Anthony Nelson NFL Draft 2019: Scouting Report for Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Pick

STRENGTHS

—High-motor player who plays whistle to whistle without hesitation.

—Well-timed swim move that can defeat blocks in space.

—Excellent length and frame to carry weight that make him position-versatile.

—Bright player that recognizes misdirection and shows an ability to play with square shoulders as an edge-setting run defender.

WEAKNESSES

—One-trick pony as a pass-rusher and doesn't have a counter to beat tackles that anchor well.

—Lower-body flexibility looks limited, and he'll struggle to bend around deep pockets with efficiency.

—Height (6'7") and length (34⅞" arms) aren't utilized as the strengths they could be, leading to too many blockers inside his frame and an inability to maintain interior gap leverage against power schemes.

—Too willing to Frankenstein walk at the line of scrimmage and struggles to disengage in space.

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OVERALL

Nelson comes with phenomenal length and a frame that NFL staffs covet. He could comfortably add some weight and see a significant increase in strength and power in the NFL. As of now, he wins with hustle and energy that gets paired with well-timed moves, leading to some wins that otherwise might not be expected. He brings positional versatility and is the kind of middle-round selection that brings tremendous value as a depth player in his first season.

GRADE: 6.25 (ROUND 3 - ROOKIE IMPACT)

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