Joshua Mauga | Nevada Scouting Report - 2009 NFL Draft Prospect

Strengths:
Excellent athleticism...Adequate height and bulk with long arms and big hands...Great timed speed...Quick and agile...Great range...Does a terrific job in pursuit...Fluid in coverage...Instinctive...A team captain.

Weaknesses:
Needs to get stronger...Is not overly tough or physical...Has trouble taking on and shedding blockers...Will miss some tackles...Isn't stout at the point of attack...Durability concerns...Just average production.

Notes:
Was a four-year starter for the Wolf Pack...Played outside linebacker in 2005 and was named a Freshman All-American...Moved inside in a 3-4 scheme in 2006...Missed the final five games of the 2007 season with a torn MCL in his left knee...Played middle linebacker in a 4-3 scheme in 2008...Was hampered by a torn pectoral muscle as a senior, which ultimately required offseason surgery and limited him during the pre-Draft process...Can project inside or outside depending on the scheme...Will draw a lot of interest due to his impressive measurables.

Career Statistics
Year	GP	TKL	TFL	SACK	PBU	INT
2005	12	32	6.0	2.5	2	0
2006	13	56	2.5	0.0	2	3
2007	7	71	3.0	1.0	3	0
2008	13	54	7.5	3.5	0	1
Totals	45	213	19.0	7.0	7	4