| Ikaika
Alama-Francis
Scout.com Headlines: |
Class (still) in session: Lions go to work 
New rookies report to Lions mini-camp session. Just how difficult was it? Find out inside.
-by RoarReport.com
May 4, 2007 |
Lions get busy (and Stanton) in round two
Team ends up with quarterback, two athletic defensive players to close out round.
-by RoarReport.com
Apr 28, 2007 |
The Hot List
Prospects who had contact with the Colts
-by ScoutNFLNetwork.com
Apr 28, 2007 |
Draft series: Defensive line
As it relates to the Pittsburgh Steelers
-by SteelCityInsider.com
Apr 24, 2007 |
NFL Draft Buzz: April 19th
Direct from the players and Ed Thompson's NFL sources
-by ScoutNFLNetwork.com
Apr 19, 2007 |
NFL Draft Buzz: April 10th
Direct from the players and Ed Thompson's NFL sources
-by ScoutNFLNetwork.com
Apr 10, 2007 |
NFL Draft Q&A With DE Ikaika Alama-Francis
Exclusive interview with projected first-day draft pick
-by ScoutNFLNetwork.com
Apr 6, 2007 |
7 Points With DE Ikaika Alama-Francis
Exclusive interview with projected first-day pick
-by ScoutNFLNetwork.com
Apr 5, 2007 |
Worth the wait
Late bloomer Alama-Francis visited with Steelers Monday.
-by SteelCityInsider.com
Apr 2, 2007 |
NFL Draft Buzz: DE Ikaika Alama-Francis
Visits set ... and a possible switch to TE?
-by ScoutNFLNetwork.com
Mar 27, 2007 |
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Ht: 6-5
Wt: 280
40: 4.82
| Date of Birth: |
12/04/1984 |
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| 2007 Scout.com NFL Draft Rankings (full list): |
| Pos: DE |
Pos Rank: #4 |
Pos Rating:
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| Scout.com Player Evaluation: |
| STRENGTHS |
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| A prospect just hitting his stride, Alama-Francis offers starting potential as a two-gap end in the NFL. Must add bulk, strength and finish to his game, yet is worth the investment of a first-day selection. |
| Biography: |
Three-year starter who came to school as a basketball player.
All-Conference selection as a senior after totaling 39/10/4. Junior
totals were 49/7.5/5.
Pos:
Athletically talented prospect with a high upside. Quick off the
snap, is fluid moving about the field and nicely redirects to the
action. Plays with good pad level and displays footwork moving
laterally or in reverse. Fast off the edge and makes plays in every
direction. Tenacious, stays after the action and works to get
involved.
Neg:
Slow shedding blocks and must improve his playing strength. Bites
on play-action passes and lacks top instincts. Tore a pectoral muscle
in the Hula Bowl, which hampered his ability to work out prior to the
draft.
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