Underclassmen who have declared for 2011 NFL Draft

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Underclassmen who have declared for 2011 NFL Draft

Images of college football underclassmen who have declared for the 2011 NFL Draft.

A.J. Green, WR, Georgia: As a three-year starter, the Bulldogs' dynamic wideout ranks third in school history in receptions (166) and receiving yards (2,619) and second in touchdown catches (23).

Da'Quan Bowers, DE, Clemson: Junior pass rusher led the nation in sacks (15-1/2) and was second in the country in tackles for loss with 24-1/2. Bowers was named the 2010 ACC Defensive Player of the year and was the recipient of the 2010 Bronko Nagurski Trophy - awarded to the best defensive player in college football.

Cam Newton, QB, Auburn: The College Park native passed for 265 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another 64 to lead the Tigers to their first national title since 1957 and a 14-0 season. The Heisman Trophy winner had a passer rating 182.05, while throwing for 2,854 yards and 30 TDs.

Nick Claytor, OT, Georgia Tech: The 6-foot, 6-inch, 285-pound tackle, started 15 games in his career. The Yellow Jackets led in rushing in the 2010 season, averaging 323.3 yards per game.

Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn: The Lombardi Award winner led the SEC with 24 tackles for a loss and had a school-record 11.5 sacks. Fairley was the defensive MVP in the BCS title game against Oregon when he had a sack, three tackles for losses and forced a fumble.

Ryan Mallett, QB, Arkansas: Mallett led the SEC in passing, throwing for 3,592 yards and 30 touchdowns. The second-team SEC selection finished seventh in voting for the 2010 Heisman Trophy.

Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama: The 2009 Heisman Trophy winner racked up 875 rushing yards on 158 carries and 14 TDs.

Jerrard Tarrant, DB, Georgia Tech: The Carrollton native intercepted five passes and made 113 tackles in 26 games at cornerback and safety. The Yellow Jackets' skilled punt-returner returned two punts for touchdowns in 2009.

Florida safety Will Hill leaves Florida with 144 tackles, four interceptions and two sacks.

Tori Gurley, WR, South Carolina: Gurley, who had no drops this season, finished the year with 44 receptions for 465 yards and 4 TDs.

Marcell Dareus, DE, Alabama: Junior defensive lineman had 34 tackles, 11 for a loss, and 4-1/2 sacks. He was the MVP of the BCS championship game last year.

Blaine Gabbert, QB, Missouri: As a junior, Gabbert threw for 3,186 yards and 16 TDs, while running for 232 yards and five more scores. He finished second in school history in efficiency rating (132.59).

Brandon Harris, CB, Miami: Harris had 44 tackles this season for the Hurricanes, with a team-high 10 pass breakups and one interception.

Randall Cobb, QB/WR, Kentucky: An all-purpose player who played, quarterback, wide receiver and kick returner for the Wildcats, Cobb led Kentucky with 955 yards receiving, 401 yards rushing and 12 total touchdowns. He also threw for three scores and returned a punt for a touchdown.

Darren Evans, RB, Virginia Tech: The redshirt junior led the Hokies with 854 rushing yards and 11 TDs.

J.J. Watts, DE, Wisconsin: The tight-end turned defesive lineman ranked third nationally in tackles with 21. The 2010 Lott IMPACT Trophy winner was a first-team All-Big Ten in 2009.

Julio Jones, WR, Alabama: A three-year-starter at Alabama, Jones holds the single-season record for yards (1,133) and receptions (78). He finished second in career (2,653) yards and receptions (179).

All-SEC outside linebacker Justin Houston (left) is leaving Georgia with 10 sacks and 18.5 tackles for loss this past season, ranking second in the SEC.

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A.J. Green, WR, Georgia: As a three-year starter, the Bulldogs' dynamic wideout ranks third in school history in receptions (166) and receiving yards (2,619) and second in touchdown catches (23).

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