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Maurice Rodriguez | OLB | Fresno St. | Western Athletic Conference
Selected by Kansas City Chiefs in round 7, pick 10 (221 overall)
Height Weight 40 Grade
6'0½ 232 4.77 3.28
First-year starter that saw duty mainly on special teams prior to his senior campaign . Led the team in tackles last season finishing the year with 101/3/1/0/6. Played in ten games as a junior and totaled 16/3/1. Only played three seasons on the football field and could apply for another year of eligibility.

Athletic and heady linebacker best on the weak side. Quick reading or anticipating the action, finds his way through the traffic and gets to the ballcarrier. Disciplined, rarely caught out of position and has a good head for the ball. Fluid moving laterally, uses his hands to stay off blocks and displays adequate range. Effective playing in space, breaks down well and also shows a solid backpedal in pass coverage. Displays some pursuit speed and squares into the ballcarrier wrapping up. Small and has difficulty handling blocks head-on, does not play with great balance nor does he show the quick change of direction. An afterthought prior to the season but now a definite consideration to bring into camp. Free Agent.

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