DawgTalkers.net Forums The Archives 2016 NFL Season 2016 NFL Draft Third Round Pick - DE Carl Nassib

Big kid.

Great athlete, really like his upside.

Solid player. I like the pick!

I like the pick .... though I have probably been talked into it by all those who liked him on the board over the past few months.

Forced 6 fumbles and had 15 sacks.

Looks like we'll be getting after the QBs.

Now I got my DE. I still think Ogbah is a better fit as he would get more pressure. But hopefully this kid can get that pressure I want from the position.

Is it possible this guy is the OLB with Ogbah being the DE?

I was just going to post the same thing.

I hope we do, that's for sure.

I also think that Kruger and/or Des Bryant are history.

He can be our JJ Watt.

Where was he slotted to go?

I was not expecting that name but I like the pick. Identifying a weakness in the pass rush.

Probably not, Ogbah has the speed.

At least expectations are out of whack.

Quit tryin' to cause trouble!

Damn, they're picking some athletes. I love it. All three guys they've taken so far have all the uncoachable physical attributes one could want. Now they just need coached up. I really like the team's approach in this draft so far.

Let's not put too much pressure on him ....

Would have preferred Bullard, Day, Hargrove or Perry.

Watched him at the Senior Bowl but didn't watch his cut-ups. From what I saw and read don't see him as a player in the 34 base D but in nickel as a DE.

I suppose we will have to wait and see but Jackson said Ogbah was a three down linebacker candidate which seems to indicate he will be there every down.... We shall see. At least I got a real DE there like I wanted. I really really hate not having a DE in a 3-4. Puts way too much on the linebackers.

Mayock said the guy needs lower body strength but I like a 6'7 DL. That height is only a good thing.

He kinda looks like a value-pick Bosa.

I'm wondering whose going to be at nose.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/carl-nassib?id=2555270

Overview

One of the better stories of the 2015 college football season, Nassib went from preferred walk-on status to two years of special teams play to leading the nation in sacks (school record 15.5) and forced fumbles (six) in his senior year. Nassib garnered unanimous All-American honors for his efforts(19.5 tackles for loss) while also winning the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, Lombardi Award as the nation's top offensive or defensive lineman, the Ted Hendricks Award for the nation's top defensive end, and the Lott IMPACT (Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community, and Tenacity) Trophy. Nassib was also a finalist for the Burlsworth Trophy for the player with the best career as a former walk-on, and the Nagurski Trophy as the nation's top defender. Now scouts have to figure out if Nassib is a one-year wonder or a true star in the making.
Analysis
Strengths Desires to succeed and is relentless in his pursuit. Former walk-­on who was told by Bill O'Brien (then-Penn State coach) that he needed to forget about playing pro football. Was offered a scholarship six months later. Long levers with big hands and comes off the ball with good upfield burst. Has straight­-line speed. Excellent feel for navigating around the pass rush arc with maximum efficiency. Uses subtle hand play and lateral body lean to turn the corner and get after the quarterback. Comes off the ball with proper pad level and brings hips into contact to try and maximize his strength. Uses proper arm extension, plus vision and a well-­timed shed to attack running backs in his gaps. Smart, instinctive defender who is able to diagnose plays quickly. National sack leader despite missing two games. Forced six fumbles this season.
Weaknesses One-year wonder. Not physical at the point of attack and can be mauled by power. Thin through legs and needs more mass across his frame for improved base and play strength. Not much twitch as an athlete. Average change of direction and finds himself out of position to make tackles. Lacking agility and ends up on ground too often. More of a grab and drag tackler than bodied­-up finisher. Missed 10 tackles in 2015 and had just four run stuffs. His motor causes him to fatigue in spots. Relies on "wide­-9" launch-point for favorable angle around the corner as rusher. Lacks speed­-to­-power rush ability and needs to add more counter moves.
Draft Projection Rounds 3 or 4
Sources Tell Us "He's an upside projection type. He's inexperienced, but still has height, weight, speed, length and now production." ­-- Midwest area scout
NFL Comparison Trent Murphy
Bottom Line Nassib is a raw, inexperienced defensive end with an outstanding motor and the instincts and feel to make more plays than his athleticism might warrant. Football runs in the Nassib family and Carl is a willing, hungry worker who will have to improve his strength and add more wrinkles to his pass rushing approach in order to meet the projections that some teams have for him.

That's an extrene stretch.

From his NFL Network Profile Page

[quote]BOTTOM LINE Nassib is a raw, inexperienced defensive end with an outstanding motor and the instincts and feel to make more plays than his athleticism might warrant. Football runs in the Nassib family and Carl is a willing, hungry worker who will have to improve his strength and add more wrinkles to his pass rushing approach in order to meet the projections that some teams have for him./quote]

Looks like he's gonna need some polishing.

I would think it'll be Shelton.

so... we drafted Rudy LOL

seems raw with lots of potential

Like this pick as well. This kid has a ton of upside, and can be a disruptive force in the future.....high motor kid here. I like the fact he wasn't recruited, and turned into a top 65 pick....shows his work ethic and toughness imo. Another good pick.

I like this idea better.

Ok, rd 3 or rd 4. I thought some of you had him as an early 2nd. in your mock drafts. I like it. Sounds like a good player.

he does have that Watt feel/knack for knocking the ball out or batting the ball down

Eve was just trying to be positive, hopeful. Maybe he will be our JJ.

I thought Ogbah was our Bosa pick.

All we need for our nickel DL is a 3 tech

That's fine. It's still an extreme stretch.

So far this has been a great draft ... Lots of speed and athleticism

Yes, I am having fun. :-) We need a pass rusher who can make an impact. Hopefully this is him. :-)