Nick Hampton EDGE, APPST
Height: 6-2, Weight: 236

One of my favorite, dynamic outside rushers in the class. Active, effective hands with plus bend. Has to get much, much stronger, but there is some speed-to-power aspect to his game. Very productive in college. Pass-rush specialist. (Chris Trapasso)

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2023 NFL Draft Prospect Breakdown: Nick Hampton
Draft Scouting Report:

Rating: 80.15 (Long-term starter)

Pro Comparison: Cameron Wake

Summary:

Nick Hampton lines up most often at stand-up five or seven technique, but he will also play off the line of scrimmage as more of an off-ball linebacker because he has the athleticism to cover RBs and WRs in the flat. Regularly was one of the best athletes on the field last fall, and he plays much bigger than his 6-foot-0, 236 frame.

Strengths:

Long arms, long legs, and while he may not look the part, he plays it
Has arsenal of pass-rush moves moves, consistently wins with long-arm speed rush variations, and speed-to-power is all over the tape
Bendy, twitchy, and surprisingly powerful for size
Has strength to collapse pocket
Will run through tight ends in passpro
One of the best athletes on the field every game last fall
Weaknesses:

Only measured 6-foot-0, 236 pounds at the combine, even though he plays much bigger
Can sometimes overcommit on misdirection/RPO/QB keeper and lose the edge
Combine Results:

40-Yard Dash: 4.58 seconds
Vertical: 35.5 inches
Broad Jump: 10 feet, 0 inches
2022 College Stats