NFL Draft 2011: The 10 Best ACC Players in the Draft

April 13, 2011   ·   Tyler Horner   ·   Jump to comments

The talent of the ACC has been overshadowed this offseason by the hype coming out of the SEC. With Da'Quan Bowers' fall from the top of many mock drafts, the ACC's class only seems to get weaker.
There is plenty of talent though. Some prospects are very polished and NFL ready, but there are some developmental prospects who just missed the list.
Orlando Franklin, OT, Miami
Franklin is a versatile OG/OT, but he lacks the strength to warrant a day one pick. He's a fringe second round pick who needs to develop more tenacity in the run game to become a starter in the NFL. 
Marvin Austin, DT, UNC
Austin is incredibly talented and will be drafted higher than some players on the list, but he currently isn't consistent enough to start in the NFL. He needs to develop a better understanding of the game before his natural skills really begin to pay off. 
Brandon Harris, CB, Miami
Harris produced well at Miami, but he lacks the playmaking ability and ups...

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