Bank of America Stadium | Carolina Panthers
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Shemar Stewart, a Texas A&M product, has been inspired by Julius Peppers in shaping his game. Despite not watching football until middle school, Stewart found a role model in Peppers through YouTube highlights. He noted the physical similarities between them and aspires to disrupt games like Peppers did. "I feel like my body and our athletic ability are pretty similar," Stewart said.
Meanwhile, Mike Green from Marshall University addressed past accusations of sexual assault during interviews with NFL teams. Green emphasized his innocence and stated that no charges were filed against him. "I've never done anything wrong," he maintained. Green led the nation with 17 sacks last season and remains confident about his draft prospects.
Abdul Carter from Penn State aims to be the top overall pick in the upcoming draft. Carter expressed confidence in his abilities, citing training with Micah Parsons as preparation for achieving this goal. "I feel like I'm the best player in the country," Carter declared.
Georgia's Mykel Williams revealed he played through an ankle injury last season, affecting his performance. Despite this setback, he remains optimistic about future opportunities and plans to participate in Georgia's pro day later this spring.
Jalon Walker, another Georgia player, will not work out at the combine due to lingering injuries but is meeting with teams including his hometown Carolina Panthers. Walker finds inspiration from former Panthers Thomas Davis and Luke Kuechly and looks forward to potentially joining their ranks.