NFL Draft 2011: Top 10 Prospects from the Big 12

The past season of Big 12 football presented us with some great NFL prospects on both sides of the ball.

Many of the offensive stars, like Landry Jones and Justin Blackmon, are underclassmen and are not going to be in the upcoming NFL draft.

That does not mean that the Big 12 will have a down year in when it comes to the number of talented prospects that will be on the draft board in two weeks.

This year’s draft class from the Big 12 will primarily be comprised of standout defensive players.

Here are the 10 best prospects that the Big 12 has to offer NFL teams this season.

Danny Watkins, Baylor

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Height: 6’3”

Weight: 310 lbs.

40 Time: 5.36

Bench Press: 29

Phil Taylor, Baylor

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Height: 6’3”

Weight: 334 lbs.

40 Time: 5.09

Bench Press: 31

Jimmy Smith, Colorado

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Height: 6’2”

Weight: 211

40 Time: 4.42

Bench Press: 24

Nate Solder, Colorado

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Height: 6’8” 

Weight: 319 lbs.

40 Time: 4.96

Bench Press: 21

Aldon Smith, Missouri

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COLUMBIA, MO - OCTOBER 23: Aldon Smith #85 of the Missouri Tigers in action against the Oklahoma Sooners at Faurot Field/Memorial Stadium on October 23, 2010 in Columbia, Missouri. The Tigers beat the Sooners 36-27. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Image

Height: 6’4”

Weight: 263 lbs.

40 Time: 4.74

Bench Press: 20

Blaine Gabbert, Missouri

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TEMPE, AZ - DECEMBER 28: Quarterback Blaine Gabbert #11 of the Missouri Tigers throws a 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. (Photo by

Height: 6’4”

Weight: 234 lbs.

40 Time: 4.61

Bench Press: Did Not Participate

Prince Amukamara, Nebraska

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LINCOLN, NE - NOVEMBER 26: Prince Amukamara #21 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers misses a chance at an interception from Scotty McKnight #21 of the Colorado Buffaloes during the second half of their game at Memorial Stadium on November 26, 2010 in Lincoln, Neb

Height: 6’0”

Weight: 206 lbs.

40 Time: 4.38

Bench Press: 15

Von Miller, Texas A&M

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 28: Von Miller of Texas A&M works out during the 2011 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 28, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Height: 6’2”

Weight: 237 lbs.

40 Time: 4.42

Bench Press: 21

Aaron Williams, Texas

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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)

Height: 5’11”

Weight: 204 lbs.

40 Time: 4.55

Bench Press: 18

Curtis Brown, Texas

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 1: Defensive back Curtis Brown #6 of Texas goes up for a pass during the 2011 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 28, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Height: 5’11”

Weight: 185 lbs.

40 Time: 4.51

Bench Press: 10