Scouting Report Daiyan Henley ILB rounds 2-3

[mannc]

3 minutes ago, PrimeTime101 said:

Un. Nevada

 

Wait, did you really post this without knowing what school he’s from?

[PrimeTime101]

Just now, MrEpsYtown said:

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. 

so More Polished I agree. Bigger? Faster? Wrong on bigger. 1 inch taller but my man has the longer arms. He may be faster but not quicker. not close

[mrags]

3 minutes ago, Buffalo_Stampede said:

He’s more of a Milano type. 

That’s funny. That’s exactly why I’ve thought of just about every single LB in this draft not named Sewell or Campbell. 

[boyst]

13 minutes ago, mannc said:

I just read that he’s from Washington State, not a “small school”.

compared to even a west coast UCLA, USC it's small but compared to the big ten, acc, sec schools - yes. those dudes are battle tested.

 

you're not playing the same level out there are WSU.

[mrags]

10 minutes ago, PrimeTime101 said:

This is so far from the truth. but you have the right to your opinion.

At 225lbs for any LB in this league I’ll pass. RBs in the nfl will have field days with that 

[PrimeTime101]

1 minute ago, mrags said:

That’s funny. That’s exactly why I’ve thought of just about every single LB in this draft not named Sewell or Campbell. 

I agree with this statement for the most part

6 minutes ago, Buffalo_Stampede said:

He’s more of a Milano type. 

SPOT ON.

[Buffalo_Stampede]

10 minutes ago, mrags said:

That’s funny. That’s exactly why I’ve thought of just about every single LB in this draft not named Sewell or Campbell. 

I’ve changed how I view ILB. I don’t want the size to take on linemen I want length for coverage.
 

Henley has 33 inch arms, which are the longest of the top LBs.

 

Edited March 27, 2023 by Buffalo_Stampede

[947]

Henley looks like an exact clone of Terrel Bernard. Watch their highlights, it's like you're watching the same player. Same size too. This doesn't look like a round 2-3 player to me. Late round pick, sure.

[PrimeTime101]

2 minutes ago, 947 said:

Henley looks like an exact clone of Terrel Bernard. Watch their highlights, it's like you're watching the same player. Same size too. This doesn't look like a round 2-3 player to me. Late round pick, sure.

every scout report, profile has him round 2-3. i really don't know where your getting this info

[Buffalo_Stampede]

4 minutes ago, 947 said:

Henley looks like an exact clone of Terrel Bernard. Watch their highlights, it's like you're watching the same player. Same size too. This doesn't look like a round 2-3 player to me. Late round pick, sure.

I honestly don’t know why we’re so down on Bernard? Such a mystery to me.

[TheWeatherMan]

26 minutes ago, PrimeTime101 said:

This is so far from the truth. but you have the right to your opinion.

So your opinion is truth? 😂

[OldTimer1960]

Get ready for MLB to be a problem this season.  I agree that they could not responsibly pay Edmunds enough for him to stay, but man, options to replace him in FA and the draft are slim.  Many of the LBs in the draft are undersized for inside and the few with size (Campbell, Sanders, and Simpson) all have holes in their game somewhere and all would be at least modest reaches at the end of round 1, but will likely all be gone before Bills’ 2nd round pick.  

[mannc]

16 minutes ago, boyst said:

compared to even a west coast UCLA, USC it's small but compared to the big ten, acc, sec schools - yes. those dudes are battle tested.

 

you're not playing the same level out there are WSU.

Not the same level as the ACC??😀

[OldTimer1960]

4 minutes ago, Buffalo_Stampede said:

I honestly don’t know why we’re so down on Bernard? Such a mystery to me.

For me, it’s mainly that he is very undersized, especially for inside backer.  

[TheWeatherMan]

15 minutes ago, PrimeTime101 said:

every scout report, profile has him round 2-3. i really don't know where your getting this info

You’re…annoying isn’t it? 

Edited March 27, 2023 by TheWeatherMan

[John from Riverside]

1 hour ago, mrags said:

No thank you. Same problems as Edmund’s but he’s smaller and less powerful. 
 

Noah Sewell please 

You do not want this player in Buffalo

[boyst]

6 minutes ago, mannc said:

Not the same level as the ACC??😀

The acc has some good schools and plays out of confederation games that are generally challenging 

[mannc]

4 minutes ago, boyst said:

The acc has some good schools and plays out of confederation games that are generally challenging 

In other words, exactly like the PAC 12 (or 10).  PAC 12 had 25 players drafted in 2022; ACC had 21.  They are basically the same.  There is the SEC and Big 10 and then there's everyone else.   

Edited March 27, 2023 by mannc

[LABILLBACKER]

1 hour 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 he's another big strong safety like Tremaine? We only use 1 traditional LB anyway in our dime.  I still think it will be Campbell or Sanders early.

[boyst]

4 minutes ago, mannc said:

In other words, exactly like the PAC 12 (or 10)  

the best 3 teams in the pac 12 are not as good as the best 3 in the acc, for example.