Why the Slide?: LT Overton
Charlie CampbellAlabama has been a factory for NFL defensive line talent, and over the past few seasons, L.T. Overton has been among their most impactful defenders.
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2026 NFL Mock Draft – Round 1 (1-16) – Charlie Campbell
* Walt taking 2014 and 2018 Charlie Campbell, Senior Draft Analyst Last update: Monday, May 25, 2026. Round 1 added. Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell for updates. Led all NFL media in draft rumor accuracy in ’15, ’16, ’17, ’18, ’20, ’21, and ’22 Led all NFL media in correct picks for the 2017, 2019,…
Read More 2027 NFL Mock Draft – Round 1 (17-32) – Charlie Campbell
* Walt taking 2014 and 2018 Charlie Campbell, Senior Draft Analyst Last update: Monday, May 25, 2026. Round 1 added. Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell for updates. Led all NFL media in draft rumor accuracy in ’15, ’16, ’17, ’18, ’20, ’21, and ’22 Led all NFL media in correct picks for the 2017, 2019,…
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WaltWashington Commanders: Will Heidt, DE, Clemson The Redskins wanted to upgrade their pass rush in the opening round of the 2026 NFL Draft, but couldn’t pass up on Sonny Styles. Will Heidt has good size and upside. Follow @walterfootball for updates. Also, if you haven’t visited the site in a while, you may have noticed…
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Miami Dolphins Ryan Wingo, WR, Texas The Dolphins need to find a No. 1 receiver for their new franchise quarterback. Ryan Wingo has plenty of upside as a big receiver with great speed. He drops too many passes, however. Follow @walterfootball for updates. Also, if you haven’t visited the site in a while, you may…
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Why the Slide?: Rueben Bain Jr.
He has exotic and unique blitz packages, and Bain could be a weapon to hunt the quarterback from a variety of spots.
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Detroit Lions Rookie Forecast 2026
One of the biggest differences between the Lions team that went 15-2 in 2024 and the one that went 9-8 in 2025 was the declining play of the offensive line.
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Minnesota Vikings Rookie Forecast 2026
The Vikings were without second and fourth-round picks, and surprisingly did not use their first- or third-rounder to add talent to their defense.
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Was it a Reach? – Caleb Banks
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…
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Why the Slide?: Darrell Jackson Jr
They saw him as a two-down run-stuffing nose tackle whose game was all power.
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