2011 NFL Draft: AFC East Grades New England Patriots Bill Belichick drafted the successor to Tom Brady with his third round selection of Ryan Mallett. 1/17: OT Nate Solder [Colorado] (Raiders) 2/33: CB Ras-I Dowling [Virginia] (Panthers) 2/56: RB Shane Vereen [California] (Saints) 3/73: RB Stevan Ridley [Louisiana State] (Texans) 3/74: QB Ryan Mallett [Arkansas]…