Fili Moala
NFL Draft Scouting Report

Defensive Tackle

USC


College Position: Defensive Tackle
School: USC
Grade: Senior
Height: 6-5
Weight: 295
Birthdate:
Draft Projection: Second
Overall Rank: Unranked
NFL Draft Position (Rank): Defensive Tackle (5)

Draft Result

Drafted in the 2009 Draft by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2nd round with the #24 pick.
The Colts needed a DT to stop the run and moving up for Moala is a good move.

Mock Draft Results

Strengths

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Weaknesses

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News

2009 AFC South Preview - Sep 6 (Chris Maier)
2009 NFL Draft Report Card: AFC South - May 5 (Dan Wernery)
2009 NFL Draft Grades (Chris' Take) - Apr 29 (Chris Maier)
2009 NFL Draft All-Overrated and Underrated Teams - Apr 14 (Chris Maier)
2009 Senior Bowl Recap - Defense: Studs and Duds - Jan 29 (Chris Maier)
2009 Senior Bowl Rosters: South - Jan 18 (Chris Maier)
Pre-Bowl Game 2009 NFL Mock Draft (2 Rounds) - Dec 12 (Chris Maier)
The Seven Step Drop: Upsets Abound As Conference Play Begins - Sep 30 (Chris Maier)
2009 NFL Mock Draft (Early Season version) - Sep 22 (Dan Wernery)
2009 NFL Mock Draft (Pre-Season version) - Jul 13 (Chris Maier)
2009 Draft: Top 10 DT Prospects - Jun 26 (Dan Wernery)
Dan Wernery's First 2009 Mock Draft - May 21 (Dan Wernery)