Aaron Maybin
NFL Draft Scouting Report

Defensive End

Penn State


College Position: Defensive End
School: Penn State
Grade: Junior
Height: 6-4
Weight: 235
Birthdate:
Draft Projection: Late First
Overall Rank: 24
NFL Draft Position (Rank): Defensive End (2)
3-4 Linebacker (1)

Draft Result

Drafted in the 2009 Draft by the Buffalo Bills in the 1st round with the #11 pick.
Maybin may be the best pure pass rusher in the draft but will take a year or two to develop. Don't expect him to be anything more than a situational pass rusher in 2009.

Mock Draft Results

Strengths

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Weaknesses

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News

2009 AFC East Preview - Aug 17 (Dan Wernery)
2009 NFL Draft Grades (Chris' Take) - Apr 29 (Chris Maier)
2009 NFL Draft Report Card: AFC East - Apr 26 (Dan Wernery)
2009 NFL Draft: Day One Winners, Losers and More - Apr 25 (Chris Maier)
2009 NFL Draft All-Overrated and Underrated Teams - Apr 14 (Chris Maier)
The Jay Cutler Trade: The NFL Draft Impact - Apr 2 (Chris Maier)
Dan Wernery Plays GM for 32 teams: Where do I draft a DE or 3-4 OLB? - Mar 21 (Dan Wernery)
Pro Day Updates: Penn State and Cal - Mar 18 (Chris Maier)
2009 NFL Scouting Combine Buzz: Day Three - DT, DE, LB - Feb 23 (Chris Maier)
2009 NFL Scouting Combine: Who and What to Watch - Feb 15 (Chris Maier)
2009 Underclassmen NFL Draft Stock Report - Jan 24 (Chris Maier and Dan Wernery)
Report: Aaron Maybin to enter draft - Jan 11 (Dan Wernery)