nose tackle Chris Neild

[UnoDallas]

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

On the defensive side of the ball, The DA awarded West Virginia nose tackle Chris Neild as the Big East's Defensive Player of the Year.

While Neild does not have the statistics many of the conference's premiere players have, he more than makes up for it on the field.

The senior stalwart defensive lineman is the anchor of the Mountaineers' 3-3-5 defense which is ranked second in the nation in scoring defense.

"We would not be as solid in the middle without him. He is the best interior linemen in this league, and I think in this part of the country – maybe the country," said WVU head coach Bill Stewart. "Chris Neild is turning heads all over America. Just watch what he does when he finishes his career here."

On an average play, Neild takes on the opposing team's center and one or two guards

 

[RoyTheHammer]

Why is the DA handing out college football awards now?

 

[JeffInDC]

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

On the defensive side of the ball, The DA awarded West Virginia nose tackle Chris Neild as the Big East's Defensive Player of the Year.

While Neild does not have the statistics many of the conference's premiere players have, he more than makes up for it on the field.

The senior stalwart defensive lineman is the anchor of the Mountaineers' 3-3-5 defense which is ranked second in the nation in scoring defense.

"We would not be as solid in the middle without him. He is the best interior linemen in this league, and I think in this part of the country – maybe the country," said WVU head coach Bill Stewart. "Chris Neild is turning heads all over America. Just watch what he does when he finishes his career here."

On an average play, Neild takes on the opposing team's center and one or two guards

I LOVE this kid..........................I would draft him in a minute to START @ NT and move Rat to his more natural position. The kid is gonna be a great pro.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

He and Sands are the best players on Defense from WVU coming out in the draft.

I like him the best and think he would be a good fit for us.

He has a heck of a motor and is a solid guy. I don't think he is the type that will be putting up sack numbers like Rat but he is a solid guy you would like in the middle as an NT.

Now the question is, in what round would you take him and what is his value round wise.

I really have no clue on that type of thing as I have not paid attention to draft sites who normally try to slot these guys.

 

[JeffInDC]

He and Sands are the best players on Defense from WVU coming out in the draft.

I like him the best and think he would be a good fit for us.

He has a heck of a motor and is a solid guy. I don't think he is the type that will be putting up sack numbers like Rat but he is a solid guy you would like in the middle as an NT.

Now the question is, in what round would you take him and what is his value round wise.

I really have no clue on that type of thing as I have not paid attention to draft sites who normally try to slot these guys.

5th Round BP.

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

5th Round BP.

Too many 34 teams out there. I doubt he would last to the fifth round but who knows?

 

[JeffInDC]

Too many 34 teams out there. I doubt he would last to the fifth round but who knows?

I only said 5th because of where NFLDraftscout has him ranked. Like you, I have a feeling he will be gone before Round 5 (probably late 3-early 4).

 

[BAT]

Would be a nice pick in the 5th. So would Kenrick Ellis:

Kenrick Ellis, NT, Hampton 6'5 340 5.07

 

[UnoDallas]

Would be a nice pick in the 5th. So would Kenrick Ellis:

Kenrick Ellis, NT, Hampton 6'5 340 5.07

seen this guy ranked as high as the 2nd