Daniel Faalele

Australia's Daniel Faalele is set to become the heaviest player in the NFL after being drafted by the Baltimore Ravens.

“I just feel like with the right coaching like Coach D, getting his professional coaching can bring out the best in me and put me in the right direction.” “In the pass game just using my length, and in the run game using my natural size to generate force and power, play explosive and be athletic for my size,” he said. The 203cm tall, 174kg behemoth is an offensive tackle with huge potential after his relatively late start in the sport and is on track to become the 19th Australian to play in the NFL.

The 203cm monster from Melbourne has hit the big time - and he's ready to prove he's more than just pure size.

“He just gave me that confidence, I know I’m in good hands. I had a good feeling there that we would be a good fit, and I’m just happy that everything worked out.” “I had a really good feeling,” Faalele said of his pre-draft visit to the franchise. “Everything has happened for a reason and it’s worked out for the best ... I wouldn’t change anything.” “I remember it like it was yesterday, leaving home and making that tough decision,” he said. Daniel Faalele was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round overnight and will now compete for a spot in the team’s offensive line.

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So, I just feel like with the right coaching, like ‘Coach D’, getting his professional coaching can bring out the best in me and direct me in the right direction.” For a player with his mass, Faalele moves surprisingly well, but his calling card is his unique size and strength. “His football intelligence is really good, and he uses his strengths to his advantage. “I grew up playing rugby back home when I was younger, and then I transitioned to basketball. “The University of Michigan helped me connect with IMG [Academy] coaches, and I was able to go there when I was 16. “I think I have 35 [inch] arms, so just using my length. I had a good feeling there that we would be a good fit, and I’m just happy that everything worked out.” “I feel like just with the size comparison.... In the run game, using my natural size to generate force and power and be able to play explosively and athletic for my size,” he said. It has been a rapid rise to the NFL for the Australian, who first went over to the States in six years, with Faalele himself admitting it “definitely feels super fast”. Faalele went on to join the University of Minnesota where he played for the Golden Gofers, starting 31 games at right tackle and even scoring a touchdown in his final outing. And at 203cm tall and 174kg, he looks set to become the heaviest player in the league and fifth-heaviest in the history.

Melbourne-born Daniel Faalele was drafted by the Ravens on Sunday and is now officially the heaviest player in the NFL. Jasper Bruce. less than 2 min read.

I know I’m in good hands. At 2.03m tall and 174kg, Faalele looks set to become the heaviest player in the NFL and the fifth-heaviest in the history of the league if he maintains his weight. Melbourne-born Daniel Faalele was drafted by the Ravens on Sunday and is now officially the heaviest player in the NFL.

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"I feel like the sky's the limit for me," Faalele suggested. So, just using those intangibles to my advantage." "He just gave me that confidence.