NFLDraft101: Rey Maualuga (USC) NFL Draft Scouting Report

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

News

2010 NFL Draft: Five Bold Predictions (Wernery edition) - Apr 20 (Dan Wernery)
Bengals Sign WR Antonio Bryant: The Draft Effect - Mar 12 (Chris Maier)
2009 AFC North Preview - Aug 23 (Chris Maier)
2009 NFL Draft Report Card: AFC North - Apr 30 (Dan Wernery)
2009 NFL Draft Grades (Chris' Take) - Apr 29 (Chris Maier)
2009 NFL Draft: Day One Winners, Losers and More - Apr 25 (Chris Maier)
The Jay Cutler Trade: The NFL Draft Impact - Apr 2 (Chris Maier)
2009 NFL Scouting Combine Buzz: Day Three - DT, DE, LB - Feb 23 (Chris Maier)
2009 Senior Bowl Recap - Defense: Studs and Duds - Jan 29 (Chris Maier)
2009 Senior Bowl Recap - Offense: Studs and Duds - Jan 27 (Chris Maier and Dan Wernery)
2009 Senior Bowl Rosters: South - Jan 18 (Chris Maier)
Poinsettia Bowl: Draft Stocks to Watch - Dec 22 (Chris Maier)
Pre-Bowl Game 2009 NFL Mock Draft (2 Rounds) - Dec 12 (Chris Maier)
2009 NFL Mock Draft: Mid-Season Edition - Oct 23 (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 Draft: Top 10 LB Prospects - Jul 20 (Dan Wernery)
2009 NFL Mock Draft (Pre-Season version) - Jul 13 (Chris Maier)

Mock Draft Results

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