Does O'Hanlon make an NFL roster?
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nillie welson
Four-Star Recruit
Anybody ever heard of Jim Leonhard - played last season with the NY Jets and season prior with the Ravens. O'Hanlon reminds me a lot of Leonhard - physical appearance doesn't necessarily scare anyone but they just make big play after big play. I think O'Hanlon is probably a little faster (based on what I have no clue :LOLtartar )
Blackshirtsguru
All-American
He may make a practice squad somewhere but I seriously doubt he makes a 53 man roster.
Igetbored216
All-Conference
It may be a long shot for him to make a roster, but I do know that I will miss his open field tackling ability.
nillie welson
Four-Star Recruit
Agreed. Cerebral safeties do exist in the NFL. I also saw him make some pretty nice hits this year in run support (bowl game anyone?)... We all say Bo knows safeties, and he seems to like Matt. He played a stellar year except for one play in the VA Tech game - and in reality the coaching staff could have helped him there by having more than a 2 deep (not bringing this conversation back, just observing). I personally would welcome him as a potential safety for my Detroit Lions. Can't be worse than what we've already got - which is no one (or at least I have never seen them actually near the play). Detroit's safeties are more like matadors, but I digress.
Go Matt.
BigWillie
All-Conference
I think if someone overlooks him, they will be kicking themselves later for it. The transformation Matty had after the VA Tech debacle, was absolutely remarkable. It's almost as if he used that for motivation the rest of the season.
I know of one B12 North coach who thought O'Hanlon was not that far behind Suh in his ability to affect a game by the time our teams played.
Yes, I was :blink: as well when I heard that as well.
I know of one B12 North coach who thought O'Hanlon was not that far behind Suh in his ability to affect a game by the time our teams played.
Yes, I was :blink: as well when I heard that as well.
Fuzzy
All-Conference
I went to Bellevue East with Matt back in 2002, i knew his older sister Sarah and her husband Wes and I were best friends. I have a lot of respect for Matt and his family, even though its been ages since ive seen him. He has come a long way, i have my fingers crossed for him to make it to the NFL, he does have the talent and the work ethic. But even if he doesn't he is still one of the best Safeties ive seen play in my book.
I wish Matt and his family well.
I wish Matt and his family well.
bball_backer
Starter
I think he make one but probably not as a drafted player. Free agent invitee. He looks to be in the mold of a Eric Weddle from San Diego.
Work his way onto a roster and then his play will get him on as a starter. May take some time. That is my opinion and we have to see how he does in his workouts.
Work his way onto a roster and then his play will get him on as a starter. May take some time. That is my opinion and we have to see how he does in his workouts.
roundegotrip
Five-Star Recruit
O'Hanlon should make it on somebody's roster. He's not the best cover safety, though he's not bad, but he is good in run support, diagnosing plays and making tackles. If he was just a little bit bigger I think he would be an outstanding linebacker. Anyway, the league is full of unsung guys who just keeping working their way up, so why not Matt?
junior4949
All-American
If it came down to work ethic, football smarts, and heart; he'd definitely make a team. However, he just doesn't have the wheels to make it in the pros. He may very well become a great coach someday.
NUance
Assistant Coach
My thoughts exactly. Probably won’t be drafted. But Matty O will have several FA invites to try out. I wouldn’t be surprised to see O’Hanlon make a practice squad. And eventually get a spot on a roster somewhere. He could be a special teams DEMON, plus playing/backing up the safety positions.