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BILAL NICHOLS
Delaware
DT
Prospect Info
Height; 6'4"
Weight; 306lbs
Arms; 33 3/8"
Hands;10 1/4”
Prospect Grade
5.34/NFL Backup or Special Teams Potential
40 Yard Dash/4.95
Bench Press/29 Reps
Vertical Jump
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INCHES
Broad Jump
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INCHES
3 Cone Drill
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Seconds
20 Yd Shuttle
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Seconds
60 Yd Shuttle
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Seconds
Playlist
A lightly-recruited tight end/defensive end recruit from Newark, Delaware, Nichols has grown into an athletic defensive tackle during his time with the Fighting Blue Hens. He played in 12 games as a reserve his true freshman season (19 tackles, two for loss). As a sophomore, Nichols only started one game but played more snaps than the first-teamer, earning third-team All-Colonial Athletic Association honors with 29 tackles, two for loss, and an interception. He began making more plays in the backfield in 2016, receiving a second-team all-conference nod (nine starts in 10 games played, 25 tackles, 7.5 for loss, five sacks, five pass break-ups, safety). Nichols moved to the first-team All-CAA squad as a senior, starting 11 games, posting 56 tackles, 6.5 for loss, 5.5 sacks, an interception, four pass break-ups, and blocking a kick.
By Lance Zierlein
Draft Projection
Rounds 5-6
Overview
Nichols is a defensive tackle with decent athletic ability despite playing as stiff-legged as he does. Despite his 10.5 sacks over the last two seasons, there isn't much on tape to suggest he will be an effective NFL pass rusher, but he does have some anchor against the run. Nichols showed up plus athletic ability as a tester and has been moving up the draft board for some teams. He needs to play with better bend to improve his leverage, but he has an opportunity to become an backup in the league.
Strengths
Effort level almost never wanes
Plays with good energy through the whistle and has hustle to pick up secondary sacks and additional tackles
Decent athlete with lateral agility to shuffle along the line and man his run fit on stretch plays
Feels pressure headed his way and shows ability to sink and brace against double teams
Can spin out of down blocks and re-engage in the play
Flashes hand quickness that coaches can work with
Weaknesses
Needs to play with better initial quickness at point of attack
Tends to pop upright after the snap
Plays with poor knee bend and leverage
Need to see more jolt out of his initial punch
Pass rush lacks menace
Will stutter-step and try to set up moves that don't land
Below average at finding the edge as a rusher and is unlikely to generate quality bull-rusher on the next level
BILAL NICHOLS
Delaware
DT
Prospect Info
Height; 6'4"
Weight; 306lbs
Arms; 33 3/8"
Hands;10 1/4”
Prospect Grade
5.34/NFL Backup or Special Teams Potential
40 Yard Dash/4.95
Bench Press/29 Reps
Vertical Jump
--
INCHES
Broad Jump
--
INCHES
3 Cone Drill
--
Seconds
20 Yd Shuttle
--
Seconds
60 Yd Shuttle
--
Seconds
Playlist
A lightly-recruited tight end/defensive end recruit from Newark, Delaware, Nichols has grown into an athletic defensive tackle during his time with the Fighting Blue Hens. He played in 12 games as a reserve his true freshman season (19 tackles, two for loss). As a sophomore, Nichols only started one game but played more snaps than the first-teamer, earning third-team All-Colonial Athletic Association honors with 29 tackles, two for loss, and an interception. He began making more plays in the backfield in 2016, receiving a second-team all-conference nod (nine starts in 10 games played, 25 tackles, 7.5 for loss, five sacks, five pass break-ups, safety). Nichols moved to the first-team All-CAA squad as a senior, starting 11 games, posting 56 tackles, 6.5 for loss, 5.5 sacks, an interception, four pass break-ups, and blocking a kick.
By Lance Zierlein
Draft Projection
Rounds 5-6
Overview
Nichols is a defensive tackle with decent athletic ability despite playing as stiff-legged as he does. Despite his 10.5 sacks over the last two seasons, there isn't much on tape to suggest he will be an effective NFL pass rusher, but he does have some anchor against the run. Nichols showed up plus athletic ability as a tester and has been moving up the draft board for some teams. He needs to play with better bend to improve his leverage, but he has an opportunity to become an backup in the league.
Strengths
Effort level almost never wanes
Plays with good energy through the whistle and has hustle to pick up secondary sacks and additional tackles
Decent athlete with lateral agility to shuffle along the line and man his run fit on stretch plays
Feels pressure headed his way and shows ability to sink and brace against double teams
Can spin out of down blocks and re-engage in the play
Flashes hand quickness that coaches can work with
Weaknesses
Needs to play with better initial quickness at point of attack
Tends to pop upright after the snap
Plays with poor knee bend and leverage
Need to see more jolt out of his initial punch
Pass rush lacks menace
Will stutter-step and try to set up moves that don't land
Below average at finding the edge as a rusher and is unlikely to generate quality bull-rusher on the next level