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A Record 54 Athletes Supported by Athletes’ Performance Taken in the 2011 NFL Draft

May 1, 2011

Athletes’ Performance is proud to have supported a record 54 athletes selected in the 2011 NFL Draft. The record 54 athletes drafted began when Marcell Dareus, DT, Alabama, was taken with the third overall pick by the Buffalo Bills and finished when Jonathan Nelson, S, Oklahoma, was selected as the 229th pick in the seventh round by the St. Louis Rams.

Athletes’ Performance also saw a record 14 athletes taken in the first round, with a total of 33 athletes selected during the first three rounds.

Wisconsin’s J.J. Watt, who was drafted 11th overall by the Houston Texans, said of his training at Athletes’ Performance, “Athletes’ Performance is the premiere training facility in the United States for athletes who are trying to succeed at the highest level. The Combine/Pro Day training program at Athletes’ Performance is second to none.”

Athletes’ Performance is honored to have supported all 54 athletes for their Combine and Pro Days and wishes them all the best of luck as they continue with their careers.

Athletes’ Performance athletes selected in the 2011 NFL Draft include:

First Round

3. Marcell Dareus, DT, University of Alabama – Buffalo Bills
4. A.J. Green, WR, University of Georgia – Cincinnati Bengals
6. Julio Jones, WR, University of Alabama – Atlanta Falcons
7. Aldon Smith, DE, University of Missouri – San Francisco 49ers
9. Tyron Smith, OT, University of Southern California – Dallas Cowboys
10. Blaine Gabbert, QB, University of Missouri – Jacksonville Jaguars
11. J.J. Watt, DE, University of Wisconsin – Houston Texans
12. Christian Ponder, QB, Florida State University – Minnesota Vikings
14. Robert Quinn, DE, University of North Carolina – St. Louis Rams
19. Prince Amukamara, DB, University of Nebraska – New York Giants
23. Danny Watkins, G, Baylor University - Philadelphia Eagles
24. Cameron Jordan, DE, University of California - New Orleans Saints
27. Jimmy Smith, DB, University of Colorado - Baltimore Ravens
31. Cameron Heyward, DE, Ohio State University - Pittsburgh Steelers

Second Round

34. Aaron Williams, CB, University of Texas – Buffalo Bills
39. Akeem Ayers, LB, UCLA – Tennessee Titans
40. Bruce Carter, LB, University of North Carolina – Dallas Cowboys
41. Jarvis Jenkins, DE, Clemson University – Washington Redskins
42. Brooks Reed, LB, University of Arizona – Houston Texans
48. Stefen Wisniewski, OC, Penn State University – Oakland Raiders
51. Da’Quan Bowers, DE, Clemson University – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
59. Greg Little, WR, University of North Carolina – Cleveland Browns
64. Randall Cobb, WR, University of Kentucky – Green Bay Packers

Third Round

68. Kelvin Sheppard, LB, Louisiana State University – Buffalo Bills
71. DeMarco Murray, RB, University of Oklahoma – Dallas Cowboys
74. Ryan Mallett, QB, University of Arkansas – New England Patriots
77. Jurrell Casey, DT, USC – Southern California – Tennessee Titans
84. Mason Foster, LB, University of Washington – Buffalo Bills
87. Drake Nevis, DT, Louisiana State University – Indianapolis Colts
90. Curtis Marsh, CB, Utah State – Philadelphia Eagles
91. Akeem Dent, LB, University of Georgia – Atlanta Falcons
96. Alex Green, RB, University of Hawaii – Green Bay Packers
97. Sione Fua, DT, Stanford University – Carolina Panthers

Fourth Round

98. Brandon Hogan, CB, West Virginia University – Carolina Panthers
102. Jordan Cameron, TE, University of Southern California – Cleveland Browns
105. Roy Helu, Jr., RB, University of Nebraska – Washington Redskins
112. Greg Salas, WR, University of Hawaii – St. Louis Rams
119. Delone Carter, RB, Syracuse University – Indianapolis Colts
125. Taiwan Jones, RB, Eastern Washington University – Oakland Raiders
131. Davon House, CB, New Mexico State – Green Bay Packers

Fifth Round

138. Marcus Cannon, OT, Texas Christian University – New England Patriots
139. Brandon Burton, CB, University of Utah – Minnesota Vikings
144. Shiloh Keo, S, University of Idaho – Houston Texans
156. Mark Legree, S, Appalachian State – Seattle Seahawks
162. Chris Carter, LB, Fresno State – Pittsburgh Steelers

Sixth Round

184. David Carter, DT, UCLA – Arizona Cardinals
187. Allen Bradford, RB, University of Southern California – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
189. Mike Mohamed, LB, University of California – Denver Broncos
199. Jerrell Powe, DT, Ole Miss – Kansas City Chiefs
201. Stephen Schilling, OG, University of Michigan – San Diego Chargers

Seventh Round

207. Korey Lindsey, CB, Southern Illinois University – Cincinnati Bengals
217. Maurice Hurt, OG, University of Florida – Washington Redskins
220. Shaun Chapas, FB, University of Georgia – Dallas Cowboys
229. Jonathan Nelson, S, University of Oklahoma – St. Louis Rams