Experienced, pro-caliber tackle with academic polish
Greg Niland was a 6-foot-5, 305-pound offensive lineman who started all 12 games at left tackle in the 2008 season at Northeastern and was noted for helping power a rushing attack that averaged 130.8 yards per game in the 2009 season; by 2011, UMass coverage described him as drawing NFL interest and projecting as a late-round type, with a pro-day frame around 6-foot-4, 304 pounds. His appeal is simple: he brings length, experience, and the kind of steady, assignment-sound profile teams like on the edge of the line—more reliable road grader than headline-grabber, but absolutely the sort of fit coaches trust.
