2011 NFL Mock Draft: The Patriots Will Take Adrian Clayborn with 17th Pick
By on February 28, 2011
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The Patriots Have A Few Needs, Go For Defense With First Pick
Given the depth of talent in the pass rushing area, Bill Belichick will address the pass rush first (assuming he doesn’t trade down here).
The Patriots could address the offensive line or the need for a deep field threat here, but with one more pick in the first round, they’ll go with the best pass rusher first. Adrian Clayborn is projecting as an elite pass rusher and Belichick will jump all over him at this pick.
The Patriots need an upgrade at rush, and Clayborn is one of those guys who gets first-round consideration but then gets ignored. Belichick thrives on finding those guys other teams pass on, and Clayborn will be a great addition to the Patriots defense.
Clayborn's draft stock took a hit because his senior season wasn't what the scouts wanted it to be but that will not matter to Belichick.
| 1. Carolina Panthers: Cam Newton | 17. New England Patriots: Adrian Clayborn |
| 2. Denver Broncos: Da'Quan Bowers | 18. San Diego Chargers: Tyron Smith |
| 3. Buffalo Bills: Nick Fairley | 19. New York Giants: Akeem Ayers |
| 4. Cincinnati Bengals: A.J. Green | 20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Aldon Smith |
| 5. Arizona Cardinals: Robert Quinn | 21. Kansas City Chiefs: Justin Houston |
| 6. Cleveland Browns: Von Miller | 22. Indianapolis Colts: Anthony Castonzo |
| 7. San Francisco 49ers: Patrick Peterson | 23. Philadelphia Eagles: Derek Sherrod |
| 8. Tennessee Titans: Blaine Gabbert | 24. New Orleans Saints: Corey Liuget |
| 9. Dallas Cowboys: Prince Amukamara | 25. Seattle Seahawks: DeMarcus Love |
| 10. Washington Redskins: Marcell Dareus | 26. Baltimore Ravens: Jonathan Baldwin |
| 11. Houston Texans: Cameron Jordan | 27. Atlanta Falcons: Aaron Williams |
| 12. Minnesota Vikings: J.J. Watt | 28. New England Patriots: Torrey Smith |
| 13. Detroit Lions: Nate Solder | 29. Chicago Bears: Gabe Carimi |
| 14. St. Louis Rams: Julio Jones | 30. New York Jets: Phil Taylor |
| 15. Miami Dolphins: Mark Ingram | 31. Pittsburgh Steelers: Mike Pouncey |
| 16. Jacksonville Jaguars: Ryan Kerrigan | 32. Green Bay Packers: Cameron Heyward |
For a deeper look at the draft, check out our Complete Three-Round Draft.
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