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2015 NFL Draft: 8 under-the-radar prospects to watch

By Michael Collins

Apr 25, 2013; New York, NY, USA; A general view of the stage before the 2013 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 25, 2013; New York, NY, USA; A general view of the stage before the 2013 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 21, 2015; Mobile, AL, USA; South squad defensive tackle Joey Mbu of Houston (96) knocks off the helmet of offensive center Reese Dismukes of Auburn (50)during Senior Bowl South squad practice at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Andrews-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 21, 2015; Mobile, AL, USA; South squad defensive tackle Joey Mbu of Houston (96) knocks off the helmet of offensive center Reese Dismukes of Auburn (50)during Senior Bowl South squad practice at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Andrews-USA TODAY Sports /

Joey Mbu, Defensive Tackle – Houston Cougars

Mbu is a throwback, space-eating, giant sized defensive tackle. Coming in a 6-foot-3 and 315 pounds, he’s got the size to clog up the defensive line that a lot of teams look for.

With his big size, Mbu isn’t the quickest player, and he’s not as agile as some of the DTs in this year’s draft, so he’s not going to be looked at by teams who are trying to find a pass rusher. However, with his strength and 34.5 inch arms, he’d be an ideal candidate for teams who use a 3-4 scheme that want a big strong nose tackle.

He’s a great form tackler, and sheds blocks easily with his strength, so against the run you’d be happy to see Joey Mbu standing on your defensive line.

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