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Manti Te'o - Notre Dame

Analysis

+Size/Bulk
+Agility
+Leadership
+Character
+Range
+Assignments
+Tackling
+Run Stopper
-Shed Blocks
NFL Role:ILB
Grade:88
Potential:Elite Player
Round:1st Round
Date:01-08-2013
-Chris Raiden
Te'o is an impressive linebacker, and he could be in line for a trip to New York for the Heisman presentation. He's the top player in a tough Notre Dame defense that has brought the team to the national title game for the first time in a generation, and he leads the defense by example. With more picks than any other linebacker, he displays great awareness and a nose for the play and the ball. On the downside, he can run into some trouble trying to shed blocks to make plays. Overall, a tough, instinctive linebacker who will go higher than his measurables indicate.
+Size/Bulk
+College System
+Experience
-Explosiveness
-Range
-Pass Rusher
NFL Role:ILB
Grade:76
Potential:Starter
Round:2nd Round
Date:01-29-2013
-Football_O
Teo is a vey solid prospect, although i do believe he's over rated. He had 7 Ints this past year but I'm not too sold on him in pass coverage, he seems to have heavy legs, and a little stiff up top. Lacks the sklls to rush the passer. What Teo is, is Lofa Tutupa part 2. A smart, strong, instinctive LB, but not spectacular. Also, I don't think Te'o is a 3 down LB.
+Size/Bulk
+Strength
+Technique
+Leadership
+Character
+Awareness
+Intelligence
+Experience
+Big Hitter
+Run Stopper
+Ball Skills
+Shed Blocks
-Speed
-Range
NFL Role:ILB
Grade:88
Potential:Elite Player
Round:1st Round
Date:01-07-2013
-Peter Smith

Workouts

 
Ht
Wt
40
Shuttle - 20
Shuttle - 60
3 Cone
Broad
Vertical
Bench
Combine
6012
241 lbs
4.82
4.27
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7.13
9'5
33"
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News/Notes

Date:01-07-2013
Source:
-PSH Staff
Manti Te'o - Irish Legend's Future in the NFL, article by PSH writer Peter Smith

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2nd Round:74-84
3rd Round:64-73
4th Round:55-63
5th Round:45-54
6th Round:35-44
7th Round:23-34
UDFA:1-22
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  1. Info

    Position:ILB
    Class:SR
    Draft Eligible:2012
    40 Time:4.82
  2. Grades

    PSH:84.00
    Projection:1st-2nd Round
    Fan:97.00
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