2011 NFL Mock Draft: All 32 1st Round Picks, Cleveland Browns Finally Pick
2011 NFL Mock Draft Cleveland Browns Land Late-First-Round Gem
In this scenario, the Cleveland Browns traded down with the Cowboys to No. 9, and then traded all the way down with Atlanta. For a team on the rise with a new head coach, Mike Holmgren stocks up draft picks in the second and third rounds to build a division winning team sooner than later.
Despite trading all the way down to No. 27, the Browns land an absolute steal with their first round selection. Muhammad Wilkerson is an absolute beast out of Temple and fills the major pass-rushing need for the Browns. Wilkerson is a versatile player who can play both defensive end and defensive tackle, but will play end for the Browns and become a leader on the front seven quickly.
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Wilkerson is a potential top-10 talent who slips in the draft but lands with a team that will accept him with open arms.
Round 1
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1. Carolina Panthers: Cam Newton, Auburn QB |
17. New England Patriots: Aldon Smith, Missouri DE/OLB |
| 2. Denver Broncos: Marcell Dareus, Alabama DT | 18. San Diego Chargers: J.J. Watt, Wisconsin DE |
| 3. Washington Redskins*: Blaine Gabbert, Missouri QB | 19. New York Giants: Tyron Smith, USC OT |
| 4. Cincinnati Bengals: A.J. Green, Georgia WR |
20. Pittsburgh Steelers*: Mike Pouncey, Florida OG/C |
| 5. Arizona Cardinals: Von Miller, Texas A&M OLB |
21. Kansas City Chiefs: Anthony Castonzo, Boston College OT |
| 6. Dallas Cowboys*: Patrick Peterson, LSU CB | 22. Indianapolis Colts: Nate Solder, Colorado OT |
| 7. San Francisco 49ers: Robert Quinn, North Carolina DE/OLB |
23. Philadelphia Eagles: Gabe Carimi, Wisconsin OT |
| 8. Tennessee Titans: Andy Dalton, TCU QB |
24. New Orleans Saints: Corey Liuget, Illinois DT |
| 9. Atlanta Falcons*: Julio Jones, Alabama WR |
25. Seattle Seahawks: Christian Ponder, Florida State QB |
| 10. Buffalo Bills*: Nick Fairley, Auburn DT |
26. Baltimore Ravens: Jimmy Smith, Colorado CB |
| 11. Houston Texans: Prince Amukamara, Nebraska CB |
27. Cleveland Browns*: Muhammad Wilkerson, Temple DE/DT |
| 12. Minnesota Vikings: Jake Locker, Washington QB |
28. Arizona Cardinals*: Colin Kaepernick, Nevada QB |
| 13. Detroit Lions: Da'Quan Bowers, Clemson DE |
29. Chicago Bears: Derek Sherrod, Mississippi State OT |
| 14. St. Louis Rams: Cameron Jordan, California DE |
30. New York Jets: Phil Taylor, Baylor DT |
| 15. Cincinnati Bengals*: Ryan Mallett, Arkansas QB |
31. Tampa Bay Buccaneers*: Adrian Clayborn, Iowa DE |
| 16. Jacksonville Jaguars: Ryan Kerrigan, Purdue DE | 32. Green Bay Packers: Brooks Reed, Arizona DE/OLB |
*denotes a predicted trade
