Von Miller Goes #2 Overall to Denver Broncos

The highest selected player in the 2011 NFL Draft from the Big 12 was linebacker Von Miller from Texas A&M. He was selected behind Cam Newton, quarterback from Auburn by the Carolina Panthers. Missouri quarterback Blaine Gabbert went #10 overall to the Jacksonville Jaguars who traded up to grab him.

Possible 1st Rounders from the Big 12

Mel Kiper released his latest NFL Mock Draft the other day. He had four players from the Big 12 in the first round Mock Draft.

Arizona Cardinals, No. 5: Von Miller, OLB, Texas A&M
Washington Redskins, No. 10: Blaine Gabbert, QB, Missouri
Jacksonville Jaguars, No. 16: Aldon Smith, OLB, Missouri
Baltimore Ravens, No. 26: Aaron Williams, CB, Texas

We will have to see how accurate Mr. Kiper's projections turn out to be.

ESPN Big-12 Members on All-American Team

The following are members from the Big 12 on the ESPN All-American Team:

WR - Justin Blackmon, Oklahoma State

OT - Nate Solder, Colorado

LB - Von Miller, Texas A&M

CB - Prince Amukamara, Nebraska

Safety - Quinton Carter, Oklahoma

Place-Kicker - Alex Henery, Nebraska