Nick Figueroa
Nick Figueroa  DL  USC | NFL Draft 2023 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Nick Figueroa
Height
6-5
Weight
275
College
USC
Position
DL/EDGE
Class
Senior
Home town
San Bernardino, CA
70.4
Player Rating
71
PositionRank (DL)
4.84
FortyYD Time
Sacks
5.5
Fumbles Forced
Tackles
26
Sol tackles
19

Nick Figueroa DL/EDGE USC | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Nick Figueroa DL/EDGE USC
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

SUB-POSITION: VERSATILE DL
Last Updated: 03/25/2023
Draft Year: 2023
40 time: 4.84 seconds (71%*)
Age: 24.7 DOB: 08/01/1999
Measurables:
Height: 6-5 (80%*) Weight: 275 (33%*)
Forty: 4.84 (O) (71%*)
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(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other (HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
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SUB-POSITION: VERSATILE DL
Last Updated: 03/25/2023
Draft Year: 2023
40 time: 4.84 seconds (71%*)
Age: 24.7 DOB: 08/01/1999
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 6-5 (80%*) Weight: 275 (33%*)
Forty: 4.84 (O) (71%*)
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other
(HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
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Overall Rating: 70.4 / 100
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Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced
Offense Rating:
76%
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Tackling:
56%
Pass Rush:
65%
Run Defense:
68%
DRAFT PROJECTION: UDFA
Overall Rank: #398 Position rank: #71
College Games: 40 College Snaps: 1097
Grade: 4 ESPN  Stars 4 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 80/100
Draft Profile: Bio
Nick Figueroa from Cajon High School was rated a After high school, Figueroa joined USC after being heavily recruited.

In 2019 as a freshman Figueroa saw action in 12 games and played a total of 160 snaps for the Trojans. He recorded just 8 tackles, one assist, while adding 9 stops. As a pass rusher, he added 4 total pressures, which included 2 QB hurries, one QB hit, and one sack on the season.

As a sophomore for the Trojans in 2020 Figueroa played in 6 games and took part in 270 snaps for the Trojans. He recorded 13 tackles, 2 assists, while adding 13 stops. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 17 total pressures, and 7 QB hurries, 6 QB hits, and 4 sacks during the year.

In 2021 as a junior Figueroa played in 9 games and contributed on 291 snaps. He recorded 11 tackles, 5 assists while making 11 stops. As a pass rusher, he produced 8 total pressures, which included 7 QB hurries, one QB hit, and no sacks on the year.

In 2022 as a senior Figueroa logged playing time in 13 games and logged a total of 376 snaps for the Trojans. He also added 15 tackles, 4 assists, and 14 stops. As a pass rusher, he tallied 27 total pressures, which included 18 QB hurries, 4 QB hits, and 5 sacks on the season.
Scouting Report: Strengths
  • Athletic for his size, with light feet and smooth movement skills. Possesses a loose body to redirect momentum, bend and play with leverage. Gets a good initial jump. Usually aggressive and active. Hard worker with toughness.
  • As a pass rusher, Figueroa shows quickness off the line and has the fluid athleticism and flexibility to bend the edge.
  • Plays with exceptional balance and body control, showing off a nasty spin move to counter his speed, with the natural instincts to know when to use it.
  • Figueroa could fit as a 3-4 OLB, as he held his own when he was asked to drop into coverage at times.
  • Figueroa has the strong core and powerful hands to shed blockers, and he shows excellent instincts with the ability to quickly locate the ball.
  • He’s best right now against the run, playing with a low pad level despite his relatively tall frame, and he has the violent hands to win at the point of attack.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
  • Figueroa isn’t a true edge burner and might be better off kicking inside on passing downs.
  • He doesn’t show much in the way of dynamic change-of-direction ability on counter moves, and Figueroa also has a limited repertoire of pass-rushing moves.
  • Figueroa has to develop a counter move or two in the pass rush, and he needs to make better use of his hands.

How other scouting services rate Nick Figueroa (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
429.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
80.0
*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.