NFL Draft 2011: Power Ranking the Top 25 Best Prospects in the 2011 Class
The 2011 NFL draft is quickly approaching. We have analyzed every prospect for the past three months, turning out mock draft after mock draft as each player rises or falls on our draft board and new rumors circulate about team draft strategies.
We often get so caught up in team needs and draft strategies that we forget the most important strategy of them all—picking the best player available.
At times, a team will reach for a player they believe they need to fill a void, thus bypassing a top prospect who could still help the team get to the Super Bowl.
Here are the 25 best prospects in the 2011 class.
Don't forget to check out the Power Rankings for the Top 10 Prospects at Every Position of the 2011 Class.
25. Brooks Reed, Arizona DE/OLB
1 of 25Height: 6’4”
Weight: 250 lbs
Career Stats: 222 tackles, 9 sacks, 1 interception, 2 forced fumbles
40-yard Dash – 4.49
Bench Press – 23.0
Vertical Jump – 36.0
Broad Jump – 124.0
3 Cone Drill – 7.04
20-yard Shuttle – 4.28
60-yard Shuttle – N/A
24. Nate Solder, Colorado OT
2 of 25Height: 6’8”
Weight: 319 lbs
40-yard Dash – 5.05
Bench Press – 21.0
Vertical Jump – 32.0
Broad Jump – 110.0
3 Cone Drill – 7.44
20-yard Shuttle – 4.34
60-yard Shuttle – N/A
23. Anthony Castonzo, Boston College OT
3 of 25Height: 6’7”
Weight: 311 lbs
40-yard Dash – 5.23
Bench Press –28.0
Vertical Jump – 29.5
Broad Jump – 105.0
3 Cone Drill – 7.25
20-yard Shuttle – 4.4
60-yard Shuttle – N/A
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22. Mike Pouncey, Florida OG/C
4 of 25Height: 6’5”
Weight: 303 lbs
40-yard Dash – 5.28
Bench Press – N/A
Vertical Jump – 25.0
Broad Jump – 96.0
3 Cone Drill – 7.66
20-yard Shuttle – 4.64
60-yard Shuttle – N/A
21. Muhammad Wilkerson, Temple DE/DT
5 of 25Height: 6’4”
Weight: 315 lbs
Career Stats: 138 tackles, 17 sacks, 2 forced fumbles
40-yard Dash – 4.96
Bench Press – 27.0
Vertical Jump – 26.0
Broad Jump – 106.0
3 Cone Drill – 7.31
20-yard Shuttle – 4.59
60-yard Shuttle – N/A
20. Ryan Kerrigan, Purdue DE
6 of 25Height: 6’4”
Weight: 267 lbs
Career Stats: 210 tackles, 33 sacks, 1 interception, 4 forced fumbles
40-yard Dash – 4.71
Bench Press – 31.0
Vertical Jump – 33.5
Broad Jump – 122.0
3 Cone Drill – 7.18
20-yard Shuttle – 4.39
60-yard Shuttle – N/A
19. Jimmy Smith, Colorado CB
7 of 25Height: 6’2”
Weight: 211 lbs
Career Stats: 160 tackles, 19 sacks, 3 interceptions, 1 forced fumble
40-yard Dash – 4.46
Bench Press – 24.0
Vertical Jump – 36.0
Broad Jump – 123.0
3 Cone Drill – 6.93
20-yard Shuttle – 4.06
60-yard Shuttle – N/A
18. Corey Liuget, Illinois DT
8 of 25Height: 6’2”
Weight: 298 lbs
Career Stats: 125 tackles, 8 sacks, 1 forced fumble
40-yard Dash – 4.99
Bench Press – 27.0
Vertical Jump – 27.5
Broad Jump – 102.0
3 Cone Drill – 7.48
20-yard Shuttle – 4.68
60-yard Shuttle – N/A
17. Blaine Gabbert, Missouri QB
9 of 25Height: 6’4”
Weight: 234 lbs
Career Stats: 6,822 yards, 40 touchdowns, 18 interceptions
40-yard Dash – 4.62
Bench Press – N/A
Vertical Jump – 33.5
Broad Jump – 120.0
3 Cone Drill – 6.84
20-yard Shuttle – 4.26
60-yard Shuttle – N/A
16. Mark Ingram, Alabama RB
10 of 25Height: 5’9”
Weight: 215 lbs
Career Stats: 572 attempts, 3,261 yards, 42 touchdowns
40-yard Dash – 4.62
Bench Press – 21.0
Vertical Jump – 31.5
Broad Jump – 118.0
3 Cone Drill – 7.13
20-yard Shuttle – 4.62
60-yard Shuttle – N/A
15. Aldon Smith, Missouri DE/OLB
11 of 25Height: 6’4”
Weight: 263 lbs
Career Stats: 108 tackles, 17 sacks, 1 interception, 1 forced fumble
40-yard Dash – 4.78
Bench Press – 20.0
Vertical Jump – 34.0
Broad Jump – 118.0
3 Cone Drill – 7.19
20-yard Shuttle – 4.5
60-yard Shuttle – N/A
14. Da’Quan Bowers, Clemson DE
12 of 25Height: 6’3”
Weight: 280 lbs
Career Stats: 150 tackles, 20 sacks, 1 interception, 1 forced fumble
40-yard Dash – 4.92
Bench Press – 22.0 (Combine)
Vertical Jump – 34.5
Broad Jump – 09'02"
3 Cone Drill – 6.98
20-yard Shuttle – 4.57
60-yard Shuttle – N/A
13. Tyron Smith, USC OT
13 of 25Height: 6’5”
Weight: 307 lbs
40-yard Dash – N/A
Bench Press – 29.0
Vertical Jump – N/A
Broad Jump – N/A
3 Cone Drill – N/A
20-yard Shuttle – N/A
60-yard Shuttle – N/A
12. Gabe Carimi, Wisconsin OT
14 of 25Height: 6’7”
Weight: 314 lbs
40-yard Dash – 5.27
Bench Press – 29.0
Vertical Jump – 31.5
Broad Jump – 109.0
3 Cone Drill – N/A
20-yard Shuttle – N/A
60-yard Shuttle – N/A
11. J.J. Watt, Wisconsin DE
15 of 25Height: 6’5”
Weight: 290 lbs
Career Stats: 106 tackles, 11 sacks, 1 interception, 2 forced fumbles
40-yard Dash – 4.84
Bench Press – 34.0
Vertical Jump – 37.0
Broad Jump – 120.0
3 Cone Drill – 6.88
20-yard Shuttle – 4.21
60-yard Shuttle – N/A
10. Cameron Jordan, California DE
16 of 25Height: 6’4”
Weight: 287 lbs
Career Stats: 161 tackles, 17 sacks, 1 interception, 1 forced fumble
40-yard Dash – 4.78
Bench Press – 25.0
Vertical Jump – 31.0
Broad Jump – 117.0
3 Cone Drill – 7.07
20-yard Shuttle – 4.37
60-yard Shuttle – N/A
9. Nick Fairley, Auburn DT
17 of 25Height: 6’4”
Weight: 291 lbs
Career Stats: 84 tackles, 13 sacks, 1 interception
40-yard Dash – 4.87
Bench Press – N/A
Vertical Jump – 31.0
Broad Jump – 113.0
3 Cone Drill – 7.14
20-yard Shuttle – 4.56
60-yard Shuttle – N/A
8. Cam Newton, Auburn QB
18 of 25Height: 6’5”
Weight: 248 lbs
Career Passing Stats: 2,908 yards, 30 touchdowns, 7 interceptions
Career Rushing Stats: 1,586 yards, 24 touchdowns
40-yard Dash – 4.59
Bench Press – N/A
Vertical Jump – 34.0
Broad Jump – 126.0
3 Cone Drill – 6.92
20-yard Shuttle – 4.18
60-yard Shuttle – N/A
7. Prince Amukamara, Nebraska CB
19 of 25Height: 6’0”
Weight: 206 lbs
Career Stats: 155 tackles, 4 sacks, 5 interceptions, 3 forced fumbles
40-yard Dash – 4.43
Bench Press – 15.0
Vertical Jump – 38.0
Broad Jump – 128.0
3 Cone Drill – 6.97
20-yard Shuttle – 4.08
60-yard Shuttle – 11.34
6. Julio Jones, Alabama WR
20 of 25Height: 6’3”
Weight: 220 lbs
Career Stats: 179 receptions, 2,653 yards, 15 touchdowns
40-yard Dash – 4.39
Bench Press – 17.0
Vertical Jump – 38.5
Broad Jump – 135.0
3 Cone Drill – 6.66
20-yard Shuttle – 4.25
60-yard Shuttle – 11.07
5. Robert Quinn, North Carolina DE/OLB
21 of 25Height: 6’4”
Weight: 265 lbs
Career Stats: 84 tackles, 13 sacks, 4 forced fumbles
40-yard Dash – 4.7
Bench Press – 22.0
Vertical Jump – 34.0
Broad Jump – 116.0
3 Cone Drill – 7.13
20-yard Shuttle – 4.4
60-yard Shuttle – N/A
4. A.J. Green, Georgia WR
22 of 25Height: 6’4”
Weight: 211 lbs
Career Stats: 166 receptions, 2,619 yards, 23 touchdowns
40-yard Dash – 4.5
Bench Press – 18.0
Vertical Jump – 34.5
Broad Jump – 126.0
3 Cone Drill – 6.91
20-yard Shuttle – 4.21
60-yard Shuttle – 11.46
3. Marcell Dareus, Alabama DT
23 of 25Height: 6’3”
Weight: 319 lbs
Career Stats: 66 tackles, 11 sacks, 1 interception, 1 touchdown
40-yard Dash – 4.93
Bench Press – 24.0
Vertical Jump – 27.0
Broad Jump – N/A
3 Cone Drill – 7.83
20-yard Shuttle – 4.62
60-yard Shuttle – N/A
2. Von Miller, Texas A&M OLB
24 of 25Height: 6’3”
Weight: 246 lbs
Career Stats: 178 tackles, 33 sacks, 1 interception
40-yard Dash – 4.53
Bench Press – 21.0
Vertical Jump – 37.0
Broad Jump – 126.0
3 Cone Drill – 6.7
20-yard Shuttle – 4.06
60-yard Shuttle – 11.15
1. Patrick Peterson, LSU CB
25 of 25Height: 6’0”
Weight: 219 lbs
Career Stats: 135 tackles, 1 forced fumble, 7 interceptions, 1 touchdown
40-yard Dash – 4.34
Bench Press – 15.0
Vertical Jump – 38.0
Broad Jump – 126.0
3 Cone Drill – 6.58
20-yard Shuttle – 4.07
60-yard Shuttle – 11.01
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