2011 NFL Draft Position Rankings: Guards

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*Note for players listed in multiple positions the draft projection can change for each position

1. Mike Pouncey, Florida- 1st-2nd round (also listed as a center)
2. Danny Watkins, Baylor- 2nd round
3. Rodney Hudson, Florida State- 2nd round (also listed as a center)
4. Ben Ijalana, Villanova- 2nd round (also listed as a tackle)
5. Marcus Cannon, TCU- 2nd round (also listed as a tackle)
6. Jason Pinkston, Pittsburgh- 2nd round (also listed as a tackle)
7. Orlando Franklin, Miami- 2nd-3rd round
8. Will Rackley, Leigh- 2nd-3rd round
9. John Moffitt, Wisconsin- 3rd round (also listed as a center)
10. Clint Boling, Georgia- 4th round
11. DeMarcus Love, Arkansas- 4th-5th round (also listed as a tackle)
12. Zach Hurd, Connecticut- 5th round
13. Stephen Schilling, Michigan- 5th round
14. David Arkin, Missouri State- 5th round
15. Lee Ziemba, Auburn- 5th round (also listed as a tackle)
16. Justin Boren, Ohio State- 5th-6th round
17. Daniel Kilgore, Appalachian State- 6th round
18. Andrew Jackson, Fresno State- 6th-7th round

Overview:

I really like the guard talent and depth in this class. Now a lot depends on whether some of these guys end up at another position along the offensive line, but I think any of the top 10 guys can start early on in their careers. The draft thins out some after that, but there are still some interesting values late in the draft.