A breakdown of trades executed during the 2011 NFL Draft:
| Dolphins trade up for TE | ||
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| Eagles, Pats swap picks | ||
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| Niners trade up, get OT help | ||
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| Jets jump up to nab wideout | ||
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| Vikes stockpile late picks | ||
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| Falcons move up to fill need | ||
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| Broncos move up to nab small-school TE | ||
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| 'Skins pick up backfield help | ||
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| Bucs leapfrog 12 spots | ||
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Friday, April 29
| Patriots keep adding picks | ||
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| Analysis: The Raiders moved up to No. 92 well before the pick was actually made. The result was the team's second lineman selected in two rounds (the other was Stefen Wisniewski). It's just another draft for the Patriots, who stockpiled more picks, now having added a first- and second-round pick for the 2012 draft. |
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| Ravens, Eagles swap third-round picks | ||
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| Analysis: A round after adding a receiver (Torrey Smith), the Ravens add another piece to the offense, this time along the line of scrimmage. Could Reid's addition mean Michael Oher makes move over to right tackle? The Eagles turned pick No. 90 into another defensive back. |
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| Jags bulk up the line | ||
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| Analysis: The Jaguars make a move for one of the draft's bigger sleepers -- Rackley, who becomes just the ninth Lehigh player ever selected in the NFL draft. |
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| Dolphins dig deep into bolstering run game | ||
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| Analysis: The Dolphins' efforts to upgrade the rushing attack continue with the selection of Thomas, who was a productive between-the-tackles runner at Kansas State. The Redskins hope Hankerson can develop into a bona fide No. 1 receiver. |
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| Texans get defensive with picks | ||
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| Analysis: The Texans had the NFL's lowest-rated passing defense in 2010 and have been extremely aggressive in rebuilding that unit. After selecting J.J. Watt and Brooks Reed to help Mario Williams with the pass rush, Houston added Harris to the back end. |
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| Lions build up backfield | ||
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| Analysis: A year after trading back into the late first round to select Jahvid Best, the Lions made another move to attain a running back. The Seahawks, meanwhile, added their second lineman in the draft after selecting James Carpenter in the first round. |
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| Bears add necessary bulk to defensive front | ||
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| Analysis: After the Bears considered moving up in the first round, they finally pulled the trigger on a player they hope can help fill the shoes of Tommie Harris, who was released by the team in February. |
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| Colts continue to beef up O-line | ||
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| Analysis: After selecting Anthony Castonzo in the first round, the Colts continued to aggressively shore up their offensive line by moving up four spots in Round 2 for Ijalana, who projects as a guard at the next level. |
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| 49ers move in for Kaepernick | ||
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| Analysis: NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora reports that the team was very persistent in trying to land Kaepernick, according to league sources. The 49ers explored options at the end of the first round and also were in talks with New England and Buffalo about moving up to the top of the second round. More ... |
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Thursday, April 28
| Saints snag another former Heisman winner | ||
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| Analysis: Just a year removed from a Super Bowl triumph, the Saints appear to be reloading for another run at the title. Four picks after getting an edge rusher -- Cameron Jordan -- New Orleans makes a move to add a second Heisman winner to its backfield. More ... |
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| Browns keep busy, select a stout D-lineman | ||
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| Analysis: The switch back to a 4-3 base defense necessitated a move on the defensive line, which the Browns pulled off with the massive Taylor, who will fill the hole left by the departed Shaun Rogers. When pick No. 27 turned into No. 26 after the Ravens took a pass, the Chiefs added a receiver to team with Dwayne Bowe. More ... |
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| Jaguars go get their QB of the future | ||
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| Analysis: The Jaguars appear to have their quarterback of the future in Gabbert, who might get an opportunity to develop before becoming a regular starter in Jacksonville. The Redskins turned their pick into Kerrigan, a defensive end in college who will likely to be used as an outside linebacker in Washington's 3-4 scheme. More ... |
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| Falcons trade up to an additional playmaker | ||
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| Analysis: The Falcons made the first stunning move of the draft by trading up 21 spots with the Browns to take the dynamic wide receiver Jones. However, the cost was high for Atlanta. More ... |
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