An NFL scout told Ross Tucker of Fox Sports that he believes Auburn quarterback Cam Newton could be the first overall pick in April's draft. "If VY went #3 & Tebow 1st Rd, wouldn't surprise me at all if Cam Newton went #1. His upside is limitless," Tucker wrote on his Twitter page. RealGM's Jeff Risdon has Newton going seventh in his last mock draft.

The NFL announced Wednesday that 56 players ?- the most ever ?- have renounced their remaining college eligibility and entered this year's draft. The list includes three quarterbacks: Missouri's Blaine Gabbert, Auburn's Cam Newton and Arkansas's Ryan Mallett. The previous record for most players declaring early for the draft was 53, in both 2010 and 2008.

The conclusion of the regular season on Sunday allowed the NFL to put together the projected order of its 2011 draft. The first 20 picks have been solidified with the remaining 10 subject to change based on playoff results. 1. Panthers 2. Broncos 3. Bills 4. Bengals 5. Cardinals 6. Browns 7. 49ers 8. Titans 9. Cowboys 10. Redskins 11. Texans 12. Vikings 13. Lions 14. Rams 15. Dolphins 16. Jaguars 17. Patriots (from Raiders) 18. Chargers 19. Giants 20. Buccaneers