2011 NFL Mock Draft: Tennessee Titans Nab Blaine Gabbert with 8th Pick

The Tennessee Titans would have to be extremely happy if Missouri quarterback Blaine Gabbert falls to them at the 8th pick.

Like the Carolina Panthers, the Titans begin 2011 with an overhauled coaching staff looking to find their quarterback of the future. Kerry Collins is in the twilight of his career and Rusty Smith is likely no better than a career backup, so quarterback is a top priority position of need.

A five-star recruit who originally committed to Nebraska, Gabbert has all the physical and mental tools to be a Pro Bowler for years to come in the NFL.

Playing in Missouri's spread offense hasn't done Gabbert any favors in the eyes of scouts, but at the 8th pick, the Titans would be thrilled to have their QB of the future.

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: Cameron Jordan, DE 18. San Diego Chargers: Aldon Smith, DE 19. New York Giants: Mike Pouncey, OLB 20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Adrian Clayborn, DE
5. Arizona Cardinals: Von Miller, OLB 6. Cleveland Browns: Julio Jones, WR 7. San Francisco: Prince Amukamara, CB 8. Tennessee Titans: Blaine Gabbert, QB	21. Kansas City Chiefs: Phil Taylor, DT 22. Indianapolis Colts: Nate Solder, OT 23. Philadelphia Eagles: Jimmy Smith, CB 24. New Orleans Saints: Ryan Kerrigan, DE/OLB
9. Dallas Cowboys: Robert Quinn, DE 10. Washington Redskins: Tyron Smith, OT 11. Houston Texans: Nick Fairley, DT 12. Minnesota Vikings: Da'Quan Bowers, DE	25. Seattle Seahawks: Jake Locker, QB 26. Baltimore Ravens: Aaron Williams, CB 27. Atlanta Falcons: Akeem Ayers, OLB 28. New England Patriots: Derek Sherrod, OT
13. Detroit Lions: Anthony Castonzo, OT 14. St. Louis Rams: Corey Liuget, DT 15. Miami Dolphins: Mark Ingram, RB 16. Jacksonville Jaguars: J.J. Watt, DE	29. Chicago Bears: Stephen Paea, DT 30. New York Jets: Justin Houston, DE 31. Pittsburgh Steelers: Danny Watkins, OG 32. Green Bay Packers: Cameron Hayward, DE