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Pros: The colossal Nicks takes up tremendous space, making it extremely difficult for defenders to get around him. Good luck trying to establish leverage, as his power at the point of attack is unparalleled to any offensive lineman in the draft. Aside from engulfing defenders, Nicks displays good burst and acceleration off the line of scrimmage. His wingspan and large hands are similar to many of the upper echelon blockers at the next level, enabling him to gain separation from defenders in pass coverage. Against the run, Nicks has a good first step and can overwhelm smaller defenders with his devastating size. He flat out excels at finishing off blocks and despite playing in a pass-happy offense, Nebraska has had two separate running backs hit the 1,000-yard mark in each of the past two seasons (Brandon Jackson, Marlon Lucky).

Cons: The biggest weakness in this Cornhuskers game is his footwork. Nicks will need to cultivate his technique and learn how to take better angles when engaging with opposing pass rushers. Due to his weight, Nicks is not the most mobile lineman and lacks the lateral agility that some of his peers possess. He will especially have trouble with double moves and defensive ends that force him to shift his weight quickly. Nicks has the tendency to stand up too tall and plays high at times. He was arrested prior to the draft for refusing to leave a home where police were called due to a disturbance of the peace.

Overall: One of the more detoured paths to the draft, Nicks began his college career in New Mexico State before making a pit stop at Hartnell Community College and eventually landing in Nebraska. He made just two starts during his first season in Lincoln, eventually being elevated to starter prior to his senior year. With just one season of experience playing on the first unit, Nicks remains somewhat of a raw prospect.

Our View: For those teams without a high first round pick looking to boost their offensive line production, they just might be in luck, as Nicks falls victim of being labeled as an inexperienced player amongst a deep class of quality tackles. While his immediate future appears to be on the right side, do not rule out Nicks developing into a capable left tackle down the road as he continues to mature. A very intriguing talent whose meteoric rise from backup to NFL prospect has many wondering just how much upside lies within. Nicks plays with the nastiness you like to see and has elevated his game as the level of competition has risen.