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0:462025 NFL Draft Grades: Panthers Select Nic Scourton No. 51
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0:53Top Edge Rushers in the 2025 NFL Draft: No. 4 Nic Scourton (Texas A&M)
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Draft Scouting Report
Rating: 85.75 (Pro Bowl potential)
Pro Comparison: Keion White
Summary
Nic Scourton features a big, thick body type at EDGE, almost resembling a streamlined defensive tackle. His game isn't defined by a quick first step -- though he's not sluggish off the ball -- but rather by his slipperiness. Scourton has a knack for ""getting skinny"" in tight spaces, and his closing speed is impressive given his size. While he has some power, it isn't the focal point of his game. His relatively low center of gravity allows for surprising agility and directional changes in space, supported by nimble footwork for a player of his build. His bend is adequate, with flashes of flexibility in his ankles, but it isn't elite. Against the run, his pad level can rise too high at times, which compromises his ability to set a firm edge. He doesn't appear to possess exceptional length and could do more to maximize it at the point of attack. He can also do a better job disengaging from blockers, as he sometimes gets stuck too long. However, he excels as a gap-shooting run defender, where his awareness and change-of-direction skills are most impactful. He also offers interior versatility due to his size and quickness, often winning matchups against interior offensive linemen. Overall, Scourton is a unique, high-caliber prospect best suited as a well-rounded, three-down EDGE. Not solely a pass-rushing specialist, his diverse skillset positions him as a valuable asset in multiple roles.
About
- 2024: First-team All-SEC
- Career: 109 tackles, 31 tackles for loss, 17.0 sacks and three forced fumbles in three seasons (played first two at Purdue)
Strengths
- Big, thick, NFL-caliber frame that allows him to play any position up front
- Slippery rusher who can get skinny between gaps and use fast hands to beat blockers
- Plays with force that comes from surprising quicks
Weaknesses
- Not a burst-based winner around the edge
- Bull rush could be a tick more effective
- Against the run, he often allows his pads to get too high
Top Nic Scourton News
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Panthers' Nic Scourton: Carolina adds standout pass rusher
The Panthers selected Scourton in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 51st overall.
Scourton (6-foot-3, 257 pounds) could prove one of the better picks of the second round after a standout college career at both Texas A&M (2024) and Purdue (2022-23). Scourton was dominant as a true sophomore at Purdue, logging 10.0 sacks and 15 total tackles for loss, and in his 2024 junior season he totaled 5.0 sacks and 14 total tackles for loss while teammate and 17th overall pick Shemar Stewart produced only 1.5 sacks and 5.5 total tackles for loss. Stewart is definitely the better athlete between himself and Scourton, but Scourton's skill-set grade could prove uniquely high.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-3, 257 lbs |
| Birthplace: Bryan, TX |
| Class: Junior |
