NFL Draft: Where will former Noles get drafted in 2018?

Derrick Nnadi

"DRAFT PROJECTION Rounds 4"

"NFL Comparison: Javon Hargrave"

"BOTTOM LINE It’s hard to find “bad tape” for Nnadi. While NFL teams may see an undersized 4-3 nose tackle with limited pass rush value, I see a player with good power at the point of attack who can dislodge from single blocks and make plays. Nnadi has a good motor, active hands and enough pass rush ability to cause problems for blockers up front. Nnadi has the physical tools to play in one or two-gap schemes and has NFL starting ability."

Thoughts

Derrick Nnadi is one of the most underrated Noles of the past few years. If FSU hadn’t landed him when they did, the defensive line would have dropped a couple of levels.

In fact, it was evident in the 2016 season when he was playing injured. While Nnadi’s tape will show you a player that can flat-out play, I expect his combine numbers to be better than most think.

He’s incredibly powerful, squatting over 600 pounds and should put up impressive numbers on the bench press.

I wouldn’t be surprised to see Nnadi get off the board in the third round.