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ruminations on sports and other complexities of the universe

--from Eric and Adam

April 25, 2011

2011 NFL Draft Preview: Unofficial First Round and Conclusions

3. Buffalo Bills: Marcell Dareus, DT, Alabama
5. Arizona Cardinals: Blaine Gabbert, QB, Missouri
6. Cleveland Browns: AJ Green, WR, Georgia
8. Tennessee Titans: Cam Newton, QB, Auburn
11. Houston Texans: Aldon Smith, OLB, Missouri
12. Minnesota Vikings: Jimmy Smith, CB, Colorado
13. Detroit Lions: Anthony Costanzo, OT, Boston College
14. St. Louis Rams: Julio Jones, WR, Alabama
15. Miami Dolphins: Phil Taylor, DT, Baylor
16. Jacksonville Jaguars: Robert Quinn, DE, North Carolina
19. New York Giants: JJ Watt, DE, Wisconsin
21. Kansas City Chiefs: Stephen Paea, DT, Oregon State
22. Indianapolis Colts: Nate Solder, OT, Colorado
23. Philadelphia Eagles: Derek Sherrod, OT, Mississippi State
28. New England Patriots: Cameron Heyward, DE, Ohio State
29. Chicago Bears: Danny Watkins, OG, Baylor
30. New York Jets: Corey Liuget, DT, Illinois
31. Pittsburgh Steelers: Gabe Carimi, OT, Wisconsin
32. Green Bay Packers: Mikel LeShoure, RB, Illinois

Note: This is the first round I think should happen, not necessarily what will happen.

Also, inadvertently, I left Von Miller out of the first round.  Obviously Miller is a top-10 prospect, and I apologize for the mistake.  I will say that I think Miller could go to a lot of different teams.  He could go second to Denver, as they run a 3-4 and need another pass rusher opposite Elvis Dumervil.  The Bills at #3 could also use his services as Aaron Maybin has been a disaster.  Arizona, Cleveland, San Francisco, and Dallas—who pick fifth, sixth, seventh, and ninth, respectively—would all be happy to acquire his services as well.

--from Adam

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