2011 NFL Mock Draft: Top 15 Picks

Now that the season is over and the draft order is set, we now have a clearer picture of what the draft might look like this offseason.

Where will Luck fall? How many quarterbacks will go in the first round? How many quarterbacks will go in the top 20? Will any running backs go in the first round?

Let's check it out.

Carolina Panthers: Andrew Luck, Quarterback, Stanford

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MIAMI, FL - JANUARY 03: Andrew Luck #12 of the Stanford Cardinal celebrates after he threw a 38-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the 2011 Discover Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium on January 3, 2011 in Miami

Why? The Carolina Panthers are a mess and even though I think Clausen needs another year and another chance under a new regime, he may not get it.

A report from ESPN states Carolina will take Andrew Luck with the No. 1 overall pick if he does come out. I would not be surprised though if they pass on Luck and take the wide receiver A.J. Green here and sign a veteran to help groom Clausen.

Denver Broncos: Nick Fairley, Defensive Tackle, Auburn

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AUBURN, AL - OCTOBER 16: Defensive lineman Nick Fairley #90 of the Auburn Tigers celebrates a play during the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 16, 2010 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)

Why? Okay lets be honest, the Broncos defense was terrible this year, but the good news is they found their quarterback of the future and their offense looks good.

I see them going defense here and taking the beast from Auburn, Nick Fairley. This guy plays like Ndamukong Suh and will bring an automatic spark to Denver's defense.

Buffalo Bills: A.J. Green, Wide Receiver, Georgia

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AUBURN, AL - NOVEMBER 13: A.J. Green #8 of the Georgia Bulldogs against the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on November 13, 2010 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Why? Buffalo was one of those teams that played better than what their record showed.

Many people have Buffalo drafting a quarterback here but I think Chan Gailey sticks with Ryan Fitzpatrick and drafts the second coming of Calvin Johnson by taking monster receiver A.J. Green.

Cincinnati Bengals: Patrick Peterson, Cornerback, LSU

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BATON ROUGE, LA - NOVEMBER 13: Patrick Peterson #7 of the Louisiana State University Tigers runs back an interception against the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks at Tiger Stadium on November 13, 2010 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty I

Why? Cincinnati needs help everywhere.

With Marvin Lewis sticking around, I think they stick with Carson Palmer and get rid off Ochocinco instead. Even though they could go with a quarterback or A.J. Green here, they will go with the top corner ,Patrick Peterson, to help solidify that young defense.

Arizona Cardinals: Da'Quan Bowers, Defensive End, Clemson

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AUBURN, AL - SEPTEMBER 18: Da'Quan Bowers #93 of the Clemson Tigers against the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on September 18, 2010 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Why? Arizona could go quarterback here but I think they go and snatch a veteran quarterback and stick with the young gunslinger in Skelton.

They instead will take defensive end Da'Quan Bowers here.

Cleveland Browns: Julio Jones, Wide Receiver, Alabama

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TUSCALOOSA, AL - NOVEMBER 26: Julio Jones #8 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts after a long reception against the Auburn Tigers at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 26, 2010 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Why? The Browns found their quarterback in Colt McCoy, now they need to find him some weapons and it starts with Julio Jones out of Alabama.

They could go with Mark Ingram here but we'll see.

San Francisco 49ers: Cam Newton, Quarterback, Auburn

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ATLANTA - DECEMBER 04: Quarterback Cam Newton #2 of the Auburn Tigers looks to pass the ball during the 2010 SEC Championship against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Georgia Dome on December 4, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Ima

Why? With a new GM and new coach, San Fran will take a long look at the top quarterbacks available and with players like Michael Vick and Tim Tebow taking the league by storm, I see the 49ers taking Cam Newton here over Mallet.

Tennessee Titans: Marcell Dareus, Defensive Tackle, Alabama

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TUSCALOOSA, AL - OCTOBER 02: Marcell Dareus #57 of the Alabama Crimson Tide against the Florida Gators at Bryant-Denny Stadium on October 2, 2010 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Why? Tennessee will be taking a long hard look at their quarterback options here but I think they go D-Tackle here to fill the void Albert Haynesworth left two seasons ago.

Dallas Cowboys: Prince Amukamara, Cornerback, Nebreska

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LINCOLN, NE - NOVEMBER 26: Prince Amukamara #21 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers misses a chance at an interception from Scotty McKnight #21 of the Colorado Buffaloes during the second half of their game at Memorial Stadium on November 26, 2010 in Lincoln, Neb

Why? The Cowboys have a very average secondary and I think the addition of Amukamara will be an automatic upgrade for a team that needs a spark on defense.

Washington Redskins: Blaine Gabbert, Quarterback, Missouri

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KANSAS CITY, MO - NOVEMBER 27: Quarterback Blaine Gabbert #11 of the Missouri Tigers passes during the game against the Kansas Jayhawks on November 27, 2010 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Why? The Shanahan/McNabb era in Washington didn't work out the way they would have liked and McNabb is on his way out, so I see the Redskins taking Gabbert here.

Houston Texans: Stephen Paea, Defensive Tackle, Oregon State

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TUCSON, AZ - OCTOBER 09: Defensive tackle Stephen Paea #54 of the Oregon State Beavers during the college football game against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium on October 9, 2010 in Tucson, Arizona. The Beavers defeated the Wildcats 29-27. (Pho

Why? It seems every year the Texans are at the door step to becoming a playoff team, but over and over again they find a way to lose out.

The Texans were dead last in defense this season, so again they go defense in the draft by taking Stephen Paea to bolster up their interior line.

Minnesota Vikings: Derrick Sherrod, Offensive Tackle, Mississippi State

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TUSCALOOSA, AL - NOVEMBER 15: J.C. Brignone #70 and Derek Sherrod #79of the Mississippi State Bulldogs get ready on the line of scrimmage during the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 15, 2008 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Why? The Vikings could go quarterback but I think they trade or sign a veteran and groom Joe Webb.

The Vikings do need offensive line help and whatever quarterback they do get needs protection, so they get the best offensive tackle in the draft in Derek Sherrod.

Detroit Lions: Janoris Jenkins, Cornerback, Florida

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JACKSONVILLE, FL - OCTOBER 30: Janoris Jenkins #1 of the Florida Gators looks over the offense during the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at EverBank Field on October 30, 2010 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Why? The Lions miss out on the Patrick Peterson and Prince Amukamara sweepstakes so instead they go with Janoris Jenkins from Florida.

St. Louis Rams: Justin Blackmon, Wide Receiver,

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WACO, TX - OCTOBER 24: Justin Blackmon #81 and Cooper Nicholas #89 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys celebrate a touchdown in front of Jordan Lake #21 of the Baylor Bears at Floyd Casey Stadium on October 24, 2009 in Waco, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/G

Why? The Rams found their man last year in Sam Bradford. Now they need find him some weapons and they start by getting Justin Blackmon from Oklahoma State.

Miami Dolphins: Ryan Mallet, Quarterback, Arkansas

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 04: Ryan Mallett #15 of the Arkansas Razorbacks looks to pass in the first half against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the Allstate Sugar Bowl at the Louisiana Superdome on January 4, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by M

Why? Miami's offense took a huge dropoff and it started at the quarterback position with Chad Henne at the helm.

Even if Tony Sparano stays, or a new coach comes in, they will look to take a quarterback here in Ryan Mallet.