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We know that GM Belichick likes to lean on his confidantes for info on draft prospects. College coaches such as; Nick Saban, Urban Meyer, Pat Hill and Kirk Ferentz. Bill O'Brien can be added to that list. Mauti is 6'2" 235lb 5th year senior at Penn State. He's having a fabulous season on the field. And, has become the de-facto spokesman for PSU's players. He's played with a chip on his shoulder and done everything possible to keep the squad together. He's already made quite a few big hits on the punt team too. Special teams is a must for a backup lb on the Pats. As the Pats morph into more of a 4-3. Or 4-2-5 team. Do lighter, quicker lb's come into play. We have 3 of them as backups. White and Koutouvides. Dane Fletcher fits that profile too. Interestingly, our 3 starters are big thumpers. Mayo, Spikes and Hightower. CBS has Mauti at 77 in their rankings. I don't feel he will get drafted that high because he has had two acl surgeries. I'm thinking late 4 or 5. We might get a couple of comp picks for losing Law Firm and Mark Anderson. He might be a target there.
Michael Mauti, ILB, Penn State, NFL Draft - CBSSports.com - NFLDraftScout.com
Another lb who came into the season more highly ranked is Gerald Hodges. He's listed at 6'2" 238lb. CBS has him at 105. No health concerns. Because of that, I am pretty sure he will get drafted before Mauti. Was recruited as a safety. But, he outgrew the position. PSU has zero talent and depth in the defensive secondary. Except for Adrian Amos. Aren't even using a db as a nickel back. Hodges has been forced to play the nickel back and it has taken him away from the LOS and not allowing him to make the plays and use his athletic ability as he did last year.
Any comments about Sandusky can be placed in the BOB'S debut at PSU thread. I'll even put a link in here for you.
http://www.patsfans.com/new-england-patriots/messageboard/13/939941-ot-bobs-debut-psu.html
Michael Mauti, ILB, Penn State, NFL Draft - CBSSports.com - NFLDraftScout.com
Another lb who came into the season more highly ranked is Gerald Hodges. He's listed at 6'2" 238lb. CBS has him at 105. No health concerns. Because of that, I am pretty sure he will get drafted before Mauti. Was recruited as a safety. But, he outgrew the position. PSU has zero talent and depth in the defensive secondary. Except for Adrian Amos. Aren't even using a db as a nickel back. Hodges has been forced to play the nickel back and it has taken him away from the LOS and not allowing him to make the plays and use his athletic ability as he did last year.
Any comments about Sandusky can be placed in the BOB'S debut at PSU thread. I'll even put a link in here for you.
http://www.patsfans.com/new-england-patriots/messageboard/13/939941-ot-bobs-debut-psu.html