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Retrospective scouting report · Class of 2016R6 · #203
DE· Round 6

Dadi
Nicolas.

Dadi Nicolas
Sickos Grade
47/100

Virginia Tech official athletic logoVirginia Tech· 6'3"· 235 lb· 4.74s 40

R6 · #203 · KAN
02Scheme fit
Ideal system

A versatile one-gap 3-4 penetrating front that relies on quick, disruptive defensive linemen to create pressure and play in opposing backfields.

3-4 OLBRush DESub-package pass rusher
Best role

Immediate special teams contributor and rotational pass-rush specialist, with a ceiling as a starting 3-4 outside linebacker who can consistently pressure the extensively.

Wrong fit

A traditional two-gapping 3-4 defensive end role, as his size and play style are ill-suited for holding the point of attack.

Nicolas's explosive first step and bend make him a strong fit for schemes that prioritize attacking the backfield and utilizing athletic edge rushers in a variety of pass-rushing alignments.

07Athletic testing
Height
6'3"
Weight
235 lb
40 yd
4.74s
Vertical
41"
Broad
9'8"
3-cone
7.04s
Shuttle
4.38s
Bench
14
Relative Athletic Score
5.72
/10 · official

Relative Athletic Score (Kent Lee Platte) benchmarks combine/pro-day numbers against every measured prospect at the position since 1987. 10.00 is elite; 5.00 is average.

06Athletic profilevs. DE on Big Board
40VERTBRD3CSHTLBNCH

— — — positional median (p50)

40 yd
4.74sp50
Vertical
41inp50
Broad jump
116inp50
Three-cone
7.04sp50
Shuttle
4.38sp50
Bench
14repp50
08College production

No verified college season lines are available for this player from our statistical sources.

10In hindsight

Everything above is the pre-draft evaluation. This section is what actually happened — updated year over year.

Pro Bowls
0
All-Pro
0
Seasons
1
Career AV
1

Data note: No verified college season lines are available for this player from our statistical sources.

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