Re: Saints select Hau'oli Kikaha in the 2nd round
 

I think we should call him Psycho GREAT PICK

Re: Saints select Hau'oli Kikaha in the 2nd round
 

This isn't Ronald Powell Or a khari Fortt reach here he's 3 years removed with the production to match I'm a fan of Powell too

Re: Saints select Hau'oli Kikaha in the 2nd round
 

Not just because of what Shanle had to say about him, but I get the feeling he is like Shanle in th esense not real fast, but good, hard working, smart athlete?

Re: Saints select Hau'oli Kikaha in the 2nd round
 

Head scratcher???

What's wrong with people....

This was a tremendous value pick.

Re: Saints select Hau'oli Kikaha in the 2nd round
 

Look at his skill set... RELENTLESS at getting after the QB a quality this team needs.

Re: Saints select Hau'oli Kikaha in the 2nd round
 

First round talent without the ACL tears
Two years of production since though so a good pick.

Re: Saints select Hau'oli Kikaha in the 2nd round
 

Monster!

Re: Saints select Hau'oli Kikaha in the 2nd round
 

Kikaha reminds me of a young Che.

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Willie McGinnest - "the best pass rusher in the draft, I love him "

OK, thats really all you need to know.

Re: Saints select Hau'oli Kikaha in the 2nd round
 

Damn! :saintsfan:

Re: Saints select Hau'oli Kikaha in the 2nd round
 

We need more like him!

Re: Saints select Hau'oli Kikaha in the 2nd round
 

Judo and wrestling? Cha Ching!!! :razz:

Re: Saints select Hau'oli Kikaha in the 2nd round
 

Still can't get over 36 sacks in 44 games! :bng:

Re: Saints select Hau'oli Kikaha in the 2nd round
 

LMAO! Clay Matthews ain't got s**t on our boy!lol

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Oh my god, how did I miss this gem!!!!!!!!

Freaking awesome KB!:p

Re: Saints select Hau'oli Kikaha in the 2nd round
 

He only had one ACL tear. The second surgery was to correct the first because it was not done correctly. At least, this is what Mike Mayock said.

Re: Saints select Hau'oli Kikaha in the 2nd round
 

I'll never be able to prononunce his name correctly. Its not as bad as TJ Whosyourmama but still...

Re: Saints select Hau'oli Kikaha in the 2nd round
 

I was impressed when Jon Stinchcomb pronounced it so confidently during the draft.

Phonetically it's written and pronounced like - " How Oh Lee, Keek Aha"

Hope that helps!

Re: Saints select Hau'oli Kikaha in the 2nd round
 

He's still young. Gotta wonder how he holds up in the long run.

Re: Saints select Hau'oli Kikaha in the 2nd round
 

He's obviously been a productive college player, though most of it came in one year. I like the kid, and don't mind having him on the team, but I find it very risky in the second round.

When you say value pick, to me value is getting a guy a round or two below is projection. This was a borderline 2nd round guy, with medical red flags thrown in. So I don't consider this a value pick, based on that. Of course, if he stays healthy and produces he makes it a value pick.

Re: Saints select Hau'oli Kikaha in the 2nd round
 

proceed with caution. he played against a lot spread offenses.

Re: Saints select Hau'oli Kikaha in the 2nd round
 

Thats what I heard as well. I just couldn't remember where I heard it.

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Re: Saints select Hau'oli Kikaha in the 2nd round
 

Huskies Hau'oli Kikaha back on the field with new name, perspective | The Seattle Times

HE WAS KNOWN as Hau’oli Jamora as a freshman in 2010. He started the final seven games that season, recording one sack and 3.5 tackles for loss in UW’s Holiday Bowl victory over Nebraska. The future was bright.Then, in UW’s Pac-12 Conference opener against California in late September 2011, he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.

Eager to get back on the field, he rushed his rehabilitation, then tore the same ligament while covering Austin Seferian-Jenkins on a wheel route during the first week of training camp in August 2012. He lay on the practice-field turf and prayed.

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Hau'oli Kikaha Ready for Combine Experience to Be About NFL Future, Not Injuries | Bleacher Report

"I'm extremely confident in the results we've gotten. The second surgery was done by one of a top surgeons in the Seattle Seahawks' Edward Khalfayan. He's probably going to be there [at the NFL combine]. I'm really confident in his work, and I'm feeling very strong compared to the first time.

I don't want to make any excuses about that first surgery, but it wasn't the best situation. I'll just say that. Everything went perfectly the second time around.

I'm really confident in the knee. I can only wait and see what everyone thinks once I get to Indianapolis." - Hau'oli Kikaha (formerly Jamora)

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Re: Saints select Hau'oli Kikaha in the 2nd round
 

"Explosive first step and arc speed to get around the edge with flexible body control and balance to flatten. Stays low with natural dip, using his hands to slap away blockers' jabs without slowing his momentum. Fluid change of direction skills to make sharp 90-degree turns with the loose hips to turn and play in coverage -- will drop and cover in short zones with natural ball awareness and proximity feel. Strong wrists and arrives with aggressive angles and violent intentions, tuning up his target. Nice job on the edges to hold the corner and close off the outside, tracking well to work off contact and pursue. Plays assignment sound football with elite effort and competitiveness. Fiery, pesky motor that simply doesn't quit...Solid build and muscle tone, but lacks ideal body strength and can be pushed off his path at times by blockers. Too easily slowed and needs space to be effective, lacking the length to live in a phone booth. Doesn't have the power to consistently shed once engaged and won't overwhelm with his upper body strength. Can be run at and controlled in the run game, too easily moved from his spot. Moves well, but not a twitchy athlete. Too many ankle biting tackle attempts, needs to better break down on the move. Needs to improve his anticipation and instincts in coverage. Strong durability concerns after tearing the ACL in his left knee twice." - Dane Brugler

Re: Saints select Hau'oli Kikaha in the 2nd round
 

His last name sounds like the wicked laugh from the Clint Eastwood Spaghetti Westerns...

Re: Saints select Hau'oli Kikaha in the 2nd round
 

Hope he's as good as his brother Hali Kalikimaka!

Re: Saints select Hau'oli Kikaha in the 2nd round
 

I understand that initial burst is what separated him from others.
As long as he stays healthy, I think he could be special.

Re: Saints select Hau'oli Kikaha in the 2nd round
 

That'd be a true gift!