Erik Walden, EDGE, Indianapolis Colts
Pretty much a situational pass rusher at this point in his career, Walden recorded a team-high 11 sacks for the Colts last season. He’s also pretty much limited to joining teams that run 3-4 defensive schemes. Simply put, Walden can’t perform at the same level when tasked with playing in a hands-down position in a 4-3 scheme.
This limits Walden’s market and will likely lead to a smaller payday than his recent success might suggest. It also pretty much means any team that signs Walden would be receiving a ridiculous value.
We’re looking at his former Green Bay Packers team as well as the Pittsburgh Steelers as solid potential landing spots for the former sixth-round pick from Middle Tennessee State. He’d provide tremendous value in a situational role for either squad.