Cian Slone

Cian Slone projects as an undrafted free agent priority with developmental upside as a potential rotational edge rusher in a 4-3 scheme. He offers functional strength and pad level consistency that could translate to NFL run defense, though his overall athletic profile limits ceiling expectations. Teams seeking camp depth with a high-effort, low-risk prospect should target Slone early in the UDFA process.

Slone's limited athletic measurables (likely sub-6.95 three-cone, marginal lateral agility) severely constrain his ability to convert speed and win consistently at the edge in man-coverage scenarios. The significant gap between his NC State production and Power Five competition level raises durability and consistency questions when facing NFL-caliber offensive linemen.