Rey Maualuga NFL Draft Scouting Report

Inside Linebacker

USC

College Position:	Inside Linebacker
School:	USC
Grade:	Senior
Height:	6-3
Weight:	250
Birthdate:
Draft Projection:	Mid First
Overall Rank:	15
NFL Draft Position (Rank):	Inside Linebacker (1)

Draft Result Drafted in the 2009 Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2nd round with the #6 pick.

This is a franchise changing pick for the Cincinnati Bengals. Maualuga could be type of impact player and enforcer that the Bengals defense needs.

Strengths The number one overall senior on my board. The best USC linebacker since Junior Seau. A force in the middle and speedy from sideline to sideline. Very fluid hips. Can the middle in a 4-3 or inside in a 3-4.

Weaknesses Has some minor durability issues after missing 4 games in 2005-2006. Has to manage weight. Should play around 245 but sometimes balloons up to 260

Articles

2009 AFC North Preview by Chris Maier (08-23-2009)
2009 NFL Draft Report Card: AFC North by Dan Wernery (04-30-2009)
2009 NFL Draft Grades (Chris' Take) by Chris Maier (04-29-2009)
2009 NFL Draft: Day One Winners, Losers and More by Chris Maier (04-25-2009)
The Jay Cutler Trade: The NFL Draft Impact by Chris Maier (04-02-2009)
2009 NFL Scouting Combine Buzz: Day Three - DT, DE, LB by Chris Maier (02-23-2009)
2009 Senior Bowl Recap - Defense: Studs and Duds by Chris Maier (01-29-2009)
2009 Senior Bowl Recap - Offense: Studs and Duds by Chris Maier and Dan Wernery (01-27-2009)
2009 Senior Bowl Rosters: South by Chris Maier (01-18-2009)
Poinsettia Bowl: Draft Stocks to Watch by Chris Maier (12-22-2008)
Pre-Bowl Game 2009 NFL Mock Draft (2 Rounds) by Chris Maier (12-12-2008)
2009 NFL Mock Draft: Mid-Season Edition by Chris Maier (10-23-2008)
The Seven Step Drop: Upsets Abound As Conference Play Begins by Chris Maier (09-30-2008)
2009 NFL Mock Draft (Early Season version) by Dan Wernery (09-22-2008)
2009 Draft: Top 10 LB Prospects by Dan Wernery (07-20-2008)
2009 NFL Mock Draft (Pre-Season version) by Chris Maier (07-13-2008)

Mock Draft Results

Mock Draft Date	Round	Pick	Team	Draft
Apr 22	1	16	San Diego Chargers	View Draft
Apr 18	1	16	San Diego Chargers	View Draft
Apr 12	1	18	Denver Broncos	View Draft
Apr 7	1	18	Denver Broncos	View Draft
Apr 1	1	23	New England Patriots	View Draft
Mar 23	1	20	Detroit Lions	View Draft
Mar 16	1	12	Denver Broncos	View Draft
Mar 9	1	12	Denver Broncos	View Draft
Feb 23	1	12	Denver Broncos	View Draft
Feb 18	1	12	Denver Broncos	View Draft
Feb 2	1	12	Denver Broncos	View Draft
Jan 19	1	8	Jacksonville Jaguars	View Draft
Dec 31	1	12	Denver Broncos	View Draft
Nov 20	1	10	Jacksonville Jaguars	View Draft