2011 NFL Mock Draft: Indianapolis Colts Get Big Up Front with Nate Solder
By on April 24, 2011
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2011 NFL Mock Draft Sees Indianapolis New Offensive Line Foundation
You can call the Indianapolis Colts' first round pick "The Peyton Manning Pick." The Colts have struggled with pass protection for a couple years now, and with Manning getting older ,and likely more fragile, the Colts will do anything they have to do to ensure he stays healthy.
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Nate Solder is a huge offensive tackle with tremendous raw skills and unlimited potential. He was thought to be the top offensive lineman coming out of college a few months ago, but a few other guys moved past him with impressive workouts.
Still, the Colts will be thrilled to get Solder at this spot in the first round. They need to get younger on the offensive line, as well as bring some stability to what was once the best offensive line in the NFL.
| 1. Carolina Panthers: Cam Newton 2. Denver Broncos: Marcell Dareus 3. Buffalo Bills: Von Miller 4. Cincinnati Bengals: A.J. Green | 17. New England Patriots: Cameron Jordan 18. San Diego Chargers: J.J. Watt 19. New York Giants: Mike Pouncey 20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Adrian Clayborn |
| 5. Arizona Cardinals: Blaine Gabbert 6. Cleveland Browns: Robert Quinn 7. San Francisco 49ers: Patrick Peterson 8. Tennessee Titans: Nick Fairley | 21. Kansas City Chiefs: Gabe Carimi 22. Indianapolis Colts: Nate Solder 23. Philadelphia Eagles: Anthony Castonzo 24. New Orleans Saints: Aldon Smith |
| 9. Dallas Cowboys: Tyron Smith 10. Washington Redskins: Julio Jones 11. Houston Texans: Prince Amukamara 12. Minnesota Vikings: Jake Locker | 25. Seattle Seahawks: Jimmy Smith 26. Baltimore Ravens: Cameron Heyward 27. Atlanta Falcons: Brandon Harris 28. New England Patriots: Justin Houston |
| 13. Detroit Lions: Da'Quan Bowers 14. St. Louis Rams: Corey Liuget 15. Miami Dolphins: Mark Ingram 16. Jacksonville Jaguars: Ryan Kerrigan | 29. Chicago Bears: Derek Sherrod 30. New York Jets: Stephen Paea 31. Pittsburgh Steelers: Aaron Williams 32. Green Bay Packers: Akeem Ayers |
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