PrimeTime101 Posted March 27, 2023 Posted March 27, 2023 At the College Level Toughness and speed are words used when talking about Henley. Last Season he had 106 tackles, 3 forced fumbles, broken up pass and an INT. Considered a 3 down starter and runs a 4.54(second best among the top 5 ILBS in draft) at the senior bowl he shined in coverage using his 33" arms(tops among the top 5). We are talking about a football smart ILB that many feel his head is on a swivel while out there. Size 6'1 225LBS 33" Arms Pro's Explosive first step Not just fast but quick too Athletic Has a good eye in coverage Athletic High upside Explosive Finisher (Flawless victory, Fatality ) no, but seriously, this is where I thought we lacked with Edmunds. Con's He is not a traditional ILB (loves coverage style defenses more than blitzing) He needs to learn the art of being a stack ILB Raw Needs work with hitting the right gap (Don't panic and think of Edmunds same issue here... this is very common for a young ILB) Footwork Does not read QB's eyes well (this is a good and bad thing) It means he does not jump on plays as much, but it also means he does not bite as much either. I think this one could fall right into our lap. 2-3 round projections.. as far as I am concerned? winner winner, chicken dinner 8 2 2 2 Quote
mrags Posted March 27, 2023 Posted March 27, 2023 No thank you. Same problems as Edmund’s but he’s smaller and less powerful. Noah Sewell please 1 Quote
boyst Posted March 27, 2023 Posted March 27, 2023 No to small school LB's. Please get me big ten ILBs, ACC or SEC OLBs 3 Quote
MasterStrategist Posted March 27, 2023 Posted March 27, 2023 Great discussion/post. There's a handful of these "undersized" LBs coming out this year, who are athletic but are they fits at MLB in our scheme? To me, we just drafted a similar player (maybe not as talented) in Bernard LY. Big unknown what McDermott is looking to do at this position. Personally, I'd be surprised if we draft this style of player. 1 Quote
Yantha Posted March 27, 2023 Posted March 27, 2023 (edited) 33 minutes ago, PrimeTime101 said: At the College Level Toughness and speed are words used when talking about Henley. Last Season he had 106 tackles, 3 forced fumbles, broken up pass and an INT. Considered a 3 down starter and runs a 4.54(second best among the top 5 ILBS in draft) at the senior bowl he shined in coverage using his 33" arms(tops among the top 5). We are talking about a football smart ILB that many feel his head is on a swivel while out there. Size 6'1 225LBS 33" Arms Pro's Explosive first step Not just fast but quick too Athletic Has a good eye in coverage Athletic High upside Explosive Finisher (Flawless victory, Fatality ) no, but seriously, this is where I thought we lacked with Edmunds. Con's He is not a traditional ILB (loves coverage style defenses more than blitzing) He needs to learn the art of being a stack ILB Raw Needs work with hitting the right gap (Don't panic and think of Edmunds same issue here... this is very common for a young ILB) Footwork Does not read QB's eyes well (this is a good and bad thing) It means he does not jump on plays as much, but it also means he does not bite as much either. I think this one could fall right into our lap. 2-3 round projections.. as far as I am concerned? winner winner, chicken dinner So Henley is a player I've got my eye on as well, and is THE reason I thought that maybe we should consider a NOSE Tackle in this draft. My concern is his ability to sort through the trash and make the tackle in the run game, and he might not give the needed pass rush ability in down the middle. Henley will need a GREAT defensive line in front of him, in order for his attributes at MLB to really shine. He could be exposed a bit if our DL can't hold up against the run, and I'm not sure if he would be effective as a pass rusher in that case as well.... BUT, since this is a pass-happy league, his coverage skills. Arguably the BEST MLB prospect in that regard. Henley is my safeguard second rounder if we don't land MLB in round 1 (or in a trade down scenario). Jack Campbell is the most well rounded (but Henley beats him in coverage). Edited March 27, 2023 by Yantha Quote
mannc Posted March 27, 2023 Posted March 27, 2023 33 minutes ago, PrimeTime101 said: At the College Level Toughness and speed are words used when talking about Henley. Last Season he had 106 tackles, 3 forced fumbles, broken up pass and an INT. Considered a 3 down starter and runs a 4.54(second best among the top 5 ILBS in draft) at the senior bowl he shined in coverage using his 33" arms(tops among the top 5). We are talking about a football smart ILB that many feel his head is on a swivel while out there. Size 6'1 225LBS 33" Arms Pro's Explosive first step Not just fast but quick too Athletic Has a good eye in coverage Athletic High upside Explosive Finisher (Flawless victory, Fatality ) no, but seriously, this is where I thought we lacked with Edmunds. Con's He is not a traditional ILB (loves coverage style defenses more than blitzing) He needs to learn the art of being a stack ILB Raw Needs work with hitting the right gap (Don't panic and think of Edmunds same issue here... this is very common for a young ILB) Footwork Does not read QB's eyes well (this is a good and bad thing) It means he does not jump on plays as much, but it also means he does not bite as much either. I think this one could fall right into our lap. 2-3 round projections.. as far as I am concerned? winner winner, chicken dinner You might want to mention somewhere in your detailed and informative post the name of the college team for which this prospect played…many here probably have not heard of him. Quote
wppete Posted March 27, 2023 Posted March 27, 2023 Nice breakdown but you did it let us know what school he is from. 1 Quote
CookieG Posted March 27, 2023 Posted March 27, 2023 15 minutes ago, mannc said: You might want to mention somewhere in your detailed and informative post the name of the college team for which this prospect played…many here probably have not heard of him. Washington State. Played previously at Nevada. A decent bio: https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Daiyan-Henley-LB-Nevada Quote
mannc Posted March 27, 2023 Posted March 27, 2023 43 minutes ago, boyst said: No to small school LB's. Please get me big ten ILBs, ACC or SEC OLBs I just read that he’s from Washington State, not a “small school”. Quote
The Jokeman Posted March 27, 2023 Posted March 27, 2023 58 minutes ago, PrimeTime101 said: At the College Level Toughness and speed are words used when talking about Henley. Last Season he had 106 tackles, 3 forced fumbles, broken up pass and an INT. Considered a 3 down starter and runs a 4.54(second best among the top 5 ILBS in draft) at the senior bowl he shined in coverage using his 33" arms(tops among the top 5). We are talking about a football smart ILB that many feel his head is on a swivel while out there. Size 6'1 225LBS 33" Arms Pro's Explosive first step Not just fast but quick too Athletic Has a good eye in coverage Athletic High upside Explosive Finisher (Flawless victory, Fatality ) no, but seriously, this is where I thought we lacked with Edmunds. Con's He is not a traditional ILB (loves coverage style defenses more than blitzing) He needs to learn the art of being a stack ILB Raw Needs work with hitting the right gap (Don't panic and think of Edmunds same issue here... this is very common for a young ILB) Footwork Does not read QB's eyes well (this is a good and bad thing) It means he does not jump on plays as much, but it also means he does not bite as much either. I think this one could fall right into our lap. 2-3 round projections.. as far as I am concerned? winner winner, chicken dinner His size worries me especially when we already have a small guy in Matt Milano. That said we don't need another Edmunds but like to see a MLB in the 6'3 235 range. I'd also like to see us run a more traditional 4-3 as while Taron Johnson an above average nickel CB am not sure it's best to have smaller guys on the field in potential running plays. 2 Quote
PrimeTime101 Posted March 27, 2023 Author Posted March 27, 2023 53 minutes ago, HOUSE said: Nice post Prime Thanks House. Quote
mannc Posted March 27, 2023 Posted March 27, 2023 6 minutes ago, CookieG said: Washington State. Played previously at Nevada. A decent bio: https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Daiyan-Henley-LB-Nevada Nice profile, but they don’t mention his DOB. Looks like he’ll probably be 24 years old before the start of the season. When combined with his size, that makes him a day-3 guy, I think. Quote
PrimeTime101 Posted March 27, 2023 Author Posted March 27, 2023 50 minutes ago, mrags said: No thank you. Same problems as Edmund’s but he’s smaller and less powerful. Noah Sewell please This is so far from the truth. but you have the right to your opinion. Quote
dpberr Posted March 27, 2023 Posted March 27, 2023 Appears to be a great athlete who's learning the LB position. Endured 5 years of that with Edmunds. Henley as a starter? Not a chance. The 2023 Bills can't afford that OTJ training. Quote
Nephilim17 Posted March 27, 2023 Posted March 27, 2023 With the high winds in Highmark Stadium I'd be worried that he might blow away. 1 Quote
PrimeTime101 Posted March 27, 2023 Author Posted March 27, 2023 26 minutes ago, wppete said: Nice breakdown but you did it let us know what school he is from. Un. Nevada 1 minute ago, dpberr said: Appears to be a great athlete who's learning the LB position. Endured 5 years of that with Edmunds. Henley as a starter? Not a chance. The 2023 Bills can't afford that OTJ training. I agree. this is a guy you want to bring in to compete. he is not a plug n play ILB round 1 early 2. 1 Quote
Dopey Posted March 27, 2023 Posted March 27, 2023 5 minutes ago, mannc said: I just read that he’s from Washington State, not a “small school”. I looked up the top athletes coming out of WSU and to my surprise, Ryan Leaf didn't make the list. 🤣 Quote
MrEpsYtown Posted March 27, 2023 Posted March 27, 2023 Interesting guy. But he's like the thrift shop version of Trenton Simpson. Simpson does everything Henley does, has more polish, is bigger and faster, and 2 years younger. 6 1 Quote
Buffalo_Stampede Posted March 27, 2023 Posted March 27, 2023 54 minutes ago, mrags said: No thank you. Same problems as Edmund’s but he’s smaller and less powerful. Noah Sewell please He’s more of a Milano type. Quote
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