2011 NFL Draft DE/Hybrids DE/OLB

Pure Defensive Ends

1. Cameron Jordan Cal- Jordan is an impact player who consistently disrupts the QB and great against the run as well. He is ideally suited for the end in a 3-4 but could also play end in a 4-3 defense too.
2. J.J Watt Wisconsin- Watt has the ideal size and ability to play end in a 3-4 but also can 4-3 too as well. He can also play inside in the 4-3. He holds up against the run pretty well and is decent at pass rushing.
3. Adrian Clayborn Iowa-Although Clayborn didn't have the season many hoped he would have he still is NFL ready with his body and upside. He too can play either ends in a 3-4 or 4-3.
4. Cameron Hayward Ohio St- The son of NFL running Craig"Ironhead" Hayward he too can play any end position but if he has the play in 4-3 he would have to play DT because of his lack of speed and reaction ability.
5. Christian Ballard Iowa- His combination of size and quickness allows for quick reaction times. He tends to not make impact when needed and overruns plays as well.

Hybrid DE/OLB 

1. Da'Quan Bowers Clemson-Has some injury issues in his knee area but he still the best Hybrid prospect still with his high potential. Great pass rusher. Also only has one good season in the book but shouldn't hold teams from drafting on his potential.
2. Robert Quinn UNC- Has all the tools you want in a edge rusher despite missing the entire season for a suspension from illegal benefits from a agent. He has the same built as Dwight Freeney but time will tell if he will be the same type of player.
3. Ryan Kerrigan Purdue- Kerrigan has a non-stop motor which coaches love. He's the best athletic built player in the world but he gets the job done. He does lack the experience in dropping back in coverage which might hurt his stock but that can taught.
4. Aldon Smith Mizzou- He lacks some experience from only being a redshirt sophomore and entering the draft.He has great potential but has while to reach that since he only has played two years in college. Ideally is suited for pass rushing linebacker.
5. Jabaal Sheard Pitt- He is more suited for the linebacker spot for a 3-4 because he is only 255 pds. He could add some more weight without losing speed or agility. He is explosive off the edge which scouts are watching closely.

Who is the ideal Patriot given draft projections?

Any of the top 5 rated DE or top 5 Hybrids would look great in a Patriots uniform. All of them would ideally fit since all them are natural pass rushers which the Pats are lacking big time. The best fits would either be Ryan Kerrigan or Cameron Jordan.

Sleepers who could make you second guess yourself why didn't I draft them instead.

1. Sam Acho Texas- He has been somewhat unheralded throughout the draft process. The only thing that he is lacking the is correct coaching to make him the best pass rusher he can be. He tends overrun plays which sometimes hurt the team but can get better.
2. Ricky Elmore Arizona- Comparison to Tedy Bruschi has been with him for while and hasnt' disappointed. He too was a DE in college and moved to LB with great success. Elmore doesn't have the skills to do that right way but he could if he taught by the right coach and could be a steal if he reaches that potential.

Tune in next time for Linebackers.