Strengths: Excellent run defender Takes on blocks Physical Downhill attacker Strong Straight-line speed Good tackler Instinctive Hustles Flashes on blitzes Plays with an attitude Weaknesses: Needs to improve pass coverage Stiff Lacks change of direction ability Not fluid Needs to get better at shedding blocks Consistency Summary: Even before the Gators’ program lost Brandon Spikes…

By Charlie Campbell Send Charlie an e-mail here: [email protected] Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell for updates. Heading into the 2019 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 players next April…

Strengths: Excellent red-zone weapon Can make tough, contested receptions Superb on back-shoulder throws Skilled working the sideline Body control Physical Dangerous run-after-the-catch receiver Good hands Uses size very well Quality route-runner Play-maker in college Quickness Can get separation Weapon on third down Good production Safe pick to turn into a quality contributor Adept at finding…

Emmitt on the Brink. The premise: Coming off a Super Bowl victory, the Patriots open the 2013 season with a blowout win. Unfortunately, they get into trouble for Spygate II. As punishment, Roger Goodell orders the Patriots to fire Bill Belichick and replace him with Emmitt Smith. Three years later, the Patriots beat the Bears…