H.B. Blades

Last Updated: March 21st, 2007
Managed By: Erik Sandelin

School	Pittsburgh
Height	5 ' 10.6 "
Weight	236 lbs.
Speed	4.69 ( Unofficial )

Graduation Year	2007
Birth Date	9/30/1984
Jersey #	51
Current Position	LB
Projected Position	LB
CDS Projected 2007 NFL Draft Round	2
Member Projected 2007 NFL Draft Round	23

Important Links

Pittsburgh's Profile for H.B. Blades

Stats

Season Year	GP	GS	Solo	Asst	TT	TFL	Sacks	FF	FR	INTs	PD	QBH
'03-'04	13	---	37	20	57	4.5	---	---	1	---	---	---
'04-'05	12	12	58	50	108	10.5	2	1	1	3	2	---
'05-'06	11	11	67	54	121	3.5	1	1	2	1	6	---
'06-'07	12	12	86	61	147	10.5	1	1	2	2	7	2

Overview

Horatio Benedict Blades is a fiery, emotional true MIKE who never takes plays off, is 100% dedicated to football, and should push most current starting NFL MLBs for playing time early. An outstanding leader with great NFL bloodlines (father is Bennie Blades, both uncles played professionally as well.) H.B. is on the watch lists for the Bednarik, Lott, Lombarsi and Nagurski trophies. First team all-Big East two years running. Senior Bowl invitee.

Strengths

Compact and physical. Strong at the point of attack. Scrapes off blocks and fills very well. A true force in the running game. Decisive and fairly instinctive. Never gives up and will not let anyone around him give up either.

Weaknesses

Lacks size. Can be too quick to commit to the run and overruns plays--especially draws. Size presents limitations in pass defense. Is not very fluid in drops. Can be fooled. Not the fastest LB in the draft, and some NFL backs will run past him.

Projection

Too much ability, productivity, character and "want to" to be ignored early in the draft.

Member Ratings

User: wideout6
Date/Time: 04/18/2007 - 4:22PM CDT
Predicted Round: Round 3

No Comments Submitted

User: FORDZILLA
Date/Time: 03/14/2007 - 8:38PM CDT
Predicted Round: Round 2

Blades is a great run stopper, but a little weak in coverage. Definitely not gonna set the turf on fire with his speed, but don't look at a forty time, this guy is always going to be around the ball. His height is obviously a concern, but all I have to say is Dat Nguyen.

User: sebman2112
Date/Time: 02/12/2007 - 10:37AM CST
Predicted Round: Round 2

Potential replacement for Ted Johnson in NE's 3-4 defense. I know ted Johnson left the team in 05, but they haven't been able to refill his position since. Tedy Bruschi could be replaced by Buster Davis, or Paul Posluszny.

User: jcvengros
Date/Time: 02/11/2007 - 4:13AM CST
Predicted Round: Round 3

No Comments Submitted

User: scaryjarry
Date/Time: 02/7/2007 - 12:49PM CST
Predicted Round: Round 1

a monster! fall to #39 to vikes plz god

User: dookieye
Date/Time: 01/6/2007 - 5:37PM CST
Predicted Round: Round 2

No Comments Submitted

User: klamar7
Date/Time: 12/9/2006 - 5:56PM CST
Predicted Round: Round 3

He is an absolute force against the run, great instincts and form tackles, punishes WR's coming over the middle. However he is a bit slow and struggles in coverage IMO. Best in zone, a liability in man unless its against a slow TE. The slowness could come from that crappy field he has to play on. Maybe not a 4-3 MLB but I think he would be a great Buck ILB in a 3-4. Falls becuase of lack of speed, coverage liability.