NFL Mock Draft 2011: Full 7 Round Green Bay Packers Mock

The Packers are probably recovering from one heck of a time at Disney World, but with the NFL Draft coming sooner than you think, the focus is back on football. The Packers are going to come in as one of the favorites to win the Super Bowl next season and the draft can help them repeat. 

Here is a round-by-round projection of who the Packers will be picking in the 2011 NFL Draft. 

Round 1: Derek Sherrod, OT, 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

Sherrod is 6'6'' and weighs 305 pounds. He is an absolute beast and has perfect size for a great offensive lineman.

Aaron Rodgers is young and the key to Green Bay's success for the next five years, at least. Securing the offensive line so that he is safe is going to be a No. 1 concern for the Packers, who really don't have any other huge holes to fill.

Sherrod is going to be one fine player in this league and Rodgers will definitely learn to appreciate him. 

Round 2: Marvin Austin, DT, North Carolina

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CHAPEL HILL, NC - NOVEMBER 07: Marvin Austin #9 of the North Carolina Tar Heels watches on against the Duke Blue Devils during their game at Kenan Stadium on November 7, 2009 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

The Packers can use a promising, young defensive tackle and if Austin is available in the second round, the Packers should be very happy. Austin is a big guy at 6'3'' and 310 pounds, but moves relatively well for a guy his size and knows how to get to the quarterback. 

Austin had four sacks to go along with 42 tackles in 2009. He was ineligible to play last season because of an investigation for receiving improper benefits from UNC. 

Had he played, he might have moved into the first round, but he'll be a steal if he's sitting there late in the second. 

Round 3: Tandon Doss, WR, Indiana

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BLOOMINGTON, IN - NOVEMBER 01: Tandon Doss #81 of the Indiana Hooisers celebrates on the field during the game against the Central Michigan Chippewas at Memorial Stadium on November 1, 2008 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

At this point in the draft, the Packers will be able to take risks. They are not low at any position and are in great shape going into the year.

I think a player like Tandon Doss will be a very interesting pick for the Packers. He's 6'3'' and has been gaining weight since his freshman year to fill out his body. He's now a decent 205 pounds and growing. 

Doss had 63 receptions last season for 706 yards and seven touchdowns. He has the ability to wow you and make big plays. He's a huge body and could really excel with Rodgers as his quarterback and from playing in the Green Bay offense. 

Round 4: Nate Irving, ILB, NC State

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ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 28: Jock Sanders #9 of the West Virginia Mountineers misses a catch defended by Nate Irving #56 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack during the Champs Sports Bowl at Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium on December 28, 2010 in Orlando, Flor

In the fourth round, I think the Packers are going to select Nate Irving from North Carolina State. Irving was a four-year player with the Wolfpack and he is very coachable. His experience at the inside linebacker position is going to be very appealing to the Pack management. 

A player like Irving could end up being a steal because he was such a highly productive player in college. Irving racked up 89 tackles in 2010 and has proven in past years that he can intercept passes. 

Irving would be a nice fit—especially this late in the draft. 

Round 5: Chykie Brown, CB, Texas

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HOUSTON - SEPTEMBER 04: Cornerback Chykie Brown #8 of the Texas Longhorns reacts after almost intercepting a pass against the Rice Owls at Reliant Stadium on September 4, 2010 in Houston, Texas. Texas beat Rice 34-17. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

As it gets later in the draft, it's tough to find players that can be potential stars. In my opinion, Brown will be a major upside pick way down here. He has the ability to become a very good NFL cornerback. He may never be a No. 1, but he could be very valuable guarding opposing teams' slot receivers. 

Brown has never been one to intercept many passes, but he is a good cover corner and a good open field tackler. He has the ability to disrupt the routes of his opponents by being physical and he is very, very quick. 

Round 6: Markus White, DE, Florida State

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ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 31: Markus White #98 of the Florida State Seminoles against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the 2010 Chick-fil-A Bowl at Georgia Dome on December 31, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Markus White is a big guy who may never be a starter in the NFL, but he could very well be a solid backup.

A lot of scouts believe that once he works with NFL trainers he could play more than one position on the defensive line. Having a guy like that would be a luxury for a team looking to win Super Bowls. 

White is very mobile for a guy who is 6'4'' and with a couple of years of playing with NFL players and learning from the coaches, this could be a great value pick for the Packers. 

Round 7: Greg McElroy, QB, Alabama

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ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 01: Greg McElroy #12 of the Alabama Crimson Tide passes the ball 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 Images

Way down here in the seventh round, if McElroy is available, I would think that the Packers would draft him in a second.

Until this season, McElroy had never lost a game that he started. The guy knows how to win ball games and he manages the field very well. He may not have the skills that other quarterbacks possess, but as a backup he could really find his niche. 

Last season, McElroy passed for 2,987 yards and 20 touchdowns. He also only threw five interceptions. The guy is a gamer and if he is available in the seventh round—roll tide!