Baltimore Ravens: Torrey Smith, WR, Maryland</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/16/2113706/2011-nfl-mock-draft-atlanta-falcons-round-1-pick-27">27- Atlanta Falcons: Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;">28- New England Patriots: Derek Sherrod, OT, Mississippi State</p>
https://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/17/2115451/nfl-mock-draft-new-england-patriots-round-1-pick-28
Jess Root
2011-04-16T07:00:31-07:00
2011-04-16T07:00:31-07:00
2011 NFL Mock Draft: Atlanta Falcons, Round 1, Pick 27
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/atlanta-falcons">Atlanta Falcons</a> are now set to reveal their pick. They have their franchise QB in <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/4526/matt-ryan">Matt Ryan</a>, they have a very good running back in <span>Michael Turner</span>, they have an elite receiver in Roddy White. What they lack is a consistently good defense. This is why I have selected this player for them for this year's first round draft choice:</p>
<p><b><i><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/6792/adrian-clayborn">Adrian Clayborn</a>, DE, Iowa</i></b></p>
<blockquote>
<p>At 6-3, 285 pounds, Clayborn is a physical specimen. He is a violent hitter and good tackler who plays against the run very well. He is strong and is very good with a bull rush. He is high energy, with a relentless motor. He does not give up on plays. He is just the player that the Falcons need up front in the defensive front line. His attitude and abilities will help improve a defense that was middle-of-the-pack when it came to yardage allowed. </p>
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<p>Next up in the draft are the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.patspulpit.com/">New England Patriots</a>, with the second of two first round selections.</p>
<p> </p>
<div>Check out the mock draft on the <a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/">Arizona Cardinals</a> team blog <a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://revengeofthebirds.com">Revenge of the Birds</a> to see who both the community and the writers are projecting. </div>
<div><br style="line-height: 0.75em;"></div>
<div><i>2011 SBN AZ Mock Draft recap:</i></div>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/21/2062755/2011-nfl-mock-draft-sb-nation-arizona-writers-mock-begins-carolina">1- Carolina Panthers: Cam Newton, QB, Auburn</a> (Jess Root)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/22/2065055/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-what-do-denver-broncos-do">2- Denver Broncos: Von Miller, OLB, Texas A&M</a> (Cory Williams)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/23/2067037/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-the-buffalo-bills-select">3- Buffalo Bills: Blaine Gabbert, QB, Missouri</a> (Scott Howard)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/23/2069089/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-with-the-4th-pick-the-bengals-select">4- Cincinnati Bengals: AJ Green, WR, Georgia</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/21/2062755/2011-nfl-mock-draft-sb-nation-arizona-writers-mock-begins-carolina">5- Arizona Cardinals: Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU </a>(CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/26/2073177/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-who-will-become-a-cleveland-brown">6- Cleveland Browns: Da'Quan Bowers, DE, Clemso</a>n<a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/21/2062755/2011-nfl-mock-draft-sb-nation-arizona-writers-mock-begins-carolina"> </a>(SH)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/27/2074708/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-who-will-the-san-francisco-49ers-select-at">7- San Francisco 49ers: Robert Quinn, DE, North Carolina</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/28/2076194/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-who-will-be-the-first-pick-for-the" target="_blank">8- Tennessee Titans: Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn </a>(CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/29/2078080/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-dallas-cowboys-find-gem-in-first-round" target="_blank">9- Dallas Cowboys: <span>Marcell</span> <span>Dareus</span>, <span>DT</span>, Alabama</a> (SH)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/30/2080235/2011-sbnaz-mock-draft-redskins-go-for-offensive-playmaker-at-no-10-julio-jones" target="_blank">10- Washington Redskins: Julio Jones, WR, Alabama</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/31/2082325/2011-sbnaz-mock-draft-houston-texans-select-royalty-with-their-pick" target="_blank">11- Houston Texans: Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska</a> (CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/1/2084336/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-minnesota-vikings-seek-protection-for-favre">12- Minnesota Vikings: Tyron Smith, OT, USC</a> (SH)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/2/2086457/2011-nfl-mock-draft-detroit-lions-seek-help-for-ndomakong-suh-cameron-jordan" target="_blank">13- Detroit Lions: Cameron Jordan, DE, California</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/3/2088705/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-st-louis-rams-get-defensive-help-ryan-kerrigan-purdue" target="_blank">14- St. Louis Rams: Ryan Kerrigan, DE, Purdue</a> (CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent; " href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/4/2089678/2011-nfl-mock-draft-miami-dolphins-make-expected-selection-mark-ingram-alabama-heisman" target="_blank">15- Miami Dolphins: Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama</a> (SH)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/5/2091645/2011-sbnaz-mock-draft-jaguars-jimmy-smith-drugs" target="_blank">16- Jacksonville Jaguars: Jimmy Smith, CB, Colorado</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/6/2093873/2011-sbnaz-mock-draft-new-england-goes-with-hard-working-defensive" target="_blank">17- New England Patriots: J.J. Watts, DE, Wisconsin</a> (CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/7/2096893/2011-nfl-mock-draft-san-diego-chargers-phillip-rivers-nate-solder">18- San Diego Chargers: Nate Solder, OT, Colorado</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/8/2098050/2011-sbnaz-mock-draft-ny-giants-get-interior-line-help" target="_blank">19- New York Giants: Mike Pouncey, C, Florida</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/9/2100235/2011-sbnaz-mock-draft-tampa-bay-seeks-to-protect-josh-freeman-with%20" target="_blank">20- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Anthony Castonzo, OT, Boston College</a> (CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/10/2101811/2011-nfl-draft-kc-chiefs-phil-taylor-baylor" target="_blank">21- Kansas City Chiefs: Phil Taylor, DT, Baylor</a> (SH)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/11/2103510/2011-nfl-mock-draft-colts-liuget-peyton-manning" target="_blank">22- Indianapolis Colts: Corey Liuget, DT, Illinois</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/12/2105749/2011-nfl-mock-draft-philadelphia-eagles-round-1-pick-23" target="_blank">23- Philadelphia Eagles: Aldon Smith, DE, Missouri</a> (CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/13/2107955/2011-nfl-mock-draft-new-orleans-saints-round-1-pick-24" target="_blank">24- New Orleans Saints: Muhammad Wilkerson, DT, Temple</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/14/2110416/2011-nfl-mock-draft-seattle-seahawks-rd-1-pick-25">25- Seattle Seahawks: Jake Locker, QB, Washington</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a href="http://26-%20Baltimore%20Ravens:%20Torrey%20Smith,%20WR,%20Maryland" target="_blank">26- Baltimore Ravens: Torrey Smith, WR, Maryland</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;">27- Atlanta Falcons: Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa (JR)</p>
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NFL Mock Draft: Baltimore Ravens, Rd. 1, Pick 26
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<p>Up next in the SB Nation Arizona mock draft are <span>Ray Lewis</span>, <span>Joe Flacco</span> and the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/">Baltimore Ravens</a>. They have a few needs, but obviously they did all right. With the draft coming up, they will be looking for talent to fill their receiver, offensive line and defensive backfield needs. To do so, they will use their first pick to draft:</p>
<p><b><i>Torrey Smith, WR, Maryland</i></b></p>
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<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;">We are already aware of the Ravens' receiver need. <span>Anquan Boldin</span> and <span>T.J. Houshmandzadeh</span> came up small when they were needed most in in the playoffs. What the team lacked was a consistent deep threat. Smith is exactly that. He posted a 4.37 40-yard dash at the combine and great leaping ability. He can also return kicks. But having a guy like Smith to stretch the defenses, that will only help Joe Flacco and it will also free up the older guys underneath, allowing them to make and create big plays in the passing game. </p>
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<div>With this selection made, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/atlanta-falcons">Atlanta Falcons</a> are now on the clock.</div>
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<div>Check out the mock draft on the <a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Arizona Cardinals</a> team blog <a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://revengeofthebirds.com">Revenge of the Birds</a> to see who both the community and the writers are projecting. </div>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><i>2011 SBN AZ Mock Draft recap:</i></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/21/2062755/2011-nfl-mock-draft-sb-nation-arizona-writers-mock-begins-carolina">1- Carolina Panthers: Cam Newton, QB, Auburn</a> (Jess Root)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/22/2065055/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-what-do-denver-broncos-do">2- Denver Broncos: Von Miller, OLB, Texas A&M</a> (Cory Williams)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/23/2067037/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-the-buffalo-bills-select">3- Buffalo Bills: Blaine Gabbert, QB, Missouri</a> (Scott Howard)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/23/2069089/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-with-the-4th-pick-the-bengals-select">4- Cincinnati Bengals: AJ Green, WR, Georgia</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/21/2062755/2011-nfl-mock-draft-sb-nation-arizona-writers-mock-begins-carolina">5- Arizona Cardinals: Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU </a>(CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/26/2073177/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-who-will-become-a-cleveland-brown">6- Cleveland Browns: Da'Quan Bowers, DE, Clemso</a>n<a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/21/2062755/2011-nfl-mock-draft-sb-nation-arizona-writers-mock-begins-carolina"> </a>(SH)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/27/2074708/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-who-will-the-san-francisco-49ers-select-at">7- San Francisco 49ers: Robert Quinn, DE, North Carolina</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/28/2076194/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-who-will-be-the-first-pick-for-the">8- Tennessee Titans: Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn </a>(CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/29/2078080/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-dallas-cowboys-find-gem-in-first-round">9- Dallas Cowboys: <span>Marcell</span> <span>Dareus</span>, <span>DT</span>, Alabama</a> (SH)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/30/2080235/2011-sbnaz-mock-draft-redskins-go-for-offensive-playmaker-at-no-10-julio-jones">10- Washington Redskins: Julio Jones, WR, Alabama</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/3/31/2082325/2011-sbnaz-mock-draft-houston-texans-select-royalty-with-their-pick">11- Houston Texans: Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska</a> (CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/1/2084336/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-minnesota-vikings-seek-protection-for-favre">12- Minnesota Vikings: Tyron Smith, OT, USC</a> (SH)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/2/2086457/2011-nfl-mock-draft-detroit-lions-seek-help-for-ndomakong-suh-cameron-jordan">13- Detroit Lions: Cameron Jordan, DE, California</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/3/2088705/2011-sbnaz-nfl-mock-draft-st-louis-rams-get-defensive-help-ryan-kerrigan-purdue">14- St. Louis Rams: Ryan Kerrigan, DE, Purdue</a> (CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent; " target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/4/2089678/2011-nfl-mock-draft-miami-dolphins-make-expected-selection-mark-ingram-alabama-heisman">15- Miami Dolphins: Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama</a> (SH)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/5/2091645/2011-sbnaz-mock-draft-jaguars-jimmy-smith-drugs">16- Jacksonville Jaguars: Jimmy Smith, CB, Colorado</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/6/2093873/2011-sbnaz-mock-draft-new-england-goes-with-hard-working-defensive">17- New England Patriots: J.J. Watts, DE, Wisconsin</a> (CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/7/2096893/2011-nfl-mock-draft-san-diego-chargers-phillip-rivers-nate-solder">18- San Diego Chargers: Nate Solder, OT, Colorado</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/8/2098050/2011-sbnaz-mock-draft-ny-giants-get-interior-line-help">19- New York Giants: Mike Pouncey, C, Florida</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/9/2100235/2011-sbnaz-mock-draft-tampa-bay-seeks-to-protect-josh-freeman-with%20">20- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Anthony Castonzo, OT, Boston College</a> (CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/10/2101811/2011-nfl-draft-kc-chiefs-phil-taylor-baylor">21- Kansas City Chiefs: Phil Taylor, DT, Baylor</a> (SH)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/11/2103510/2011-nfl-mock-draft-colts-liuget-peyton-manning">22- Indianapolis Colts: Corey Liuget, DT, Illinois</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/12/2105749/2011-nfl-mock-draft-philadelphia-eagles-round-1-pick-23">23- Philadelphia Eagles: Aldon Smith, DE, Missouri</a> (CW)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/13/2107955/2011-nfl-mock-draft-new-orleans-saints-round-1-pick-24">24- New Orleans Saints: Muhammad Wilkerson, DT, Temple</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><a href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/14/2110416/2011-nfl-mock-draft-seattle-seahawks-rd-1-pick-25" target="_blank">25- Seattle Seahawks: Jake Locker, QB, Washington</a> (JR)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;">26- Baltimore Ravens: Torrey Smith, WR, Maryland (JR)</p>
https://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-cardinals/2011/4/15/2112526/nfl-mock-draft-baltimore-ravens-rd-1-pick-26
Jess Root