March 8th, 2011 
Jeremy Fuchs 
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We’ve mocked Giants. Let’s do the whole thing. 1 round, of course. It’s early. But, here’s what I think might happen in April.
1. Carolina
Cam Newton, QB, Auburn. It just makes too much sense. I’m not a fan. But, Carolina will see his earning potential. And they’ll fall in love
2. Denver
Da’Quan Bowers, DE, Clemson. Denver needs all the help they can get. Bowers is a good start.
3. Buffalo
Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU. He’s the best player in this draft. Who cares if it’s too early for a corner. Best player.
4. Cincinnati
Blaine Gabbert, QB, Missouri. They want Newton. But Gabbert will suffice. They’re done with Carson Palmer, and need to start anew. Gabbert is their guy
5. Arizona
Von Miller, OLB, Texas A&M. They need a pure pass rusher. Miller might be the best in the class.
6. Cleveland
Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn. An anchor for their new 4-3 front
7. San Francisco
Marcell Dareus, DT, Alabama. Best player available.
8. Tennessee
Ryan Mallet, QB, Arkansas. They fall in love with his arm. And he’s going to be the best QB from this class.
9. Dallas
Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska. They need someone to stop DeSean Jackson, Hakeem Nicks, etc
10. Washington
Robert Quinn, DE/OLB, UNC. Their pass rush needs an overhaul
11. Houston
AJ Green, WR, Georgia. They have bigger needs, but he’s too good to pass up. He and Andre Johnson will be lethal.
12. Minnesota
Cameron Jordan, DE, Cal. Best player on board.
13. Detroit
Tyron Smith, OT, USC. They need somebody to block for Matt Stafford
14. St. Louis
Julio Jones, WR, Alabama. Perfect target for Sam Bradford
15. Miami
Mark Ingran, RB, Alabama. They need a running back. He’s the best one available.
16. Jacksonville
Akeem Ayers, OLB, UCLA. Should help their pass rush.
17. New England
JJ Watt, DE, Wisconsin. Helps their pass rush
18. San Diego
Cameron Heyward, DE, Ohio State. Good upside and fills a need.
19. New York
Anthony Castanzo, OT, BC. Read about it in our Giants mock
20. Tampa Bay
Aldon Smith, DE, Missouri. Raw, but ton of potential. Fills a need
21. Kansas City
Ryan Kerrigan, DE/OLB, Purdue. Would look nice along side Tamba Hali
22. Indianpolis
Derek Sherrod, OT, Mississippi State. Someone needs to protect Peyton
23. Philadelphia
Gabe Carimi, OT, Wisconsin. Fills a huge need
24. New Orleans
Corey Liguet, DT, Illinois. Would look great next to Sedrick Ellis
25. Seattle
Jake Locker, QB, Washington. The hometown product is a perfect replacement for Matt Hasselback
26. Baltimore
Jimmy Smith, CB, Colorado. Finally get a corner
27. Atlanta
Titus Young, WR, Boise State. Easily becomes one of Matt Ryan’s favorite targets
28. New England
Brandon Harris, CB, Miami. Really helps their secondary
29. Chicago
Nate Solder, OT, Colarado. Finally, some protection for Jay Cutler
30. Jets
Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa. Should be able to do what Vernon Gholston was not able to: rush the passer
31. Pittsburgh
Mike Pouncey, G, Florida. He would look awfully good next to his brother
32. Green Bay
Jon Baldwin, WR, Pittsburgh. Donald Driver is getting up there in age.
I really hope the Giants are able to land Constanzo, but I’m not sure it will happen. I think the Cowboys will take him from us. They need to upgrade their oline more than anything with the Giants pass rush all over them
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