2011 NFL Draft: 5 Players That Tom Brady Would Most Love New England to Draft

It's here: the 2011 NFL draft is finally here. 

The first round will be held tonight at the Radio Music City Hall in New York City at 8 p.m. 

The New England Patriots enter the first round being the only team to have two first round draft picks and as usual, it will be a very difficult job determining what players the Patriots will be targeting at 17th and 28th overall—and that's only if Bill Belichick doesn't pull the trigger on any trades.

Now let's just imagine this, quarterback Tom Brady will be making the decisions in the draft by deciding what player he'll want drafted and those players can only be offensive players—a rather interesting twist. 

With New England's two first round selections, these are the five offensive players that Brady would most love to have join the New England Patriots. 

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Anthony Castonzo, Offensive Tackle, Boston College

Entering the 2011 offseason, the Patriots have major concerns regarding their left tackle position.

Their current left tackle, Matt Light, is on the wrong side of 30 years old and is set to become a free agent once a CBA is agreed upon. Light has shown signs of declining, so drafting a quality replacement could be a possibility. 

Boston College's Anthony Castonzo appears to be the best fit for the New England Patriots.

Castonzo is a tall and lengthy left tackle that is extremly athletic yet powerful. Castonzo matches up nicely against speed rushers, but will struggle at times against power rushers. 

If New England were to select Castonzo, he could potentially be a first year impact player and even start a few games for the Patriots at left tackle. 

Mark Ingram, Running Back, Alabama

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TUSCALOOSA, AL - NOVEMBER 26: Mark Ingram #22 of the Alabama Crimson Tide rushes for a touchdown against the Auburn Tigers at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 26, 2010 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

In my opinion, this would be Tom Brady's ideal scenario: the Patriots drafting Mark Ingram.

During Tom Brady's tenure with the Patriots, he hasn't had a real dominant running back besides Corey Dillon back in 2004. 

As Brady gets up there in age, he'll need some support from his teammates as his production may decrease a bit. 

Adding Ingram to New England's offense could be deadly. New England would then have a three-headed monster backfield, the league's top quarterback, two very effective wide receivers, and the best tight end duo in the league—a force to be reckon with.  

Mike Pouncey, Offensive Guard / Center, Florida

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Not only do the Patriots have concerns regarding their left tackle Matt Light, they have even more bigger concern at the left guard position as well.

New England's current left guard, Logan Mankins, has yet to agree to the contract tenure offer from New England when the team placed their franchise tag on him. If the Pro Bowl guard refuses the contract, then the Patriots will likely deal him away to another club. 

Florida's Mike Pouncey could be a potential suitor for a starting spot along New England's offensive line. 

The former Gator spent time playing offensive guard and center which will be valued very high by Belichick as he loves versatility. 

Gabe Carimi, Offensive Tackle, Wisconsin

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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

Wisconsin's Gabe Carimi could be another potential replacement for left tackle Matt Light.

Carimi is a very good athlete that will fit well in New England's pass first offense. He's a great pass protector that can hold up well against bull rushers and is fairly decent against speed rushers. 

If you watch film on Carimi, you'd notice that he is a relentless blocker—he plays until the whistle. Carimi is a nasty, tough player that will keep attacking defenders until every player is on their backs.

I am sure that Brady would love to have Carimi join New England's offensive line.  

Julio Jones, Wide Receiver, Alabama

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ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 01: Julio Jones #8 of the Alabama Crimson Tide rushes for a touchdown 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 I

Julio Jones, the second best wide receiver in the draft class, is certainly a stretch.

The only way I see New England grabbing the former Alabama standout is if they trade up and move ahead of the St. Louis Rams—as the Rams will do whatever it takes to draft Jones. 

New England already have two very productive wide receivers in Wes Welker and Deion Branch, but both players lack physicality—they will struggle against stronger defensive backs that will jam at the line of scrimmage.

Jones is not only a very physical receiver, he's a great route runner which the Patriots love in wide receivers.

If New England were to add Jones to Brady's already talented arsenal of weapons, the Patriots passing attack will put up even bigger numbers as the one they've been producing now.