2011 NFL Draft: Rounds 4-7

I love how on NFL.com it says that he won't be able to play NT in a 3-4..hahaha and thats what we drafted him for
National Football League: NFL Draft 2011 - Chris Neild (http://www.nfl.com/draft/2011/profiles/chris-neild?id=2495319#tab=2)

I am kind of disappointed that only one O-Lineman was drafted out of all the picks we had.

NT Neild...

When a 3-4 nose tackle is doing his job correctly, few people will notice because they tend to spend time eating up blocks instead of chasing the ball. But Big East coaches noticed Neild's ability to eat up blocks to free up linebackers in the WVU 3-3-5 defense during his senior season, naming him first-team all-conference despite making only 35 tackles, four for loss and 3.0 sacks.

It was the second consecutive year Neild received accolades with paltry statistics; his second-team all-conference junior season saw him make only 35 tackles, two for loss. His most productive season statistically was his sophomore year (45 tackles, 4.5 for loss, 2.5 sacks), the first season he was the starting nose tackle after contributing as a redshirt freshman (13 tackles, 0.5 sack).


Most people associate the 3-4 nose tackle with a wide body like Ted Washington or Vince Wilfork. But Pittsburgh and Baltimore have relied on somewhat smaller pluggers like Chris Hoke and Kelly Gregg in the middle of their defenses. Neild fits that mold to a tee, making him a likely late-round pick who expects to play for a long time.

Another high character guy:

"Developed into the leader and pace setter along the defensive line. Selected as a team captain during senior campaign. Awarded the John Russell award by the coaches during his junior season (2009) for his leadership skills."

Christopher Neild 2011 NFL Draft Profile - ESPN (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player?id=26170)

Pretty much a squat space eater.

Chris Neild was a major reach at that spot

:lol:

We should have traded down.

Chris Neild was a major reach at that spot

LOL

Winning!

Glad we got a true NT; could be our starting NT

.... BTW... Neild...

30 reps of 225lbs at the combine... WAAYYY... WAAAYYYY stronger than Jenkins

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I love how on NFL.com it says that he won't be able to play NT in a 3-4..hahaha and thats what we drafted him for
National Football League: NFL Draft 2011 - Chris Neild (http://www.nfl.com/draft/2011/profiles/chris-neild?id=2495319#tab=2)

Glad you aren't lead analyst of the Warpath -- from your link:

Neild is a run-stopping defensive tackle who could contribute in a defensive line rotation at the next level. He is stout with a strong lower half and is very difficult to move out of running lanes. He also has very active hands to keep blockers from getting inside and flashes the lateral range to make plays outside of the tackle box. However, he lacks explosion off the line and is very raw as a pass rusher. Neild possesses natural leverage and is an asset against the run and he will likely be a middle round pick.