Round 3: Panthers Select Sione Fua

[unicar15]

I just think both these DTs are going to be very Corvey Irvin and Attiyah Ellison-like careers.

Fua was a starter for Harbaugh at Stanford and bc of that probably has a body of work to prove he can succeed so IMO he's the exact opposite of Corvey Irving. IDK if he starts day 1 but if he played at a high level for a coach like Jim Harbaugh then I like his chances.

[Mr. Scot]

I like his name, Mr Fua. Sounds like he could have a good career as a Pro Wrestler if football doesn't work out.

I was thinking it sounded like something Ultraman would shout while throwing a karate chop.

[SorthNarolina]

Horrible. Hurney back to throwing away 2nd and 3rd rounders...

we haven't thrown away that many 3rd rounders. Especially compared to the 2nd round.

[Catalyst]

I REALLY like both our 3rd rounders. There's a real good chance we get two very solid starting DT's here. These picks could have a ripple effect across our entire defense.

[nagai]

I was thinking it sounded like something Ultraman would shout while throwing a karate chop.

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[MHS831]

I'm not upset with the pick.

Really just haven't heard much on him.

Feel good about them. Both can plug, both get fast starts. Both were underrated and rising on boards. Expect them to start soon. You will love them.

[pantherfan49]

Nick Hayden to Denver

[SevenSixes]

12/08/09 - 2009 ALL-PAC-10 HONORABLE MENTION (COACHES): DT Sione Fua, Jr., has been selected All-Pac-10 Conference Honorable Mention for the 2009 college football season as voted on by the Pac-10 head football coaches. - Stanford football

12/07/10 - 2010 ALL PAC-10 FOOTBALL-SECOND TEAM (COACHES): DL - Sione Fua, Sr., Stanford, has been selected All Pac-10 Second Team for the 2010 college football season as selected by the Pac-10 head football coaches. Fua has totaled 22 tackles on the season, including 4.0 sacks among his 6.0 tackles-for-loss. - Stanford football

01/03/11 - PLAYERS TO WATCH: Much improved over last season, the Cardinal's run defense features an underrated three-man defensive front that enables the linebackers to make a lot of plays. NT Sione Fua may be the team's best defensive player, although he does not receive much publicity. The run defense numbers are enhanced by the fact that opponents are forced to pass so much because the Cardinal gets a big lead early, and teams have had some success running on Stanford. Oregon rushed for 388 yards against the Cardinal. - The Sports Xchange

03/26/11 - Stanford Pro day: Stanford had ideal conditions for its pro day, with 22 teams on hand to watch 16 players participate on March 17. The workouts were completed outdoors on FieldTurf. DT Sione Fua measured 6-foot-1, and weighed 310 pounds. He had a vertical leap of 27-inches and broad jump of 8.7 while he stood on the rest of his numbers from the combine. He did participate in positional workouts. - Gil Brandt, NFL.com

From the Utubes:

5 Minute interview prior to the Arizona game.

Universaldraft.com

[Lout]

We essentially traded Julius Peppers for Sione Fua... we selected Fua with the comp pick that we received from losing Pepp.. that makes me a little nauseous.

[Jackofalltrades]

That's a really stupid way to look at it.

[CarolinaNut]

That's a really stupid way to look at it.

yes it is...last night berman was being an ass saying the bears get peppers and the panthers get fua...then he was like i'll take peppers...well, no duh!

[Yaboychris28]

I just think both these DTs are going to be very Corvey Irvin and Attiyah Ellison-like careers.

Irvin never had a career

[SevenSixes]

Fua is a run stopping space eater who is big enough to demand a double team when he gets in Pro football shape. Julius is a speed edge rusher who creates pressure on the QB.

Two completely different body types, play styles and positions.

Needless to say Berman is still an idiot.

[Yaboychris28]

Every team need a nasty samoan in the trenches