NFL Draft 2011 rankings: Quarterbacks Nick Foles, Blaine Gabbert provide intrigue

by Dan Kadar on Oct 7, 2010 1:00 PM EDT in 2011 NFL Draft

Throughout the day, we're releasing our 2011 NFL Draft rankings in batches of 25. After the jump find 75-51.

Spotlight on: Blaine Gabbert, QB, Missouri

No one seems to be talking about Blaine Gabbert these days. Maybe it's because he plays on an average Missouri team. Maybe it's because he has just five touchdowns to three interceptions this season. But don't forget about those John Elway comparisons from last season. Gabbert still has the arm and enough mobility. He just has to string together a few good games to rise higher in these rankings. His ceiling is extremely high.

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51. Mike Pouncey | 6'5, 320 pounds | G/C | Florida

52. DeMarco Murray | 6'1, 214 pounds | RB | Oklahoma

53. Nick Foles | 6'5, 240 pounds | QB | Arizona *

54. Matt Reynolds | 6'6, 329 pounds | OT | BYU *

55. Blaine Gabbert | 6'5, 240 pounds | QB | Missouri *

56. Roy Helu | 6'0, 215 pounds | RB | Nebraska

57. Noel Devine | 5'8, 176 pounds | RB | West Virginia

58. Jerrel Jernigan | 5'9, 185 pounds | WR/KR | Troy

59. Jeremy Beal | 6'3, 261 pounds | DE | Oklahoma

60. James Brewer | 6'8, 331 pounds | OT | Indiana

61. Ryan Kerrigan | 6'4, 263 pounds | DE | Purdue

62. Luke Stocker | 6'6, 240 pounds | TE | Tennessee

63. Brandon Maye | 6'3, 230 pounds | MLB | Clemson *

64. Ronald Johnson | 6'0, 190 pounds | WR | Southern California

65. Davon House | 6'0, 190 pounds | CB | New Mexico State

66. LaMichael James | 5'9, 184 pounds | RB | Oregon **

67. Justin Boren | 6'3, 320 pounds | G | Ohio State

68. Josh Bynes | 6'2, 239 pounds | MLB | Auburn

69. Greg Romeus | 6'6, 270 pounds | DE | Pittsburgh

70. Greg Childs | 6'3, 217 pounds | WR | Arkansas *

71. D.J. Williams | 6'2, 250 pounds | TE | Arkansas

72. Jarvis Jenkins | 6'4, 305 pounds | DT | Clemson

73. Austin Pettis | 6'3, 202 pounds | WR | Boise State

74. Nate Solder | 6'9, 305 pounds | OT | Colorado

75. Daniel Thomas | 6'2, 227 pounds | RB | Kansas State

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I’ve been curious about how little we hear about Gabbert, as well. He’s been noncommittal about whether or not he’ll return or enter the draft, his physical profile is just as impressive as anybody else’s, he’s been productive (albeit in the Mizzou system), his mechanics seem clean (although a bit inconsistent)…

I anticipate we’ll have a good idea by the end of this month. Missouri has Oklahoma at home the 23rd and then go to Lincoln the 30th. Both those defenses have put some serious tarnish on the draft stocks of a couple high profile QB prospects. If Gabbert looks good, or maybe even holds his own, then I imagine he’ll get some momentum.

by jianfu on Oct 7, 2010 4:26 PM EDT reply actions

Well said. The other big thing for Gabbert is that he doesn’t have that ace wide receiver to throw to either.

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by Dan Kadar on Oct 7, 2010 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions

I don’t think both Gabbert and Foles will go pro. I think if one of them does, though, they will go in the first round instead of Ponder.

Daniel Thomas runs hard. He will be tested tonight.

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by TheRealSlimShady on Oct 7, 2010 5:24 PM EDT reply actions

What don't you like about Ponder?

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by Dan Kadar on Oct 7, 2010 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions

I agree that...

I don’t see them both going pro. One seems likely, though. Regardless, I think that the Jags would be more interested in both of them over Locker and Mallett.

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by uclatroy on Oct 7, 2010 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Kerrigan

I’m a lot higher on him than you are. I would probably have him ranked closer to 35-40. Do you think he’d be unable to be successful as an OLB in a 3-4? Is this part of why you have him ranked as a late 2nd rd prospect?

by Zorak84 on Oct 8, 2010 10:11 AM EDT reply actions