2011 NFL Draft Grades Round 1

Well only hours after the 2011 NFL Draft, Round 1 Grades are being released. Overall everyone seems to believe that DE Robert Quinn from North Carolina is a solid choice for the St. Louis Rams. Read below what the big boys are saying:

Doc's Sports Service - St. Louis Rams – B+ (Robert Quinn)

The Rams scored by getting one of the best pure pass rushers in the draft. Good for them. But they had other needs. I would have much rather seen them take Mike Pouncey or Prince. I am assuming they couldn’t trade down either because that would have been their best move. (Outside of trading up for one of the stud wideouts.)

Bleacher Report - St. Louis Rams – A (Robert Quinn)

The Rams filled a need here, but they also landed top 10 (maybe even top 5) value. Quinn was simply too good to pass up despite the character issues. I don't think Spagnuolo will have any trouble handling him.

CBS Sports - St. Louis Rams – A (Robert Quinn)

I love this pick. Steve Spagnuolo loves pass rushers and this is the best of the group.

SB Nation - St. Louis Rams – B+ (Robert Quinn)

DE Robert Quinn was an outstanding value pick with tremendous upside, and he also happens to be a perfect complement to Chris Long. The brain tumor scares me, but otherwise, this was a terrific pick.

Fox Sports - St. Louis Rams – A- (Robert Quinn)

Defensive end Robert Quinn was considered in scouting circles as the top edge rusher in this draft, so the Rams got nice value with him. He should handle a nickel pass-rushing role this season.

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Robert Quinn Highlight Video

Robert Quinn Highlight Video

Rams Select Robert Quinn - DE - North Carolina

The St. Louis Rams selected Robert Quinn 6'4" 265 lb defensive end from North Carolina with their first round selection, and 14th overall in the 2011 NFL Draft. With wide receivers A.J. Green and Julio Jones going to the Cincinnati Bengals and the Atlanta Falcons respectively the Rams choose to select a defensive player. Robert Quinn was considered a top 10 talent by many however he did not play at all in 2010 after being ruled permanently ineligible for accepting $5,642 worth of extra benefits from agents in violation of NCAA rules. Quinn had 25.5 tackles for loss while playing only 25 games at North Carolina. Quinn has a huge upside and could be a steal at #14 overall for the St. Louis Rams who will line him up opposite of Chris Long who developed well playing LDE last year. If the Rams are still looking for a WR with the 47th pick overall in the 2011 NFL Draft they make look at Titus Young from Boise State or Leonard Hankerson from Miami Hurricanes.

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