2011 NFL Mock Draft thread.

[Dirtbag59]

Changed some things around.

10 (R1) Jake Locker - QB - Washington - I believe the Redskins O-Line will be significantly improved this year so long as they're able to resign Brown and get Davin Joesph as a Free Agent. That would give Locker something he never had in 4 years at Washington, a solid Offensive Line that can give him time in the pocket. With his physical skillset, work ethic, and tutelage under Shanahan the skies the limit. His ability to throw outside the pocket may be second to none (70% passer outside the tackles).

41 (R2) Jurrell Casey - NT - USC - Short squaty nose tackle that may be under weight on draft day for a Nose Tackle (currently 300 pounds). Still plays the run very well, plays hard, and is a solid character guy. Also capable of getting a little bit of a push on the pass rush.

144 (R5) Derrick Locke - RB - Kentucky - Small quick back with very good vision. Runs hard and would likely fit well in a rotation. Also capable of contributing in the passing game on third down.

155 (R5) Darvin Adams - WR - Auburn - Auburn wide receivers coach Troop Taylor has said that Adams practices at game speed and needs to be slowed down when the team practices in shells. Hard worker that gained five pounds during the 2010 off-season. Has said that he wants to execute every play and help teammates get open when he doesn't get the ball.

177 (R6) Zach Hurd - OG - UConn- Tall athletic Guard. Team Captain that is regarded as a hard worker.

213 (R7) Jonas Mouton- OLB - Michigan High motor player. Former Captain. Decent coverage ability for an OLB. Lack of top end speed might keep him from turning the corner at the next level.

224(R7) Mike Smith - OT - Nebraska Versatile and athletic tackle. Missed 2010 due to a broken leg. Played Tackle, Guard, and Center while at Nebraska.

253 (R7) Ryan Whalen - WR - Stanford - Good size and former walk on that went on to be one of the teams better receivers. Does a good job of fighting for jump balls. Not a deep threat. Likes to run block.

UDFA's

Damien Berry - RB - Miami Hard worker capable of playing special teams. Don't know to much about him as a runner, but I do know the skins have met with him in some capacity so maybe they see something.

Notes:
Would love for the team to either trade up into the fourth round or trade back and pick up a 3rd or 4th round pick. Doing so would allow them to draft Bilal Powell (RB, Louisville) who is said to have top notch vision.

Was tempted to put Jerrell Powe in the 5th round as he's graded as a 6th round pick by ESPN but most other draft sites have him as a 3rd or 4th round pick. Personally I'm going to stay on the safe side and say he goes in the 3rd or 4th.

Also considered drafting Andrew Jackson (G, Fresno State) in the 6th round. He's a tall, tough, and athletic technician that had offseason back surgery in 09 and an ankle injury that held him to just 4 games in 2010.

Liked Karl Klugg (DE, Iowa) in the 5th round as well. He has great speed for a player his size but his struggles stopping the run made me shy away from him.

Jacquizz Rodgers (RB, Oregon State) was an interesting consideration for the 5th round as well. He has very good vision, quickness, and runs hard. He also contributed in the passing game. Might be drafted a little earlier then our 5th round pick but also might fall due to height 5'5 (7/8).

If Marvin Austin is there in the Second Round when we pick I would also consider him but I have my doubts about him being there at 41.