Draft Rewind 2016: Robert Nkemdiche, Arizona Cardinals

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about ROBERT NKEMDICHE: Mississippi, 6034 294 4.92. Junior entry. Three-year starter from Loganville, GA. Named to several post-season teams. He is an underachiever who flashes tidbits of natural talent. Has been inconsistent over his career. Off-field vetting will be important after he fell out of a widow and later tested positive for marijuana. His triangle numbers for the position (height, weight, speed) are Pro Bowl caliber. Nkemdiche in comparison with All-Pro Ndamukong Suh: three year production for the Ole Miss tackle: 98 tackles, 19 tackles for loss, 7 sacks; Suh’s senior year only at Nebraska: 85 tackles, 24 tackles for loss, 12 sacks. The former Rebel has experience at both end and defensive tackle. He pressures inside gaps but doesn’t finish plays. Good short area quickness. Presses the pocket at times with good leverage. Flashes the ability to overwhelm a blocker. Can play in space. Violent hitter. Technique poor. Blockers take advantage of his weaknesses. Footwork needs work. Plays off balance and awkward at times. Not a consistent player. Disappears in games where there is no production. Has untapped power and quickness. He also scored three touchdowns on offense, two receiving and one rushing and blocked one field goal attempt. Has several off field concerns that need to be vetted before the draft. Boom or Bust. 2015 stats: 29 T, 7 TFL, 3 sacks, 2 PBU, 7 QBH, 1 BK in 11 games. Edge speed:left 2.03, right 2.07. OSR:1/ 28. First/second round. (A-33 7/8, H-10 3/4, BP-28, 10-1.67).