By Jeff Risdon Andrew Luck?s somewhat surprising decision to return to Stanford makes the top of the draft a lot more uncertain. The QB slotting is highly unpredictable at this point; I could see Gabbert going as high as #4 or as low as #12. Jake Locker could go anywhere between #7 and #40. Ryan Mallett?s draft ceiling is probably lower than most everyone thinks, and I wouldn?t be at all surprised if he falls further than Jimmy Clausen did a year ago. The available veteran quarterbacks also impact the draft stock. Would you rather take a chance with your 1st round pick on an unproven collegian or send Denver your 2nd rounder for Kyle Orton, who was on pace for the most prolific passing season in NFL history through 8 games in 2010? Donovan McNabb won?t be back in Washington. Vince Young will be on the street before the Combine begins in late February. Alex Smith will likely join him. Chad Henne could be had for as low as a 4th round pick if some sources are to be believed (not sure I do). Reclamation projects like Matt Leinart, Jamarcus Russell, and Trent Edwards are readily available. Round 1 1. Carolina Panthers: Da?Quan Bowers, DE, Clemson 2. Denver Broncos: Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn 3. Buffalo Bills: Von Miller, OLB/DE, Texas A&M 4. Cincinnati Bengals: Robert Quinn, LB, North Carolina 5. Arizona Cardinals: Nate Solder, T, Colorado 6. Cleveland Browns: A.J. Green, WR, Georgia 7. San Francisco 49ers: Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU 8. Tennessee Titans: Blaine Gabbert, QB, Missouri 9. Dallas Cowboys: Derek Sherrod, T, Mississippi State 10. Washington Redskins: Jake Locker, QB, Washington 11. Houston Texans: Adrian Clayborne, DE, Iowa 12. Minnesota Vikings: Anthony Castonzo, T, Boston College 13. Detroit Lions: Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska 14. St. Louis Rams: Julio Jones, WR, Alabama 15. Miami Dolphins: Cam Newton, QB, Auburn 16. Jacksonville Jaguars: Jimmy Smith, CB, Colorado 17. New England Patriots (from OAK): Ryan Kerrigan, DE, Purdue 18. San Diego Chargers: Marcell Dareus, DT, Alabama 19. New York Giants: Janoris Jenkins, CB, Florida 20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: J.J. Watt, DE, Wisconsin 21. Seattle Seahawks: Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama 22. Kansas City Chiefs: Corey Liuget, DT, Illinois 23. Indianapolis Colts: Tyron Smith, T, USC 24. Philadelphia Eagles: Ben Ijalana, G/T, Villanova 25. Green Bay Packers: Phil Taylor, NT, Baylor 26. New Orleans Saints: Demarcus Love, T, Arkansas 27. Chicago Bears: Stephen Paea, DT, Oregon State 28. New York Jets: Jerrel Jernigan, WR, Troy 29. Baltimore Ravens: Ras-I Dowling, CB, Virginia 30. Pittsburgh Steelers: Cameron Heyward, DE, Ohio State 31. Atlanta Falcons: Akeem Ayers, LB, UCLA 32. New England Patriots: Mikel Leshoure, RB, Illinois Round 2 33. New England Patriots (from CAR): Stefen Wisniewski, C, Penn State 34. Denver Broncos: Brandon Harris, CB, Miami FL 35. Buffalo Bills: Bruce Carter, LB, North Carolina 36. Cincinnati Bengals: Leonard Hankerson, WR, Miami FL 37. Arizona Cardinals: Ryan Mallett, QB, Arkansas 38. Cleveland Browns: Allen Bailey, DE, Miami FL 39. San Francisco 49ers: Justin Houston, OLB, Georgia 40. Tennessee Titans: Jarvis Jenkins, DT, Clemson 41. Dallas Cowboys: Ahmad Black, S, Florida 42. Washington Redskins: Gabe Carimi, T, Wisconsin 43. Houston Texans: Jabaal Sheard, OLB, Pittsburgh 44. Minnesota Vikings: Christian Ponder, QB, Florida State 45. Detroit Lions: Orlando Franklin, T/G, Miami FL 46. St. Louis Rams: D.J. Williams, TE, Arkansas 47. Denver Broncos (from MIA): Mike Pouncey, C/G, Florida 48. Jacksonville Jaguars: Pat Devlin, QB, Delaware 49. Oakland Raiders: Marcus Cannon, G/T, TCU 50. San Diego Chargers: Rahim Moore, S, UCLA 51. New York Giants: Donta Hightower, LB, Alabama 52. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Aaron Williams, CB, Texas 53. Seattle Seahawks: Jonathan Baldwin, WR, Pittsburgh 54. Kansas City Chiefs: Torrey Smith, WR, Maryland 55. Indianapolis Colts: Brian Rolle, LB, Ohio State 56. Philadelphia Eagles: Drake Nevis, DT, LSU 57. Green Bay Packers: Ryan Williams, RB, Virginia Tech 58. New Orleans Saints: Dontay Moch, LB, Nevada 59. Chicago Bears: Marcus Gilbert, T, Florida 60. San Diego Chargers (from NYJ): Nate Irving, LB, North Carolina State 61. Baltimore Ravens: Greg Jones, LB, Michigan State 62. Pittsburgh Steelers: Johnny Patrick, CB, Louisville 63. Atlanta Falcons: Chase Minnfield, CB, Virginia 64. New England Patriots: Mason Foster, LB, Washington