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Myles Wade
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PSUVikings2
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I swear he went to Oregon.
dystopiamembrane
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PSUVikings said:
He was declared academically ineligible.
Am I reading his 40 time correctly?
PhiDeltVik
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hes going the JC route? thats too bad, oh well
WiViking said:
Coming home: Wade joins Viks
Latest move makes former prep standout ‘full-time’ brother, son
http://portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=129728935109934600" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Myles Wade's long, difficult road leads him to Portland State
http://www.oregonlive.com/vikings/index.ssf/2011/10/myles_wades_long_difficult_roa.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Wade wants big finale at home
Big PSU lineman came full circle after prep career
http://portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=132087721773631600" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Big PSU lineman came full circle after prep career
http://portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=132087721773631600" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Myles Wade Q&A
http://buf.scout.com/2/1160227.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Well-traveled and hardened by significant personal adversity, Portland State defensive tackle Myles Wade advanced to the NFL super regional combine at the Detroit Lions' Ford Field next month. Wade turned in a strong workout at an NFL regional combine in Houston. The 6-foot-1, 310-pounder ran the 40-yard dash in 5.14 seconds, registering a 4.64 in the short shuttle and a 31 1/2 inch vertical leap.
A former blue-chip recruit for Texas Tech who grew up in Portland, Wade was known as "Baby Shaq." His mother, Lori Jean Robinson-Wade, died of brain cancer while he was playing for the Red Raiders.
And his maternal grandmother also died during that time.
Wade's younger sister, Olyvia, has Down's syndrome.
Due to the turmoil his family was experiencing, Wade decided to return home to help out his father.
Wade began his career at Arizona Western College instead of Oregon because of his grades, earning All-American junior college honors with 7 1/2 sacks and 62 tackles in one season.
After seeing limited playing time in Lubbock after signing with Texas Tech, Wade decided it was time to return home.
Scout caught up with Wade for the following interview:
Scout: What has the adversity been like for you?
Wade: "I've been through a lot, but it's very gratifying to be at home right now. It's great to be here with my family. I know my mother isn't here, but I have my dad and my sister and we're here for each other. Getting to the NFL would be a dream come true." Scout: How's your sister doing?
Wade: "She's doing great. She's 11. She's playing sports. I just did this Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympics. I raised some money by jumping. It was a fun time."
Scout: When is your Pro Day? Wade: "My Pro Day is March 14. I plan to bench press 225 pounds 40 times. I just did that many last week."
Scout: Who else recruited you out of high school?
Wade: "I had roughly 40 schools recruiting me. I got offers from Oregon, USC, Florida and Oregon State. I didn't qualify through the NCAA Clearinghouse, so I wound up at junior college. During that time, my mom was dying and I wanted to be close with the family."
Scout: How did you cope with your mother's passing?
Wade: "It was rough. It was my father and I taking care of my sister and my dad works long hours. It was a tough time, but we are a close family and we stuck together and were there for each other."
Scout: Have you spoken to many NFL teams?
Wade: "I've talked with Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Tennessee, New England and New Orleans."
Scout: What do you bring to the table for an NFL team?
Wade: "I know I can play the game pretty well. It's a challenge. I look forward to getting better and learning from the veterans. It's a job interview, and I'm looking to get hired."
Scout: Do the NFL teams ask a lot of questions about your family?
Wade: "To be honest, the only one that took time out to ask about it was this scout from the Patriots. The scout from the Steelers and the Titans took the time to ask basically because my road is not of the norm. I explained my situation and they understood how hard it was.
"Adversity definitely does make you stronger. I get all my strength and give all credit to the Lord. I truly believe that. All my strength, all my ability comes from the Lord. I will be praising his name if I get drafted or don't get drafted."
http://buf.scout.com/2/1160227.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Well-traveled and hardened by significant personal adversity, Portland State defensive tackle Myles Wade advanced to the NFL super regional combine at the Detroit Lions' Ford Field next month. Wade turned in a strong workout at an NFL regional combine in Houston. The 6-foot-1, 310-pounder ran the 40-yard dash in 5.14 seconds, registering a 4.64 in the short shuttle and a 31 1/2 inch vertical leap.
A former blue-chip recruit for Texas Tech who grew up in Portland, Wade was known as "Baby Shaq." His mother, Lori Jean Robinson-Wade, died of brain cancer while he was playing for the Red Raiders.
And his maternal grandmother also died during that time.
Wade's younger sister, Olyvia, has Down's syndrome.
Due to the turmoil his family was experiencing, Wade decided to return home to help out his father.
Wade began his career at Arizona Western College instead of Oregon because of his grades, earning All-American junior college honors with 7 1/2 sacks and 62 tackles in one season.
After seeing limited playing time in Lubbock after signing with Texas Tech, Wade decided it was time to return home.
Scout caught up with Wade for the following interview:
Scout: What has the adversity been like for you?
Wade: "I've been through a lot, but it's very gratifying to be at home right now. It's great to be here with my family. I know my mother isn't here, but I have my dad and my sister and we're here for each other. Getting to the NFL would be a dream come true." Scout: How's your sister doing?
Wade: "She's doing great. She's 11. She's playing sports. I just did this Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympics. I raised some money by jumping. It was a fun time."
Scout: When is your Pro Day? Wade: "My Pro Day is March 14. I plan to bench press 225 pounds 40 times. I just did that many last week."
Scout: Who else recruited you out of high school?
Wade: "I had roughly 40 schools recruiting me. I got offers from Oregon, USC, Florida and Oregon State. I didn't qualify through the NCAA Clearinghouse, so I wound up at junior college. During that time, my mom was dying and I wanted to be close with the family."
Scout: How did you cope with your mother's passing?
Wade: "It was rough. It was my father and I taking care of my sister and my dad works long hours. It was a tough time, but we are a close family and we stuck together and were there for each other."
Scout: Have you spoken to many NFL teams?
Wade: "I've talked with Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Tennessee, New England and New Orleans."
Scout: What do you bring to the table for an NFL team?
Wade: "I know I can play the game pretty well. It's a challenge. I look forward to getting better and learning from the veterans. It's a job interview, and I'm looking to get hired."
Scout: Do the NFL teams ask a lot of questions about your family?
Wade: "To be honest, the only one that took time out to ask about it was this scout from the Patriots. The scout from the Steelers and the Titans took the time to ask basically because my road is not of the norm. I explained my situation and they understood how hard it was.
"Adversity definitely does make you stronger. I get all my strength and give all credit to the Lord. I truly believe that. All my strength, all my ability comes from the Lord. I will be praising his name if I get drafted or don't get drafted."
DustRunner
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I'd be really happy if he could make it to the NFL. Good luck at the combine, Myles!
That would be great if someone picks him up.
Former All-American Wade Rising As NFL Draft Nears
Myles Wade Leads Local Talent Making It To The Highest Level
http://oregonpreps.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1338352" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Every kid or parent who ever strapped on the helmet had the dream. The one where you see that ultimate goal of stepping onto an NFL field and being one of the best. While one in a million will live the dream many chase it. One local guy this year is closer then he has ever have been to seeing that happen.
That guy is none other then All American Defensive Tackle Myles Wade. The Central Catholic product has fought his way through adversity after adversity including the death of his Mother Lori Wade and the long circuitous road he had to take to get here. That road includied stops at Arizona Western JC, Portland Community College, Texas Tech, and Portland State. And while the road has been long the one thing he never did was quit.
Something most guys would have done a long time ago especially after falling from an All American and top recruit to a virtual unknown. But for those watching and those paying attention his continual rise to national prominence has been no surprise.
Out at New Level Athlete in Vancouver, Washington Coach and Training guru Ryan Paul has seen it all unfold for Wade and he shares his perspectives.
"Myles is someone I trained as a young guy and watched grow into one of the finest athletes in the Region. He just finished and amazing season at Portland State and trained with us the entire time since he returned to Portland last Summer. To see him doing the things he is doing now is so rewarding," said Paul. "I have no doubt he is ready to play in the NFL and he should be one of the real finds for some lucky team this season."
Paul talked about Wade's intensity and strength. Myles has repped over 40 on the 225 Pound Bench Press (one of the best in the nation) and is able to move massive amounts of weight when he wants to. But it is his explosiveness and ability to last through long physical demands that set him apart.
We caught up to Wade after his performance at the NFL Open Combine at the Texans Indoor facility in Texas last month where he was a top performer.
"It was a great showing for me. There were over 200 defensive linemen there working out for the scouts and I know I came out as one of the top guys. After the event I was contacted and invited to the Super Regional Combine in Detroit on March 30th so I will be looking to hit that one hard," said Wade who is remaining humble and hopeful about his prospects.
His efforts in Houston were noticed big time as the 6'1", 310 pounder turned in one of the fastest 40 times at 5.14 and his 32.5" vertical leap spoke well of his explosion and quickness. He also had a 4.60 shuttle which also showed his lateral ability. These times and his upper body strength have him at an elite status in terms of the numbers.
Wade laid out his other plans for us, "On March 14th there is a Pro-Day at Stott field at Portland State I am going to perform at and there will be some scouts there. Then I have a few private work outs as well. There is some real interest in me building and I know I can compete athletically and on the field with anyone in the Draft this year."
One thing is for sure. His resolve has been solidified by life itself. Adversity is his breakfast cereal and the young man from Portland is so much more then a football player. He is 1/2 way done with his Masters Degree and is conversant in Mandarin Chinese among other things. He also volunteers his time at local youth camps and is a huge supporter of Special Olympics supporting his little sister Olyvia who has Downs Syndrome.
We will not be surprised at all if Myles Wade is drafted on draft day in April and for a kid who did not take the normal path to the NFL that would be huge! One way or another he is going to get his shot.
"I believe I have proven myself and will continue to do so any opportunity I am given. So I am very hopeful the outcome will be a good one," he concluded.
Myles Wade has an agency representing him and the buzz in the internet is that Pittsburgh, New Orleans, and Dallas are all paying attention to what he is doing. We wish Myles nothing but the best and have every confidence that he will realize the dream.
Myles Wade Leads Local Talent Making It To The Highest Level
http://oregonpreps.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1338352" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Every kid or parent who ever strapped on the helmet had the dream. The one where you see that ultimate goal of stepping onto an NFL field and being one of the best. While one in a million will live the dream many chase it. One local guy this year is closer then he has ever have been to seeing that happen.
That guy is none other then All American Defensive Tackle Myles Wade. The Central Catholic product has fought his way through adversity after adversity including the death of his Mother Lori Wade and the long circuitous road he had to take to get here. That road includied stops at Arizona Western JC, Portland Community College, Texas Tech, and Portland State. And while the road has been long the one thing he never did was quit.
Something most guys would have done a long time ago especially after falling from an All American and top recruit to a virtual unknown. But for those watching and those paying attention his continual rise to national prominence has been no surprise.
Out at New Level Athlete in Vancouver, Washington Coach and Training guru Ryan Paul has seen it all unfold for Wade and he shares his perspectives.
"Myles is someone I trained as a young guy and watched grow into one of the finest athletes in the Region. He just finished and amazing season at Portland State and trained with us the entire time since he returned to Portland last Summer. To see him doing the things he is doing now is so rewarding," said Paul. "I have no doubt he is ready to play in the NFL and he should be one of the real finds for some lucky team this season."
Paul talked about Wade's intensity and strength. Myles has repped over 40 on the 225 Pound Bench Press (one of the best in the nation) and is able to move massive amounts of weight when he wants to. But it is his explosiveness and ability to last through long physical demands that set him apart.
We caught up to Wade after his performance at the NFL Open Combine at the Texans Indoor facility in Texas last month where he was a top performer.
"It was a great showing for me. There were over 200 defensive linemen there working out for the scouts and I know I came out as one of the top guys. After the event I was contacted and invited to the Super Regional Combine in Detroit on March 30th so I will be looking to hit that one hard," said Wade who is remaining humble and hopeful about his prospects.
His efforts in Houston were noticed big time as the 6'1", 310 pounder turned in one of the fastest 40 times at 5.14 and his 32.5" vertical leap spoke well of his explosion and quickness. He also had a 4.60 shuttle which also showed his lateral ability. These times and his upper body strength have him at an elite status in terms of the numbers.
Wade laid out his other plans for us, "On March 14th there is a Pro-Day at Stott field at Portland State I am going to perform at and there will be some scouts there. Then I have a few private work outs as well. There is some real interest in me building and I know I can compete athletically and on the field with anyone in the Draft this year."
One thing is for sure. His resolve has been solidified by life itself. Adversity is his breakfast cereal and the young man from Portland is so much more then a football player. He is 1/2 way done with his Masters Degree and is conversant in Mandarin Chinese among other things. He also volunteers his time at local youth camps and is a huge supporter of Special Olympics supporting his little sister Olyvia who has Downs Syndrome.
We will not be surprised at all if Myles Wade is drafted on draft day in April and for a kid who did not take the normal path to the NFL that would be huge! One way or another he is going to get his shot.
"I believe I have proven myself and will continue to do so any opportunity I am given. So I am very hopeful the outcome will be a good one," he concluded.
Myles Wade has an agency representing him and the buzz in the internet is that Pittsburgh, New Orleans, and Dallas are all paying attention to what he is doing. We wish Myles nothing but the best and have every confidence that he will realize the dream.
Myles Wade NFL Pro Day Portland State
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2012 NFL Draft: Portland State's Myles Wade Impresses at Pro Day After Long Road
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1121082-portland-state-nt-myles-wade-impresses-at-pro-day-after-long-road-to-get-there" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1121082-portland-state-nt-myles-wade-impresses-at-pro-day-after-long-road-to-get-there" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
tednottodd
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Any news on how Myles Wade did in the last pro day?
Myles Wade is a beast!
Myles Wade NFL Draft 2012 Top DT Pick: An Inside Look
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Myles Wade NFL Draft 2012 Top DT Pick: An Inside Look
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DustRunner
Active member
I'm surprised that Myles wasn't taken in the draft, especially with the kind of numbers he put up at Pro Day.
At least he was picked up by a team. Good for him.
