Walter Nolen NFL Draft 2025: Scouting Report for Ole Miss DL

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HEIGHT: 6'4"

WEIGHT: 290

POSITIVES

— Solid size and impressive strength with decent athleticism for a defensive tackle.

— Strong and physical at the point of attack to help gain a leverage advantage against offensive linemen.

— Takes on blocks with a wide and sturdy base to help hold his ground against combo blocks and avoid getting washed inside as a run defender.

— When slanting, he has decent quickness, agility and change of direction to throw off offensive linemen's angles and get penetration.

— Agility and lateral movement skills also help him stay in his gap against reach blocks/outside zone runs.

— When he keeps his pads down, he's an effective bull rusher who…