The 2011 NFL Draft is tonight and there are sure to be some surprises and interesting picks as Round One occurs before Rounds 2-3 on Friday night. Although this draft doesn’t have the same feel as others with the league lockout issues, teams are looking to improve when football does resume, even though there will be a different dynamic without the trading of players.
Below is a link with my FINAL MOCK DRAFT for the 2011 NFL Draft. Be sure to check back on Friday with my projections for rounds 4-7 for Saturday as well. Also, I rank my Top 10 players who will be rookies in the NFL for 2011.
http://matthewhatfield.com/Football/NFL_MockDrafts001_4-25-11.pdf
Hatfield’s Top 10 Players Overall:
#1 – LSU CB Patrick Peterson
#2 – Texas A&M LB Von Miller
#3 – Alabama WR Julio Jones
#4 – Clemson DE Da’Quan Bowers
#5 – Alabama DL Marcell Dareus
#6 – Georgia WR A.J. Green
#7 – Nebraska CB Prince Amukamara
#8 – Auburn DT Nick Fairley
#9 – Florida OG/C Mike Pouncey
#10 – Notre Dame TE Kyle Rudolph
