Auburn defensive tackle is working out twice a day with hopes that he'll impress teams enough to be the top pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. "Yes, of course that's a goal," Fairley said. "I'm sure that's a goal for (Clemson defensive end) Da'Quan Bowers, too. I know he's out there working, too. I'm just trying to put my mind to making it."
Fairley dominated opposing offensive lineman in 2010 and was the driving force behind Auburn's mid-season turnaround on defense that ultimately led to a National Championship. He's a disruptive force in middle and should be no lower than the third overall player taken in the draft, with a very good chance of going number one to Carolina.