34 Write a … Versus the pass, Maijeh maintains a constant competitive motor, keeping his pads low and keeping power in his lower half and soften the pocket. Maijeh is on the watch lists for the Bednarik Award, the Nagurski Trophy, and the Outland Trophy. Photo Credit: Zamani Feelings, Temple Univ Sports. Winning based on effort may work in some cases in college, but for a potential NFL prospect, these skills become paramount. “In practice, I was playing against the No. However, during his redshirt junior year, Maijeh became a full-time starter for the Owls. 2021 NFL Draft DT prospect Ifeanyi Maijeh 6'2,285 Temple 2021 NFL Draft DT prospect Tuli Letuligasenoa 6'2,318 Washington 2021 NFL Draft DT prospect Naquan Jones 6'3,340 Michigan State 2021 NFL Draft DT prospect 6'2,315 Alim McNeill NC State 2021 NFL Draft DT prospect Mustafa Johnson 6'2,290 Colorado Maijeh displays good lateral agility and short-area quickness for his position, which helps him play more as a two-gap sort of run defender. 8 Houston, Kingsway LB Zach Schneider commits to Temple, Temple faces No. Temple's Ifeanyi Maijeh forcing Georgia Tech’s Tobias Oliver to fumble in the Owls' win in September 2019. Fatukasi led the Big Ten with 101 tackles in 2020. An almost unblockable force, Maijeh racked up 34 total QB pressures, including seven sacks, eight QB hits and 19 more pressures up the middle. The first you’ll notice when you turn on Maijeh tap is his relentless effort on the field. 2019 Rankings; 2020 Rankings; 2021 Rankings; 2022 Rankings; 2023 Rankings; 2024 Rankings; Features. He gets off his man and prevents the RB from falling forward for the first. The 6-foot-2, 285-pound Maijeh had 52 tackles, including 10 tackles for losses, and 6.5 sacks, great production for an interior lineman. Maijeh and graduate student Dan Archibong could be among the top defensive tackle tandems in the AAC, if not beyond. Defensive Tackle DT. Maijeh started off his football career at Poly Prep High in Brooklyn, New York. By Team By Position. Even when he wasn’t playing, Maijeh was encouraged. One thing that hasn't changed is the 3 groups of fans that want a … Temple defensive tackle Ifeanyi Maijeh is transferring to Rutgers. He acknowledged that, saying he has been bothered by a groin injury. Taylor was a seventh-round pick by San Francisco in 2018 and Dogbe was a seventh-round selection by Arizona in 2019. Carey said that redshirt senior defensive tackle Dan Archibong, who has been at Temple for five years, has decided to declare for the NFL draft. The Bills entered 2020 with zero playoff wins this century. Given the player introductions will take less time, we can expect the 4th round to take place on the second day of the 2021 NFL Draft. 74 Write a comment. Still, Maijeh and fellow defensive tackle Dan Archibong were a strength of the defense. I had a full padded practice for three days in a row,” he said. Overall Maijeh has all of the athletic tools to make it as a top defensive tackle in the 2021 class. Ifeanyi Maijeh. This entry was posted in Analysis, AstroNotes and tagged 2021 NFL Draft, Ben Petrula, Buffalo Bills, Damone Clark, Elijah Moore, Ifeanyi Maijeh, Jabril Cox, K.J. “I feel like I have what it takes. Over the last five-plus years, the Temple Owls have sported a few notable NFL-caliber defenders. He is a great pass rusher who is able to win multiple ways. Last edited: Dec 18, 2020. Under head coach Kevin Fontaine, Maijeh split time between defensive end and tight end. Rene will join David Nwaogwugwu and Ifeanyi Maijeh from Temple and Kansas State’s Joshua Youngblood as transfers who will suit up for the Scarlet Knights in 2021. Maijeh displays good lateral agility and short-area quickness for his position, which helps him play more as a two-gap sort of run defender. TCKL. He possesses high-level athleticism, which is on display on most of his pass-rush snaps. NFL Draft News/Analysis; Mock Draft Simulator; Pauline’s 2021 Big Board; Relative Athletic Scores (RAS) Fantasy. ANALYSIS Maijeh was a breakout performer last year at the defensive tackle positions for the Owls. And when facing the pass, he could make better use of rips and arm overs to be a more dynamic pass rusher rather than a tackle that simply softens the pocket. Find the latest coverage, analysis, and player rankings for the 2021 Quarterback Pre-Season Rankings for the 2021 NFL Draft. Definitely NFL-caliber/talent... LOGIN | REGISTER. “So I’m getting back to my full strength.”. DT Temple. Now he won’t go into the season as an unknown commodity. » READ MORE: Temple football coach Rod Carey wonders if practice restrictions will delay start of the season. His ability to lean and get skinny through lanes is an intriguing attribute for anyone whos is a fan of gap penetrating tackles. “So it’s too early to say.”. Through preseason practices, the coaches have said Maijeh was a little banged up. Plus injury news, trade value, add drop advice, graphs, and more. The 4th round of the NFL Draft in 2021 will begin right after the 3rd round and possibly take a little bit longer than the 5th round. His 34 defensive stops tied for the most among interior defensive linemen in the conference as he moved terrifically well for a man his size. Custom Cheat Sheet Weekly. TD. The ball was picked up by Temple and run in for a touchdown. Copyright © 2020 Downtown Sports Network LLC. If he can continue to improve on the technical aspects of his game, we could see a big season out of the Owl in the fall. See the 2021 NFL Mock Draft Round 3 picks below. That would be welcome news because defensive tackle is among Temple’s strongest positions. One of those players was the linebacker/defensive end, Haason Reddick. 15. For my money, it’s defensive tackle Ifeanyi Maijeh. He also had his first career forced fumble along with a quarterback hurry. Ifeanyi Maijeh ’17. I just got to keep working.”. Tight End Pre-Season Rankings for the 2021 NFL Draft. 2021 NFL Draft: Five BIG 10 Players That Benefit From Playing, Baltimore Ravens Final Roster Prediction Ahead of Roster Cutdowns, 2021 NFL Draft: Why Ifeanyi Maijeh is the Temple Owls’ Best Kept Secret, Back For Moore: What Rondale Moore’s Return Means. Currently, Reddick and Ya-Sin now in the NFL, and Roche recently transferred to the University of Miami. "I would say Amir Tyler and Ifeanyi Maijeh. “It would be a great opportunity for me to go to the draft, but if not, and I feel like I haven’t had my best performance, then I can look at other options as well,” he said. Lightning quick off of the snap. In Temple’s 2019 game against Memphis, Maijeh’s physical presence helped him overwhelm the Tigers’ offensive line. ... Ifeanyi Maijeh - Temple - 6'2/285 ... My favourite guy for an every down linemen Jaylen Twyman has opted out which can hurt a draft … 0. Your email address will not be published. SACKS. 2018 Mock Draft; 2019 Mock Draft; 2020 Mock Draft; 2021 Mock Draft; 2022 Mock Draft; Player Rankings. All Draft Tools Custom Rankings Weekly Rankings Cheat Sheet Auction Values Projections. “As we are coming toward [the opener], I am getting better and better every day. Maijeh has recovered from a groin injury he suffered in camp and is expected to play the season opener against Navy on Oct. 10, Bill Evans of 247sports.com reports. Generally, the earlier, the longer the round takes to complete. Back to Top Khyiris Tonga, BYU (6-4/322) “It would be a great opportunity for me to go to the draft,” Maijeh said. His long arms give him a distinct advantage when engaging with blockers. Britt, Keylon Stokes, Pat Freiermuth, Tre Brown, Tyler Vrabel by Dean Kindig. Before you take a look at our mock draft picks, know the trades that took place for the 3rd round. And in 2019, pass rusher Quincy Roche became one of the better edge players in the AAC after notching 13 sacks during his redshirt junior season. Now a redshirt junior, was Maijeh surprised by his rapid development last season? | Mike Jensen, Women’s City Six notebook: Dynamic duo leads La Salle; Drexel learning from losses, Temple draws No. Current NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report: Andrew Zack. The Scarlet Knights were able to land DB Patrice Rene from North Carolina and Ifeanyi Maijeh from Temple as … He is a natural penetrator with an explosive first step and quick change of direction skills to work through small gaps in the offensive line. As such this raises a question of who will be the next Temple defensive star. During his redshirt sophomore year, Maijeh saw his first in-game action, appearing in five games for the Owls. Reactions: cicero grimes, tico brown, thegock and 6 others. Temple defensive tackle Ifeanyi Maijeh (88) sacks Maryland quarterback Josh Jackson in the second quarter of a game at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. » READ MORE: LSU opens its SEC season against Mississippi State amid college football postponed games, “That’s definitely one of my goals this year,” he said. Post navigation ← ... Free Draft Tools ... NFL Dan Campbell Davante Adams Kevin Stefanski Matt LaFleur Patrick Mahomes. Ifeanyi Maijeh had a highly productive 2019 season, tallying 10.5 tackles for loss and five sacks from the interior of the Temple Owls 4-3 defense. 2. by Matt Sussman Hustle Belt May 1, 2011, 11:00am EDT FF. 0. 2011 NFL Draft: The Undrafted Free Agents. One of the keys for him is to enter Temple’s opener Oct. 10 at Navy fully healthy. Ifeanyi Maijeh profile page, biographical information, injury history and news Ifeanyi Maijeh (Photo: Getty) Rutgers is down a defensive tackle as Michigan transfer Michael Dwumfour has not exercised his option to return for another season. 29 Write a comment. Rutgers Scarlet Knights. “I wouldn’t say 100 percent right now, but I definitely will be ready to go by game day, most definitely," he said. Being a technically raw player (more on that later), Maijeh wins many matchups through sheer competitive toughness and good lateral movement. Your email address will not be published. New monthly mock for December. Having not played many meaningful snaps up until 2019, Maijeh hasn’t been afforded time to hone craft in-game. While he hasn’t found the same production in 2020, he has showcased some moldable tools that would make him a nice get late in the sixth-round for the Philadelphia Eagles. INT. pic.twitter.com/kUNGTWxTBr, — Dante Collinelli (@DanteCollinelli) June 30, 2020. Bookmark the permalink. Poly defensive MVP Ifeanyi Maijeh ’17, helped lead Poly to a 5-3 record in his senior year. Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. Draft. The Dynasty Draft Room 12:55 Top-10 Prospects Top-10 Devy Prospects Become a TDDR Member Film Room. “I just needed some exposure or some playing time, so once I got on the field, it all clicked together and I started making plays.”, » READ MORE: Temple’s Rod Carey wants to use just one quarterback, but he’s not making any promises. In 2018, corner Rock Ya-Sin became a highly-touted physical press coverage corner in the 2019 NFL Draft process. That groin has been lingering, but I’ve been feeling healthy. Offensive Tackle Pre-Season Rankings for the 2021 NFL Draft. As a redshirt freshman in 2018, the Temple defensive tackle had seven tackles in eight games. Strengths: Weaknesses: Malcolm Koonce is the perfect 3-4 OLB for the modern-day NFL. In fact, Maijeh is a viable All-America candidate, something he embraces. All he is worried about is being ready to face Navy’s triple-option offense in the opener. This was a key stop in a close game. Scouting Report: Ifeanyi Maijeh. 1 offense and I was winning reps and I knew that I had the talent,' he said. Fantasy News & Analysis; Week 12 PPR Rankings; Week 12 D/ST Rankings; Week 12 Dynasty Rankings; Consistency Score; Defensive Points Allowed Consistency Score; Expected Fantasy Points and Fantasy Points Differential; NFL. He has two more years of eligibility and will be immediately eligible to play in the 2021 season. This allows him to easily stack and shed lineman, but allow reach into gaps and stop the ball carrier. In his senior season (2016), he rose quickly up draft boards due to his stunning athleticism for the Owls. Bleav in NFL Draft Prospects: 2021 NFL Draft: Interior Defensive Line Class Hot Take Tuesday: Najee Harris is a future Hall of Famer ESPN The Zone 105.9 - The Drive with Jake Wimberly: Vincent Calderone swings by to talk playoffs and draft-eligible quarterbacks He was recruited by Temple and is recognized as a Top 30 Player in the American Athletic Conference (#13) by College Football News in 2020. The ball was picked up by Temple and run in for a touchdown. More From On the Banks The Draft Network ranked Maijeh as the 25th best defensive tackle and 267th overall player in the potential 2021 NFL draft class. His final stat line: seven total tackles (one TFL) and zero sacks. Welcome . He has that toughness and grit to him that allows him to compete with the best of the best. Ifeanyi Maijeh's fantasy information, stats, and analysis. NFL Draft 2021 third round will be broadcasted on the second day of the 2021 NFL Draft on April 30. ... and is a legitimate NFL draft pick. Maijeh has not thought about declaring for the NFL draft after this season due to the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, he said. Biggest change from last month is the draft position for the Vikings. Nothing suggested that he would become among the best defensive linemen in the American Athletic Conference. 8 Houston for a second time this season on Saturday | Preview, How has Temple kept its 2020-21 hoop schedule straight with the COVID-19 cancellations? 2021. 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The 6-foot-2, 285-pound Maijeh had 52 tackles, including 10 tackles for losses, … Temple's Ifeanyi Maijeh forcing Georgia Tech’s Tobias Oliver to fumble in the Owls' win in September 2019. Maijeh had five tackles, including two for losses, and one sack in a 24-2 win. Taylor and Dogbe went on to be NFL draft choices. Amir has that dedication and hard work and he has the athletic ability to compete with anybody. Required fields are marked *. Upon arriving at Temple in 2017, Maijeh did not see initial game action, opting to redshirt his freshman year. 8 Houston in place of Cincinnati for its first CBS game since 2015, California residents do not sell my data request. K. kupuna133 Senior. Ifeanyi Maijeh, DL, Temple Maijeh is a traits-based defensive lineman to the core. 2011 NFL Draft: MAC Players Taken, And 10 Best Available UFAs. He needs to work on matching hand placements to reach and drive blocks rather than relying on motor and toughness as a crutch. 2020 Defense Stats. Playing in 11 games, missing some time due to a minor injury, Maijeh notched 51 total tackles (10.5 TFL) and 5.5 sacks. © 2021 The Philadelphia Inquirer, LLC Terms of Use/Privacy Policy/California Notice California residents do not sell my data request. Ifeanyi Maijeh. His performance in 2019 earned him first-team All-AAC honors and first-team All-ECAC. He plays with tremendous effort. Among his best games was against former Temple coach Geoff Collins and Georgia Tech. “To be honest, not really, because from my freshman year, I was playing behind Michael Dogbe and Jullian Taylor, and I wasn’t playing, but I was getting experience,” Maijeh said Friday. Ifeanyi Maijeh is a 6-2, 285-pound defensive tackle from Brooklyn, NY. While you can’t knock him for his effort, his ability to read blocks and use of rush moves can improve. 0. For a guy who’s on 6-2 at 285 pounds, Maijeh appears to have the quality length for the position. Temple coach Rod Carey said earlier this week that Archibong, a redshirt senior, planned to enter the NFL draft. Injuries have derailed him over the past two seasons so he will need to produce while staying healthy to improve on his grade entering the 2021 NFL Draft. That also depends on whether he plays his way into a draftable position. But that is exactly what happened when he earned first-team all-conference honors. Ifeanyi Maijeh couldn’t have entered last season with a lower profile. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Weekly Full Season. First Team: Ifeanyi Maijeh, Temple. In his senior year, Maijeh had a team-high 9.0 sacks, earning first-team All-City accolades and Ivy League defensive MVP. Current NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report: Maijeh primarily operates as a 3-technique in Temple’s 4-3 scheme. As mentioned above, however, Maijeh is still figuring out in the inner machinations of the position. His ability to lean and get skinny through lanes is an intriguing attribute for anyone whos is a fan of gap penetrating tackles. Ifeanyi Maijeh: Linebacker: Temple: 105: Cleveland Browns: Tutu Atwell: Wide Receiver: Louisville: 106: Atlanta Falcons: Charles Snowden: Edge Rusher: Virginia: 107: Las Vegas Raiders: Kyle Trask: Quarterback: Florida: 108: Houston Texans: Trey Sermon: Running Back: Oklahoma: 109: Denver Broncos: Malik Herring: Edge Rusher: Georgia: 110: Houston Texans: Charlie Kolar: Tight End: Iowa … Redshirt junior Ifeanyi Maijeh announced on Twitter on Wednesday that he planned to enter the transfer portal. Maijeh takes advantage of his somewhat smaller stature and wins the leverage game more often than not. Ifeanyi is a quick, twitchy dude on the d-line he's relentless. Coach Geoff Collins and Georgia Tech ’ s 2021 Big Board ; Relative Athletic (. New York “ in practice, I was playing against the No early. 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