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Nic Scourton | EDGE | Texas A&M

Height: 6’4″
Weight: 285 lbs
Draft Projection: Top 15
Notable Accomplishment: 10 sacks as a sophomore at Purdue (2023)

Pros: Scourton is an experienced prospect who has exceeded all expectations in his career, primarily an unranked recruit until his final year of high school. It did not take long for him to make an impact either, participating in 14 games as a freshman and recording 2 sacks and 1 forced fumble. His true breakout season came in 2023 at Purdue when he recorded a whopping 10 sacks and 15 tackles for loss. Scourton primarily wins with hands and power, especially when used as a linebacker. Although Scourton’s profile suggests defensive lineman, he possesses the athleticism to play as an oversized rush linebacker, and he has seen success when fulfilling such a role, displaying violent hands and an ability to disengage from blocks. What many people forget about his game is that he may be one of the best run-defending EDGE rushers in the nation, having consistently set the edge for the Aggies this past season.

Cons: Scourton has been moved around each season, from outside linebacker to anywhere across the defensive line. While versatility is something coaches will like, he really needs to decide on one primary position and focus solely on that, as I believe moving him around is the primary reason for his inconsistent production in 2024. The only thing that has consistently worked for Scourton as a pass rusher has been winning with pure strength and athleticism against inferior talents along opposing offensive lines. He will not be able to win purely on his athletic traits in the NFL, which is why focusing more time on his moves and creativity will be key. His dip in production is concerning, as he only recorded sacks in 4 games throughout the season. It’s encouraging to see that those games were against Notre Dame, LSU, Arkansas, and Missouri, but against inferior SEC and non-conference teams, Scourton failed to feast like he could have. This lack of consistency is what could potentially keep him from going inside the top 10.

Overview: Nic Scourton has the talent to become a Pro-Bowl pass rusher, but he needs to find his own identity. What is he? Is he a linebacker, interior lineman, or defensive end? Although I prefer guys his size to play as down linemen, but his most productive season came when he was playing a heavier dose of outside linebacker. This will ultimately have to be decided by NFL teams, but this is what makes Scourton such a risky proposition. When all is said and done, I still expect him to be taken within the first 12-13 picks.

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