Mr. do-it-all: Alabama linebacker Jihaad Campbell is one of the most versatile players in this draft class. He had 117 tackles, 12 tackles for loss and 5.0 sacks for Alabama last season. He said Wednesday teams have talked to him about his versatility and potential ability to play the WILL, MIKE or SAM at the NFL level. He can’t wait to show teams his ability to cover in space and down the field when drills begin for the linebackers Thursday in Indianapolis.
Tape vs. measurables: Michigan defensive tackle Mason Graham isn’t going to wow teams with his measurables or physical stature, but throw on the tape and he dominates the game with his strength, physicality and motor. The former wrestler plays with great leverage and lives in the opponent’s backfield. He’s a great example of why teams always trust the tape over the measurables at the Combine.
Playing catch: Texas A&M edge rusher Shemar Stewart is from Miami and had a good story about playing catch with Lions quarterback Teddy Bridgewater.
“There was one time, when I was younger, I was kinda obsessed with playing receiver. And my best friend at the time played quarterback, and Teddy Bridgewater and my best friend had the same trainer, so I got to catch a couple balls from Teddy Two Gloves. My hands hurt for a couple days, though.
“He’s a big figure in our city. He came back to the city after he took a break from the NFL. Came back, brought a state championship to Northwest. I mean, that’s a great guy. He’s a great guy in the community.”
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