Former Saints LB Scott Shanle 'blown away' after working with Hau'oli Kikaha
 

METAIRIE, La. -- While working with a group of draft-hopeful linebackers in Dallas this offseason, former New Orleans Saints linebacker Scott Shanle was struck by the passion and work ethic of one in particular. Shanle said he figured it was an undrafted free agent-type who was eager to get as much coaching as possible.

Then he looked him up.

Turns out, the player was Hau'oli Kikaha, who led all FBS players with 19 sacks for the University of Washington last year and was drafted in the second round by the Saints.

“This kid, right away …,” Shanle said. “He wanted to meet with me, go over chalkboard sessions, watch film, go over my plays that we ran [with the Saints]. I was completely blown away with his passion and how eager he was to learn.

“Because there were some other kids I worked with who were gonna be late draft picks or undrafted, and they had it all figured out. They didn’t need any help. This kid, there was never a moment he didn’t want to meet and talk football.”

Former New Orleans Saints LB Scott Shanle impressed by Hau'oli Kikaha - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN

Re: Former Saints LB Scott Shanle 'blown away' after working with Hau'oli Kikaha
 

Its Shanle, how hard would it be to blow him away

Re: Former Saints LB Scott Shanle 'blown away' after working with Hau'oli Kikaha
 

Passion, eager, work ethic etc... sounds like the kid wants to be great at his craft. Regardless of competition, 19 sacks this past season was impressive for Hau'oli.

Re: Former Saints LB Scott Shanle 'blown away' after working with Hau'oli Kikaha
 

scott was a hard worker and an extremely intelligent player. I respect his opinion

Re: Former Saints LB Scott Shanle 'blown away' after working with Hau'oli Kikaha
 

Exactly, as much as I didn't like Shanle you could never doubt his passion for the game and football intellect. He was never a good athlete and it showed on the field. If Shanle had the athleticism of Martez Wison he could have been the greatest LB ever.

Re: Former Saints LB Scott Shanle 'blown away' after working with Hau'oli Kikaha
 

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Wow, you know absolutely nothing about Scott Shanle.

Re: Former Saints LB Scott Shanle 'blown away' after working with Hau'oli Kikaha
 

Cool! I hope this guy comes in and makes an impact! Nice to hear from Shanle that this guy could be the real deal.

Re: Former Saints LB Scott Shanle 'blown away' after working with Hau'oli Kikaha
 

I hate how everyone talks down on SS. He had a few productive years here and helped win a championship.

Re: Former Saints LB Scott Shanle 'blown away' after working with Hau'oli Kikaha
 

I'm disappointed that someone would correlate NFL talent with NFL IQ.

Re: Former Saints LB Scott Shanle 'blown away' after working with Hau'oli Kikaha
 

He is going to be better than stellar. I believe it!