The 2011 NFL Draft, despite all of the labor issues that the league and players are currently involved in, remains a can’t-miss event for fans and critics alike. And while it’s difficult to truly anticipate a player’s impact in the professional ranks before they play a single game, that doesn’t mean that selections can’t be scrutinized, debated and ultimately ranked along the way.

Here are the top 10 picks of this year’s draft:

1. Carolina Panthers – Cam Newton, QB
2. Denver Broncos – Von Miller, LB
3. Buffalo Bills - Marcell Dareus, DT
4. Cincinnati Bengals – A.J Green, WR
5. Arizona Cardinals – Patrick Peterson, CB
6. Atlanta Falcons – Julio Jones, WR
7. San Francisco 49ers – Aldon Smith, DE
8. Tennessee Titans – Jake Locker, QB
9. Dallas Cowboys – Tyron Smith, T
10. Jacksonville Jaguars – Blaine Gabbert, QB

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