Nick Zakelj
Nick Zakelj  OT  Fordham | NFL Draft 2022 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Nick Zakelj
Height
6-6
Weight
316
College
Fordham
Position
OT
Class
Senior
Home town
Broadview Heights, OH
77.0/100
Player Rating
43
PositionRank (OL)
5.13
FortyYD Time

Nick Zakelj OT Fordham | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Nick Zakelj OT Fordham
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Last Updated: 02/22/2022
Draft Year: 2022
40 time: 5.13 seconds (76%*)
Age: 23.11 DOB: 06/22/1999
Measurables:
Height: 6-6 (56%*) Weight: 316 (52%*)
Hands: 9 7/8 (40%*) Arm: 32 1/2 (12%*) Span: 78 7/8 (1%*)
Forty: 5.13 (C) (76%*) Shuttle: 4.71 (C) (59%*) Ten Yard: 1.72 (C) (83%*)
Vertical: 28.5 (C) (56%*) Broad: 110 (C) (86%*)
Three Cone: 7.75 (C) (57%*) Bench: 27 (C) (70%*)
0% 100%
(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
*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
NFL Combine & Pro-Day Results
Last Updated: 02/22/2022
Draft Year: 2022
40 time: 5.13 seconds (76%*)
Age: 23.11 DOB: 06/22/1999
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 6-6 (56%*) Weight: 316 (52%*)
Hands: 9 7/8 (40%*) Arm: 32 1/2 (12%*)
Span: 78 7/8 (1%*)
Forty: 5.13 (C) (76%*) Shuttle: 4.71 (C) (59%*)
10 Yard: 1.72 (C) (83%*)
Vertical: 28.5 (C) (56%*) Broad: 110 (C) (86%*)
3 Cone: 7.75 (C) (57%*) Bench: 27 (C) (70%*)
(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
*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
NFL Combine & Pro-Day Results
Overall Rating: 77.0 / 100
Game performance weighted rating
Pass Blocking:
75%
Run Blocking:
82%
DRAFT PROJECTION: UDFA
Overall Rank: #237 Position rank: #43
College Games: 18 College Snaps: 1225
San Francisco 49ers Drafted: ROUND: 6 - Pick Number: 187 (SF)
Strengths
  • Attacks his man, playing with a wide base and the lateral agility to mirror, sustain and shuffle to help inside. Has the size, strength and quick feet to be effective as a position run-blocker.
  • Solid positional run blocker who flashes the nasty demeanor and killer instinct scouts covet.
  • Dips shoulder and moves his feet to get outside leverage when needed. Strong and low coming out of his stance, effective in short-yardage situations.
  • Best asset is his strength and disposition as a run blocker. Gives a strong initial punch. Plays with good leverage bends at the knees and sees what he's hitting, showing the ability to roll his hips into the defender and drive him off the line of scrimmage.
  • Big athlete with good bulk and a filled-out frame. Stays balanced and doesn't overextend in pass protection. Stays disciplined with good bend and leverage.
Weaknesses
  • A short-area blocker with limited range and doesn't consistently get to the second level. Will play undisciplined at times, especially in space. Lacks a finishing attitude.
  • Flashes the ability to move his man with his hands, but is not yet consistent in this area.
  • Loses leverage battles and plays with high pad level. Can be late off the snap.
  • Needs to work on his technique in pass protection, using more consistent leverage and continuing to move his feet.
  • Heavy footed and lacks elite lateral ability- will struggle with speed rushers and footwork is a work in progress. Bends too much at the waist and overextends himself- often caught lunging and leaning.

Nick Zakelj percentiles vs other Offensive Tackle's (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)

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How other scouting services rate Nick Zakelj (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
215.2
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
47.0