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2011 NBA DRAFT ORDER.

Draft results

1. Cleveland Cavaliers: Kyrie Irving

2. Minnesota Timberwolves: Derrick Williams

3. Utah Jazz: Enes Kanter

4. Cleveland Cavaliers: Tristan Thompson

5. Toronto Raptors: Jonas Valanciunas

6. Washington Wizards: Jan Vesely

7. Charlotte Bobcats (via Kings): Bismack Biyombo

8. Detroit Pistons: Brandon Knight

9. Charlotte Bobcats: Kemba Walker

10. Sacramento Kings (via Bucks): Jimmer Fredette

11. Golden State Warriors: Klay Thompson

12. Utah Jazz: Alec Burks

13. Phoenix Suns: Markieff Morris

14. Houston Rockets: Marcus Morris

15. Indiana Pacers: Kawhi Leonard

16. Philadelphia 76ers: Nikola Vucevic

17. New York Knicks: Iman Shumpert

18. Washington Wizards: Chris Singleton

19. Milwaukee Bucks (via Bobcats): Tobias Harris

20. Houston Rockets (via T-Wolves): Donatas Motiejunas

21. Portland Trail Blazers: Nolan Smith

22. Denver Nuggets: Kenneth Faried

23. Minnesota Timber Wolves (via Houston Rockets): Nikola Mirotic

24. Oklahoma City Thunder: Reggie Jackson

25. New Jersey Nets (via Celtics): MarShon Brooks

26. Denver Nuggets (via Mavericks): Jordan Hamilton

27. Boston Celtics (via Nets): JaJuan Johnson

28. Miami Heat (via Bulls): Norris Cole

29. San Antonio Spurs: Cory Joseph

30. Chicago Bulls: Jimmy Butler

2011 NFL Draft Results: Look Back At All 32 First-Round Picks.

The first round of the 2011 NFL Draft is now history. The second and third rounds will take place on Friday night, but let’s take a look back at the picks from Thursday night before we start shifting our focus completely toward tonight. After the jump is a rundown of the first-round 2011 NFL Draft results.

 Pick Team (1)(Carolina Panthers)Cam Newton, Auburn QB-(2)(Denver Broncos)Von Miller, Texas A&M LB-(3)(Buffalo Bills)Marcell Dareus, Alabama DL-(4)(Cincinnati Bengals)A.J. Green, Georgia WR-(5)(Arizona Cardinals)Patrick Peterson, LSU CB-(6)(Atlanta Falcons)Julio Jones, Alabama WR-(7)(San Francisco 49ers)Aldon Smith, Missouri DE-(8)(Tennessee Titans)Jake Locker, Washington QB-(9)(Dallas Cowboys)Tyron Smith, USC OT-(10)(Jacksonville Jaguars)Blaine Gabbert, Missouri QB-(11)(Houston Texans)J.J. Watt, Wisconsin DE-(12)(Minnesota Vikings)Christian Ponder, FSU QB-(13)(Detroit Lions)Nick Fairley, Auburn DT-(14)(St. Louis Rams)Robert Quinn, UNC DE-(15)(Miami Dolphins)Mike Pouncey, Florida OL-(16)(Washington Redskins)Ryan Kerrigan, Purdue DE-(17)(New England Patriots)Nate Solder, Colorado OL-(18)(San Diego Chargers)Corey Liuget, Illinois DT-(19)(New York Giants)Prince Amukamara, Nebraska CB-(20)(Tampa Bay Buccaneers)Adrian Clayborn, Iowa DE-(21)(Cleveland Browns)Phil Taylor, Baylor DT-(22)(Indianapolis Colts)Anthony Castonzo, Boston College OT-(23)(Philadelphia Eagles)Danny Watkins, Baylor OL-(24)(New Orleans Saints)Cameron Jordan, Cal DE-(25)(Seattle Seahawks)James Carpenter, Alabama OL-(26)(Kansas City Chiefs)Jonathan Baldwin, Pitt WR-(27)(Baltimore Ravens)Jimmy Smith, Colorado CB-(28)(New Orleans Saints)Mark Ingram, Alabama RB-(29)(Chicago Bears)Gabe Carimi, Wisconsin OT-(30)(New York Jets)Muhammad Wilkerson, Temple DT-(31)(Pittsburgh Steelers)Cam Heyward, Ohio State DL-(32)(Green Bay Packers)Derek Sherrod, Mississippi State OT.

Just based on the first round, I think I have to give the Saints the most impressive draft so far. Of course, that is mainly because they ended up with two first-round picks, but I really like the value they got with Cameron Jordan and Mark Ingram. This isn’t a team lacking talent by any means, but they managed to go out and add two impressive players already.

Of course, I also like what the Detroit Lions did as well. Some have called getting Nick Fairley the steal of the first round, and considering he was viewed as a top five pick by some, I can’t necessarily disagree with that mindset.

Nick Fairley, Potential No.1 Draft Pick, Leaves Auburn for NFL.

MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Lombardi Award winner Nick Fairley is skipping his senior season at Auburn to enter the NFL draft.

The potential No. 1 overall pick announced his decision Friday at his old high school, saying he didn’t make up his mind until that morning.

“I was thinking, ‘What more could I accomplish my senior year?’” Fairley said.

He and quarterback Cam Newton — who is also turning pro — led the Tigers to a 14-0 season and their first national title since 1957.

Fairley was the defensive MVP in the BCS title game against Oregon when he had a sack, three tackles for losses and forced a fumble. He also led the Southeastern Conference with 24 tackles for a loss and had a school-record 11.5 sacks.

Fairley said he had a long visit with Auburn coach Gene Chizik and defensive line coach Tracy Rocker in Auburn, then came home and talked it over with his parents.

After that, “I went on a long ride by myself. I think I came out with the best decision to benefit me, my family and all the folks around me.”

Fairley played two seasons at Auburn after transferring from junior college. He flashed his potential at times in 2009, but didn’t consistently dominate until this season.

“It’s crazy for me to be in this position,” Fairley said. “Coming into this year, I didn’t think things were going to be this big. I didn’t know I was going to have a big year like that.”

If he is taken first in the draft, he would join former Williamson High quarterback JaMarcus Russell as a No. 1 pick from the school.