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Nazair Jones (North Carolina) - 2017 NFL Draft Pick #102 by SEA

What The Experts Thought Before The Draft

Pre-Draft Analysis for Nazair Jones - 2017 NFL Draft

Nazair Jones, a defensive tackle from the University of North Carolina, entered the 2017 NFL Draft with a solid reputation based on his collegiate performance. Below are some key points from his pre-draft analysis:

  • Physical Attributes:
    • Height: 6'5"
    • Weight: 315 lbs
    • Arm Length: 33 inches
  • Collegiate Performance:
    • Played in 37 games over three seasons at North Carolina.
    • Recorded 76 total tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss, and 4.5 sacks.
    • Known for his ability to disrupt plays in the backfield.
  • Strengths:
    • Strong upper body, which allows him to shed blockers effectively.
    • Good lateral quickness for a player of his size, making him agile in pursuit.
    • Experience playing in a 4-3 scheme, which translates well to many NFL defenses.
  • Areas for Improvement:
    • Needs to improve his pad level to avoid being pushed around by stronger offensive linemen.
    • Occasionally struggles with consistency, particularly when it comes to pass rushing techniques.
  • Overall Projection:
    • Expected to be selected in the mid to late rounds of the draft.
    • Could be a rotational player early in his career with the potential to develop into a starter.

Nazair Jones was viewed as a promising talent with the potential to contribute to an NFL team, particularly in a defensive line rotation.