First Round 2008 NFL Mock Draft: Picks 11-14

April is just around the corner, which means that the NFL Draft is fast approaching. With players having been closely examined at the Senior Bowl and fast on their way to being poked and prodded at the NFL Combine, I thought there is no better thing to do than see where these players are possibly headed at this point in the drafting process.

Here are my projected picks for teams 11-14:

11. Buffalo Bills - Malcolm Kelly (WR), Oklahoma - He helped turn around Oklahoma's offense last year. At 6'4", 217-pounds. He was a huge asset to his freshmen quarterback, giving him a big target, especially on slant and skinny post routes. You can expect him to do the same thing for the Buffalo Bills quarterbacks, who haven't had a healthy, big, target in quite some time.

12. Denver Broncos - Phillip Merling (DE), Clemson - Merling has the ability to be a beast at the next level. At 6'4", 275-pounds, he has the size, and with a 4.71-40-yard-dash time, he also has the speed. We saw that speed be a part of some dominating defensive performances for Clemson. That type of dominance should translate to the next level for Merling, as his strength and quickness are at the levels of some of the best in the league. The Broncos are in desperate need of playmaking defensive end that can defend against the run. The Broncos were practically last in rush defense last season, but Merling's ability to control the edge on run plays should give the Broncos rush defense a big boost in 2008.

13. Carolina Panthers - Ryan Clady (OT), Boise State - Don't let his alma mater fool you, Clady is no mid-major prospect, and he is a true beast at offensive tackle. He is 6'6" and 317 pounds, and he has some of the quickest feet at his position. He helped block Boise State to two of its most impressive rushing seasons in school history, and he can do the same for a Carolina Panthers' offense that has been struggling with the running game since Stephen Davis carried them to a Superbowl.