| Round 1 | |||||
| 1 |  | Miami | Andrew Luck | QB | Stanford |
| Unanimous #1 selection. If a team that does not need a quarterback earns this selection, it will be traded to one that does. | |||||
| 2 |  | Indianapolis | Justin Blackmon | WR | Oklahoma State |
| With Luck gone, the need to replace an aging Reggie Wayne is paramount. | |||||
| 3 |  | Seattle | Matt Barkley | QB | USC |
| Pete Carroll recruited Barkley, the Seahawks need a quarterback, and Andrew Luck will have been drafted. No brainer. | |||||
| 4 |  | St. Louis | Matt Kalil | OT | USC |
| The Rams need to protect their quarterback. Kalil is a solid upgrade. | |||||
| 5 |  | Arizona | Travis Lewis | OLB | Oklahoma |
| Lewis is a tackling machine, and Arizona can certainly use more stops against the run. | |||||
| 6 |  | Denver | Alshon Jeffery | WR | South Carolina |
| Big, physical wide receiver, which Denver has lacked since the departure of Brandon Marshall. | |||||
| 7 |  | Cleveland | Matt Reynolds | OT | Brigham Young |
| Cleveland has recently realized that the key to winning is up front. Reynolds adds another potential Pro Bowler to the Joe Thomas-led front five. | |||||
| 8 |  | Jacksonville | Jared Crick | DT | Nebraska |
| Crick can put pressure on the pocket, and fill a running lane as well as anyone in the draft. | |||||
| 9 |  | Minnesota | Ryan Broyles | WR | Oklahoma |
| Since the release of Bernard Berrian, the Vikings need to give Ponder more quality targets. | |||||
| 10 |  | Carolina | Kenny Tate | FS | Maryland |
| This past off-season it would have seemed that a wide receiver would be the selection here. With Cam Newton showing no receiver preference, the focus has changed. First hole to fill, defensive backfield. | |||||
| 11 |  | Washington | Landry Jones | QB | Oklahoma |
| High-performing quarterback from a big-time program. This combination usually seems to work out. Beck and Grossman have proven not to be the answer. | |||||
| 12 |  | Kansas City | Nate Potter | OT | Boise State |
| Matt Cassel seems to be the quarterback answer (for now), but not without protection. Potter is well-trained in protecting his stars. | |||||
| 13 |  | Tennessee | Quinton Coples | DE | North Carolina |
| The Titans have had a solid year protecting the quarterback. Not so much on getting to the opposing ones. Coples is a great pass-rusher that can move horizontally to slow down outside runs. | |||||
| 14 |  | Tampa Bay | Cliff Harris | CB | Oregon |
| Ronde Barber is reaching his final years in the league. He must be replaced sooner rather than later. Harris is a gifted athlete with similar vision and awareness to that of Barber. | |||||
| 15 |  | Cincinnati | Mark Barron | SS | Alabama |
| Barron can cover receivers and play tight against the run, both needed in this defense. | |||||
| 16 | | Cincinnati (from OAK) | Trent Richardson | RB | Alabama |
| Time to address an aging, and suspension-ridden, Cedric Benson. Richardson is an every-down back. | |||||
| 17 |  | Chicago | Michael Floyd | WR | Notre Dame |
| The Bears are in desperate need of a quality wideout, considering Matt Forter is their top receiving threat. | |||||
| 18 |  | Dallas | Don'ta Hightower | ILB | Alabama |
| The long fall for Hightower is the gem for Dallas. The Cowboys lack a presence in the core of their defense. | |||||
| 19 |  | Buffalo | Marcus Forston | DT | Miami (FL) |
| The Bills' pass rush has been abysmal and they must get more pressure on the quarterback. | |||||
| 20 |  | NY Giants | LaMichael James | RB | Oregon |
| Not a big year for running backs, but James is a great pick at this point in the draft. The Giants rank nearly last in rushing yards. | |||||
| 21 | | Cleveland (from ATL) | Jeff Fuller | WR | Texas A&M |
| The Browns need more passing threats for McCoy to be able to fully function in the pocket. | |||||
| 22 |  | NY Jets | Nigel Bradham | OLB | Florida State |
| Rex Ryan loves star defenders and Bradham has that potential. | |||||
| 23 |  | Detroit | Michael Brewster | C | Ohio State |
| With an aging Raiola, Detroit could use the youthful and exuberant Brewster. | |||||
| 24 |  | Houston | Jonathan Martin | OT | Stanford |
| Skill positions are set offensively, so the front five could use addressing. | |||||
| 25 |  | San Francisco | Jeff Fuller | WR | Texas A&M |
| A true threat opposite Michael Crabtree will open the field more for either Smith or Kaepernick. | |||||
| 26 |  | San Diego | Ray Graham | RB | Pittsburgh |
| Let's face it, Ryan Matthews has proven he has trouble staying healthy. Graham offers a fix to this problem. | |||||
| 27 |  | Philadelphia | Zach Brown | OLB | North Carolina |
| To compete in an increasingly offensive division, the Cowboys will draft a versatile and athletic Brown. | |||||
| 28 |  | Baltimore | Manti Te'o | ILB | Notre Dame |
| The Ravens don't want to admit this, but sooner or later they must replace Ray Lewis. This is the year. | |||||
| 29 |  | New England (from NO) | Jerel Worthy | DT | Michigan State |
| Wilfork and Haynesworth serve a purpose, it's just too bad it's the same one. Expect one to be released before next season. | |||||
| 30 |  | Pittsburgh | Vontaze Burfict | ILB | Arizona State |
| Possibly the most physically talented LB in the draft, Burfict will replace the aging James Farrior. | |||||
| 31 | | New England | Chris Owusu | WR | Stanford |
| An aging wide receiver corps calls for Belichick to draft accordingly. | |||||
| 32 |  | Green Bay | Sean Cattouse | SS | California |
| Not many weaknesses on the Packers' squad, but the safeties could use an upgrade. Cattouse's size and speed would compliment the cornerbacks nicely. | |||||
| Round 2 | |||||
| 33 | | Miami | Stephon Gilmore | CB | South Carolina |
| Glaring weakness on the defensive side of the ball is the inability to stop opposing passing attacks. | |||||
| 34 | | Indianapolis | Nick Foles | QB | Arizona |
| The Colts address Peyton Manning's successor with an accurate game-manager in Foles. | |||||
| 35 | | Seattle | Luke Kuechly | ILB | Boston College |
| After releasing their top pick from 2009 (Aaron Curry), the Seahawks try again with BC's Kuechly. | |||||
| 36 | | St. Louis | Juron Criner | WR | Arizona |
| Physical wide receiver provides solid target for Sam Bradford | |||||
| 37 | | Philadelphia (from ARI) | T.J. McDonald | FS | USC |
| Solidifying the defensive backfield with the versatile Trojan. | |||||
| 38 | | Denver | Janoris Jenkins | CB | None |
| John Fox takes a chance on a talented cornerback with behavioral issues. | |||||
| 39 | | Cleveland | Ray Ray Armstrong | SS | Miami (FL) |
| Adding run-stopping strength to a defensive backfield that has been successful against the pass. | |||||
| 40 | | Jacksonville | Brandon Jenkins | DE/OLB | Florida State |
| Addressing two defensive positions in one, Jenkins can be moved to several spots and be effective. | |||||
| 41 | | Minnesota | Mike Adams | OT | Ohio State |
| Time to replace Steve Hutchinson, who is in his 11th year. Adams can learn from one of the best. | |||||
| 42 | | Carolina | Mike Adams | OT | Ohio State |
| The more protection the Panthers can provide for Newton, the more success their offense will see. | |||||
| 43 | | Washington | Devin Taylor | DE | South Carolina |
| Now that Brian Orakpo has moved solely to the outside, and the Redskins use their defensive ends as defensive tackles, Taylor is a great fit. | |||||
| 44 | | Kansas City | Courtney Upshaw | ILB | Alabama |
| Solid inside linebacker with a huge upside. The Chiefs need a greater deterrent on the inside. | |||||
| 45 | | Tennessee | Ryan Miller | G/OT | Colorado |
| More protection for what is assumed to be a second year quarterback in Jake Locker | |||||
| 46 | | Tampa Bay | Janzen Jackson | FS | Tennessee |
| With offensive skill positions in good order, the Bucs address the defensive backfield. | |||||
| 47 | | Cincinnati | Riley Reiff | OT | Iowa |
| Young quarterbacks and running backs thrive behind a solid offensive line. Reiff brings consistency to the Bengals. | |||||
| 48 | | New England (From Oak) | Chris Owusu | WR | Stanford |
| The offensive woes in St. Louis can be attributed partly to the lack of a solid number one receiver. | |||||
| 49 | | Chicago | Tydreke Powell | DT | North Carolina |
| A major force in the middle to help secure the Bears' run-stopping ability. | |||||
| 50 | | Dallas | Lance Mitchell | FS | Oregon State |
| Janzen Jackson is nabbed just prior and forces the Cowboys to their second FS option. | |||||
| 51 | | Buffalo | Kirk Cousins | QB | Michigan State |
| Gives the Bills options if Fitzpatrick falls from grace. | |||||
| 52 | | NY Giants | Kheeston Randall | DT | Texas |
| Improves a questionable defensive front four. | |||||
| 53 |  | Atlanta | Chris Galippo | ILB | USC |
| Strong ILB to give the Falcons extra resistance to the NFC South's rushing attack. | |||||
| 54 | | NY Jets | Knile Davis | RB | Arkansas |
| Tomlinson will be retiring, Davis is will be a solid backup to Shonn Green, and possibly battle for starting rights. | |||||
| 55 | | Detroit | Keith Tandy | CB | West Virginia |
| Pass-heavy NFC North will need some better defending. Tandy can offer assistance. | |||||
| 56 | | Houston | Alfonzo Dennard | CB | Nebraska |
| Houston sees a trend of cornerbacks leaving the pool and take Dennard early. | |||||
| 57 | | San Francisco | Greg Reid | CB | Florida State |
| The run on corners continues. | |||||
| 58 | | San Diego | Michael Egnew | TE | Missouri |
| Can't expect too many more years out of Antonio Gates. Now is the time to build the future at TE. | |||||
| 59 | | Philadelphia | Lavonte David | ILB | Nebraska |
| Stocking up the middle of the defense for situational four-linebacker sets. | |||||
| 60 | | Baltimore | Kelechi Osemele | G | Iowa State |
| Improving the one position on the line that could really use it. | |||||
| 61 |  | New Orleans | Donte Paige-Moss | DE/OLB | North Carolina |
| Provides the Saints with options in the defensive core. Good pass rush and solid run stopper. | |||||
| 62 | | Pittsburgh | Cyrus Gray | RB | Texas A&M |
| Rashard Mendenhall is just fine, but the back-ups could use an upgrade. | |||||
| 63 | | New England | Brandon Boykin | CB | Georgia |
| Big time player from a big time conference. Ready to fill in quickly. | |||||
| 64 | | Green Bay | Dan Herron | RB | Ohio State |
| Must find a way to deal with the injury-ridden Ryan Grant. | |||||
Haven Barnes NFL Mock Draft - 1 November 2011
1. Andrew Luck 2. Justin Blackmon 3. Matt Barkley 4. Matt Kalil 5. Travis Lewis
Tue, 11/01/2011
