When you look at Vita Vea, you see perfect size for an NFL interior defensive lineman. He measures at 6’4”, and weighs 347 pounds. Scouts have raved about his blend of size, strength and speed.

There's one big problem for teams that run a 4-3 defense like the Bills: Vea mostly played nose tackle for Washington, which ran a 3-4 defense.

“We played all across the line. It wasn't one specific position that we were assigned to. If it was a D-line job or position, we were playing it,” said Vea.

Vea left a strong impression at the NFL combine. The Pac-12 defensive player of the year put up 41 reps while benching 225 pounds, the second-best effort there. His 40-yard-dash was just over five seconds, a surprising display for a sizeable run-stuffer.

“I tried to think I was LaDainian Tomlinson back in the day. I'd put a juke move on guys and end up in the end zone. I think there's still highlights of me running the ball in the backfield,” said Vea.

Vea helped Washington finish with the third-best rush defense in the country last year, totaling 43 tackles and three-and-a-half sacks. His performance earned him comparisons to another lineman with Pacific Islander roots, and one of Vea's childhood idols.

“Haloti Ngata when he played for the Ravens. He was outstanding down there and when he made that transition to Detroit. In the backfield, Troy Polamalu as a kid growing up, you wanted to be those superstars,” said Vea.

Ngata and Polamalu were both drafted in the top 20, and that's where Vea figures to hear his name. If the Bills grab him, Vea will have to compete for playing time against Kyle Williams and Star Lotulelei.

Next up, we'll take a look at Virginia Tech linebacker Tremaine Edmunds.