TSO Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Welcome to the Skins, you're our first truly controversial pick so go ahead and prove everyone wrong, mmmkay? GRADE 4.92 4.42 SEC 40 125.0 INCH Broad Jump BLUE = TOP PERFORMER 6'2"HEIGHT 33 3/8"ARM LENGTH 212LBS.WEIGHT 9 1/2"HANDS http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/montae-nicholson?id=2558133 Quote OVERVIEW The Spartans' poor 2016 season caused Nicholson's play to be overshadowed by Ohio State and Michigan defensive backs. NFL scouts know, however, that Nicholson's athleticism and aggression make him a potential starter. He was an all-state football player and three-time track champion as a high school senior in Pennsylvania, then stepped into the starting lineup as a true freshman (three starts, 31 tackles). Nicholson tied for the team lead with three picks in 2015, making 83 stops, 2.5 for loss and helping MSU make the college football playoffs. He also participated on the track squad, placing sixth in the Big Ten Indoor meet in the long jump. As a junior, he made 86 tackles, two for loss, and intercepted one pass. ANALYSIS STRENGTHS Height, weight and speed box checks across the board. Has a feel for route combinations and shades his coverage accordingly. Shows a willingness to trigger into anticipated passing lanes once he recognizes where pattern is headed. Long strider with some range over the top. Michigan State coaches expect him to test well in explosion drills. Takes few false steps and looks more comfortable in a Cover-2 shell. WEAKNESSES Field toughness does not match his size. Ducks head into tackles and doesn't consistently square up his targets causing excessive missed tackles. Rarely imposes his will as a hitter. Leggy in coverage. Takes time to get hips and feet synced up when asked to mirror route breaks. Has had self-described confidence issues. Looks unsure of his responsibilities at times and will lose track of deep coverage. Just eight passes defensed over last two seasons which is a meager sum. SOURCES TELL US "Big and beautiful with no impact on the game whatsoever. He just doesn't have the aggressiveness you need to play this game on this level." -- AFC national scout BOTTOM LINE Nicholson has outstanding size and could test well at the combine and his pro day, but his tape is blah and no amount of workouts in shorts and t-shirts will change that. Nicholson's lack of playmaking production combined with his unsure tackling make him a traits-only prospect who could have a hard time sticking in the league unless he finds more confidence and aggression. -Lance Zierlein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98ORAKPO98 Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Welcome to the Redskins Montae Nicholson! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo-toni Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Special teams guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTTR2017 Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 4 minutes ago, Riggo-toni said: Special teams guy. With upside to be a quality starting safety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redskins Reparations Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 I can see Allen and Anderson having a chat with him about his toughness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LD0506 Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 28 minutes ago, Redskins Reparations said: I can see Allen and Anderson having a chat with him about his toughness. ^^ I like that.............. with any luck they might be chattin with several young men wearin the B&G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimmySmith Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 1 hour ago, Riggo-toni said: Special teams guy. Return man? Maybe he's tougher with the ball in his hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumplestilskin Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Cam Chancellor clone? Let's hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatteredFanSyndrome Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 51 minutes ago, Redskins Reparations said: I can see Allen and Anderson having a chat with him about his toughness. You either have it or you don't. This is the first pick I'm not a fan of. It checks the safety box, but seems like a major reach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrell Green Fan Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 I like nearly all of the picks but it seems pretty clear they are trying to fill needs, possibly at the risk of passing better players. This pick and the center are the only two I really didn't like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98ORAKPO98 Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Welcome to the Redskins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BornaSkinsFan83 Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 3 hours ago, BatteredFanSyndrome said: You either have it or you don't. This is the first pick I'm not a fan of. It checks the safety box, but seems like a major reach. Agree with this. You just don't grow heart in your 20's. Would love to be wrong though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redskins Reparations Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 3 hours ago, rumplestilskin said: Cam Chancellor clone? Let's hope. No...That would be Josh Harvey-Clemons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacon Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 The thumbnail for the second to last video sums up my feelings on this pick pretty well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LetMeSeeYourWarFace21 Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Welcome, but you better end this little tea party and pull up your skirt. Aint no room for shook ones on this squad. Screw your b-lls on and get ready for war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolblue13 Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 4 hours ago, Redskins Reparations said: I can see Allen and Anderson having a chat with him about his toughness. Whats really cool about this, is we're taking two leaders who know each other at the top of the class. They can really come right in with a full head of steam and take control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumplestilskin Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 1 hour ago, Redskins Reparations said: No...That would be Josh Harvey-Clemons. Actually it could be either. Josh is taller but that's about it besides 3 lbs. This is a Scott pick I assume judging by the odd place he was drafted so that's what made me think of Chancellor. Hopefully one of these two players stick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redskins Reparations Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 5 minutes ago, rumplestilskin said: Actually it could be either. Josh is taller but that's about it besides 3 lbs. This is a Scott pick I assume judging by the odd place he was drafted so that's what made me think of Chancellor. Hopefully one of these two players stick. Just being a smart ass. I will take two Cam Chancellor's 2 hours ago, LetMeSeeYourWarFace21 said: Welcome, but you better end this little tea party and pull up your skirt. Aint no room for shook ones on this squad. Screw your b-lls on and get ready for war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonez3 Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 'At MSU we trained to play football, not run drills'. He still killed the drills which is why he even made some teams radar. Kid from Pitt with football instincts, I drafted him in ES Mock. Watch some film on him, can get to a ball quick and I see him as a sure ST depth guy. Wouldn't be surprised if he opened some eyes at camp. Love true ballers from MSU, they got the little brother chip on their shoulder mentality with UM, OSU. Mark me as loving this pick FWIW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Est.1974 Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 One of our top rated safeties according to Gruden. 4th seems a reach but heck it's in the book now, solid measurable and fits the type of player we have targeted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 1 hour ago, UK SKINS FAN '74 said: One of our top rated safeties according to Gruden. ..... Wowzers! Just how BAD are the others?!!!!! Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEANDWARF Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Welcome to Redskin Nation Mr. Nicholson. Hope this kid pans out. Was somewhat disappointed that we could have drafted Desmond King whom was still on the board at the time. But good luck to this kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhead36 Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 I don't have too much of a problem with this pick, just think we could have waited till round 5 or maybe even 6. The talent is there though. Lets see if we can coach him up and if he can grow a pair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morneblade Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 12 minutes ago, Warhead36 said: I don't have too much of a problem with this pick, just think we could have waited till round 5 or maybe even 6. The talent is there though. Lets see if we can coach him up and if he can grow a pair. Coaching is one thing, growing a pair is another. You have it or you don't. He doesn't Should have taken this guy http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/profiles/d.j.-jones?id=2558265 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinny21 Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 I have reservations about this guy (and I certainly felt like they reached on him), but I do believe that confidence and toughness can be picked up... to an extent. Confidence from coaches and learning, toughness from playing around teammates like Anderson. Have a hunch that just getting his head up tackling will help a good bit. Wish him the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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