Saints take DE Al-Quadin Muhammad in 6th round
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The New Orleans Saints have selected defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad out of Miami in the sixth round (196th overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft.
Al-Quadin Muhammad Bio
Position: DE
School: Miami (FL)
College Experience: Redshirt Junior
Height: 6-3
Weight: 253 lbs.
Strengths
- Possesses a solid combination of speed and power.
- Has experience playing both 3-4 outside linebacker and 4-3 defensive end. (NFL.com)
- Violent, active hands. Can take on blockers and quickly stack and shed them.
Weaknesses
- Significant characters issues. Muhammad was suspended for the 2014 season for an altercation during a spring game and was dismissed by Miami in 2016 for receiving illicit benefits from a luxury car rental company. (NFL.com)
- Can be slow to diagnose plays at times.
- Inexperience. Due to off-field issues, he hasn't played much football. (NFL.com).
- Agility is below average.
Combine Results
| Event | Result |
|---|---|
| 40-yd Dash | 4.88 sec |
| Bench Press | 22 reps |
| Vertical Jump | 30.5 inches |
| Broad Jump | 117 inches |
| 3-Cone Drill | 7.25 sec |
| 20-yd Shuttle | 4.47 sec |
| 60-yd Shuttle | 12.14 sec |