2011 NFL Mock Draft: Will J.J. Watt Fall to the New England Patriots at No. 17?

April 4, 2011   ·   Ryan Rudnansky   ·   Jump to comments

2011 NFL Mock Draft Has Three of Five Experts Thinking Wisconsin's J.J. Watt Will Fall to No. 17
Ryan Kerrigan of Purdue has long been considered a solid pick in the middle of the first round this year. Also a potential linebacker in the NFL, Kerrigan can drop back in coverage, but probably isn't ideal there. His pass rushing skills are what really have him this high in the draft, evidenced by the 25 sacks he racked up in his last two seasons with the Boilermakers.
Kiper: Ryan Kerrigan, DE/OLB, Purdue
Kerrigan answered a lot of questions about his athleticism in Indy and has shown that he might not be the tweener many believe he is, a player seemingly stuck between a 3-4 OLB and a 4-3 DE. While I don't see him as a guy who'll be dropping back and covering very well early on, Kerrigan is smart and simply has a gift for getting to the quarterback. New England needs a guy like him for all the passes they'll continue to face when up in games.
McShay: J.J. Watt, DE,...

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