Auburn defensive tackle Nick Fairley is set to visit the Carolina Panthers, Denver Broncos Buffalo Bills, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, San Francisco 49ers, Tennessee Titans and the Washington Redskins, according to the Houston Chronicle.
That's every top team in the top 10 except for the Dallas Cowboys and the Arizona Cardinals.
Per the report, Fairley's draft stock isn't dropping.
And the Lombardi Award winner is expected to hear his name called quickly in late April.
"Folks are entitled to their opinions, but a lot of people think I play the game the way it should be played," Fairley said. "I don't play this game because I have to. I play because I love it. I worked hard to accomplish what I did, and I'll work hard in the NFL. I'll dedicate myself to my new team on and off the field. I'll play any position and any system, whether it's inside or outside in a 4-3 or a 3-4."
Last season, Fairley recorded 11 1/2 sacks and 24 tackles for losses.
Fairley defended his reputation. He has been called a dirty player who takes plays off.
"If they don't draft me, I'll show them how many plays I take off," Fairley said. "I've never had a coach complain about the way I play. I play hard, and I try to be as physical as I can be. I just want a chance to play in the NFL. I want a chance to showcase my talent for one of 32 teams.
"I realize I've got a lot to learn, and I'm willing to do whatever it takes to be great. I want to be a disruptive player. I want to be the guy the defense looks to when a play needs to be made. I think I can be a great run stopper and pass rusher. I'll work hard to make plays from sideline to sideline."
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