Walter Nolen DL Texas A&M | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Walter Nolen DL Texas A&M
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 04/29/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.95 seconds (51%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 20.6 DOB: 10/14/2003 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: NT/DT | |
| Last Updated: 04/29/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.95 seconds (51%*) | |
| Age: 20.6 DOB: 10/14/2003 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 86.8 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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79% |
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| Tackling: |
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87% |
| Pass Rush: |
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75% |
| Run Defense: |
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75% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
2nd - Mid
Overall Rank:
#42
Position rank:
#12
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| College Games: 22 College Snaps: 654 | ||
ESPN RATING: 95/100
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247 RATING: 100/100
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RIVALS RATING: 6.1 (100%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Matthew Butler - Tennessee |
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77% |
| Kris Jenkins - Michigan |
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75% |
| Braden Fiske - Florida State |
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75% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Walter Nolen from Powell High School was rated a 5-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 5-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Nolen joined Texas A&M after being heavily recruited.In 2022 as a freshman Nolen saw action in 10 games and played a total of 289 snaps for the Aggies. He recorded 22 tackles, 9 assists, while adding 19 stops. As a pass rusher, he added 16 total pressures, which included 13 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and one sack on the season.
As a sophomore for the Aggies in 2023 Nolen played in 12 games and took part in 365 snaps for the Aggies. He recorded 20 tackles, 7 assists, while adding 21 stops. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 16 total pressures, and 8 QB hurries, one QB hit, and 7 sacks during the year.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Quick first step with fluid movements off the ball. Highly competitive and fierce, showing relentless effort to the pocket with a nonstop motor
- He’s ready for the physicality of the NFL; Nolen has a stout build, strong core and powerful limbs to step in right away as a three-down player.
- Nolen can set the edge in the run game with his stout build and strong core, and he has the powerful arms to shed blockers.
- He’s a high-motor player, and he shows good enough hand use, as well as a tight spin move, to win as an edge rusher.
- He has violent hands and the long arms to ward off blockers. Nolen plays with a good pad level and can win with power as a bull rusher.
- Possesses the length and power to ward off offensive tackles.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Nolen remains a bit raw, as Nolen is inconsistent with his hand use and lacks violence in his hands
- He’s a straight-line mover who doesn’t have the range to chase in pursuit.
- Possesses excellent weight-room strength, although it doesn't always translate onto his play.
How other scouting services rate Walter Nolen (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
32.2
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
10.0
*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.