John Adams Posted April 26, 2009 Posted April 26, 2009 http://www.nfl.com/draft/2009/profiles/nic-harris?id=71323 6-2, 234 -- enough size for a Tampa-2 weakside 'backer. To quote both Lori and ESPN: Maiava is a classic weak-side linebacker who can be productive versus the run if protected. He is a fluid and smooth athlete that can contribute in coverage and he also has great experience on special teams. However, he is undersized and lacks ideal top-end speed for a such a small WLB prospect. He also has questionable awareness in coverage. We think Maiava can contribute in the NFL as a reserve linebacker and special teamer, but he's not worth drafting before the fourth round.
nodnarb Posted April 26, 2009 Posted April 26, 2009 There's our SLB depth http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d80f8832d
BillsZubaz Posted April 26, 2009 Posted April 26, 2009 He's a LB. He was a LB last year because of injury and struggled a little but showed glimpses. His natural position was S. Maybe they will try to turn him into a weakside backer...could work...
PastaJoe Posted April 26, 2009 Posted April 26, 2009 His play has been compared to Cato June. A bit weak in pass coverage.
John Adams Posted April 26, 2009 Posted April 26, 2009 Is he starting material? In the 5th round? He'll be a ST starter.
bluenews Posted April 26, 2009 Posted April 26, 2009 http://gridironfans.com/forums/latest-nfl-...kout-bills.html
Cson76 Posted April 26, 2009 Posted April 26, 2009 Athlete with Speed. GOing to move to safety. Was a running back in highschool Oklahoma will coverted to safety. Ran a 4.76 at pro day. Gil Brandt likes it, therefore I like it. video here http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d80f8832d
H2o Posted April 26, 2009 Posted April 26, 2009 We talked about this guy when Buffalo brought him in for a visit. He was horrible at the Combine. He ran a 4.8+ 40 time, was last or 2nd to last in almost every positional drill, and only put up 15 reps on the bench. This is a pick that I like less than the selection of Byrd. We shouldn't be drafting for ST fodder in the 5th with compitent players available at LB and DT.
lets_go_bills Posted April 26, 2009 Posted April 26, 2009 per nfldraftcountdown.com, They have him listed as an OLB prospect. Strengths: Outstanding size and bulk...Good tackler...Excellent instincts...Tough and physical...Active and aggressive...A decent blitzer...Nice special teams potential...Hard worker...Mature...Team leader...Durable and has a lot of experience...Was real productive...Offers some versatility. Weaknesses: Does not have very good speed or quickness...Lacks fluid hips...Isn't a big hitter...Just average hands and ball skills...Range is limited...Will struggle to turn and run in coverage ... Might not have a true position. Notes: Played safety for the Sooners but will most likely move to outside linebacker in the pros...Was a three-year starter...Named 2nd Team All-Big 12 as a sophomore and earned 1st Team honors in 2007 and 2008....Had a rough upbringing and overcame a lot of adversity...Sat out spring practice in 2008 while he nursed a shoulder injury...Classic 'tweener who doesn't have the speed to play safety in the pros but isn't really big enough to play linebacker...Possesses better intangibles than physical tools...Should be either an in-the-box strong safety or a weakside linebacker at the next level but his best chance to make a roster might come on special teams...Fantastic college player but isn't nearly the pro prospect his press clippings would lead you to believe.
High Mark Posted April 26, 2009 Posted April 26, 2009 Harris is a STUD. Runs like a DB, hits like a LB. Best cover LB in the draft, a great open field tackler as well. Expect to see him starting over Ellison very early into the season. I have been talking him up for months now, and I just cant believe the Bills actually got him. In time this will be the best pick of the Bills draft.
OrangeJuiceSimpson Posted April 26, 2009 Posted April 26, 2009 Harris recorded 74 tackles and intercepted 11 passes, returning four for touchdowns his senior season Can that possibly be right?
bdelma Posted April 26, 2009 Posted April 26, 2009 His play has been compared to Cato June. A bit weak in pass coverage. What? Where did see this
darkman Posted April 26, 2009 Posted April 26, 2009 In the 5th round? He'll be a ST starter. We don't need many more of those..
High Mark Posted April 26, 2009 Posted April 26, 2009 Can that possibly be right? No, the picks/TDs is his career I would assume. I know for a fact he only had one pick last season and it was in the NC.
Magox Posted April 26, 2009 Posted April 26, 2009 He's a LB, and his size is just fine to be at the weakside. I suppose the Bills had him rated higher than Follet or Freeman. So we will see
bdelma Posted April 26, 2009 Posted April 26, 2009 In the 5th round? He'll be a ST starter. Why? cause he was drafted in the fifth
BillsZubaz Posted April 26, 2009 Posted April 26, 2009 What? Where did see this It was on the NFL Draft Tickers analysis page.
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