Koa Misi
NFL Draft Scouting Report

Defensive End

Utah


College Position: Defensive End
School: Utah
Grade: Senior
Height: 6-3
Weight: 263
Birthdate:
Draft Projection: Second
Overall Rank: Unranked
NFL Draft Position (Rank): Defensive End (9)
3-4 Linebacker (7)

Draft Result

Drafted in the 2010 Draft by the Miami Dolphins in the 2nd round with the #8 pick.
Has great athleticism for a 3-4 linebacker. Has a tremendous motor and fills the Dolphins need for a rush linebacker.

Mock Draft Results

Strengths

  • Athletic but undersized defensive end who will convert to linebacker in the NFL
  • Excellent burst and acceleration
  • Above average strength for the position
  • Has speed off the edge (4.69 40)
  • Has good footwork and balance
  • Tremendous motor
  • Good tackler who excels in pursuit
  • Looked like a natural at linebacker at the Senior Bowl
  • Has the potential play strongside in a 4-3
  • 3 year starter

Weaknesses

  • Lacks the size to play defensive end in the nfl
  • Slow to diagnose plays
  • Despite his excellent athleticism he was never an elite pass rusher (5 sacks was his best season) - a big concern for a rush linebacker
  • Limited pass rush moves

News

2010 NFL Draft: PRE Pre-Season All-Rookie Team - Defense - May 17 (Chris Maier)
2010 NFL Draft Grades: AFC East - Apr 28 (Chris Maier)
2010 NFL Draft: Winners, Losers and More Through Day Two - Apr 23 (Chris Maier)
2010 NFL Draft: Dan Wernery Plays GM for NFC Teams (Day Two) - Apr 23 (Dan Wernery)
2010 NFL Draft: Dan Wernery Plays GM for AFC Teams (Day Two) - Apr 23 (Dan Wernery)
2010 NFL Draft: Round 2 Mock Draft - Apr 23 (Dan Wernery)
2010 NFL Scouting Combine Buzz: DT, DE and LB - Mar 1 (Chris Maier)
2010 NFL Scouting Combine: Who and What To Watch - Feb 22 (Chris Maier)