DirtyBird8711 Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2412826-florida-linebacker-neiron-ball-no-stranger-to-adversity-entering-2015-nfl-draft CBS Sports' Dane Brugler "wouldn't be surprised" if Florida redshirt senior OLB Neiron Ball's old coach Dan Quinn "pushed hard for Atlanta to get him." Thoughts??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndySG Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 I honestly know nothing about him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonFalcon Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Who? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArthursMoustache Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Neiron is a tweener. Has a nose for making plays. Spent a year injured due to a blood clot in his brain. He would make for great depth and could see playing time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayorWest13 Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 I used to like montee ball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArthursMoustache Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/neiron-ball?id=2552680 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBird8711 Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 I honestly know nothing about him.Fans on the falcoholic was discussing this very thing.....Dan Quinn was his DC (2011-2012)Who? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovie_Lover Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Neiron BallHT: 6'2" WT: 236LBS.POSITION: OLBSCHOOL: FloridaARM LENGTH: 33 5/8"HANDS: 9 3/8"COMBINE RESULTSBENCH PRESS: 22 REPSSTRENGTHSGood athlete with adequate play strength for his size. Willing to take on lead blockers and play physically against the run. Plays with toughness. Played outside 'backer in a 3-4 and 4-3 and took reps at inside 'backer. Stays square to line of scrimmage, using controlled footwork to slide along line of scrimmage. Has ability to cover man to man. Doesn't quit on a play. Will continue bird-dogging a play until whistle sounds. Has speed to close out on perimeter and uses same burst as decent pass rusher. Can cover kicks and punts. Mentally tough and has overcome difficult circumstances in his life.WEAKNESSESThe microfracture surgery he underwent in mid-November is a substantial concern. Slow with his eyes. Gets off of playaction and into coverage slower than desired. Inconsistent with diagnosing quickly and attacking. Looks like a thinker rather than reactor when playing inside. Angular linebacker who could use more bend and leverage in his game. Had brain surgery in 2011 after being diagnosed with rare, hereditary condition.BOTTOM LINEVersatile linebacker with good play speed and a motor that teams look for. While Ball's play clearly improved from 2013 to 2014, his physical issues will be tough to overcome by draft day. He overcame losing both of his parents before the age of 10 as well as brain surgery in 2011, so he's no stranger to adversity and perseverance. Ball might have to attempt to beat the odds once again and make a roster via the undrafted-free-agent route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Flight Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Never heard of him. I thought this was gonna be some fancy ball used in practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerSteve Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 He has almost no proven production, so he's at best a long shot and he seems to be injured a lot. I don't know about Dan Quinn, but he seems to be a draft pick right off TD's Priority Choice Selection Board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 He has almost no proven production, so he's at best a long shot and he seems to be injured a lot. I don't know about Dan Quinn, but he seems to be a draft pick right off TD's Priority Choice Selection Board. I was just going to see this has TD written all over it. Tells me they could be looking a different way in the first round.Listed at UDFA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OFF Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Like him. Wouldn't necessarily spend a draft pick on him. I'd like for us to pick him up if he was undrafted. Love hearing the adversity players overcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunken Minotaur Zebra Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 He's got good measureables and seems to compare favorably to Justin Durant (good coverage backer) ... I hate the Gators but I'm ok with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 He's got good measureables and seems to compare favorably to Justin Durant (good coverage backer) ... I hate the Gators but I'm ok with this. Especially the injury thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McSpanker Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 I played with him in highschool. We both played on the d-line. His athleticism is unreal, he always seemed to have a knack for finding the ball carrier too. Not only that, but one of the most respectable dudes I've ever met in my life. I wouldn't be mad at using a 7th rounder for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FentayeJones Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 There is no need to draft this guy... hes a projected UDFA. He can be signed after the draft to come in and compete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Insano Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Never heard of him. I thought this was gonna be some fancy ball used in practice.Glad I wasn't the only one..lol..interesting prospect though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thamill Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 He has almost no proven production, so he's at best a long shot and he seems to be injured a lot. I don't know about Dan Quinn, but he seems to be a draft pick right off TD's Priority Choice Selection Board. Sounds like he just may be TD's annual 3rd round WTF? pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlfanstckndenver Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 There is no need to draft this guy... hes a projected UDFA. He can be signed after the draft to come in and compete. Especially with his ties to Quinn. I bet if he goes undrafted the Falcons will get first dibbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Maguire Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 This is a scouting report. That's it. And speculative. I would also not be surprised to see him come in as an UDFA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ki46dinah Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Neiron is a tweener. Has a nose for making plays. Spent a year injured due to a blood clot in his brain. He would make for great depth and could see playing time.So not a blood clot...but an AV malformation.Not just semantics, a blood clot in his brain/associated condition would likely keep him out of the NFL, but an AVM can be fixed, which it was, so he should be legit to quit now.Now his micro fracture surgery on the other hand... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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