Nick Zakelj is an OL out of Fordham. The tier model reads him as a role player — 2% elite, 5% starter.
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Athletic feet and reactive athleticism allow him to stay connected to outside edge speed or inside counters in his pass sets.”
Physicality
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Decorated four-year starting tackle with NFL-caliber size and traits.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “However, his block sustain and finish are occasionally derailed by modest knee bend and core strength at the point of attack.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a swing-tackle.
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“…Decorated four-year starting tackle with NFL-caliber size and traits. Zakelj plays with strain and aggression. However, his block sustain and finish are occasionally derailed by modest knee bend and core strength at the point of attack. Athletic feet and reactive athleticism allow him to stay connected to outside edge speed or inside counters in his pass sets. Despite his foot agility, he is just average in getting t…”
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