Garrett Nelson LB Nebraska | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Garrett Nelson LB Nebraska
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 09/26/2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.90 seconds (8%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PLAY STYLE: EDGE OLB | |
| Last Updated: 09/26/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.90 seconds (8%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 53.2 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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82% |
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| Tackling: |
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71% |
| Pass Rush: |
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78% |
| Run Defense: |
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68% |
| Coverage: |
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62% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#511
Position rank:
#48
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| College Games: 42 College Snaps: 1943 | ||
ESPN RATING: 74/100
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247 RATING: 87/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.7 (93%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| George Tarlas - Boise State |
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77% |
| Eku Leota - Auburn |
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76% |
| Andre Jones - Louisiana |
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56% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Garrett Nelson from Scottsbluff High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Nelson joined Nebraska.In 2019 as a freshman Nelson saw action in 10 games and played a total of 125 snaps for the Cornhuskers. He recorded just 7 tackles, 2 assists, while adding 5 stops.
As a sophomore for the Cornhuskers in 2020 Nelson played in 8 games and took part in 419 snaps for the Cornhuskers. He recorded 22 tackles, 7 assists, while adding 15 stops. In coverage Nelson made no pass breakups, no interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 72.1. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 13 total pressures, and 10 QB hurries, one QB hit, and 2 sacks during the year.
In 2021 as a junior Nelson played in 12 games and contributed on 688 snaps. He recorded 31 tackles, 13 assists while making 22 stops. In coverage Nelson chalked up one pass breakup, no interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 99.1. As a pass rusher, he produced 32 total pressures, which included 23 QB hurries, 3 QB hits, and 6 sacks on the year.
In 2022 as a senior Nelson logged playing time in 12 games and logged a total of 711 snaps for the Cornhuskers. He also added 50 tackles, 14 assists, and 33 stops. While in coverage Nelson made no pass breakups, no interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 97.9. As a pass rusher, he tallied 32 total pressures, which included 19 QB hurries, 7 QB hits, and 6 sacks on the season.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- He’s a technically sound and consistent tackler, breaking down and wrapping up, with the length and power to swallow up ball carriers.
- He’s at his best attacking downhill, showing good instincts and great take-on skills.
- An aggressive run defender, filling run lanes hard, and won't shy from contact. Plays with violence to fight off blocks, flashing a physical nature. An intense, powerful hitter who willingly gives up his body.
- A bit stiff but makes the clean open-field tackle. Good effort in pursuit.
- Thickly built with classic linebacker size, adequate strength and the smarts to cover up his athletic shortcomings in the right scheme.
- His core flexibility and balance are excellent, and Nelson has prototypical length.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Lacks elite quickness and change-of-direction ability to handle NFL slot receivers after initial contact.
- Because of his athletic limitations, Nelson lacks the ceiling of some of this draft’s top edge rushers
- He's a tweener who lacks the bulk and strength to be a thumper inside and isn't fast enough to stay on the weak side in the NFL.
Garrett Nelson percentiles vs other Linebackers (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Garrett Nelson (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
406.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
69.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.