Paul Soliai miami 4th round pick!

blackhawk · 04-30-2007, 07:02 AM

will this guy play this year and win games?
Paul Soliai
Height: 6-4
Weight: 334
Position: Defensive Tackle
College: Utah

Soliai is an unheralded talent with excellent size to play in the two-gap scheme. He is a former offensive guard with just two years of experience on the defensive line, but he plays with leverage and is known for his ability to occupy multiple blockers.

One of eight children, Soliai was team captain and an offensive lineman at Nuuuli Poly Tech in Pago Pago, American Samoa. He also lettered in basketball and soccer. Upon graduating, Soliai moved to the United States. He enrolled at Coffeyville Community College in 2002, where he excelled as an offensive guard. The two-time All-Jayhawk Community College Conference choice added All-America honorable mention as a freshman and first-team national honors in 2003.

Soliai transferred to the University of Utah in 2004, spending the season redshirting on the scout team. He suited up for the team's fourth game of the season against Air Force, but did not appear in that game. He shifted to the defensive line in 2005 spring camp, gaining valuable experience behind Kelly Talavou at nose guard. He managed just five tackles (four solos) with a sack and 1½ stops behind the line of scrimmage.

Soliai earned second-team All-Mountain West Conference honors in 2006. He started the team's first 12 games at nose guard, but was ruled ineligible for post-season action. He registered 35 tackles (13 solos) with 2½ sacks, 3½ stops for losses and four pass deflections. He caused and recovered a fumble while also blocking an extra point attempt.

In 24 games at Utah, Soliai started 12 times. He produced 40 tackles (14 solos) with 3½ sacks for minus-27 yards and five stops for losses totaling 31 yards. He caused and recovered a fumble. He also was credited with four pass breakups and one blocked kick.

Mecca · 04-30-2007, 07:05 AM

He has alot of upside from what I've heard.......

I think Cam Cameron looked at him as a possible Jamal Williams type.

blackhawk · 04-30-2007, 07:08 AM

miami of 10 dt on the roster hope he make the team!

blackhawk · 04-30-2007, 09:45 AM

Dolphins | Soliai to compete for backup spot
Sun, 29 Apr 2007 21:35:01 -0700

Keven Lerner, of the Sun-Sentinel, reports the Miami Dolphins addressed their defense and special teams during the second day of the NFL Draft. They took DT Paul Soliai in the fourth round, which was their first defensive selection during the draft, and he will compete for a backup spot at nose tackle.

nomad · 04-30-2007, 10:15 AM

Soliai or Trent Green, I wonder who the Fins fans would rather have today....

Frankie · 04-30-2007, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by nomad

Soliai or Trent Green, I wonder who the Fins fans would rather have today....

i undferstand the Chiefs had looked at Soliali with great interest. Maybe they still can trade Green for him.

NJ Chief Fan · 04-30-2007, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frankie

i undferstand the Chiefs had looked at Soliali with great interest. Maybe they still can trade Green for him.

Miami could also package Chris Chambers and we could send them the rights to Dwayne Bust and Green.

Steve Sewell · 04-30-2007, 10:41 AM

I think John Beck is a better NFL prospect than Brady Quinn, to be honest. The only reason Brady Quinn is so highly regarded by the media folk is because he's a domer. The drafting teams, IMO, spoke loud and clear regarding his actual potential on Saturday.

04-30-2007, 07:02 AM
blackhawk Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: walk town Casino cash: $10004900	Paul Soliai miami 4th round pick! will this guy play this year and win games? Paul Soliai Height: 6-4 Weight: 334 Position: Defensive Tackle College: Utah Soliai is an unheralded talent with excellent size to play in the two-gap scheme. He is a former offensive guard with just two years of experience on the defensive line, but he plays with leverage and is known for his ability to occupy multiple blockers. One of eight children, Soliai was team captain and an offensive lineman at Nuuuli Poly Tech in Pago Pago, American Samoa. He also lettered in basketball and soccer. Upon graduating, Soliai moved to the United States. He enrolled at Coffeyville Community College in 2002, where he excelled as an offensive guard. The two-time All-Jayhawk Community College Conference choice added All-America honorable mention as a freshman and first-team national honors in 2003. Soliai transferred to the University of Utah in 2004, spending the season redshirting on the scout team. He suited up for the team's fourth game of the season against Air Force, but did not appear in that game. He shifted to the defensive line in 2005 spring camp, gaining valuable experience behind Kelly Talavou at nose guard. He managed just five tackles (four solos) with a sack and 1½ stops behind the line of scrimmage. Soliai earned second-team All-Mountain West Conference honors in 2006. He started the team's first 12 games at nose guard, but was ruled ineligible for post-season action. He registered 35 tackles (13 solos) with 2½ sacks, 3½ stops for losses and four pass deflections. He caused and recovered a fumble while also blocking an extra point attempt. In 24 games at Utah, Soliai started 12 times. He produced 40 tackles (14 solos) with 3½ sacks for minus-27 yards and five stops for losses totaling 31 yards. He caused and recovered a fumble. He also was credited with four pass breakups and one blocked kick.
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Mecca Hockey Town Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Casino cash: $2337050	He has alot of upside from what I've heard....... I think Cam Cameron looked at him as a possible Jamal Williams type.
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blackhawk Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: walk town Casino cash: $10004900	miami of 10 dt on the roster hope he make the team!
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blackhawk Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: walk town Casino cash: $10004900	Dolphins \| Soliai to compete for backup spot Sun, 29 Apr 2007 21:35:01 -0700 Keven Lerner, of the Sun-Sentinel, reports the Miami Dolphins addressed their defense and special teams during the second day of the NFL Draft. They took DT Paul Soliai in the fourth round, which was their first defensive selection during the draft, and he will compete for a backup spot at nose tackle.
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nomad Starter Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: OC, CAL. Casino cash: $10004900	Soliai or Trent Green, I wonder who the Fins fans would rather have today....
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Steve Sewell Starter Join Date: Aug 2006 Casino cash: $10004900	I think John Beck is a better NFL prospect than Brady Quinn, to be honest. The only reason Brady Quinn is so highly regarded by the media folk is because he's a domer. The drafting teams, IMO, spoke loud and clear regarding his actual potential on Saturday.
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