Some Duck's 2011 Big Board: First 16

Early? Hell no. Its time to get back into the draft mood.  In the next month or so I'll put up a full first 32. Here is my first 16 to get everyone in the drafting spirit... again. 

Feel free to poke, prod, textually rape, whatever. Let me hear what you think. This has a Jaguars tint to it, thats why I'm posting it here. Still best overall, but in some cases, for the Jaguars. 

* Denotes year(s) of eligibility left.

1. Jake Locker, QB: Physical specimen with the live arm of Jamarcus , the accuracy of Bradford, and the running speed of Mike Vick. My official man crush candidate of 2011.

2. Robert Quinn, DE: Considered to be a top five talent. Pro-ready with even more potential to expand upon. ***

3.  Christian Ponder, QB: Great all around prospect who is relatively pro ready. Can make all the throws, and accuracy and decision making improved greatly from sophomore to junior season. 

4. Marvin Austin, DE: Opposite from Quinn, makes plays at the other end spot on the North Carolina defense. Pro-ready prospect, who along with Quinn looks to be a perennial pro bowler. ***

5. Marcus Cannon, T: Athletic tackle from one of the nations biggest sweet hearts. 

6. Michael Floyd, WR: Could easily become the most sought after receiver in the draft with a year similar to his former teammate Golden Tate's 2009 campaign. ***

7. DaQuan Bowers, DE: Physical specimen from Clemson. Is built like a linebacker, and personally my favorite end recruit for the 2011 draft if he comes out. ***

8. Patrick Peterson, CB: After being thrown to the wolves as a freshman and having a nice season as a sophomore, Peterson is set for a top ten worthy junior season. Could become a shutdown corner. ***

9. Clint Bollig, T: A solid tackle who could raise or lower his stock depending on his junior season. Will most likely come out if he performs well. ***

10. Mark Ingram, RB: Any Heisman winner at running back is selected top ten, if not fifteen. Plenty of teams could benefit from the boost Ingram would provide a running game. ***

11. Julio Jones, WR: A disappointing sophomore season for some, a junior season similar to his freshman year could earn him a high draft stock. ***

12. Michael Morgan, LB: A USC backer who makes plays all over the field. Can play all three positions in the 4-3. 

13. Jonathan Baldwin, WR: A Pittsburgh product. Could put up great numbers if his quarterback play improves further. Runs crisp routes and is prepared for the NFL in a pro style offense. ***

14. Ras-I Dowling, CB: Almost came out this year, and received a probable late first early second grade. Will challenge Peterson for the title of best cornerback in the country.

15. Andrew Luck, QB: The Stanford product could challenge Ponder and Locker for the top ranking among quarterbacks. Is intelligent and pro-ready. ***

16. A.J. Green, WR: Comes down to preference with receivers. Green is big and fast. Needs to improve his route running to solidify a top half first selection, but is a physically gifted receiver who makes plays week in week out. 

The 2011 class, looking at it early, appears to be stock full of QBs and wide receivers. A team in need of offensive fire power picked a good need to have. There are plenty of receivers and quarterbacks who didn't make my top sixteen that could be first round, if not top sixteen selections. Blaine Gabbert(QB), Kyle Rudolf(TE/WR), Armon Binns(WR), Darvin Adams(WR), and Jacory Harris(QB) have a lot of first round potential if they have good junior/senior seasons.

Let me hear your thoughts...