Dallas Cowboys Potential Draft Pick in 2011: Muhammad Wilkerson, DT/DE, Temple

March 4, 2011   ·   Jonathan Bales   ·   Jump to comments

I’ve already graded the Cowboys’ defensive linemen in 2010.  In that post, you’ll notice the highest grade given to a defensive end was a ‘C’ handed out to Stephen Bowen.  That’s pretty sad.  The Cowboys desperately need a defensive end who can rush the passer, even if it means moving Jay Ratliff to the position.
Scouting Report
Muhammad Wilkerson is a player I’ve had a chance to watch in person a few times.  I’ll tell you right now. . .he’s one of my favorite players in this draft.
At 6’4”, 305 pounds, Wilkerson has cat-like quickness and agility.  He’s an incredible athlete for his size, resembling a linebacker in the open-field.  He’s quite stout at the point-of-attack, rarely getting pushed back.  Check out his game against Penn State below. . .
Early in that game, Wilkerson struggled to get off of blocks.  You can see that in a few of ...

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