Why the Slide Series This series was created a number of years ago in response to questions about why certain well-known prospects went unselected in NFL drafts. For these articles, I reach out to sources with NFL teams to find out why their organizations passed on drafting a given player and/or the reasons other teams…
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Baltimore Ravens: Domani Jackson, CB, Alabama The Ravens used a first-round pick on a cornerback, but that may not be enough, given the issues they have at the position. Domani Jackson had a disappointing start to his collegiate career, but has the upside to meet expectations. Follow @walterfootball for updates. Also, you can Support Us…
New Orleans Saints: Patrick Payton, DE, Florida State The Saints had one of the weaker pass rushes in the NFL last year, so that will need to be fixed. Patrick Payton is raw and needs to add bulk, but he has immense upside. Follow @walterfootball for updates. Also, you can Support Us on Patreon here!…
Was it a Reach Many years ago, I created Why the Slide and Why Undrafted in response to questions about why certain well-known prospects were selected lower or not drafted at all in the NFL Draft. This year, I thought to expand to see if a player was a reach. The answer to whether a…