dt fili moala

by danny k on Oct 15, 2009 10:08 AM EDT

i am very curious as to how well he can fill in he was supposed to be good and wasn't close to starting i didn't really watch him when he was with usc i watch more sec so if neone can fill me in on him let me know what you think he can do for the colts thank u. here is his scouting report

Strengths: Good height with the ability to add even more bulk...pretty good natural athlete...has solid upper body strength...shows the ability to bull rush...good awareness...fairly productive college player...used to taking on double teams...real intriguing if he can add more bulk...

Weaknesses: Needs to add more weight to his frame, as he gets pushed around due to a weak lower body...does not seem to understand leverage very well...plays too high...needs to work on shedding blocks...how much of his collegiate success was due to superior teammates?...some off the field issues due to an arrest...motor seems to run hot and cold...

Overall: Fili Moala was considered one of the best defensive tackle prospects in the country entering the 2009 draft, but disappointed with Sedrick Ellis no longer lining up next to him. His motor seems to run hot and cold and he never demonstrated the ability to dominate. He projects as a possible NFL starter, but has been a bit overhyped due to his program pedigree. His best chance to make a long term impact at the NFL level is probably going to rest in his ability to add some bulk to his large frame and become an anchor at the point of attack, much like his cousin, Hanoi Ngata of the Baltimore Ravens

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He was great at the collegiate level

(though not against Cal’s Alex Mack – teehee), but if I recall correctly he wasn’t that impressive in the pre-season games he’s been in. Sounds like we all have to be patient with him as they’ve indicated that DT is one of the hardest positions to transition into from collegiate to pro level.

How can you not love a team that does this?

by LovinBlue on Oct 15, 2009 10:51 AM EDT reply actions

I believe he played more of a 3-4 DE while at USC....

but I may be mistaken. Thats why I believe he was somewhat seen as a project as a DT. That is merely speculation on my part though.

"Pressure is something you feel when you don't know what the hell you're doing."

PEYTON MANNING

by cscott5527 on Oct 15, 2009 12:19 PM EDT reply actions

Senior year

He played 7 technique DE in a 3-4 scheme. The year before that he played 3 technique DT in a 4-3 scheme next to the Saints Sedric Ellis.

by Sanders_fan89 on Oct 15, 2009 1:17 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Thanks

I hadn’t known a lot about him outside of his senior year as my disdain for all things USC keeps me from watching them.

"Pressure is something you feel when you don't know what the hell you're doing."

PEYTON MANNING

by cscott5527 on Oct 15, 2009 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions

I hardly believe the Colts would have taken Fili in the 2nd as a project! Not there custom to draft projects that high. Terrance Taylor was drafted as a project, but was taken in the sixth I believe.

by baller3 on Oct 15, 2009 12:55 PM EDT reply actions