NFL Mock Draft 2011: Order Cam Newton and the Top 10 Quarterbacks Will Be Taken

Just a few months ago, Andrew Luck was a lock to be the first quarterback taken off the board and the first overall selection.  With the 2011 NFL Draft approaching, that title could go two ways: Cam Newton or Blaine Gabbert.

After Newton and Gabbert, there are a handful of high upside prospects and solid backups in the later rounds.

The NFL Combine is over, and so are many pro days.  The draft is looking clearer and clearer as the days go by.

Here is how the top 10 quarterbacks will come off the board in the 2011 NFL Draft.

10. Greg McElroy

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ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 01: Greg McElroy #12 of the Alabama Crimson Tide warms up 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)

Stock Update: McElroy couldn't throw at his pro day because of an injured hand.

He doesn't wow you with his arm or the numbers he produces, but he's an impressive game manager. He'll most likely find a job in the league as a career backup, but a very effective one. 

Projection: 183rd overall (sixth round) to the Indianapolis Colts.

9. Nathan Enderle

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LOS ANGELES - SEPTEMBER 1: Idaho quarterback Nathan Enderle #10 throws a pass against USC at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 1, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. The Vandals were defeated by the top-ranked Trojans won 38-10. (Photo by Kevin

Stock Update: Enderle is one of the least talked about quarterback prospects in this draft, but he could be a major sleeper.

He has great size at 6'4", 240 pounds and played in a pro style offense in college.  He has no major question marks about his decision making and accuracy and has the potential to be a starter in the NFL.

Projection: 154th overall (fifth round) to the Seattle Seahawks.

8. Ricky Stanzi

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TEMPE, AZ - DECEMBER 28: Quarterback Ricky Stanzi #12 of the Iowa Hawkeyes warms up before the Insight Bowl against the Missouri Tigers at Sun Devil Stadium on December 28, 2010 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Stock Update: Ricky Stanzi's pro day is March 21.  If he impresses with his arm, he'll sky rocket up the boards, because that's the big thing holding him back.

He definitely has the leadership qualities and football I.Q. to start in the NFL.

Projection: 79th overall to the Miami Dolphins.

7. Andy Dalton

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PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 01: Quarterback Andy Dalton #14 of the TCU Horned Frogs throws a pass against the Wisconsin Badgers in the 97th Rose Bowl game on January 1, 2011 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Stock Update: Dalton had a fantastic pro day, completing 49 out of 52 passes with two drops.  

Jim Harbaugh of the 49ers attended Dalton's pro day and had to be impressed.  It would be a surprise if Dalton fell past San Francisco in the second round with their huge need at quarterback.

Projection: 45th overall to the San Francisco 49ers.

6. Colin Kaepernick

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 09: Colin Kaepernick #10 of the Nevada Wolf Pack throws the ball against Boston College during the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl at AT&T Park on January 9, 2011 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Stock Update: Colin Kaepernick's pro day is March 20.  He has the physical tools to be taken in the first round, so an impressive pro day could really up his stock.

Since he stole the show the week of the Senior Bowl, his stock has been on the rise, so it wouldn't be a surprise if that trend continued.

Projection: 43rd overall to the Minnesota Vikings.

5. Jake Locker

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TUCSON, AZ - OCTOBER 23: Quarterback Jake Locker #10 of the Washington Huskies drops back to pass during the college football game against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium on October 23, 2010 in Tucson, Arizona. The Wildcats defeated the Huskies 4

Stock Update: Jake Locker's pro day is March 30th.  He could improve his stock enough to get looked at by the Seahawks in the first round.

Now, though, he's in danger of falling to the Seahawks in the second, but Mike Shanahan's reported interest in him should stop a fall.

Projection: 41st overall to the Washington Redskins.

4. 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

Stock Update: Ryan Mallett reportedly did horrible during the interview process during the combine.  No one doubts his arm, but his character is a different story.

Despite those character concerns, he's too talented to slip past the top of the second round.

Projection: 39th overall to the Tennessee Titans.

3. Christian Ponder

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TALLAHASSEE, FL - NOVEMBER 27: Christian Ponder #7 of the Florida State Seminoles warms up before a game against the Florida Gators at Doak Campbell Stadium on November 27, 2010 in Tallahassee, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Stock Update: Ponder answered questions about his arm at the NFL Combine, where he performed like the top quarterback there.  He followed that up with a great pro day.

He's probably the surest thing at quarterback in the draft.

Projection: 35th overall to the Cincinnati Bengals .

2. Cam Newton

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GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 10: Cameron Newton #2 of the Auburn Tigers runs down field against the Oregon Ducks during the Tostitos BCS National Championship Game at University of Phoenix Stadium on January 10, 2011 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jonathan F

Stock Update: After a poor combine, Newton had a solid outing at his pro day.  It was nothing to rave about, though, and will most likely cost him being the first quarterback off the board.

He has a lot of work to do, but his potential will get him drafted very high.

Projection: Third overall to the Buffalo Bills.

1. 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

Stock Update: Gabbert showed scouts why he's the top quarterback prospect in the 2011 draft class at his pro day, where he went 47-50 with two drops.  He's big, he's fast, can make all the throws and he's accurate, at least when there's no pass rush or coverage.

Sam Bradford had a similar pro day last year, and look where he was selected. 

Projection: First overall to the Carolina Panthers.

David Daniels is an NFL Featured Columnist at Bleacher Report and a Syndicated Writer. Follow him on Twitter.