2023 NFL Draft Player Profiles: NC State DB Tanner Ingle

From now until the 2023 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today, I’ll be profiling NC State DB Tanner Ingle.

#10 Tanner Ingle/DB NC State – 5086, 179 lbs. (Fifth Year Senior)

MEASUREMENTS

THE GOOD

— Aggressive and intense demeanor and playstyle
— Flies downhill with authority, throws body weight around
— Willing to stick his nose in the alley in the run game
— Impactful tackler capable of upending receivers over the middle
— Flashes good closing speed, quick trigger and can click and close
— Plays with energy and attitude
— Versatile and experience aligning all over the secondary
— Willing to play in box and take on pullers, plays fearless
— Shows ability to recover when beaten, works hard to get back in-phase
— Can play the ball in the air at the catch point
— Improved angles and strike zone as a tackler to avoid penalties/ejections
— Around the ball and good tackling numbers, impressive production in final season

The Bad

— Has thicker lower body but thin upper body and arms, small size overall
— Misses too many tackles in the hole, falls off too easily
— Can be overaggressive and isn’t always assignment-sound, can get baited and vacate zone
— Doesn’t have vertical speed and too easily beat downfield
— Lacks size to press and get hands on from nickel position, allowing clean releases vertically
— May lack true home and fit at the next level
— Limited number of impact/splash plays in the pass game
— Battled injuries throughout his career, slight frame will further those concerns

Bio

— Fifth-year senior for Wolfpack
— Began career as starting nickel, moved to FS in 2019 sophomore season
— Career: 311 tackles (23 TFL) 3 INTs, 2.