2011 NFL Draft Results: 5 Day 3 Picks Most Likely to Become NFL Studs

We know teams cannot go into Day 3 of the NFL draft expecting to find the next "Anomaly", a.k.a Tom Brady, but they will certainly continue to try.

There will not be a ton of quarterbacks off the board at this point in the draft, but there are a number of players coming off the board who could be stars in the NFL.

Running backs can always come from any round in the draft, wide receiver can make an impact from late rounds when given the opportunity and there is always the falling star situation.

Some players fall for reasons that do not make complete sense to outside viewer, and eventually one team cashes in by taking a chance.

Rounds 4-7 are home to all these things, and these five players have a great chance to be stars in the NFL.

1. Marcus Cannon, OT, New England Patriots

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FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 28: Marcus Cannon #61, Kyle Dooley #72 and Alonzo Adams #81 of the TCU Horned Frogs raise the Mountain West Regular Season Championship trophy at Amon G. Carter Stadium on November 28, 2009 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Ronal

The New England Patriots continue to surprise with selections and Marcus Cannon, a consensus second-round pick prior to the knowledge of him diagnosed with lymphoma.

Well, if all works out for the best and he stays healthy, the New England Patriots have themselves a massive star.

Factor in first-round pick Nate Solder to the Patriots current lineman, and they will easily have the most massive line in the league with Cannon playing guard.

He's a great athlete, really good kid and fell simply for medical concerns.

His potential in the NFL, especially in the New England, is through the roof if he is able to stay on the field.

Jacquizz Rodgers, RB, Atlanta Falcons

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CORVALLIS, OR - DECEMBER 04: Jacquizz Rodgers #1 of the Oregon State Beavers runs the ball against the Oregon Ducks during the 114th Civil War on December 4, 2010 at the Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Oregon. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

We all know 'Quiz Rodgers as the Heisman candidate running back who burst onto the scene after upsetting USC a few years back.

He may be small, but he is a force and can do things with his feet that normal people do not even dream of.

After adding Julio Jones in the first round with a five pick investment, it's important for them to find more talent in this draft.

The Falcons didn't run the football as well as they wanted to last year, and Rodgers is a fantastic complement to Michael Turner.

This has the potential to be a huge steal.

Ahmad Black, S, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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GAINESVILLE, FL - NOVEMBER 13: Stephen Garcia #5 of the South Carolina Gamecocks rushes against Ahmad Black #35 of the Florida Gators during a game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on November 13, 2010 in Gainesville, Florida. The Gamecocks beat the Gators 36

Ahmad Black is small, ran a terrible 40-time and plays a risky style of football.

Well, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers know one other thing about Black: He is always around the football.

Black's game-changing ability with the football in his hands, ball skills and energy will make him a fun player to watch.

He didn't test well and that is why he fell, but make no mistakes about it, he is a football player.

He's going to find a way onto the field for this team sooner than later.

Chris Carter, OLB, Pittsburgh Steelers

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BOISE, ID - NOVEMBER 19: Jeremy Avery #27 of the Boise State Broncos runs the ball against the Fresno State Bulldogs at Bronco Stadium on November 19, 2010 in Boise, Idaho. (Photo by Otto Kitsinger III/Getty Images)

This a fantastic value pick for the Pittsburgh Steelers at a position they always seek players for.

Christopher Carter was projected to go as high as the third round and was all over the field in 2010.

He racked up double-digit sacks in WAC, was a nightmare for opposing quarterbacks and falls to a team that can make him a force sooner than most.

The Steelers always seem to a find the players they love to use, very similar to the Packers with receivers, Giants with defensive ends, and this is a pass rusher to a team that loves pass rushers.

It might not happen immediately, but Carter could be a major player in a few years.

Quinton Carter, SS, Denver Broncos

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DALLAS - OCTOBER 17: Wide receiver Marquise Goodwin #84 of the Texas Longhorns runs for a touchdown against Quinton Carter #20 of the Oklahoma Sooners at Cotton Bowl on October 17, 2009 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

I love this pick for the Denver Broncos.

After adding Rahim Moore early in the second round, this is exact opposite style safety.

While Moore will drop deep into centerfield, Carter can creep up to the line.

He will excel in the NFL as a box safety and has the running mate to allow him to do so.

It may not happen immediately, but this a great set for this team going into the future at the safety position.