2011 NFL Mock Draft: Houston Texans Select Da'Quan Bowers at #11

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Texans Not Sure What Bowers Will Show Up

At one point Da'Quan Bowers was projected to be the sure first overall pick, but a slow recovery and questions about his work ethic have dropped him out of the top 10.

Bowers had right knee surgery and was expected to be able to workout by now, but has struggled to bounce back.

The other big question is where was Bowers before the season, and how did he go from being a nobody in college football to being the best player.

All of this being said when he is playing well he can be very valuable to a team like the Texans who would love to add another pass rusher.

Bowers could reap the benefits of being coached by Wade Phillips, who prefers players like Bowers for his defensive scheme.

The Houston Texans made some big changes on the defensive side of the ball during the offseason and adding Bowers would be a big addition.

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