NFL Mock Draft: Will Marcell Dareus’ Strong Combine Make Him a Top Three Pick?

March 6, 2011   ·   Trae Thompson   ·   Jump to comments

I had a feeling things would shift after the combine.
Sifting through all the analysis and facts, I've realized three things: Marcell Dareus definitely helped his cause, Missouri's Blaine Gabbert will be the first quarterback off the board and you can't go wrong with any of the top-tier, gifted defensive ends available.
The other debate centers around Cam Newton. I like how The National Football Post described the dilemma most teams face, but I'm moving him back down my predictions for now. I think Newton has the raw, incredible football skills you rarely find in a quarterback, but I also know he won't be starting on Day One, and I also know teams won't gamble on a player if there are character concerns.
Someone, though, will take the gamble, and that will change the entire selection process in the first round.
After the combine, I've made some adjustments to my last draft.
Here's my latest predictions:
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