NFL
HomeScoresDraftRumorsFantasyB/R 99: Top QBs of All Time
Featured Video
EPIC NFL Thanksgiving Slate 🙌
ARLINGTON, TX - FEBRUARY 06:  The Pittsburgh Steelers line up against the Green Bay Packers during Super Bowl XLV at Cowboys Stadium on February 6, 2011 in Arlington, Texas.  (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - FEBRUARY 06: The Pittsburgh Steelers line up against the Green Bay Packers during Super Bowl XLV at Cowboys Stadium on February 6, 2011 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)Doug Pensinger/Getty Images

Super Bowl 2011: 10 NFL Draft Picks For The Packers and Steelers

John SmithJun 5, 2018

Since the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers made the 2011 Super Bowl they will have the last two picks of the 2011 NFL Draft.

The Steelers will pick at 31, and the Packers will pick at 32.

However, it is not that important where these teams draft, they have already shown that they have the talent to reach the ultimate stage.

For these teams it is more about free agency than the draft for the immediate future, but if they want to build a team for the future they will need to draft a couple of key players.

Keep in mind that these are targets for these teams. Some of these players will be taken before they are on the clock, some of these players won't.

Here are potential first-round draft picks for the Packers and Steelers.

Steelers: Derek Sherrod, OT

1 of 10
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
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

School: Mississippi State

Vitals: 6'6''/312 pounds

Overview: Sherrod will most likely be gone by the time the Steelers make their selection, and for good reason. He is a beast at 6'6" and will become a force to be reckoned with in the NFL. He might not start for the Steelers, but he will add depth at a position you need depth.

Sherrod is expected to be drafted in the mid-to-late first round, and if he is available at 31, the Steelers should think about drafting him

Packers: Brandon Harris, CB

2 of 10
DURHAM, NC - OCTOBER 18:  Eron Riley #15 of the Duke Blue Devils grips the ball as he is tackled by Brandon Harris #1 of the Miami Hurricanes at Wallace Wade Stadium on October 18, 2008 in Durham, North Carolina.  (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
DURHAM, NC - OCTOBER 18: Eron Riley #15 of the Duke Blue Devils grips the ball as he is tackled by Brandon Harris #1 of the Miami Hurricanes at Wallace Wade Stadium on October 18, 2008 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

School: Miami (Florida)

Vitals: 5'11''/195

Overview: The Packers' secondary is getting old, and this is one area of concern for the Packers moving forward. Harris would make a great addition and could step in and play with an injury or once Charles Woodson's' career comes to an end.

Chances are Harris will be gone by the time the Packers are on the clock, but he is somebody the Packers should look at with the 32nd pick.

Steelers: Gabe Carimi, OT

3 of 10
TAMPA, FL -  JANUARY 1: Lineman Gabe Carimi #68 of the Wisconsin Badgers sets to block  against the Tennessee Volunteers in the 2008 Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium on January 1, 2008 in Tampa, Florida.  The Volunteers won 21 - 17. (Photo by Al Mess
TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 1: Lineman Gabe Carimi #68 of the Wisconsin Badgers sets to block against the Tennessee Volunteers in the 2008 Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium on January 1, 2008 in Tampa, Florida. The Volunteers won 21 - 17. (Photo by Al Mess

School: Wisconsin

Vitals: 6'7''/315

Overview: One of the Steelers biggest needs is the offensive line position, and with the 31st pick that is what I expect them to draft.

There is a lot of first-round talent in regards to the offensive line position and Carimi is another player the Steelers should look at. Carimi might be gone, but there are a couple of other players they can also look at.

TOP NEWS

Colts Jaguars Football
Rams Seahawks Football

Packers: Cameron Heyward, DE

4 of 10
COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 13:  Cameron Heyward #97 of the Ohio State Buckeyes chases after quarterback Matt McGloin #11 of the Penn State Nittany Lions at Ohio Stadium on November 13, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio.  (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 13: Cameron Heyward #97 of the Ohio State Buckeyes chases after quarterback Matt McGloin #11 of the Penn State Nittany Lions at Ohio Stadium on November 13, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

School: Ohio State

Vitals: 6'5''/288 pounds

Overview: With the 32nd pick, the Packers aren't going to draft an immediate impact player. They already have a core group of players that they have locked in already.

But drafting Cameron Heyward is more about the future and adding depth to the great defense they have.

The key to having a great defense isn't having 11 starters, but very good backups to these 11 starters. A defense is only as good as its second string, and Heyward would improve the depth of this defense.

Steelers: Mike Pouncey, OG

5 of 10
MIAMI - JANUARY 08: Mike Pouncey #55 of the Florida Gators reacts after a play against the Oklahoma Sooners in the FedEx BCS National Championship Game at Dolphin Stadium on January 8, 2009 in Miami, Florida.  (Photo by Eliot J. Schechter/Getty Images)
MIAMI - JANUARY 08: Mike Pouncey #55 of the Florida Gators reacts after a play against the Oklahoma Sooners in the FedEx BCS National Championship Game at Dolphin Stadium on January 8, 2009 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eliot J. Schechter/Getty Images)

School: Florida

Vitals: 6'4''/310 pounds

Overview: Why not add another Pouncey to the Steelers offensive line?

There is a good chance Pouncey will available and the Steelers should strongly consider drafting Pouncey.

Pouncey would add depth to a position where the Steelers need depth. He wouldn't start in the first year, but this is more of a pick looking towards the future.

Packers: Jon Baldwin, WR

6 of 10

School: Pittsburgh

Vitals: 6'5''/ 230

Overview: The Packers have a strong core of young receivers, but there is room to grow. Top receivers will already be gone by this point, and Baldwin will be their best bet if they decide to go the receiver route.

This is a bit of a stretch, and he isn't there best option. but he is still a potential player that will be available when they draft at 32.

Steelers: Stephen Paea, DT

7 of 10
EUGENE, OR - DECEMBER 03:  Running back LaMichael James #21 of the Oregon Ducks rushes with the ball past tackle Stephen Paea #54 of the Oregon State Beavers at Autzen Stadium on December 3, 2009 in Eugene, Oregon.  (Photo by Tom Hauck/Getty Images)
EUGENE, OR - DECEMBER 03: Running back LaMichael James #21 of the Oregon Ducks rushes with the ball past tackle Stephen Paea #54 of the Oregon State Beavers at Autzen Stadium on December 3, 2009 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Tom Hauck/Getty Images)

School: Oregon State

Vitals: 6'1''/ 295

Overview: Defensive line is a position where you can never have too many players. The Steelers have a very good front seven, and adding depth is something that they should look at.

Although I think they would be better served drafting and offensive lineman, a defensive lineman wouldn't hurt either. Paea might be available with the 31st pick, and if he is, the Steelers should think about drafting him.

Packers: Aaron Williams, CB

8 of 10
AUSTIN, TX - SEPTEMBER 25:  Cornerback Aaron Williams #4 of the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 25, 2010 in Austin, Texas.  (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TX - SEPTEMBER 25: Cornerback Aaron Williams #4 of the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 25, 2010 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

School:

Vitals:

Overview: The cornerback position is a need for the Packers in this offseason, and Aaron Williams is a talentend defensive back that the Packers could draft.

Williams is expected to go mid first round to early second round, and if he is available the Packers should consider him. He wouldn't make an immediate impact. You normally don't get that with the 32nd pick, but Williams would have an impact years' down the road.

Steelers: Danny Watkins, OG

9 of 10

School: Baylor

Vitals: 6'4''/ 312

Overview: One of the Steelers biggest areas of needs for the 2011 is the offensive line position. Watkins should be available at 31, but I think the Steelers could do a little better with the previous prospects.

Offensive line is a position where you need depth and talent, and I think Watkins will add to their team. It is hard to judge the impact of an offensive lineman, but Watkins has the skills to make an impact.

Packers: Jimmy Smith, CB

10 of 10
LINCOLN, NE - NOVEMBER 26: Cody Green #17 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers slips past Jimmy Smith #3 of the Colorado Buffaloes during their game at Memorial Stadium on November 26, 2010 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Nebraska defeated Colorado 45-17 (Photo by Eric Fran
LINCOLN, NE - NOVEMBER 26: Cody Green #17 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers slips past Jimmy Smith #3 of the Colorado Buffaloes during their game at Memorial Stadium on November 26, 2010 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Nebraska defeated Colorado 45-17 (Photo by Eric Fran

School: Colorado

Vitals: 6'2''/ 205

Overview: Smith would add depth to the Packers secondary which is a need area for them looking ahead to the 2011 NFL Draft.

Charles Woodson is 34 years old, and the Packers need to add depth to this area. Smith is an exceptional talent, and will make an impact in his first year. Even if he doesn't start, he could still play quite a bit.

EPIC NFL Thanksgiving Slate 🙌

TOP NEWS

Colts Jaguars Football
Rams Seahawks Football
Mississippi Football
Packers Bears Football

TRENDING ON B/R