Koa Misi was drafted by the Miami Dolphins with the 40th
selection of the 2nd round. What Ourlads Guide to the NFL
Draft said about Misi:
Misi, Koa Utah 6026 251 4.76
Three-year starter. Junior college transfer from Santa Rosa,
CA. Conversion project to a right defensive end in a 3-4 scheme
that is extremely raw as a linebacker. Good athletic ability. He
struggled with reads and linebacker technique at the Senior Bowl.
He does not react well when the play is away and tends to float
instead of attacking downhill. Does not play well in space as he
is out of control and will over or under run the ball. He is
aggressive and plays hard, but lack of linebacker experience
causes some hesitation in read and react. Plays OK over a tight
end and attacks with his hands. Shows some shed ability but
tends to get caught on the edge and struggles to redirect into the
play. Will open up a running lane by not staying stout on a
block. Struggled with pass coverage as he lacks zone awareness.
Decent pass rush ability and showed an explosive first step as a
blitzer. Doesn’t stay blocked. One of five or six projections
that looked like they had a chance at the Combine to make the
move. Will contribute on all special teams coverage and return
units. Over career had 206 tackles, 26 broken up, 10 1/2 sacks,
and 6 forced fumbles. Had a 10-4 broad jump and 38-inch vertical
jump at the Combine. OSR:10/35. Third/fourth round. (A-32 1/
2, H-9 5/8, BP-DNP, SS-4.27).