How Important Is Nose Tackle at NFL? Miami Dolphins' Draft Preview

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DENVER - AUGUST 16: Nose tackle Tank Johnson #66 of the Dallas Cowboys warms up prior to facing the Denver Broncos during preseason NFL action at Invesco Field at Mile High on August 16, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Cowboys 23-13. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
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) NT is priority in terms that there may be raw quality available after 25th pick.

 

Name Height Weight 40 yard dash Bench press Vertical jump College
Raji, B.J. 6'2" 337 5.23 33 32 Boston College
Brace, Ron 6'3" 330 5.5 32 28 Boston College
Hill, Sammie Lee 6'4" 329 5.17 27 28 Stillman
Knighton, Terrance 6'3" 321 5.33
28 Temple
Pryor, Myron 6'0" 319 5.13
30 Kentucky
Favorite, Marlon 6'1" 314
26
LSU
Scott, Dorell 6'3" 312 4.97 29 30.5 Clemson
Miller, Roy 6'1" 310 5.09 36 36 Texas
Marks, Sen'Derrick 6'2" 306 5.08
33 Auburn
Taylor, Terrance 6'0" 306 5.39 37 30 Michigan
Moala, Fili 6'4" 305 5.16 25 30.5 Southern Cal
Walker, Vance 6'2" 304 5.44 29 33 Georgia Tech
Richard, Darryl 6'3" 303
17 25.5 Georgia Tech

Finally I tried to resume my analysis with a table showing every NFL starting NT or variation.

Let´s start with AFC East, where fine players like Wilfork, Ferguson and Jenkins can demolish offensive lines every single day when healthy.

 

Name  Team Height Weigth Age
Kyle Williams Buffalo Bills 6'1" 306 25
Jason Ferguson Miami Dolphins 6'3" 305 34
Paul Soliai Miami Dolphins 6'4" 355 25
Vince Wilfork New England Patriots 6'2" 325 27
Kris Jenkins NY Jets 6'4" 349 29

 

Now check AFC North, where Baltimore and Pittsburgh have the biggest 2008 defensive battle with Ngata and Hampton as central piece of each team.

 

Name  Team Height Weigth Age
Haloti Ngata Baltimore Ravens 6'4" 355 25
Tank Johnson Cincinnati Bengals 6'3" 305 27
Ahtyba Rubin Cleveland Browns 6'2" 330
Vote Now! - Author Poll

Who is the best NT at NFL?

  • Vince Wilfork (NE)
  • Albert Haynesworth (WAS)
  • Casey Hampton (PIT)
  • Jay Ratliff (DAL)
  • Alan Branch (ARI)
  • Barry Cofield (NYG)
  • Haloti Ngata (BAL)
  • Jason Ferguson (MIA)
  • Other
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Results - Author Poll

Who is the best NT at NFL?

  • Vince Wilfork (NE)

    19.2%

  • Albert Haynesworth (WAS)

    28.1%

  • Casey Hampton (PIT)

    14.4%

  • Jay Ratliff (DAL)

    1.4%

  • Alan Branch (ARI)

    0.7%

  • Barry Cofield (NYG)

    0.0%

  • Haloti Ngata (BAL)

    15.1%

  • Jason Ferguson (MIA)

    15.1%

  • Other

    6.2%
  • Total votes: 146
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