2011 NFL Mock Draft: Donovan McNabb to Minnesota Vikings Rumors Shake Up Round 1
With more and more reports surfacing regarding Washington Redskins quarterback Donovan McNabb and the likelihood of him joining forces with the Minnesota Vikings this offseason; B/R has decided to take a look at the overall impact on this year's NFL draft.
Minnesota owns the No. 12 pick in April's draft, and would likely pass on a quarterback if it has plans for the future involving McNabb.
The Vikings aren't the only ones restocking under center either. Cincinnati, Arizona, San Francisco, Tennessee and Washington all have major questions at quarterback heading into the 2011 season.
The prospect possibilities are endless. So sit back, grab your mouse and join B/R as we take you through the entire first round of this month's draft.
1. Carolina Panthers: Da'Quan Bowers (Clemson)
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Bowers is a potential game-changer at defensive end for the Carolina Panthers, who lack excitement on both sides of the ball.
2. Denver Broncos: Nick Fairley (Auburn)
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Nick Fairley's dominating performance in Auburn's BCS national championship win last January boosted his stock and should earn him a top-five selection.
3. Buffalo Bills: Patrick Peterson (LSU)
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Buffalo will be in search of the best prospect available at No. 3, and Patrick Peterson is just that—a superb talent with huge potential.
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4. Cincinnati Bengals: Blaine Gabbert (Missouri)
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The drama surrounding the Carson Palmer situation in Cincinnati has the Bengals in need of a quarterback, badly. Some analysts think Missouri's Blaine Gabbert is the top prospect, so why not here?
5. Arizona Cardinals: Von Miller (Texas A&M)
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Von Miller can bring a powerful edge rush to a Cardinals defense that lacked any form of pressure in 2010.
6. Cleveland Browns: A.J. Green (Georgia)
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A.J. Green is easily the draft's best wide receiving prospect and the Browns desperately need a downfield threat.
7. San Francisco 49ers: Cam Newton (Auburn)
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Cam Newton is a risk according to many, but the 49ers need to shake things up. Newton's college resume speaks volumes, both good and bad.
8. Tennesse Titans: Ryan Mallett (Arkansas)
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The fact that Vince Young is out in Tennessee and Kerry Collins' time has passed means only one thing for the Titans: it's time for a quarterback. Mallett is unique if nothing else.
9. Dallas Cowboys: Marcell Dareus (Alabama)
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Some experts think that Dareus could be better than Nick Fairley at the next level, and with Fairley off the board already, Dallas has no choice at No. 9—it's Dareus all the way.
10. Washington Redskins: Jake Locker (Washington)
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I know, I know. Jake Locker isn't supposed to go in the first round, but with Donovan McNabb off the free-agent block, teams need quarterbacks. The Redskins will pull the trigger on Locker.
11. Houston Texans: Prince Amukamara (Nebraska)
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This one is a no-brainer. Houston needs help in the secondary and Amukamara is hands down the second-best corner prospect in the draft.
12. Minnesota Vikings: Nate Solder (Colorado)
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If Minnesota brings in McNabb, they'll need to protect him. Nate Solder is an athletic option at offensive tackle that could help Adrian Peterson as well.
13. Detroit Lions: Ryan Kerrigan (Purdue)
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Kerrigan could possibly play at linebacker if he doesn't work out at defensive end. The Lions have needs on defense and Kerrigan's motor should fit in nicely.
14. St. Louis Rams: Julio Jones (Alabama)
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Jones has been an NFL prospect since he was in high school. The Rams need some playmakers for Sam Bradford, and Jones should be one for years to come.
15. Miami Dolphins: Mark Ingram (Alabama)
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16. Jacksonville Jaguars: Robert Quinn (North Carolina)
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Quinn more than likely doesn't want to slip this far, but if he does Jacksonville cannot pass on an opportunity to improve its average defensive line.
17. New England Patriots: Akeem Ayers (UCLA)
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The Patriots' inexperienced defense will get even younger with the addition of UCLA's Akeem Ayers. Ayers should be a superstar for Bill Belichick.
18. San Diego Chargers: Aldon Smith (Missouri)
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One of the draft's best pass rushers won't make it past San Diego if he's still on the board by No. 18. Smith has the body, speed and strength to get it done on Sundays.
19. New York Giants: Gabe Carimi (Wisconsin)
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Carimi, one of the best offensive tackle prospects on the board, would have gone much sooner but given the shakeup New York gets a gift at No. 19.
20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Cameron Jordan (California)
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Cal's Cameron Jordan is just another ridiculously talented defensive end prospect available this April. The Bucs desire a difference-maker on the D-line and they get just that in Jordan.
21. Kansas City Chiefs: Anthony Castonzo (Boston College)
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The league's No. 1-ranked rushing attack in 2010 could use a boost on the offensive line as the Chiefs faded fast in the postseason.
22. Indianapolis Colts: Corey Liuget (Illinois)
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Indianapolis must improve on the defensive line as it stopped no one in 2010. Corey Liuget is a perfect fit for the Colts inside.
23. Philadelphia Eagles: Aaron Williams (Texas)
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The Eagles need secondary help and Williams should provide that. Williams has the physicality and athleticism for the NFL.
24. New Orleans Saints: J.J. Watt (Wisconsin)
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Wisconsin's J.J. Watt is rising fast as one of the draft's best defensive players. New Orleans likes quick athletes on the defensive side. A perfect match.
25. Seattle Seahawks: Jimmy Smith (Colorado)
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Though he is a dark horse for the first round, Colorado's Jimmy Smith has potential. If the Seahawks are confident they can coach him up, who knows?
26. Baltimore Ravens: Brandon Harris (Miami)
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27. Atlanta Falcons: Kyle Rudolph (Notre Dame)
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Kyle Rudolph is far and away the best tight end prospect in this year's draft, and Atlanta could use another threat alongside Roddy White.
28. New England Patriots: Mike Pouncey (Florida)
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The Belichick-Florida connection makes this pick nearly unavoidable. Oh yeah, and Pouncey isn't a bad right guard either.
29. Chicago Bears: Torrey Smith (Maryland)
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Maryland's Torrey Smith can provide some much-needed playmaking to the Chicago offense that relies far too heavily on natural return man Devin Hester.
30. New York Jets: Justin Houston (Georgia)
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31. Pittsburgh Steelers: Stephen Paea (Oregon State)
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Stephen Paea's strength is unmatched and he would be spectacular playing with Pittsburgh's already dominant front seven.
32. Green Bay Packers: Adrian Clayborn (Iowa)
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The Packers may not be thrilled with Clayborn's off-field style, but if the superstar defensive end is available at No. 32, can they really pass on him?
Patrick Clarke is a Featured Columnist for Bleacher Report and a student at Towson University.
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