With the heat wave engulfing the eastern half of the United States and the frustrating ongoing NFL owner-imposed lockout, GlobalGrind has decided to cool off by rounding up the hottest NFL rookies of 2011.
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While we admire NFL players for their incredible talent, most of them are also easy on the eyes. These young men know how to score on and off the field and let’s face it, we can’t help but stare at sexy men in tights running around.
With bulging biceps, perfectly sculpted six-packs and cute tight butts, physical attractiveness is not in short supply in the NFL.
Pictures of the sexiest top ranked NFL draft picks of 2011 after the jump!
ABOVE: Christian Ponder was the Minnesota Vikings 12th overall pick. He has football smarts, strong character and solid mechanics. Oh and did we mention this quarterback is easy on the eyes?
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A.J. Green will enter his rookie season as the Cincinnati Bengals number one receiver. His ripped chest, bulging biceps and cute boyish smile keeps us smitten.
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First round draft pick, Cam Newton of the Carolina Panthers by way of the Auburn Tigers is the best eye candy in the game and won us over immediately.
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Von Miller is one of the NFL’s sexiest rookies. Drafted second overall by the Broncos, we can’t take our eyes off of his perfect body.
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Demarco Murray was selected in the third round by the Dallas Cowboys. The NFL hottie running back rookie has a tremendous burst and doubles as a passing threat.
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From the University of Washington Huskies, Jake Locker was selected eighth overall by the Tennessee Titans. This talented QB stud, known for his mobility, has that irresistible bad boy look.
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Martez Wilson is considered to be one of the best outside linebackers of his class, so it’s no surprise that this NFL hottie was drafted by the New Orleans Saints.
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Drafted in the 2nd round of the 2011 NFL draft from University of California, Shane Vereen might be the most talented all around back the Patriots have on their roster. We’ll definitely be keeping an eye on this 22-year-old stud.
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23 year-old Jalil Brown was drafted in the fourth round to Kansas City Chiefs. With a rock hard body we’re sure this NFL hottie is bound to get snatched up soon.
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Chris Culliver is the sexy stud that made his biggest splash at safety for the Gamecocks, but the SF 49ers see him as a nickel cornerback at the next level.
