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NFL Draft 2011: First-Round Analysis

The New York Giants selected Nebraska cornerback Prince Amakumara Thursday night with their first pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. The New York Jets selected Temple defensive tackle Muhammad Wilkerson with their first pick, 30th overall.

A complete look at the first round is below, including links to instant analysis of each selection from SB Nation's Mocking The Draft.

First-Round Picks And Analysis

1. Carolina Panthers - Cam Newton | QB | Auburn - Story

2. Denver Broncos - Von Miller | OLB | Texas A&M - Story

3. Buffalo Bills - Marcell Dareus | DT | Alabama - Story

4. Cincinnati Bengals - A.J. Green | WR | Georgia - Story

5. Arizona Cardinals - Patrick Peterson | CB | LSU - Story

6. Atlanta Falcons - Julio Jones | WR | Alabama - Story

7. San Francisco 49ers - Aldon Smith | OLB | Missouri - Story

8. Tennessee Titans - Jake Locker | QB | Washington - Story

9. Dallas Cowboys - Tyron Smith | OT | USC - Story

10. Jacksonville Jaguars - Blaine Gabbert | QB | Missouri - Story

11. Houston Texans - J.J. Watt | DE | Wisconsin - Story

12. Minnesota Vikings - Christian Ponder | QB | Florida State - Story

13. Detroit Lions - Nick Fairley | DT | Auburn - Story

14. St. Louis Rams - Robert Quinn | DE | North Carolina - Story

15. Miami Dolphins - Mike Pouncey | G/C | Florida - Story

16. Washington Redskins - Ryan Kerrigan | DE/OLB | Purdue - Story

17. New England Patriots - Nate Solder | OT | Colorado - Story

18. San Diego Chargers - Corey Liuget | DT | Illinois - Story

19. New York Giants - Prince Amukamara | CB | Nebraska - Story

20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Adrian Clayborn | DE | Iowa - Story

21. Cleveland Browns - Phil Taylor | DT | Baylor - Story

22. Indianapolis Colts - Anthony Castonzo | OT | Boston College - Story

23. Philadelphia Eagles - Danny Watkins | G | Baylor - Story

24. New Orleans Saints - Cameron Jordan | DE | California - Story

25. Seattle Seahawks - James Carpenter | OT | Alabama - Story

26. Kansas City Chiefs - Jon Baldwin | WR | Pittsburgh - Story

27. Baltimore Ravens - Jimmy Smith | CB | Colorado - Story

28. New Orleans Saints - Mark Ingram | RB | Alabama - Story

29. Chicago Bears - Gabe Carimi | OT | Wisconsin - Story

30. New York Jets - Muhammad Wilkerson | DT/DE | Temple - Story

31. Pittsburgh Steelers - Cameron Heyward | DE | Ohio State - Story

32. Green Bay Packers - Derek Sherrod | OT | Mississippi State - Story