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2011 NFL Mock Draft: The Dallas Cowboys Select...

With the ninth pick of the 2011 CSC Community Mock Draft, the Dallas Cowboys (represented by saints fan in cowboyland!) select...

Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska

NFL.com Scouting Report

  • Height: 6'0"
  • Weight: 206 lbs.
  • Arm Length: 30 1/2 in.
  • Hand Size: 8 1/2 in.
  • College: Nebraska
  • Conference: Big 12
  • Position: CB

Overview

Amukamara has the size, speed and awareness to start from day one and turn into one of the league's finer players at the cornerback position. Takes advantage of his instincts and smarts in zone coverage but also has the ability to hold up when asked to cover on an island. Possesses good overall ball skills and hands. Will help out and support the run. Durable, aggressive, competitive and hard-working. No major weaknesses in his game, but isn't an elite, quick-twitched athlete or a true burner in terms of straight-line speed. Amukamara will likely be selected early in the first round.

Strengths

Amukamara is an exceptional blend of height, strength and speed. Very sound positioning and instincts in zone coverage and diagnoses quickly. Can play on an island in man. Uses size to press and re-route at the line, can turn and run and recover, and tracks the ball well. Willing and productive in run support.

Weaknesses

Not too many holes in his game. Does not possess elite fluidity and idles down a bit in and out of his breaks and when turning to recover. Can struggle at times to get off blocks near the line. Not a big hitter. Only has two-plus years of starting experience.

Career Stats



Tackles



Fum.




QB

Year

Games/Start

Unassisted

Assisted

Total

Tackle For Loss

Sacks

C-R

Blocks

Pass Break Ups

Pass Interceptions

Hurry

2007

8/0

2

2

4

0-0

0-0

0-0

0

0

0

0

2008 13/3 21 13 34 2-12 1.0-11 2-0 0 3 0 1
2009 14/14 41 23 64 3-13 2.0-11 1-1 0 11 5-63 0
2010 14/14 36 23 59 1-9 1.0-9 0-0 0 13 0 0

Totals

49/31

100

81

181

6-34

4.0-31

3-1

0

27

5-63

1

Honors and Awards

  • 2010 First-Team All-American
  • (AFCA, Walter Camp, AP, FWAA, Rivals.com, CBSSports.com, SI.com)
  • 2010 Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year (Coaches)
  • 2010 Jim Thorpe Award Finalist (1 of 3)
  • 2010 Chuck Bednarik Award Semifinalist (1 of 16)
  • 2010 Lott Trophy Quarterfinalist (1 of 23)
  • First-Team All-Big 12 (Unanimous selection in 2010; Coaches, KC Star, SA Express-News, Dallas Morning News, Rivals.com, ESPN.com, Fort Worth Star-Telegram in 2009)
  • Second-Team All-Big 12 (AP in 2009)
  • 2010 Season Captain
  • Big 12 Commissioner's Fall Academic Honor Roll (2007, 2010)
  • Brook Berringer Citizenship Team (2010)

Thanks to all the CSC members who participated in this years community mock draft. Without your help, none of this would be possible.

Below are the complete results from our community mock draft.

Catch up with all of the mock draft selections in our 2011 CSC Community Mock Draft Section.

Pick Team Selection Team Representative Approval Rating
1 Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton - Auburn DatFan 35%
2 Denver Broncos DT Marcell Dareus - Alabama Jeff.l.b 71%
3 Buffalo Bills QB Blaine Gabbert - Missouri SpreeGoogs 52%
4 Cincinnati Bengals DE Da'Quan Bowers - Clemson coldpizza 73%
5 Arizona Cardinals CB Patrick Peterson - LSU GRIZZ 61%
6 Cleveland Browns DE Cameron Jordan - Cal theprogrammerman 11%
7 San Francisco 49ers LB Von Miller - Texas A&M who dat patate 68%
8 Tennessee Titans WR A.J. Green - Georgia shipgoalie05 48%
9 Dallas Cowboys CB Prince Amukamara - Nebraska saints fan in cowboyland!