Montae Nicholson certainly looks the part on the hoof with excellent height, weight, length and speed. If a team is drafting a player to develop at safety, Nicholson's raw tools are among the most intriguing in the class. A natural athlete, he has shown the hands to create interceptions and has the range to make plays moving forward or backward from his position. Michigan State used him as a deep safety, and he's comfortable in that role but has the body of a strong safety. Nicholson will come downhill and can lay big hits on ball-carriers.
A finesse player, Nicholson doesn't want to get dirty in the running game and will avoid contact down the field in the passing game.