Looking ahead to the 2011 NFL Draft

by BirdGT on Apr 29, 2010 8:00 AM EDT

Brian @ BCI looked into the crystal ball yesterday previewing the possible BC Draft picks in the 2011 Draft. Winfield and myself are on a content-stealing kick so let's start predicting the future like our compatriots at BC.

If there is an NFL Draft in 2011, I think we've got several viable players who could make a splash. Players that I think would have a shot at getting drafted or picking up a free agent contract are below:

Anthony Allen, RS-SR
Ben Anderson, RS-SR
AT Barnes, RS-SR
Austin Barrick, RS-SR
Sean Bedford, RS-SR
Scott Blair, SR
Mario Butler, SR
Lucas Cox, RS-SR
Correy Earls, RS-SR
Mario Edwards, RS-SR
Anthony Egbuniewe, RS-SR
Robert Hall, RS-SR
Brad Jefferson, SR
Joshua Nesbitt, SR
Domnique Reese, RS-SR
Jerrard Tarrant, RS-JR
Cooper Taylor, JR
Osahon Tongo, RS-SR

Now, you probably aren't surprised that none of our guys project to be first rounders according to Sports Illustrated. Nesbitt is projected as the 13th best QB prospect on CBS while Allen is projected as the 4th best running back.

If I had to put money on it right now, I'd say that Mario Butler and Anthony Allen are most likely to get Drafted. What do you all think?

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Which Tech player will get drafted the highest next year?

Anthony Allen

50 votes

Mario Butler

15 votes

Sean Bedford

5 votes

Josh Nesbitt

6 votes

Dominique Reese

2 votes

Brad Jefferson

9 votes

Other

0 votes

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2011 Draft

I have seen a couple draft boards with 1st round/top 40 predictions and I was shocked to see 5 North Carolina defensive players. Really? Are they that good? Should we fear the Carolina defense next season?

by tegis330 on Apr 29, 2010 9:33 AM EDT reply actions

yeah

I noticed that too. They were pretty stacked this year. In conference: #2 scoring defense. #1 rushing defense. #4 passing defense. They will return 9 of 11 starters from that defense.

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by BirdGT on Apr 29, 2010 9:39 AM EDT up reply actions

Too bad UNC can't win with all that NFL talent!

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by Winfield Featherston on Apr 29, 2010 10:32 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

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I’ll be interested to see how Denver uses Tebow this season…I think that will have a great impact on whether or not Josh gets drafted…I see AA, Butler, Nesbitt and Jefferson possibly getting drafted and maybe 2 or 3 free agent deals/tryouts.

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by Wambam50 on Apr 29, 2010 12:55 PM EDT reply actions

good point

about the impact of Tebow at Denver. Perhaps some new variation of the wildcat that involves also being able to throw on the run could show the way for new uses for quarterbacks with Nesbitt’s athleticism.

by Atlanta's original team on Apr 29, 2010 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions