Robert Nkemdiche: Prospect Breakdown (with GIFs)

Next up in Just Blog Baby’s coverage of the 2016 NFL Draft is a breakdown of Ole Miss defensive lineman Robert Nkemdiche.

A talented player with off-field issues, Nkemdiche’s draft stock has been among the most debated of this draft class.

Nkemdiche is scheduled to visit the Oakland Raiders, who own the #14 pick, per Tony Pauline.

Let’s get into some film.

Really impressive play here. Nkemdiche fights through a block, shows fantastic burst/closing speed, and picks up a tackle for a loss.

Three consecutive really impressive plays by Nkemdiche, including two sacks. Stretches of plays like this are why he was touted as a potential top ten pick.

Nkemdiche goes virtually unblocked here, but his athleticism is still on display. This is Kenyan Drake that Nkemdiche closes on for the tackle.

Nkemdiche needs to develop more counter moves. He has a tendency to get stuck on blocks if he doesn’t beat his matchup immediately.

Nkemdiche shows great hand placement and tremendous power on this play, driving his matchup back into the pocket, and then he deflects the pass.

Nkemdiche moves way faster than a 294 lb. man should move. This play is very similar to the first clip, but it’s too impressive of a play that I had to include it.

Next: Robert Nkemdiche Film: Part 2