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.

Mock Draft Results

Strengths

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Weaknesses

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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)