The upcoming NFL Draft starts on Thursday, April 28 in Las Vegas, Nev. Alabama football has several players in this year’s draft, including two projected first-round picks.
The staff at Touchdown Alabama Magazine are doing player profiles leading up to the draft.
Slade Bolden is the fourth offensive player to profile.
-Position: Wide receiver
-Hometown: West Monroe, La.
-Height: 5-11
-Weight: 193 pounds
-Strengths: Competitor, proficient route runner, gets open in working back to the ball, mixes hands/body catches well, strong blocker, plays well on special teams
-Weaknesses: Lacks explosive speed, not a vertical deep threat, can’t separate against elite defenders, lacks big-play abilities after the catch
-2022 draft projection: Sixth to seventh round
Slade Bolden is a fierce competitor.