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With the 230th overall pick the Eagles select LB Moises Fokou

The Eagles final pick of the day was 6-1 223lb OLB Moises Fokou from Maryland.

Scouting Report

Strengths:
Good athleticism...Above average speed and quickness...Active with a non-stop motor...Has excellent range...A reliable tackler...Shows fluid hips...Decent pass rusher...Strong work ethic...Terrific special teamer.

Weaknesses:
Is undersized and does not have the bulk you look for...Lacks great instincts and awareness...Needs to get stronger...Has trouble getting off blocks...Just average  in coverage...Not an ideal  fit for every team.

Notes:
First name is pronounced "MOE-ees"...Was born in Cameroon...Began his college career at Frostburg State before transferring to Maryland in 2005...A two-year starter for the Terps...Played with a torn labrum in 2007, which later required off-season surgery...A prototypical weakside linebacker...Profiles as a backup and special teamer...Needs to land with a  team  willing to sacrifice size  for speed  and  athleticism.

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sounds like hell fit in well with our LBs right now if he ends up making the team...
Good athleticism…Above average speed and quickness…Active with a non-stop motor…Has excellent range…A reliable tackler…Shows fluid hips…Decent pass rusher…Strong work ethic…Terrific special teamer.

by 5uperman on Apr 26, 2009 7:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he sounds like exactly the kind of guy the eagles look for at LB.

brian mccann: derek lowe's got the best slider i've ever seen
john smoltz: yeah? and josh bard's the best catcher i've ever thrown to.

by variablesdont on Apr 26, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Awesome last name

"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."

Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.

by jemagee on Apr 26, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sarge cannot wait to correctly pronounce his name.

by mattjg on Apr 26, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Cameroon...

Nenge? Nenge Mboko? It is me, Lionel Joseph!

Lionel! From the African Education Conference!

Yah, mon, I was Director of Cultural Activities at the Haile Selassie Pavilion.

I remember the pavilion – we had big fun there!

Boo-boo yah, boo-boo yah, boo-boo yah, hah! Boo-boo yah, boo-boo yah, boo-boo yah, hah!

Oh, memories!

by Bye, Dawk :( on Apr 26, 2009 10:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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