Nick DeLuca, North Dakota State

POSITIVES

—Above-average mental processing that puts him in the right place more often than not.

—High-level instincts that keep him in the action often.

—Special teams experience and willingness to compete.

—Vocal player; a quick learner who can direct a defense.best price nfl jerseys

NEGATIVES

—Shoulder injury in 2016 and torn meniscus in 2017.

—Struggled in Senior Bowl practices, often playing too upright and with a forward lean.

—Limited athlete with speed concerns who will be exploited in NFL.

—Average change-of-direction skills that become a problem moving laterally through traffic.

—Will be chewed up in isolation against NFL talent in the backfield.nike nfl jerseys from china

OVERALL

Nick DeLuca is a smart player who has found ways to mask some of his athletic limitations. At the Senior Bowl, however, nfl jerseys women those limitations stood out rather easily both in linebacker drills and on the field for team portions. DeLuca will have to consistently diagnose plays correctly to have any shot at being an effective NFL linebacker. If a team can manage with him as a depth piece, he has the commitment and willingness to learn any backup spot and contribute on all special teams.

GRADE: 5.00 (Priority Free Agent)

PRO PLAYER COMPARISON: Nick Bellore, Detroit Lions