2011 7 Round Patriots NFL Mock Draft (Last Minute)

A super final last minute didn't really think it through seven round Patriots mock draft:

Round 1, Pick 17: Gabe Carimi, OT, Wisconsin: Love his versatility, toughness, technique.  Plug and play, NFL ready.  The Patriots could find a place for him even if Matt Light returns.

Round 1, Pick 28: Muhammad Wilkerson, DE, Temple: The only other DE's I would consider in the first round for the Pats are Cameron Jordan and Cameron Heyward.  Not feeling Watt.  Heyward is built like a LE, but plays like a RE.  Best natural fit in my opinion, although he has some work to go.

Round 2, Pick 33: Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama: I'm a believer in Mark Ingram.  His ceiling is much higher than BenJarvus Green-Ellis'.  He is the most complete back, bar none in this draft.  Getting him will change the Patriots offense for years to come.

Round 2, Pick 60: Allen Bailey, DE/OLB, Miami: Bailey is a unique and versatile prospect who can play a ton of positions for the Patriots.  He started his collegiate career as a linebacker, but now has the size and ability to play defensive tackle.   I think he could be an interesting option for that "elephant" outside linebacker spot the Patriots like.

Round 3, Pick 74: John Moffitt, OG/C, Wisconsin: Patriots pick up Carimi's teammate.  Another versatile, tough, nasty lineman who can play all three spots on the interior.

Round 3, Pick 92: Chris Carter, DE/OLB, Fresno State: The Patriots go away from their usual OLB standard with Carter, who is more of a speed rusher.  Still, he worked with former Patriot Willie McGinest on the transition to OLB, so that makes him intriguing as a prospect.

Round 4, Pick 125: Ahmad Black, S, Florida: I really like Ahmad Black as a prospect for the Patriots.  He's small and ran a slow 40, but plays faster than he times.  He's smart, a hard worker, instinctive, a good tackler, has great technique, and is a good special teams player.  Sounds like a Patriot to me.

Round 5, Pick 159: Rashad Carmichael, CB, Virginia Tech: An underrated prospect who plays hard, Carmichael first made his mark on special teams.  Has excellent straight line and recovery speed, is willing in run support, and is something of a ball-hawk.  Can play off-man or zone coverage well.

Round 6, Pick 193: Chris Matthews, WR, Kentucky: Big (6'5", 218 lbs), physical receiver who isn't polished, but is a better route runner than you would expect and can beat press coverage.

That's my final mock draft as we're just over a half hour from the draft!  Sound off!