Sunday, April 3, 2011

SanFranSports' 2011 NFL Mock Draft (picks 6-10)

6. Clevand Browns: Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn
Nick Fairley plays with attitude, and there is no denying his talent. At 6'3" and nearly 300 pounds, he has the size to be effective in the NFL. Much like Cam Newton, Fairley has only been played at an elite level for 1 year. But during that year he won the Lombardi Award, and BCS National Championship Game MVP. Cleveland can not let someone with this much potential slip through their hands.

7. San Francisco 49ers: Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU
Easily a top 3 talent in this year's draft, the 49ers would be a so lucky if another elite talent fell into their laps. Peterson started every game he played at LSU. Not to mention he has the size to be a safety in the NFL, yet the speed to be a cornerback. He has all the tools to become the next great lock down cornerback in the NFL. He would be sure to improve the 49ers' secondary, which could definitely use improvements.

8. Tennessee Titans: Robert Quinn, DE, North Carolina
Quinn missed playing the 2010 season, but if he had it is easy to see that he would be a top 5 pick. Robert Quinn has elite pass-rushing skills and the Titans(as long as every other team in the NFL) could could use another great player to come rushing from the outside. He has the prototype skills for a 3-4 outside linebacker.

9. Dallas Cowboys: Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska
The cowboys need to upgrade their secondary desperately, and Amukamara is a player that can do that. Although he isn't as highly regarded as Patrick Peterson, I believe they are a lot closer to becoming an elite corner in the league than most people think. Prince had an excellent combine, and had a stellar career at Nebraska, after leading the team's defense this year with the absence of the great Defensive Tackle, Ndamukong Suh. He has quickness, and great skills that will translate to the NFL game.

10. Washington Redskins: Julio Jones, WR, Alabama
The Redskins could use a lot of help with their Receivers. Julio Jones is an absolutely beast athletically. Jones posted a 4.39 in the 40 yard dash, and leaping a 11'3" broad jump, he really was a combine workout star and stole the show despite having a stress fracture in his left foot. He is currently recovering from this surgery. Julio Jones has more sheer talent than A.J. Green, however his receiver skills, such as route running, and catching the ball in traffic, are not up to par.

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