One of these players will be a 27 year old rookie that was mentioned the most times in our NFL Mock Draft listings.
While we have our own three round 2011 NFL Mock Draft for all the Patriots fans to look at, it’s always good to get a second (or sixth) opinion.
We compiled a short list of five of the most trusted mock drafts out there for you to check out. Read what they have to say about each of their first choices after the jump.
Can this Syracuse RB be a fit for the Patriots?
Now that the combine is in the past, we have legitimate measurables and a better understanding of where NFL coaches and GM’s project the 2011 prospects to play at the next level.
With that in mind, expect a major shake-up in this edition of our Patriots NFL Mock Draft.
Should J.J. Watt and company hang on to their winter clothing?
When Bob Kraft took in a football game at the University of Florida last year, did he know that he would be watching three of his future employees? Brandon Spikes, Jermaine Cunningham, and Aaron Hernandez were all plucked from the Gator sidelines to join the Patriots in the 2010 NFL Draft.
If there is any correlation at all there between Kraft’s one college game a year that he attends and who the Patriots end up picking, then these members of the Wisconsin Badgers should starting looking at real estate in Boston.
QB / RB / FB / WR / TE / OT / OG / OC / DT / DE / HYB / OLB / ILB / CB / S
JJ Watt, DL, Wisconsin
Height: 6’6″
Weight: 292
Projection: 1st-2nd Round
Last Updated: January 29th, 2011
Strengths: Elite size and bulk – Carries his weight well – Functional strength that has improved each year – Incredible motor – Quick off the line – Devastating tackler – Sheds blocks well – Stout against the run – Great leadership traits and intangibles.
Weaknesses: Does not show a variety of pass moves – Not a natural pass rusher – Can improve his technique against double teams.
Combine:
2012 NFL Combine: What to Watch For
Draft Sleeper: Interview with CJ Parish (DE/OLB/FB, Arizona)
2012 NFL Draft: Marvin Jones’ Journey to the NFL
2012 Patriots NFL Mock Draft: Pre-Combine Edition
2012 NFL Combine: Defensive Preview
NEPD Radio: Previewing the 2012 NFL Combine
2012 NFL Combine: Offensive Preview
2012 NFL Combine: Who Will Impress? Who Will Disappoint?
