Why the Slide?: Yetur Gross-Matos, DE, Penn State By Charlie Campbell, @draftcampbell Six years ago, we started a series of articles on why certain prospects went undrafted. In that series, I reach out to sources with NFL teams to find out why their organizations passed on drafting a given player, and/or, what were the reasons…

The following chart comprises the weigh-in numbers for the running backs at the 2012 NFL Draft Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. 40 Times: As I explained on Twitter (@walterfootball), the official 40 times are incorrect, and they’ve been proven false via the NFL Network’s simul-cam. For the 40 times, I use the NFL Network’s unofficial times,…

Strengths: Excellent cutting ability Phenomenal blocker Quickness Shifty in the open field Can break off long runs Decisive runner Vision Surprising power and strength Physical runner; runs with authority Picks up yards after contact Good receiver Reliable hands Runs good routes Plays hurt Fresh legs; not a lot of wear-and-tear Stamina; runs well in second…

A.J. Dillon, 6-0/247 Running Back Boston College A.J. Dillon Scouting Report By Charlie Campbell Strengths: Big-bodied back Faster than expected Quality vision Patient Short-yardage and goal-line back Can pick up yards after contact Upper body strength Thick build Strength to run through arm tackles One-cut downhill runner Good contact balance Weaknesses: Runs too high Should…