2018 NFL Draft: Prospect Spotlight

Quenton Nelson

OG/Sr/Notre Dame

6-5, 330lbs

Games Evaluated: UGA, Boston College, UNC

STRENGTHS

·      NFL size

·      Elite playing strength

·      Strong hand usage/grip strength

·      Ability to execute all run blocks

·      Good footwork

·      Consistent effort/play

·      Maintains proper pad level

·      Powerful run blocker

·      Drives feet through whistle

·      Moves/blocks well in space

·      Good flexibility

·      Well disciplined

Weaknesses:

·      Poor hand placement

·      Leaves hands/arms hanging out in dead space

·      Inconsistent awareness

·      Lapses in concentration

·      Will get head out too far over feet

The tape on Nelson is as advertised, the real deal.  Nelson is a consistent and reliable fixture on the offensive line.  His consistency makes most plays seem like a replay of the play before.  It usually plays out with Nelson getting his hands on a defender and the defender either gaining no ground or going backwards.  I was amazed to see a player never have to change his style no matter who was in front of him over the games viewed.  A team looking for the “can’t miss prospect” may not be able to pass on Nelson come early on day 1 of the draft.

NFL Comparison: Gabe Jackson (Oak)/Richie Incognito (BUF)

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