What’s the worth of a nose tackle in the NFL?
Whether they play a 3-man front, a 4-man front, a hybrid, or a multiple defense, every team needs a player who can line up over the center, defend the A-gaps, control blockers, and keep the linebackers clean. The problem is that the skill set to do those things at a high level isn’t a common one. Good nose tackles need exceptional strength, good quickness, and the ability to play with leverage and technique to maximize their power.
LSU’s Tyler Shelvin has all of those traits and looks to be the best nose tackle in this year’s draft.