This is the only guy we need to draft
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This is the BEST DEFENSE PLAYER IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL, He could easily become the best Defense End in Football and with his speed and size he easliy could be an OLB.
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Penn State's Aaron Maybin (#59) is the new hot 3-4 OLB prospect. Todd McShay has us drafting Maybin in his latest mock draft (he has Seattle taking Curry at pick #4).
Though only a rSoph, a great bowl game could lead to Maybin declaring for the draft. He's definitely somebody to watch tomorrow.
Aloysius said:
Penn State's Aaron Maybin (#59) is the new hot 3-4 OLB prospect. Todd McShay has us drafting Maybin in his latest mock draft (he has Seattle taking Curry at pick #4).Though only a rSoph, a great bowl game could lead to Maybin declaring for the draft. He's definitely somebody to watch tomorrow.
Alo - I would be a Maybin pimp, but maybe only for next season. The kid IS good - really good, considering that the only reason he started was because of Evans demotion after his run-in. He is built like Jason Taylor and plays like him - very quick off the edge, a good rusher as well as a good tackler. As far as the PERSON, he is an absolute great kid and a humble kid. Came from a motherless home as his mother passed soon after delivering a still-born baby, who was revived and is now Maybin's little sister - he was six at the time.
That said, I am not 100 percent sold on Maybin at #5 - I think he is a definite first rounder, just not #5. But if he goes and has a bowl game spectacular, it can only solidify his intentions to possible go pro. I am hoping he does not, as Evans and Odrick have filed their paperwork with the NFL as well. That would be an enormous blow to PSU next year after losing their entire starting secondary as well.
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I actually haven't seen much of Maybin this year, though I was impressed by the little that I did see.
And I agree with you that he should stay in school. Physically, I think he could use another year developing his body before going up againt NFL OT's. As you said, he's Jason Taylor slender right now - 6'4", 242 lbs. Adding another 10-15 pounds of muscle to his frame would help him immensely once he gets to the next level.
Anyway, I'm definitely looking forward to watching him play tomorrow. Should be a very fun game to watch.
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Today's NFL DraftDog has the Browns taking RAK.
http://www.nfldraftdog.com/Mock_Drafts/200..._mock_draft.htm
2009 NFL Mock Draft
Team Pos Player Comments:
- 1 QB Matt Stafford, Georgia (JR) Stafford is one of the top QBs in the nation, he doesn't throw on the run very good, but has a cannon for an arm while in the pocket.
- 2 OT, Michael Oher, Ole Miss Oher (6' 6" 320 lbs) has all the tools to be a pro bowl tackle. He slides very well, finishes his blocks and has a nice punch.
- 3 QB Sam Bradford, Oklahoma (Soph) The Chiefs can't really think Tyler Thigpen is the long term answer at QB. They will target defensive end, wide receiver and offensive tackle later in the draft,
- 4 WR, Michael Crabtree, Texas Tech (Soph)
- The top receiver in the nation is a draft eligible sophomore. He won his second straight Biletnikoff Award. Crabtree caught 18 touchdown passes and had 93 receptions for 1,135 yards in 2008.
- 5 DE/OLB, Brian Orakpo, Texas A pass rushing specialist and at 6' 4" 258 could also play some linebacker. Orakpo won the 2008 Bronco Nagurski Award.
- 6 LB, Aaron Curry, Wake Forest Curry is just flying up the draft boards. He is a very explosive, talented linebacker with nice size (6' 3" 247 lbs). Winner of the 2008 Butkis Award.
- 7 OT, Andre Smith, Alabama (JR) Smith is huge at 6' 4" 330 pounds. He won the 2008 Outland Trophy. Smith reminds me of the Cowboy's offensive right guard Leonard Davis.
- 8 LB, Rey Maualuga, USC Maualuga (6' 2" 260 lbs) battled injuries this year, but when healthy he is as good as it gets. Winner of the 2008 Bednarik Award.
- 9 OT, Jason Smith, Baylor Smith is a super talented offensive lineman and can move in and start right away at left tackle. Smith has the best feet of all the O-linemen in this draft.
- 10 CB, Malcolm Jenkins, Ohio State I was surprised Jenkins didn't enter the 2008 NFL Draft, where he would have been a top 20 selection. Jenkins won the 2008 Jim Thorpe Award.
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I may end up becoming a Bengals fan
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If we indeed stick to the 3-4 then I can't possibly seeing this guy having a BIG impact or switching to a linebacker. Our linebacking unit is SLOW and are POOR tacklers. We need a HARD HITTING linebacker and SURE tackler such as Rey Mauluga.
If we indeed stick to the 3-4 then I can't possibly seeing this guy having a BIG impact or switching to a linebacker. Our linebacking core is SLOW and are POOR tacklers. We need a HARD HITTINGlinebacker and SURE tackler such as Rey Mauluga.
Not Rey. He is not a sure tackler at all, nor a game changer.
Those that watched the Rose Bowl got to witness it.
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BRING RAK TO CLEVELAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RAK=MONSTER=ROY=BROWNS WIN MORE THAN 4 GAMES
RAK Fan club is now open
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Did anyone watch Mike Oher in his bowl game? That was a clinic. Unbelievable. He won't be there at #5, but WOW.
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You never know, he might...and it wouldn't bother me at all if we went O-line in round 1...specifically looking for a RT
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Here's what one NFL Scout had to say:
Positives: Good height and upper body build. Plays with his hand down and standing up. Easily gets off blocks from tackles to make a play in the hole. Can also hold his ground well against larger tackles. Has good backfield awareness, watching for misdirection, cutbacks and bootlegs. Closes on the quarterback well and secures the tackle. Shows adequate fluidity dropping on zone blitzes to handle short-area zone coverage as a 3-4 rush linebacker.
Negatives: May need to play on the strong side in the pros because he lacks great explosion and pass rush off the edge. Can be easily pushed around the pocket if he tries to use an outside speed move. Gets sacks from hustle and effort. Does not always change directions quickly enough to make the play on the outside. Needs to use his punch more often to get tackles off balance on the pass rush.
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I read that pre-game and gotta say I didn't see it. It made me wonder if they guy was looking for a con just for cons sake.
I will say his run blocking was the most impressive part. Right tackle? Fine as it is his strength.
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Sorry but to me, only Offense I would be willing to be ok with in round one, is 1st Beanie if not then Crabtree. and even then I think we are on the wrong side of things for the 1st Round if we go with Offense.
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