NFL Draft early declarations so far

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Offense:
QB - Blaine Gabbert, Missouri; Ryan Mallett, Arkansas
RB/FB - John Clay, Wisconsin; Darren Evans, Virginia Tech; Jamie Harper, Clemson; Mark Ingram, Alabama; Jordan Todman, Connecticut; Shane Vereen, California; Ryan Williams, Virginia Tech
WR - DeAndre Brown, Southern Miss; Tandon Doss, Indiana; Tori Gurley, South Carolina; A.J. Green, Georgia; Vidal Hazelton, Cincinnati; Julio Jones, Alabama; Torrey Smith, Maryland
TE/H-B - Kyle Rudolph, Notre Dame
OT - Tyron Smith, USC
OG -
C -
K -

Defense:
DT - Jurrell Casey, USC; Marcel Dareus, Alabama; Lawrence Guy, Arizona State; Jerrell Powe, Mississippi; Muhammad Wilkerson, Temple
DE - Da'Quan Bowers, Clemson; Zane Parr, Virginia; Aldon Smith, Missouri; J.J. Watt, Wisconsin
OLB - Akeem Ayers, UCLA; Thomas Keiser, Stanford
MLB - Martez Wilson, Illinois
CB - Brandon Burton, Utah; Brandon Harris, Miami (FL); Patrick Peterson, LSU; Aaron Williams, Texas
S - Rahim Moore, UCLA; Robert Sands, West Virginia
P -

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Updated draft order

1 Carolina (2-14)
2 Denver (4-12)
3 Buffalo (4-12)
4 Cincinnati (4-12)
5 Arizona (5-11)
6 Cleveland (5-11)
7 San Francisco (6-10)
8 Tennessee (6-10)
9 Dallas (6-10)
10 Washington (6-10)
11 Houston (6-10)
12 Minnesota (6-10)
13 Detroit (6-10)
14 St. Louis (7-9)
15 Miami (7-9)
16 Jacksonville (8-8)
17 New England - from Oakland (8-8)
18 San Diego (9-7)
19 New York Giants (10-6)
20 Tampa Bay (10-6)
21 Seattle* (7-9)
22 Kansas City* (10-6)
23 Indianapolis* (10-6)
24 Philadelphia* (10-6)
25 Green Bay* (10-6)
26 New Orleans* (11-5)
27 New York Jets* (11-5)
28 Baltimore* (11-5)
29 Chicago* (11-5)
30 Pittsburgh* (12-4)
31 Atlanta* (13-3)
32 New England* (14-2)

[stoops the eternal pimp]

I have a top 100..I'll just go again with a top 50 here...this will change again in a few days


#1 Nick Fairley DE Auburn
#2 A.J. Green WR Georgia
#3 Patrick Peterson CB Louisiana State
#4 DaQuan Bowers DE Clemson
#5 Ryan Mallett QB Arkansas
#6 Julio Jones WR Alabama
#7 Blaine Gabbert QB Missouri
#8 J.J. Watt DE Wisconsin
#9 Marcel Dareus DT Alabama
#10 Robert Quinn DE North Carolina
#11 Prince Amukamara CB Nebraska
#12 Anthony Castonzo OT Boston College
#13 Gabe Carimi OT Wisconsin
#14 Allen Bailey DE Miami (FL)
#15 Jake Locker QB Washington
#16 Nate Solder OT Colorado
#17 Justin Blackmon WR Oklahoma State
#18 Cameron Newton QBAuburn
#19 Akeem Ayers LB UCLA
#20 Ryan Kerrigan DE Purdue
#21 Cameron Heyward DT Ohio State
#22 Drake Nevis DT Louisiana State
#23 Kyle Rudolph TE Notre Dame
#24 Ryan Williams HB Virginia Tech
#25 Marvin Austin DT North Carolina
#26 Kenny Tate S Maryland
#27 Von Miller DE Texas A&M
#28 Jared Crick DT Nebraska
#29 Adrian Clayborn DE 4.75 Iowa
#30 Stefen Wisniewski C Penn State
#31 Justin Houston DE Georgia
#32 Rodney Hudson OG Florida State
#33 Stephen Paea DT Oregon State
#34 Ras-I Dowling CB Virginia
#35 Jerrell Powe DT Mississippi
#36 Colin Kaepernick QB Nevada
#37 Christian Ballard DT Iowa
#38 Bruce Carter LB North Carolina
#39 Shane Vereen HB California
#40 Mark Ingram HB Alabama
#41 Martez Wilson LB Illinois
#42 Torrey Smith WRMaryland
#43 Mark Barron S Alabama
#44 Randall Cobb WR Kentucky
#45 Jabaal Sheard DE Pittsburgh
#46 Derek Sherrod OTMississippi State
#47 Kristofer ODowd C USC
#48 Michael Floyd WR Notre Dame
#49 Austin Pettis WR Boise State
#50 Rahim Moore S UCLA

[Jacie]

Almost an even split between offense and defense through the first round. Fairley is good but he is no Suh (catch Musberger saying he had a rep as a being a "dirty player?"). He wouldn't be the #1 overall pick most years. Only 4 QB's in that Top 50. Maybe Andrew Luck should reconsider coming out this year.

[stoops the eternal pimp]

Luck staying in school really messes with this draft...

I personally would take Peterson if he can run that 4.42 as reported

[Boomer.....]

You really like Locker that high?

[stoops the eternal pimp]

Right now until Senior Bowl workouts start...That week will make or break him, which I'm guessing he will slide down more..

[Sooner_Bob]

I declared last night . . . you should probably put me at #51.

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BTW, none of the Sooners announced to play in the Senior Bowl are on the roster yet

[stoops the eternal pimp]

I declared last night . . . you should probably put me at #51.


You are #1...in my heart

[Boomer.....]

Assuming Cam Newton declares, where does he go?

[kevpks]

Assuming Cam Newton declares, where does he go?

Too high.

[OUthunder]

I hope that Dallas goes and gets a tru cover corner.

[OUthunder]

I can see Peterson starting immediately for whatever team picks him.

[stoops the eternal pimp]

Assuming Cam Newton declares, where does he go?

Not sure yet..None of the 20-32 teams need a quarterback, so even though I have him at 18 now, he will either be a reach for a Miami, Minnesota, Washington, they trade down, or he goes in the 2nd..


I really don't like him at the next level...But have to go with the buzz right now

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I can see Peterson starting immediately for whatever team picks him.

A 6'1 222 lb corner that runs in the 4.4s...He is as big as our MLBs and can blanket cover...He is big time

[SpankyNek]

Not sure yet..None of the 20-32 teams need a quarterback, so even though I have him at 18 now, he will either be a reach for a Miami, Minnesota, Washington, they trade down, or he goes in the 2nd..


I really don't like him at the next level...But have to go with the buzz right now
What do you think Carolina does...is the Clausen experiment officially over...do they take someone like Mallet or look for a free agent QB and go with D?

[BigTime1]

I hope Dallas gets the CB from Oakland...and picks up a QB to groom and drops mcgee because he is horrible...they really need to draft an OL somewhere in the 1st or 2nd and I really hope they pick up Q. Carter with a sneaky pick

[3rdgensooner]

I hadn't heard about Ingram & Jones at "Bama. That's gonna hurt.

[85sooners]

:gary:

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I think the first thing Carolina needs to do is try and trade down...Patch the quarterback position somehow this year...

If they can't trade down, they have to go defense IMO..

[Bourbon St Sooner]

I hope Von Miller's there for the Saints at 24. We desperately need a pass rusher.

STEP, doesn't your draft order need updating? I think the Saints are now locked into 24 with the best record of the wild card losers.

[CowboyMRW]

Hey STEP, where do you see Kendall Hunter going?

[Sooner_Bob]

You are #1...in my heart

Awwwww . . . :O

[stoops the eternal pimp]

The declarations the last few days hurt Hunter and Murray both...

I would project both somewhere in the late 3rd at best, possibly early 4th

[ouleaf]

I hope that Dallas goes and gets a tru cover corner.


I hope Dallas gets the CB from Oakland...and picks up a QB to groom and drops mcgee because he is horrible...they really need to draft an OL somewhere in the 1st or 2nd and I really hope they pick up Q. Carter with a sneaky pick

Cowboys have a lot of work to do this off season.

Unfortunately I don't think Peterson or Amukamara will fall to 9th. If they do fall that far, definitely snatch either one of them up. Asomugha would be a nice pickup as long as they don't have to break the bank to sign him. His last contract was ridiculous. I wouldn't expect him to earn the $14MM-$15MM a year he was making, but I'm betting who ever he signs with he'll want a longer deal since he'll be 30 next year. He'd still be a pricey FA signing and I don't know if Jerry wants to do that with the lockout looming.

Cowboys definitely need to get younger across the O-line, just not sure if there are any sure fire guys in the draft this year. If they draft O-line guys I think they'd just be projects.

Hoping the return of a healthy John Phillips will help with some run blocking. The Marty B experiment has to end as the TE opposite Witten. Need to have a competition or look to draft the other OLB opposite Ware. Spencer was a huge dissapointment this year. They need to find a true DT and move Ratliff over to Olshanky's DE spot.

Might also need to look for the eventual replacement of Bradie James at ILB. Definitely need to find a true FS and not just plug a CB back there. Yeah, Cowboys need a major roster overhaul this offseason.

[Eielson]

Could Julio Jones slip to 14?

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It could happen but I seriously doubt it...A few of the teams in front could use him..I'm not really sure what trade bait the Rams could use to move up a few spots unless they did a 1st and 2nd round pick with somone

[blaine4oh5]

I hope the Colt's don't draft a tight end with there first pick. They have postions they need filled way worse than tight ends. Like recievers or d-backs, maybe even a running back.

[stoops the eternal pimp]

I think Ryan Williams from V Tech would be a good pick for them...or Barron out of Alabama

[Scott D]

questionable decision by Hazelton, but he's got a track record of questionable decisions

[NMSooner'80]

I saw in the on-line DOK that Jenni has advocated for Justin Blackmon to return to Silo Tech for '11. Does this mean that the virulent claims that the Oklahoman is "pro-gooner" will cease?

Naw..... :D

[Knippz]

The Cowboys should go after Peterson if possible, and Ingram in the 2nd round. Marion Barber is complete garbage and needs to go.

The Rams should go after Julio or Blackmon

[sperry]

Lot of delusional people on the early entry list, as usual.

[sOUnder]

Jaquizz Rogers from Oregon State declared yesterday. Beavers are bummed.

[SoonerLB]

Assuming Cam Newton declares, where does he go?

To the highest bidder, just as he did in college! :D

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File this one under a small school guy with some potential..


Ricardo Lockette, a 6'3 , 210lb receiver from Ft Valley St who ran a 4.35 40 and repped 225 23 times at the HBCU Bowl...Ran several unofficial 4.25-28s...

[Fraggle145]

I took a #2

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Why did you take it? You should have left it

[Mad Dog Madsen]

2011 Mock Draft

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/andrew_perloff/01/12/mock-draft/index.html?eref=sihp

[Knippz]

2011 Mock Draft

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/andrew_perloff/01/12/mock-draft/index.html?eref=sihp

They have that awful kid from Mizzou going number 1?! WTF are they thinking? He had 16 TDs and 9 INTs at the college level, against Big 12 defenses. If Carolina took him, the deserve what they get.

[Mad Dog Madsen]

Exactly what I was thinking. There's no way he can possibly be the "best" QB available. Andrew Luck really messed this draft up! :)

[SoonerOX]

What do you think Carolina does...is the Clausen experiment officially over...do they take someone like Mallet or look for a free agent QB and go with D?

They are currently leaning towards the Jimmy Clausen experiment being over. Carolina might take a QB, but I really think they need more receivers. I would trade Steve Smith for a pick. My opinion is that Smith is past his prime and it's time to step aside for some younger talent. I can't handle Carolina being this ****ty of a football team much longer.

[Knippz]

Exactly what I was thinking. There's no way he can possibly be the "best" QB available. Andrew Luck really messed this draft up! :)

Either that writer or the NFL draft has lost all credibility in my eyes. That makes absolutely NO sense on a million different levels

[stoops the eternal pimp]

i wouldn't doubt them picking up a FA quarteback..McNabb will be on the trade block...Bulger I think is still around...

[Fraggle145]

Why did you take it? You should have left it

It declared early.

[Soonersince57]

I have a top 100..I'll just go again with a top 50 here...this will change again in a few days


#1 Nick Fairley DE Auburn
#2 A.J. Green WR Georgia
#3 Patrick Peterson CB Louisiana State
#4 DaQuan Bowers DE Clemson
#5 Ryan Mallett QB Arkansas
#6 Julio Jones WR Alabama
#7 Blaine Gabbert QB Missouri
#8 J.J. Watt DE Wisconsin
#9 Marcel Dareus DT Alabama
#10 Robert Quinn DE North Carolina
#11 Prince Amukamara CB Nebraska
#12 Anthony Castonzo OT Boston College
#13 Gabe Carimi OT Wisconsin
#14 Allen Bailey DE Miami (FL)
#15 Jake Locker QB Washington
#16 Nate Solder OT Colorado
#17 Justin Blackmon WR Oklahoma State
#18 Cameron Newton QBAuburn
#19 Akeem Ayers LB UCLA
#20 Ryan Kerrigan DE Purdue
#21 Cameron Heyward DT Ohio State
#22 Drake Nevis DT Louisiana State
#23 Kyle Rudolph TE Notre Dame
#24 Ryan Williams HB Virginia Tech
#25 Marvin Austin DT North Carolina
#26 Kenny Tate S Maryland
#27 Von Miller DE Texas A&M
#28 Jared Crick DT Nebraska
#29 Adrian Clayborn DE 4.75 Iowa
#30 Stefen Wisniewski C Penn State
#31 Justin Houston DE Georgia
#32 Rodney Hudson OG Florida State
#33 Stephen Paea DT Oregon State
#34 Ras-I Dowling CB Virginia
#35 Jerrell Powe DT Mississippi
#36 Colin Kaepernick QB Nevada
#37 Christian Ballard DT Iowa
#38 Bruce Carter LB North Carolina
#39 Shane Vereen HB California
#40 Mark Ingram HB Alabama
#41 Martez Wilson LB Illinois
#42 Torrey Smith WRMaryland
#43 Mark Barron S Alabama
#44 Randall Cobb WR Kentucky
#45 Jabaal Sheard DE Pittsburgh
#46 Derek Sherrod OTMississippi State
#47 Kristofer ODowd C USC
#48 Michael Floyd WR Notre Dame
#49 Austin Pettis WR Boise State
#50 Rahim Moore S UCLA


Gee, where are all the * players. Oh yeah . . .

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Talked to John Westenhaver today..Said no way Locker makes it past the 1st round...

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CowboyMRW, You asked me about Greg Jones the other day..He is guy starting to creep up some, and he has worked his way into the middle of the 2nd.

[Eielson]

Now that Blackmon is coming back, and Jones is unlikely to be available, what do you see the Rams doing?

[stoops the eternal pimp]

Now that Blackmon is coming back, and Jones is unlikely to be available, what do you see the Rams doing?

14 really isn't a great spot to be in for an offensive player, unless they wanted to get a guard for the Oline maybe a DB....I think this WR class is Jones and Green, and then everyone else...I think they could pick up a good WR in the 2nd round and address one of those other needs in the 1st

[CowboyMRW]

CowboyMRW, You asked me about Greg Jones the other day..He is guy starting to creep up some, and he has worked his way into the middle of the 2nd.

That guy was a beast.

Also STEP, I saw that Andrew McGee got an invite to the combine. Does he have a chance to go in like the 6th round.

And I was wondering about Orie Lemon. Do you think he'll play at the next level?

Pretty much what I'm asking is what OSU players will get drafted this year. I always thought that physically, Ugo Chinasa, had all the tools. He just didn't perform in my mind.

[stoops the eternal pimp]

I would say McGee has a chance to go in the 6th, but I think he would be better off as a UDFA...and pick a team to work out with.

Orie Lemon- Lemon is a solid tackler, but doesn't have a lot of lateral speed...Its possible he could play, but it would take the right situation..He sits around the end of the draft now...

Chinasa needs some more weight...and keep his speed..He didn't play well this year, but NFLers don't care..If he can play with an extra 15-20 lbs and not lose a step, he'll stick...Probably a 5th-6th round guy

[stoops the eternal pimp]

I'll keep putting most of my NFL stuff in this thread for now..I'll have a new top 100 Monday with the final additions and subtractions with who is going and staying..


the combine sent out their 257 invitations to seniors and are still holding the regular 75 invites they keep for early declarers

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Ricardo Lockette from Ft Valley St that i have been mentioning here received an invite, which is awesome for him..

Some are surprised that Cory Brandon didn't receive an invite

[Collier11]

Any word on where the Chiefs might be leaning? Please dont say WR in Rd 1, even though we need a good #2 WR.

Any word on J.Nelson, Beal, or Q.Carter?

[Eielson]

14 really isn't a great spot to be in for an offensive player, unless they wanted to get a guard for the Oline maybe a DB....I think this WR class is Jones and Green, and then everyone else...I think they could pick up a good WR in the 2nd round and address one of those other needs in the 1st

Think Amukamara will still be on the board?

[stoops the eternal pimp]

I don't think Amukamara makes it past Dallas.

I've got Beal as a late 2nd/early 3rd round pick...Early 60s overall

Quinton Carter is somebody I am not sure on right now..I've seen him anywhere from the 2nd-5th..I don't know how he fits in the league...Great against the run, but is severely late at times recognizing where he needs to be in coverage, back pedal is too high and gets sucked in on play action even when there really isn't a run threat..I say 3rd on him right now to be safe.

Jonathan Nelson is an UDFA right now..Playing in the E-W Shrine game, he'll get a chance to show what he can do

[Collier11]

CHIEFS!?!?!?!?!? :D

[stoops the eternal pimp]

I really think with the draft KC had last year together with the season they had this year, they will address their major needs through FA and take the best available at their spot...I think they probably grab one of the Olineman available here

[sperry]

Cam Kenney have any chance at being drafted? He is gonna have really good measurables.

[Collier11]

Well the thing with the Chiefs is that they werent far from being 12-4 or 6-10 so I def would be ok with best available

[stoops the eternal pimp]

Cam Kenney have any chance at being drafted? He is gonna have really good measurables.

With Kenney not getting invited anywhere, its going to be tough..Oklahoma Pro Day is it the way it appears, which is probably the best pro day in the country with the way it is ran and the way NFL teams like it.

Kenney was working out in Atlanta to get himself ready. Haven't heard if he decided to come back to Norman or stay out there.

over 300 prospects get invited to the combine, because they are considered draftable.

Kenney had a great end stretch, but his overall body of work isn't good. Hands, concentration issues..

[Collier11]

Oklahoma Pro Day is it the way it appears, which is probably the best pro day in the country with the way it is ran and the way NFL teams like it.


This make Malcom Kelly Angry!

[Scott D]

This make Malcom Kelly Angry!

so does heart and work ethic ;)

[JLEW1818]

the last 3 posters before me in this thread are gay

[Collier11]

beer is good and Jlews lips are soft

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jlew told me he was a pitcher, but he sure prefers to catch

[rekamrettuB]

Green or Jones to St Lou would be a great young WR for Sam for some time.

[JLEW1818]

i think Green is gone in the first 4 picks

[JLEW1818]

17 point swing

[Collier11]

swinger ^

[stoops the eternal pimp]

Unless Jones runs a 4.7, he will be gone by 14