The 2011 NFL Draft took place from April 28 to April 30, 2011, in New York City. It was the 76th annual selection meeting for the National Football League, where teams chose eligible college football players to join their rosters. The draft consisted of seven rounds, with a total of 254 players selected. The first overall pick was Cam Newton, a quarterback from Auburn University, chosen by the Carolina Panthers. Other notable players selected in the first round included Von Miller, A.J. Green, and Julio Jones, all of whom went on to have successful careers in the NFL.