Alabama DT Marcell Dareus stopped by the NFL Network studios Thursday, and we took some time to get to know him as he prepares for the 2011 NFL Draft.

For Marcell Dareus, the prized defensive end out of Alabama, nothing would be finer than to replicate the career path of his hero, former Bucs and Raiders terror Warren Sapp.

Twenty players at Alabama’s pro day got down to the business of running, jumping and lifting on Wednesday indoors because of rain.

One of the most interesting subplots of Senior Bowl week has been watching how the various players from throughout the SEC react to being on the same South team here.

While Andre Smith received all of the attention at the Crimson Tide’s pro day, there were plenty of other notable prospects who worked out.

While Alabama OT Andre Smith might not have put forth sensational workout-drill numbers, word out of Tuscaloosa is that he looked far better in his positional drills. The workout drills might not be totally indicative of Smith’s ability.