2011 NFL Mock Draft Round 1 Picks(1-6)

Here is part five of the eight part series and the my last predictions before the first round starts in T minus three hours.

1. Carolina- Cam Newton QB Auburn - Newton isn’t the best player in the draft but Carolina is picking first for a reason. They are going to take the guy that will sell tickets and have the best chance of winning games this season. This won’t be the best thing for the long term though(read Vince Young situation). They should take Blaine Gabbert here but they won’t.(No that isn't a mug shot above. Cam Newton is a saint!)

2. Denver- Marcell Dareus DT ‘Bama- This DT had the better combine between him and state rival DT Nick Fairley. Denver was last in the league with only 23 sacks last year. This pick along with the return of Elvis Dummervil should put them back among the league leaders.

3.Buffalo- Von Miller OLB Texas A&M -Buffalo management year after year make foolish first round picks. They should take Newton or Gabbert here depending on who is left but they won’t because they are the dumbest team in the league.

4. Cincinnati- Blaine Gabbert QB Missouri- Carson Palmer has made it clear that he isn’t coming back no matter what the Bengals do or say with or without a lockout. A franchise QB is a must here.

5. Arizona- Patrick Peterson CB LSU- Larry Fitzgerald threatened management to not take a young QB here instead of signing a veteran. Management will listen and simply take the best defensive player available.

6. Cleveland- AJ Green WR Georgia- This is the best WR available in the draft and if he slips to Cleveland they will take him to reward Colt McCoy who has been organizing team workout during the lockout.