NFL Mock Draft 2011: Seattle Upgrades the Quarterback Position with Ryan Mallett

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Will the Seahawks Address a Need at the Quarterback Position?

Ryan Mallett is one of the more polarizing prospects in the NFL draft. He had an outstanding season at Arkansas where he led the Razorbacks to their first ever BCS bowl. However he also has been known to be careless with the ball, which has caused him to drop down many draft boards.

Much of that changed when Mallett wowed scouts at the combine. He threw the ball accurately, on time, and with velocity. He can make all the throws and showed a quick delivery despite his huge frame.

The Seahawks will be in need of a franchise quarterback in the very near future. Matt Hasselbeck is there, but he has been struggling with injuries over the past few years and it would appear that his days as an NFL quarterback are coming to a close.

Mallett would be a good pick for the Seahawks. He could come in and learn the system behind Hasselbeck before being expected to take control of the entire franchise.

1. Carolina Panthers: Marcell Dareus, DT 2. Denver Broncos: Da'Quan Bowers, DE 3. Buffalo Bills: Von Miller, OLB 4. Cincinnati Bengals: A.J. Green, WR	17. New England Patriots: Nate Solder, OT 18. San Diego Chargers: Adrian Clayborn, DE 19. New York Giants: Gabe Carimi, OT 20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Justin Houston, OLB
5. Arizona Cardinals: Blaine Gabbert, QB 6. Cleveland Browns: Julio Jones, WR 7. San Francisco: Patrick Peterson, CB 8. Tennessee Titans: Nick Fairley, DT	21. Kansas City Chiefs: Tyron Smith, OT 22. Indianapolis Colts: Danny Watkins, OG 23. Philadelphia Eagles: Mike Pouncey, OG 24. New Orleans Saints: Ryan Kerrigan, DE
9. Dallas Cowboys: J.J Watt, DE 10. Washington Redskins: Cam Newton, QB 11. Houston Texans: Robert Quinn, DE 12. Minnesota Vikings: Jake Locker, QB	25. Seattle Seahawks: Ryan Mallett, QB 26. Baltimore Ravens: Rahim Moore, FS 27. Atlanta Falcons: Muhammad Wilkerson, DE 28. New England Patriots: Akeem Ayers, OLB
13. Detroit Lions: Prince Amukamara, CB 14. St. Louis Rams: Corey Liuget, DT 15. Miami Dolphins: Mark Ingram, RB 16. Jacksonville Jaguars: Cam Jordan, DE	29. Chicago Bears: Anthony Castonzo, OT 30. New York Jets: Randall Cobb, WR 31. Pittsburgh Steelers: Derek Sherrod, OT 32. Green Bay Packers: Jimmy Smith, CB