2011 NFL Mock Draft: Cam Newton, A.J. Green, and Complete 3 Round Projections
By David Daniels ,
The 2011 NFL Draft is more than 110 days away. Now that the NFL playoffs have begun, it's time to mock the first three rounds of the draft.
Where will Blaine Gabbert go now that he has declared? What about Terrelle Pryor?
These questions and more will be answered in this 2011 three-round NFL Mock Draft:
Analysis: Charles Johnson had about one third of the Panthers sacks this season, and he's a free agent.
Grade: Even
Analysis: Champ Bailey is long gone, but the Broncos don't take a step back by selecting Peterson.
Grade: Even
Analysis: The Bills have the worst run defense in the league, but that will change fast with Fairley on the line.
Grade: Even
Analysis: Character concerns are the only thing holding Quinn back from going No. 1, which the Bengals obviously don't care about.
Grade: Even
Analysis: The Cardinals will have two shutdown cornerbacks for years to come with Amukamara and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie manning the outside.
Grade: Even
Analysis: Colt McCoy gets an All World talent on the outside to throw to for the next 10 years in Green.
Grade: Even
Analysis: The 49ers new head coach will have no ties to either Smith and will want his own quarterback to run the offense.
Grade: Even
Analysis: The Titans finally replace Albert Haynesworth in the middle of their struggling defense.
Grade: Even
Analysis: The Cowboys running game has been infective for most of the season, and with no better option, why not?
Grade: Even
Analysis: Mike Shanahan gets a gunslinger that's definitely an upgrade to Rex Grossman in the strong armed Mallett.
Grade: Even
Analysis: The Texans finally upgrade the defensive tackle instantly improving their entire defense.
Grade: Even
Analysis: Joe Webb isn't the answer, but the Heisman Trophy winner could be.
Grade: Even
Analysis: The Lions fill their number one need at cornerback with Harris, who has the potential to be a shutdown cornerback.
Grade: Even
Analysis: Sam Bradford gets a stud wide receiver in Jones that can turn a short pass into a home run at any time.
Grade: Steal
Analysis: Miami must select a running back to replace Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams.
Grade: Reach
Analysis: The Jaguars have no legit pass rushers with Aaron Kampman's future in jeopardy with two bad knees.
Grade: Even
Analysis: The Patriots finally replace Richard Seymour with the pick they received in the Seymour-trade.
Grade: Even
Analysis: The Chargers need someone opposite of Shaun Phillips who can rush the passer more effectively than Larry English.
Grade: Even
Analysis: Keith Bulluck is a shell of his former self and must be replaced.
Grade: Even
Analysis: The Buccaneers have no one at defensive end right now, and Clayborn falls because of inconsistency.
Grade: Steal
Analysis: The hometown hero falls to the Seahawks and will sit a year behind Matt Hasselbeck.
Grade: Steal
Analysis: The Chiefs need an upgrade opposite of Dwayne Bowe to eliminate double teams.
Grade: Even
Analysis: The athletic Solder is a pass blocker who fits great in the Colts system.
Grade: Even
Analysis: The Eagles must find a replacement for Dimitri Patterson after the last few weeks of poor play.
Grade: Even
Analysis: The Packers have nothing across from Clay Matthews, and Ayers will be able to start right away.
Grade: Even
Analysis: Nevis will really improve the Saints mediocre pass rush.
Grade: Steal
Analysis: Watt has great size and can start right away at the Jets weakness on the defensive line.
Grade: Even
Analysis: All the Ravens cornerbacks are gone next year besides Lardarius Webb and Dominique Foxworth who's coming off of a torn ACL.
Grade: Even
Analysis: The Bears offensive line surrendered more sacks than anyone in the league this season.
Grade: Steal
Analysis: The Steelers fill their gaping hole at right guard with Maurkice Pouncey's brother Mike.
Grade: Even
Analysis: Matt Ryan needs another weapon on the outside besides Roddy White.
Grade: Steal
Analysis: The Patriots haven't had a dangerous pass rusher since Adalius Thomas left.
Grade: Even
Analysis: The Patriots solidify their secondary and defense with Smith and their third selected defender of the draft.
Grade: Even
Analysis: Pryor comes off the board and will sit a year behind Ryan Fitzpatrick for the Bills.
Grade: Even
Analysis: Chad Ochocinco and Terrell Owens will both be gone after free agency and need to be replaced.
Grade: Even
Analysis: The Broncos biggest weakness this past season was their defensive line.
Grade: Even
Analysis: Eric Wright hasn't been the same talent and needs to be replaced.
Grade: Even
Analysis: The Cardinals get their franchise quarterback in Devlin pleasing Larry Fitzgerald.
Grade: Even
Analysis: The Titans need an upgrade at outside linebacker and to their run defense.
Grade: Steal
Analysis: The Cowboys must upgrade a shaky offensive line for Tony Romo this offseason.
Grade: Steal
Analysis: The Redskins desperately need to find some weapons for Ryan Mallett.
Grade: Reach
Analysis: Part two of five of the Texans defensive makeover is complete with the selection of Moore.
Grade: Steal
Analysis: There's no reason why Adrian Peterson shouldn't lead the league in rushing every season.
Grade: Steal
Analysis: The Lions must protect their franchise quarterback in Matt Stafford to actually get somewhere.
Grade: Steal
Analysis: The 49ers must upgrade their horrible secondary and it starts at the cornerback position.
Grade: Even
Analysis: The Broncos gave away Tony Scheffler a year ago and now finds his replacement.
Grade: Steal
Analysis: Both Rams outside linebackers combined couldn't reach 100 tackles this season.
Grade: Even
Analysis: The Raiders could use an upgrade at right tackle, and Love has the upside Al Davis loves.
Grade: Even
Analysis: The Jaguars always double dip and grab Beal even with Ryan Kerrigan.
Grade: Even
Analysis: The Chargers must replace Jacques Cesaire, who is a free agent.
Grade: Steal
Analysis: The Buccaneers must improve their run defense, and that starts at outside linebacker.
Grade: Even
Analysis: Brandon Jacbos is gone, and the injury prone Ahmad Bradshaw needs a back to share carries with.
Grade: Even
Analysis: The Seahawks must make their offensive line top notch before Jake Locker is thrown in as the starting quarterback.
Grade: Even
Analysis: The Colts haven't had a talent inside since who knows when, but finds one with Casey.
Grade: Even
Analysis: The Eagles offensive line is the only thing holding their offense back.
Grade: Steal
Analysis: The Chiefs must add a pass rusher opposite of Tamba Hali.
Grade: Reach
Analysis: Charles Woodson is 34-years-old, so the Packers must find his replacement.
Grade: Even
Analysis: The Jets' safety play is the only weakness in their secondary.
Grade: Steal
Analysis: Ed Reed is contemplating retirement, so a replacement must be found.
Grade: Steal
Analysis: Jonathan Vilma can move over and fill a need at outside backer with Sturdivant in New Orleans.
Grade: Even
Analysis: The Bears must continue to upgrade an embarrassing offensive line.
Grade: Even
Analysis: Cornerback play is the only thing stopping the Steelers defense from being legendary.
Grade: Reach
Analysis: John Abraham is 32-years-old, so a replacement must be found.
Grade: Even
Analysis: The Patriots must upgrade their offensive line with Matt Light and Logan Mankins becoming free agents.
Grade: Even
Analysis: The Panthers must get Jimmy Clausen some weapons to throw to with Steve Smith's future in Carolina up in the air.
Grade: Even
Analysis: Cedric Benson is a free agent and hasn't played well to begin with.
Grade: Steal
Analysis: The Broncos must continue to upgrade their weak defensive line by replacing the ancient Jamal Williams.
Grade: Even
Analysis: The Bills must provide Ryan Fitzpatrick with better protection on the right side.
Grade: Steal
Analysis: The Cardinals offensive line is horrible and must be improved for Pat Delvin.
Grade: Steal
Analysis: Heyward falls, and the Browns take advantage by upgrading their run defense.
Grade: Steal
Analysis: The Cowboys must find an upgrade to the safety position and Alan Ball.
Grade: Steal
Analysis: The Saints must continue to improve their pass rush and find replacements to aging defensive ends.
Grade: Even
Analysis: With no outside linebacker and cornerback worth being selected, the Texans upgrade their other safety spot.
Grade: Steal
Analysis: With the defense and offensive line set, the Patriots upgrade Tom Brady's weapons.
Grade: Even
Analysis: The Lions must continue to upgrade one of the worst secondaries in football.
Grade: Even
Analysis: The 49ers are forced to select a pass rusher, as it's their biggest need left.
Grade: Reach
Analysis: Eugene Amano can't play center and must be replaced.
Grade: Even
Analysis: The Rams must continue to upgrade their defense, and safety is their biggest need left.
Grade: Even
Analysis: Chad Henne isn't getting the job done and must be challenged.
Grade: Even
Analysis: Derek Cox is too inconsistent to be given the starting cornerback job without competition.
Grade: Reach
Analysis: The Raiders have nothing at center and must find an upgrade.
Grade: Reach
Analysis: Vincent Jackson is most likely gone, so Philip Rivers could use another target on the outside.
Grade: Steal
Analysis: Austin falls because of huge question marks,and the Giants take the risk to upgrade an inconsistent defense.
Grade: Steal
Analysis: The Buccaneers have a hole at the guard position, and Moffitt is good enough to start right away.
Grade: Steal
Analysis: Stephen Cooper, Brandon Siler, and Kevin Burnett are all free agents this off season.
Grade: Even
Analysis: The Eagles must continue to upgrade a shaky and always injured offensive line.
Grade: Even
Analysis: The Chiefs defensive line has been inconsistent down the stretch and could use an upgrade.
Grade: Even
Analysis: Peyton Manning wants more protection and he'll get more protection this off season.
Grade: Even
Analysis: The Packers have offensive tackles that are 33 and 34-years-old.
Grade: Steal
Analysis: Jared Gaither is injured too often to not have a solid backup prepared to start.
Grade: Even
Analysis: Darren Sharper, Roman Harper, and Usama Young are all free agents this offseason.
Grade: Even
Analysis: Darren Sproles is a free agent, and the Chargers won't lose anything by replacing him with Devine.
Grade: Even
Analysis: The Bears offensive line is that bad; again, they upgrade with Boling.
Grade: Even
Analysis: James Farrior is 35-years-old and will eventually have to be replaced.
Grade: Even
Analysis: Tony Gonzalez may retire after this season, and if not after this year, then soon.
Grade: Even
Analysis: The Patriots upgrade their running game with a bruiser in Thomas.
Grade: Steal
David Daniels is an NFL Featured Columnist and Writing Intern at Bleacher Report and a Syndicated Writer. Follow him at One Yard Short.com or on Twitter.
