Nick Hampton LB/EDGE Appalachian State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Nick Hampton LB/EDGE Appalachian State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| PLAY STYLE: EDGE OLB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.58 seconds (83%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 24.8 DOB: 04/05/2000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PLAY STYLE: EDGE OLB | |
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.58 seconds (83%*) | |
| Age: 24.8 DOB: 04/05/2000 | |
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 79.1 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
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74% |
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71% |
| Pass Rush: |
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80% |
| Run Defense: |
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71% |
| Coverage: |
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69% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
6th
Overall Rank:
#198
Position rank:
#23
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| College Games: 51 College Snaps: 1709 | ||
247 RATING: 78/100
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Ovr Rank:
#2387
College Combine Results
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RIVALS RATING: 5.4 (89%)
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Drafted: ROUND: 5 - Pick Number: 161 (LAR)
Draft Profile: Bio
Nick Hampton from Westside High School was rated a After high school, Hampton joined Appalachian State.In 2018 as a freshman Hampton saw action in 4 games and played a total of 25 snaps for the Mountaineers. He recorded just 2 tackles, no assists, while adding one stop.
As a sophomore for the Mountaineers in 2019 Hampton played in 14 games and took part in 287 snaps for the Mountaineers. He recorded 10 tackles, 3 assists, while adding 11 stops. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 31 total pressures, and 19 QB hurries, 6 QB hits, and 6 sacks during the year.
In 2020 as a junior Hampton played in 10 games and contributed on 384 snaps. He recorded 30 tackles, 3 assists while making 26 stops. In coverage Hampton chalked up one pass breakup, no interceptions, and a QB rating when targetted of 94.6. As a pass rusher, he produced 24 total pressures, which included 18 QB hurries, 3 QB hits, and 3 sacks on the year.
In 2021 as a senior Hampton logged playing time in 14 games and logged a total of 621 snaps for the Mountaineers. He also added 39 tackles, 13 assists, and 38 stops. While in coverage Hampton made one pass breakup, no interceptions, and a QB rating when targetted of 82.1. As a pass rusher, he tallied 52 total pressures, which included 35 QB hurries, 5 QB hits, and an outstanding 12 sacks on the season.
In 2022 as a fifth year senior Hampton logged playing time in 9 games and logged a total of 392 snaps for the Mountaineers. He also added 18 tackles, 9 assists, and 19 stops. As a pass rusher, he tallied 25 total pressures, which included 9 QB hurries, 7 QB hits, and an excellent 9 sacks on the season.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Hampton has enough speed to chase and run in pursuit. He has the overall athleticism to hold up in space when dropping into coverage.
- He flashes the ability to shoot gaps as well, and Hampton is a threat to line up inside on passing downs.
- Made Bruce Feldman's Freak's List - ranked #84. He wrote, "he’s an imposing 6-3, 240 pounds who incline-presses 365 pounds; sumo deadlifts 600; can broad-jump 10-6, vertical 39 inches and hits 21 mph on the GPS. His flying 10-yard sprint time is 1.20. “Nick’s strength levels are through the roof,” said App State strength coach Brad Bielaniec. “I have trouble putting exactly into words what he’s capable of in terms of power. His ability to produce exponential power at any point and time is what really separates him from the pack.”"
- He has the take on skills to play the Mike, shedding blockers with violent hands and plenty of functional strength. He accelerates quickly in space and has closing speed.
- Tougher between the tackles than many expect. Fluid and quick drop into zone, covers enough ground to be Tampa-2 "MIKE" and knows where the markers are.
- Hampton shows impressive speed and overall athleticism when moving laterally in pursuit as a run defender.
- Flashes strength to punch or stiff-arm to get off blocks. Stays with plays downfield, often making tackles even after being hit by multiple linemen.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Hampton plays with poor anchor strength and too often fails to set the edge against bigger linemen.
- Hampton lacks elite traits in the pass rush and will need to develop a counter move.
- He’s not a guy who can be put on the edge every down and be expected to consistently create pressure.
Nick Hampton percentiles vs other Linebackers (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Nick Hampton (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
169.3
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
29.0
*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.