Why the Slide?: Kenny Willekes, DE, Michigan 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…

Welcome to the new Sunday Smackdown section, a place for you to talk trash and discuss each individual NFL game during the week leading up to it and while the game is going on. Unlike NFL.com’s GameCenter, almost anything goes here. Certain words – the obvious ones – are bleeped out, but everything else is…

By Charlie Campbell Send Charlie an e-mail here: [email protected] Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell for updates. Heading into the 2016 college football season WalterFootball.com will debut our projections for the nation’s leaders during the fall. The All-American teams always have some surprises and the stars of next fall could be the headlining prospects next May…

2011 Pro Day Results: March 9, 2011 Alabama Marcell Dareus, DE/DT/NT, Alabama – Scouting Report Height: 6-3. Weight: 319. Projected 40 Time: 4.90. Combine 40 Time: 4.92. Pro Day 40 Time: DNP. Benchx225: 24. Vertical: 27. Arm: 33 3/8. Projected Round (2011): Top 3 Pick. 3/10/11: Marcell Dareus didn’t run the 40 at his Pro…

Strengths: Massive frame Excellent strength and bulk; carries weight well Good speed and athleticism for size Nasty, blue-collar demeanor Great hand punch Finishes blocks Anchors against bull rush Tough Wins 1v1 battles in phone booth Fluid when asked to pull/trap Good but not great agility Focused; doesn’t take many plays off At times will flash…