hawkfan68
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He could be a sleeper pick in the later rounds of the draft.
"Nichols is a well-built running back with a low center of gravity. He displays excellent vision to and through the hole, and his balance through contact is nothing short of impressive. While Nichols may not have elite speed, he has more than enough to dominate at his size. If he had been invited to the NFL Scouting Combine, I would have expected a 40 time in the low 4.5s, which is plenty fast for a 220-pound running back.......
When you watch his tape, his acceleration through the hole is surprisingly good. Once he finds a hole, he can hit it and get through it in a hurry. However, he is in no hurry to hit a hole, consistently displaying patience as he waits for the blocks to form in front of him. Nichols also displays strong instincts as a runner, always seeming to have a sense as to where a hole is going to open up.
On top of Nichols’ ability as a runner, he is a reliable pass protector and receiver. He does a great job picking up blocks in the backfield and utilizing his dense frame to his advantage. As a receiver, Nichols rarely drops a ball, and his decisiveness in the open field makes him difficult to bring down after the catch. If given the opportunity to display all these skills at the NFL level, he will get playing time early in his career."
Link to the full article - https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/ot...n&cvid=6ce3b630238d428487d6f44dada1d65a&ei=14
"Nichols is a well-built running back with a low center of gravity. He displays excellent vision to and through the hole, and his balance through contact is nothing short of impressive. While Nichols may not have elite speed, he has more than enough to dominate at his size. If he had been invited to the NFL Scouting Combine, I would have expected a 40 time in the low 4.5s, which is plenty fast for a 220-pound running back.......
When you watch his tape, his acceleration through the hole is surprisingly good. Once he finds a hole, he can hit it and get through it in a hurry. However, he is in no hurry to hit a hole, consistently displaying patience as he waits for the blocks to form in front of him. Nichols also displays strong instincts as a runner, always seeming to have a sense as to where a hole is going to open up.
On top of Nichols’ ability as a runner, he is a reliable pass protector and receiver. He does a great job picking up blocks in the backfield and utilizing his dense frame to his advantage. As a receiver, Nichols rarely drops a ball, and his decisiveness in the open field makes him difficult to bring down after the catch. If given the opportunity to display all these skills at the NFL level, he will get playing time early in his career."
Link to the full article - https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/ot...n&cvid=6ce3b630238d428487d6f44dada1d65a&ei=14
