Former Washington State defensive lineman Hercules Mata’afa will be drafted into the NFL this month, but he may not go as early as his production would indicate.
In an article for CBS Sports, Mata’afa provided some insight on how he has gotten here, and what’s next in his career. While he led the Pac-12 in tackles for loss and sacks in 2017, NFL scouts have some questions about his ability to play at the next level. But that doesn’t appear to be a major concern of his.
“They didn’t really look at me coming out of high school.