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Congrats! It should be ok to post the link here -- @midwestpatsfan does it all the time for his reports. NEPatriotsDraft.com - 2015 NFL Draft
Thanks for the report. Mata'afa does sound intriguing as someone who could play outside and the kick inside on 3rd downs. If he were 3 inches taller and 10 pound heavier it wouldn't be to dissimilar from Chandler Jones. However, according to this site (Washington State football: NFL draft projections on Coug DL Hercules Mata'afa all over the map) there are concerns that his height/weight is already overstated, that's he 6'1" and 240 which would certainly impact things.
Although as you also alluded to, his size is close to Tedy Bruschi, and it would be really interesting to see if BB thinks he can be truly multiple and be an inside linebacker type - and you've noted that he's already done some of that a few times in college which definitely helps.
Sounds interesting as a long-term developmental project, and someone who sounds like he'd be completely reliable on special teams in year 1 (like Bruschi).
Thanks man & I def will if it's not already here. MWPF is a really good dude.
Mata'afa is one of the most intriguing prospects in this years draft imho. His weight will be huge. He he can get to & maintain 255-260 teams won't shy away, esp 34 teams.
I just think he's perfect for today's multiple NFL. I really believe he has what it takes to transition inside if needed