NFL Draft: Grading Cam Newton and the 2011 first-round picks

Cam Newton is on his way out of Carolina. A look back at the production of the Panthers’ quarterback and other 2011 first-round picks.

13. Detroit: Nick Fairley

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The big lineman who was a teammate of Cam Newton at Auburn, Nick Fairley, never quite lived up to the slot he was chosen in by Detroit. Fairley played for the Lions from 2011-14. He then moved on to St. Louis and New Orleans before exiting the NFL. Grade: C-minus