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Wright's mock draft 3.0

April, 22, 2011
4/22/11
8:33
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By Michael C. Wright | ESPNChicago.com
Gabe CarimiKirby Lee/Image of Sport/US PresswireAt this point, it seems unlikely that Wisconsin OT Gabe Carimi falls to the Bears.

MICHAEL WRIGHT's MOCK DRAFT 3.0

Team Player Pos. School Comment
1. Panthers Cam Newton QB Auburn Whispers remain the same; Newton's the pick.
2. Broncos Patrick Peterson CB LSU No CB ever taken this high; Elway makes history.
3. Bills Marcell Dareus DT Alabama Brass says it's more interested in stopping run than rushing passer.
4. Bengals A.J. Green WR Georgia Carson Palmer retirement threats may be real, but Mike Brown doesn't care.
5. Cardinals Von Miller OLB Texas A&M QB would be solid choice, but 5 might high for the talent in class.
6. Browns Nick Fairley DT Auburn GM Tom Heckert seems to be higher on Fairley than Robert Quinn.
7. 49ers Prince Amukamara CB Nebraska 49ers won't waste time trying to develop a rookie QB.
8. Titans Blaine Gabbert QB Missouri Kerry Collins is a free agent, and Rusty Smith can't get it done.
9. Cowboys Tyron Smith OT USC Should be able to compete for starting job right away.
10. Redskins Robert Quinn OLB/DE North Carolina Shanahan recognizes you have to play defense, too.
11. Texans J.J. Watt DE Wisconsin New defensive coordinator Wade Phillips needs stability in front seven.
12. Vikings Da'Quan Bowers DE Clemson QBs in division too good for Vikes not to invest in pass rusher here.
13. Lions Anthony Castonzo OT Boston College Lions will address cornerback needs in middle rounds.
14. Rams Julio Jones WR Alabama If Jones available here, Rams scouts are high-fiving in the war room.
15. Dolphins Ryan Mallett QB Arkansas Dolphins have invested quite a bit of study into rocket-armed QB.
16. Jaguars Aldon Smith DE Missouri Pass rush still affected by bad moves in draft of 2008.
17. Patriots Mike Pouncey C/OG Florida Might immediately help at OG; future option at C.
18. Chargers Cameron Jordan DE Cal Versatile DL could potentially play some 3-4 OLB.
19. Giants Nate Solder OT Colorado GM Jerry Reese rolls dice on raw, athletic, developmental LT.
20. Bucs Adrian Clayborn DE Iowa Posting just 26 sacks in 2010, Bucs need star power off edge.
21. Chiefs Gabe Carimi OT Wisconsin Chiefs need help in front seven, but Carimi is a safer pick.
22. Colts Corey Liuget DT Illinois Upgrades middle of notoriously bad run defense.
23. Eagles Jimmy Smith CB Colorado Eagles indicate OL help isn't a priority in Round 1.
24. Saints ,Muhammad Wilkerson DE Temple Versatility appealing to defensive coordinator Gregg Williams.
25. Seahawks Jake Locker QB Washington Competition for backup Charlie Whitehurst.
26. Ravens Derek Sherrod OT Mississippi State Should allow Michael Oher to move to right side.
27. Falcons Ryan Kerrigan DE Purdue Falcons need rusher opposite John Abraham.
28. Patriots Mark Ingram RB Alabama Graded too high to still be available here. Pats pounce.
29. Bears Danny Watkins OG Baylor With comparable talent in Round 2, Bears want to trade back if possible.
30. Jets Akeem Ayers OLB UCLA Doesn't time well, but looks sufficiently fast on tape.
31. Steelers Brandon Harris CB Miami Steelers go for former Hurricane over Aaron Williams here.
32. Packers Justin Houston OLB Georgia Scary as a potential complement to Clay Matthews.

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