2011 NFL Draft Results: 5 Most Dominating Defensive Players Taken on Day 2

Day 2 at the NFL Draft is in the books and now we have can look back and see what players found fitting homes and what players could be in for a tough road to success.

The record number of defensive lineman in the first round depleted the value a bit in rounds two and three, but the offensive positions came to life instead.

Still, teams were heavily interested in a number of the defensive prospects left on the board five first round talents found homes in later rounds.

While not altogether surprising that these players "fell" they could be some of the better finds of the entire draft when all is said and done.

Here is a look at five of the most dominating defensive players taken on Day 2. 

Da'Quan Bowers, DE, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 28: Defensive lineman Da'Quan Bowers of Clemson looks on during the 2011 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 28, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

The falling Da'Quan Bowers has a major issue with his knee and more than a few believe he is only a one contract player in this league.

This is an unfortunate circumstance for a player with so much talent and you have to feel bad about how his situation played out.

However, he did get taken in the middle of the second round and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers had little to lose at this point in the draft.

Bowers led the nation in sacks as a junior and could easily be the most dominant defensive player of this entire draft.

He joins first round defensive end Adrian Clayborn in Tampa and together they could make this defensive line one of the most feared in the league (assuming Bowers is healthy of course).

Akeem Ayers, OLB, UCLA

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PASADENA, CA - NOVEMBER 06: Akeem Ayers #10 of the UCLA Bruins makes a catch in front of Dwight Roberson #59 and Cameron Collins #5 of the Oregon State Beavers at the Rose Bowl on November 6, 2010 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Image

Akeem Ayers fell out of the first round but found a home with a team that could make him an instant star.

The UCLA linebacker can do everything and is a perfect fit for a team desperate for playmakers at the position.

Ayers' ability to rush the passer, drop in coverage, play the run gives him a unique blend of skills and he is always around the football.

The Titans will immediately use his services in their front seven and he could be a candidate for Rookie of the Year.

This is a great pick and a great fit.

Drake Nevis, DT, Indianapolis Colts

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BATON ROUGE, LA - NOVEMBER 28: Quarterback Ryan Mallett #15 of the Arkansa Razorbacks is sacked by Drake Nevis #92 of the Louisiana State University Tigers at Tiger Stadium on November 28, 2009 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty I

Drake Nevis was an extremely disruptive force in the SEC this season and the only reason he didn't go in the first round is because of his size.

That has never mattered much to the Indianapolis Colts and smaller defensive lineman are actually their preference.

After adding two big offensive lineman, Anthony Castonzo and Ben Ijalana, the Colts turn their attention to the defensive line where they still need help.

Drake Nevis might not be the best run stopper in this draft, but his penetrating style, high motor and mean streak is perfect for Indianapolis.

I love what they did with their draft.

Aaron Williams, CB/S, Texas

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DALLAS - OCTOBER 02: Cornerback Aaron Williams #4 of the Texas Longhorns drops a pass intended for Ryan Broyles #85 of the Oklahoma Sooners in the second quarter at the Cotton Bowl on October 2, 2010 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Ima

Aaron Williams is not only a defensive force, but he is also a dynamic special teams player.

The Texas Longhorn will immediately be able to help the Bills in the slot, will give them a force they haven't had on special teams and could play safety if necessary.

Williams' combination of size, speed, athleticism and ball skills make him a fantastic player in any secondary.

The Bills added Marcell Dareus at No. 3 and Williams will easily be a big benefactor of Dareus' disruptive playmaking.

Buffalo's all defensive draft (three big school products with top talent) is not what I expected from them and I confess myself impressed.

Justin Houston, DE/OLB, Kansas City Chiefs

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ATHENS, GA - NOVEMBER 27: Justin Houston #42 of the Georgia Bulldogs sacks quarterback Tevin Washington #13 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Sanford Stadium on November 27, 2010 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Justin Houston would have gone higher if he could have avoided the bong closer to the combine, but because of his immaturity he fell to the third round.

The Georgia defensive end still has a lot of growing to do, as a player and as a person, but he could be an elite pass rusher in this league pretty quickly.

Kansas City did a great job of finding value with with him here and he'll be a great force opposite Tamba Hali in the Chiefs 3-4 if he can develop the way he is expected to.

He may not be the brightest arrowhead in Kansas City, but he might be the most disruptive.

The Chiefs reached in the first round, but they could have made up for it with the Houston pick here.