Nate Wiggins CB Clemson | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Nate Wiggins CB Clemson
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Outside Man/Press CB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.28 seconds (99%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 20.7 DOB: 08/28/2003 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Outside Man/Press CB | |
| Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2024 | |
| 40 time: 4.28 seconds (99%*) | |
| Age: 20.7 DOB: 08/28/2003 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 87.8 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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80% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| QB Rating When targeted: | 57.2 | |
| Tackling: |
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63% |
| Run Defense: |
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67% |
| Coverage: |
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84% |
| Zone: |
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83% |
| Man/Press: |
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79% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
1st - Late
Overall Rank:
#26
Position rank:
#4
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| College Games: 29 College Snaps: 1325 | ||
ESPN RATING: 83/100
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247 RATING: 95/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.9 (97%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Christian Gonzalez - Oregon |
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77% |
| Jaycee Horn - South Carolina |
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75% |
| Greg Newsome II - Northwestern |
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75% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Nate Wiggins, a junior cornerback from Clemson, measures an impressive 6’2” and weighs 185 pounds. Coming out of Westlake High School as a 4-star recruit, Wiggins quickly made his presence felt at Clemson. In his freshman year, he played in 7 games, recording 2 tackles and a pass breakup with a QB rating when targeted of 50.3.His sophomore season saw a substantial uptick in performance with 25 tackles and 9 pass breakups over 12 games.
Wiggins’ junior year solidified his prowess in the secondary, with 23 tackles, 4 pass breakups, 2 interceptions, and allowing a meager 44.4 QB rating when targeted.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Incredible stopwatch speed - showcased by a 4.28 at the combine.
- Combines height and arm length optimally for an outside cornerback role, providing a physical edge in coverage.
- Proficient in both off-man and Cover 3 zone, utilizing a fluid press bail technique.
- Excels at managing and contesting vertical routes, effectively maintaining positioning and showcasing competitive aggression at the catch point.
- Demonstrates patience and strategic use of eye discipline and footwork in man coverage scenarios.
- Quick to close space between himself and the receiver, effectively using the sideline as an additional defender on vertical routes.
- Skilled in reading and reacting to route concepts from a distance, enhancing his ability to disrupt passes.
- Displays excellent quickness and agility in his movements, with a knack for timing and anticipation in pass defense.
- Capable of leveraging his physical attributes and coverage skills to limit offensive options and create challenging throwing lanes for quarterbacks.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Lacks optimal burst for recovery on vertical routes, potentially leaving space for separation.
- While proficient in bail technique, his backpedal could be more fluid and less segmented.
- Could show more enthusiasm and commitment in run defense, with tackling that is adequate but not exceptional.
- Occasionally struggles with quick change of direction, impacting his effectiveness in certain coverage situations.
- Would benefit from adding muscle mass to improve physicality, particularly in press coverage scenarios.
Scouting Report: Summary
Nate Wiggins emerges as a potential top-five cornerback prospect in the 2024 NFL Draft, offering a compelling blend of physical attributes, with elite recovery speed, coverage skills, and football IQ. His height and arm length, combined with his proficiency in various coverage schemes, make him a versatile and competitive option for teams seeking an outside cornerback.While he shows room for improvement in burst and physicality, Wiggins' demonstrated growth and performance against top-tier talent suggest a high ceiling at the NFL level. His skill set aligns well with a cover-3-based defense, but he also has the tools to adapt and thrive in various schemes.
Nate Wiggins percentiles vs other Cornerbacks (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
Nate Wiggins Video Review
How other scouting services rate Nate Wiggins (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
22.8
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
3.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.