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Late Round/Undrafted Prospect: OLB/S Neville Hewitt

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Late Round/Undrafted Prospect

OLB/S Neville Hewitt

I haven't seen Hewitt mentioned and didn't see him invited to the combine. I'm actually a little surprised given his history, flipping from SS/FS to MLB/OLB. He went from 6'1" 190 in High School to 6'2" 220lbs at Marshall. Hewitt ran a 4.5 40 in High School, so 30 lbs later, his best was around 4.65. An NFL weight management plan could fix that.

He could play situationally and on STs at first. He would be an ideal replacement for Harper. Obviously faster and younger, but also able to come up like a LB. (Which has been mentioned on here about where Harper plays) Thomas Davis could also take him under his wing and help his switch from LB to SS. Yes, Davis did the reverse, but I'm sure he still has some advice that would help Hewitt adjust.

Hewitt won the C-USA Defensive Player of the Year in 2014 totaling:

123 tackles, 5 sacks, 3 PBU, 1 FR, and 1 int

(18 tackles and .5 sacks in one game)

(Includes 9 tackles and .5 sacks in the Bowl Game)

"Had surgery in February of 2014 to fix a herniated disc, pinched nerve and bone spurs and then went on to win Conference USA Defensive Player of the Year. Team captain. Noted film room junkie. Has been able to overcome much adversity off the field and stay focused in the classroom, maintaining a 3.0 GPA."

Read more below:

http://nfldraftbible.com/articles/scouting-report-neville-hewitt-marshall

Most of the C-USA DPOY have been underwhelming in the NFL, but that's not an end all. There have been some good players to come out from the C-USA.

'97 C-USA Defensive Player of the Year

CB Patrick Surtain

'O3-'05 C-USA Offensive Player of the Year

RB DeAngelo Williams

A few notable players from C-USA

- Randy Moss - Asante Samuel

- Roddy White. - Matt Forte

- Brandon Marshall - Dontari Poe

- Linval Joseph - Ahmad Bradshaw

- D.J. Haden - Ishmael (ATL 7th rounder)

Of course Hewitt could always still play LB, but I believe he would be best suited at SS. Either way, he has the talent, determination, and the mental capacity to succeed.

"What put Hewitt over the top, he said, was his work in the film room, which was essential for his transition to linebacker. As a safety at Georgia Military, he was left free to roam the field and make whatever play necessary. Moving to linebacker, the 6-foot-2, 219-pound Hewitt became responsible for many of the defensive calls, helping the defensive line in front of him and the defensive backs behind him."

Read more below:

http://www.charlestondailymail.com/article/20141222/DM03/141229866

I don't know how to put video in the threads, but I have a link to his Senior vid. If anyone will explain how I will add it.

Neville Hewitt Highlights:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BFgil77QcVQ

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