2011 NFL Mock Draft: How Do Recently Declared Underclassmen Change the Draft?

As we inch towards the NFL draft this season, it's time for the underclassman to start declaring eligibility for the draft.  Now that we know a few more underclassman who will for sure how will it shake up the draft order?

This article will showcase the underclassman that have declared and a few who haven't that will shake up the draft order.

Andrew Luck

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MIAMI, FL - JANUARY 03: Quarterback Andrew Luck #12 of the Stanford Cardinal calls signals out at the line of scrimmage against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the 2011 Discover Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium on January 3, 2011 in Miami, Florida. Stanfo

Andrew Luck, the star quarterback for Stanford, recently declared that he would stay in school to finish his degree.  Luck was expected to go number one in this seasons draft and that really throws a wrench in things for the Panthers.

The Panthers are now stuck wondering who will they take as number one?

Michael Floyd

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EL PASO, TX - DECEMBER 30: Wide receiver Michael Floyd #3 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish dives for a touchdown against Vaughn Telemaque #7 of the Miami Hurricanes at Sun Bowl on December 30, 2010 in El Paso, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Imag

Although he was not expected to go in the first round this year, it is still a big decision that Notre Dame receiver Michael Floyd will stay in school.  Floyd who could have came out last season decided to stay in South Bend.

Floyd is a pivotal receiver and would have likely been a top five receiver in the draft.

AJ Green

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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)

Now to get into the players that have declared for the draft.  AJ Green has been a dominant receiver for the Georgia Bulldogs for a few years now.

Green, who had an amazing year featuring nine touchdowns after a four game suspension, is looking to be the overall number one at this point.  Green is possibly the best player in this draft and is by far the best offensive player.

Patrick Peterson

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BATON ROUGE, LA - NOVEMBER 20: Patrick Peterson #7 of the Louisiana State University Tigers breaks up a pass intended for Korvic Neat #28 of the Ole Miss Rebels at Tiger Stadium on November 20, 2010 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Gett

Patrick Peterson is a great cornerback out of LSU.  Peterson is one of the best in the nation and it is hard to say that he would not help any team.

Carolina might be looking at him for that number one spot as they need some serious help at the corner position.  With him declaring though, it will likely cause for him to be taken in the first round if he has a good combine.

Blaine Gabbert

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TEMPE, AZ - DECEMBER 28: Quarterback Blaine Gabbert #11 of the Missouri Tigers drops back to pass during the Insight Bowl against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Sun Devil Stadium on December 28, 2010 in Tempe, Arizona. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers 27-24. (P

Although it's very unlikely Carolina takes a quarterback with their first pick, Gabbert would be the guy. Gabbert was a true player at Missouri.  In his junior season he threw for 3,186 yards and 16 touchdowns while also rushing for five on the season.

Gabbert has a lot of hype surrounding him right now and might be the most solid quarterback in this draft.

Ryan Mallett

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

After Andrew Luck backed out of the draft it was declared that Mallet would be entering.  For a pocket passer, Mallet had a great season.  He threw for 3,869 yards and 32 touchdowns, not to mention that he is 6'6" and weighs 240 pounds.

Mallett is about as ready as you could want for the NFL and he will be looked at heavily by teams to determine if he could be their next franchise QB.

Da'Quan Bowers

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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)

Bowers had a monster year and will make a great center piece to any defensive line in the nation. Bowers had 16 sacks this season which led the nation and was just dominant.

Bowers is looking to become a great stopper in the NFL and could make some serious noise in the future.

Mark Ingram

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ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 01: Mark Ingram #22 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates after rushing for a touchdown during the Capitol One Bowl against the Michigan State Spartans at the Florida Citrus Bowl on January 1, 2011 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by M

Mark Ingram, the former Heisman trophy winner, is entering the draft this season as well.  Ingram is a downhill runner and could end up making a huge difference for a team.

Whatever team needs a bruising back to support a finesse back, Ingram is their man.  He is very powerful and can run over almost anyone.

Julio Jones

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ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 01: Julio Jones #8 of the Alabama Crimson Tide rushes for a touchdown during the Capitol One Bowl against the Michigan State Spartans at the Florida Citrus Bowl on January 1, 2011 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty I

Julio Jones has recently declared he would be part of the draft as well.  Jones is a great receiver who is likely to go late first round.  Look for a team like the Indianapolis Colts to pick up Ingram as they have had problems with injury of receivers.

He would be a perfect fit in the Colts offense, but the Colts will more than likely sign someone to protect Manning instead of another target for him.