2011 NFL Draft Results: Top 50 Players Who Landed in the Best Situation
The 2011 NFL Draft is over, and some players landed in better spots than others; not every team drafts needs, and not every player inherits the perfect situation.
For some teams and players there could be a big learning curve, while for others they could step in and play immediately.
Let's take a look at the 50 players who landed in the best situations.
Von Miller: OLB, Denver Broncos
1 of 50
Miller will be the cornerstone in a rebuilding Broncos defense for years to come.
Patrick Peterson: CB, Arizona Cardinals
2 of 50
The Cardinals plan to blitz more next season, and Peterson will make them feel more comfortable doing it with him on the outside.
Tyron Smith: OT, Dallas Cowboys
3 of 50
Smith will step in immediately to help the Cowboys' line.
Blaine Gabbert: QB, Jacksonville Jaguars
4 of 50
Gabbert won't have to play right away and can learn from David Garrard.
Nick Fairley: DL, Detroit Lions
5 of 50
Fairley should see good numbers next season thanks to Ndamukong Suh playing right next to him.
Mike Pouncey: C/G, Miami Dolphins
6 of 50
The Dolphins want to run the ball better, and Pouncey is the perfect guy to help them do that.
Nate Solder: OT, New England Patriots
7 of 50
Solder is a good fit in the organization he is entering, so expect good things from him.
Prince Amukamara: CB, New York Giants
8 of 50
A steal for the Giants here, Amukamara can come in next year and be a solid guy on the outside.
Anthony Costanzo: OT, Indianapolis Colts
9 of 50
Peyton will feel relieved to have Costanzo blocking his blindside.
Cameron Jordan: DE, New Orleans Saints
10 of 50
Jordan will be put in play immediately to put pressure on opposing quarterbacks.
Jimmy Smith: CB, Baltimore Ravens
11 of 50
Smith has had some off-the-field trouble, but he's going to the perfect locker room where guys like Ray Lewis can keep him in check.
Mark Ingram: RB, New Orleans Saints
12 of 50
Mark Ingram will be able to come in and create a nice balance in the Saints' backfield.
Gabe Carimi: OT, Chicago Bears
13 of 50
Jay Cutler was hit more than any other QB last year. Carimi can make sure he stays upright more often.
Aaron Williams: CB, Buffalo Bills
14 of 50
Aaron Williams will help the Bills immediately improve in the secondary.
Andy Dalton: QB, Cincinnati Bengals
15 of 50
If Carson Palmer stays it will benefit Dalton, but if he doesn't, Dalton will still be able to throw to guys like A.J. Green and Chad Johnson.
Ryan Williams: RB, Arizona Cardinals
16 of 50
The Cardinals want to run the ball more, and with Hightower probably gone, Williams can help right away.
Bruce Carter: OLB, Dallas Cowboys
17 of 50
Carter goes to the Cowboys where he'll be able to learn from DeMarcus Ware.
Brooks Reed: DE, Houston Texans
18 of 50
Reed will be able to learn from good linebackers such as DeMeco Ryans and Brian Cushing.
Rahim Moore: S, Denver Broncos
19 of 50
Moore heads to Denver, where he will get to learn from Brian Dawkins.
Lance Kendricks: TE, St. Louis Rams
20 of 50
Lance Kendricks gets to catch balls from up-and-coming QB Sam Bradford.
Stefen Wizniewski: C, Oakland Raiders
21 of 50
His dad was an all-pro for the Raiders, so how is this not a good fit?
Benjamin Ijalana: OT, Indianapolis Colts
22 of 50
Another security guard for Peyton Manning. I'm sure both sides are happy here.
Da'Quan Bowers: DE, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
23 of 50
The Bucs get a steal here, and Bowers joins a pretty young, but up-and-coming defensive line.
Marvin Austin: DT, New York Giants
24 of 50
Austin will be able to learn from an experienced Giants defensive line.
Shane Vereen: RB, New England Patriots
25 of 50
Shane Vereen will get to learn from some experienced runners and of course Tom Brady.
Mikel Leshoure: RB, Detroit Lions
26 of 50
LeShoure will be the thunder to the Jahvid Best's lightning in the Lions' backfield.
Torrey Smith: WR, Baltimore Ravens
27 of 50
Smith is the speed receiver Joe Flacco has been waiting for.
Daniel Thomas: RB, Miami Dolphins
28 of 50
The Dolphins like to run the ball and use the Wildcat formation; Thomas should fit in just fine.
Randall Cobb: WR, Green Bay Packers
29 of 50
Like the Packers needed more offensive firepower, but Cobb can help as a receiver and in the return game.
Justin Houston: DE, Kansas City Chiefs
30 of 50
Houston has a ton of talent, and I think Romeo Crennel will be able to get it out of him.
DeMarco Murray: RB, Dallas Cowboys
31 of 50
Murray should fit in nicely with the Cowboys' system, as he has playmaking ability.
Ryan Mallett: QB, New England Patriots
32 of 50
I know he has character issues, but isn't this where you would want him to be?
Austin Pettis: WR, St. Louis Rams
33 of 50
A possession receiver to whom Sam Bradford will like to throw.
Leonard Hankerson: WR, Washington Redskins
34 of 50
Whoever the QB is in Washington, they'll like having Hankerson as a target.
Jerrel Jernigan: WR, New York Giants
35 of 50
A small, but speedy receiver who Eli Manning should be able to rely on.
Shareece Wright: CB, San Diego Chargers
36 of 50
Wright joins a very good and experienced Chargers secondary where he can learn.
Curtis Brown: CB, Pittsburgh Steelers
37 of 50
Brown played well for a very good Texas secondary, and he will help the Steelers in their own secondary.
Sam Acho: DE, Arizona Cardinals
38 of 50
Acho comes to a Cardinals team that can use his help immediately at pass-rushing.
Luke Stocker: TE, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
39 of 50
Stocker is a good tight end who can help the Bucs in both the passing and run games.
Quinton Carter: S, Denver Broncos
40 of 50
Carter is another safety going to the Broncos who can learn from Brian Dawkins.
Greg Salas: WR, St. Louis Rams
41 of 50
Sam Bradford must be feeling good with all these receiving weapons coming his way.
Cecil Shorts: WR, Jacksonville Jaguars
42 of 50
Shorts is a good young receiver from Mt. Union who can help the Jags' offense right away.
Kendall Hunter: RB, San Francisco 49ers
43 of 50
Kendall Hunter will be able to watch and learn from Frank Gore with Niners.
Delone Carter: RB, Indianapolis Colts
44 of 50
Carter is a good running back who could push for time behind Peyton with the Colts.
Tandon Doss: WR, Baltimore Ravens
45 of 50
Doss is another good receiver who can help the Ravens immediately.
Marcus Cannon: OT, New England Patriots
46 of 50
Although there are concerns over a health scare, Cannon finds a nice home with the Patriots and their o-line.
Karl Klug: DE, Tennessee Titans
47 of 50
Klug can play a few positions, which should be good for the Titans' d-line.
Jacquizz Rodgers: RB, Atlanta Falcons
48 of 50
Rodgers is a shifty running back who should complement Michael Turner well in Atlanta.
Quan Sturdivant: ILB, Arizona Cardinals
49 of 50
If he stays healthy, Sturdivant will fight for playing time at the linebacker spot in Arizona.
Tyler Sash: S, New York Giants
50 of 50
Sash is a ball hawk who can learn from the Giants' secondary and possibly see some spot action.
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