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Jason Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 STRENGTHS WEAKNESSESSTRENGTHS: A sudden and slippery defender with an NFL-blend of vision, awareness and athleticism. Instinctive defender who locates the ball quickly. Trusts what he sees and attacks, showing little hesitation to his game. Exhibits impressive body control to elude would-be blockers in tight quarters, demonstrating agility, balance and closing speed to throw off the timing of opponents. Alert and athletic in pass protection, showing good quickness to gain depth in his initial drop as well as the fluidity to change direction and cover downfield. Takes aggressive routes to the ball, showing vision and athleticism in avoiding the trash. Generally reliable open-field tackler, flashing textbook hit-lift-drive form. Willing to sell out and trip up ballcarriers with excellent hand-eye coordination. Isn't afraid of physicality, showing the willingness to take on lead-blockers in the hole. Effective rusher, altering his gait to leave pass-blockers guessing before zipping free or using a smooth spin back to the inside. Saw action at running back for Utah State, rushing for 171 yards and four touchdowns on 47 attempts, for a 3.63-yards average per carry. WEAKNESSES: More athletic than powerful at this point and can struggle with physicality. Possesses a relatively slim frame for inside linebacker and may lack ideal arm length, failing to anchor effectively, at times. An effective open-field tackler with balance and closing speed but lacks ideal strength to knock ballcarriers down with his collisions, generating just average stopping power. Good overall athleticism but has a high backpedal and loses a step in his transition when flipping his hips. IN OUR VIEW: The younger brother of former Aggie Zach Vigil, who made the Miami Dolphins roster as an undrafted free agent last year, Nick elected to give up his final year of eligibility and enter the 2016 NFL Draft. Vigil's instincts and agility are NFL-caliber, but he'll need to be protected his defensive line at the next level, making him best-suited to middle or weak-side linebacker in a traditional 4-3 alignment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|BlackJesus| Posted April 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 6'2239 lbs 4.72 (40)The Vigil brothers were trouble for Mountain West foes in 2013 and 2014, with Nick and his older brother Zach terrorizing offenses with their toughness and heady play. Zach left for the NFL after the 2014 season, and had a good rookie season for Miami despite going undrafted. Instead of waiting for two years to reunite with his sibling at the next level, Nick decided four years at USU was enough, opting to enter the 2016 NFL Draft. He certainly ended his career with the Aggies on a high note, garnering first team All-Mountain West honors with 144 tackles (ranking sixth in the FBS), 13.5 of which were for losses (three sacks). Conference coaches voted him first team as a sophomore, as well, because he made 123 tackles, 16.5 for loss and seven sacks. He also played five games at running back (41-152, three TD rushing), starting one there to make him the only player in the country that year starting on both sides of the ball. Even as a redshirt freshman, Vigil got on the field regularly, starting four of 14 games played and making 55 tackles, 8.5 for loss, and 5.5 sacks, with seven of those tackles and 1.5 of those sacks coming against Northern Illinois in the Poinsettia Bowl.AnalysisStrengthsEye-popping production from the middle with 30 tackles for loss and 267 tackles over last two seasons according to the school. High school running back with above average vision and feel for track of the run. Quick to diagnose and respond to play direction. Uses instincts to help him win races over top of climbing linemen. Disciplined gap awareness, but bounces to the play when run lane is declared. Loose hips allow for cover ability from zone. Wide-armed, wrap-up tackler looking to chest up on each tackle. Not lacking toughness for the middle.WeaknessesSlender frame that might not carry normal girth for the position. Needs to play with better punch and active hands to stay clean. Can be smothered by size. Gets bounced around when caught up in traffic during flow to the ball. Instincts make him seem more athletic and fast than he might actually be. Lacks sudden twitch and change of direction ability. Lost a couple of races to the perimeter where he had the angle.Draft ProjectionRounds 5 or 6NFL ComparisonHunter HillenmeyerBottom LineVigil has the desire and instincts to play in the NFL, but his slim frame and lack of play strength will need to be addressed in the weight room and the training table. Vigils athletic scores at the combine could push his draft stock in either direction, but with more mass, he has the ability to stick on a roster even though it may need to be as an outside linebacker in a 4-3 defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrengthsEye-popping production from the middle with 30 tackles for loss and 267 tackles over last two seasons according to the school. High school running back with above average vision and feel for track of the run. Quick to diagnose and respond to play direction. Uses instincts to help him win races over top of climbing linemen. Disciplined gap awareness, but bounces to the play when run lane is declared. Loose hips allow for cover ability from zone. Wide-armed, wrap-up tackler looking to chest up on each tackle. Not lacking toughness for the middle.
WeaknessesSlender frame that might not carry normal girth for the position. Needs to play with better punch and active hands to stay clean. Can be smothered by size. Gets bounced around when caught up in traffic during flow to the ball. Instincts make him seem more athletic and fast than he might actually be. Lacks sudden twitch and change of direction ability. Lost a couple of races to the perimeter where he had the angle.
Bottom LineVigil has the desire and instincts to play in the NFL, but his slim frame and lack of play strength will need to be addressed in the weight room and the training table. Vigils athletic scores at the combine could push his draft stock in either direction, but with more mass, he has the ability to stick on a roster even though it may need to be as an outside linebacker in a 4-3 defense.
JC Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 Did the Dolphins steal our guy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Tigre Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 Spawn of Haslett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve4192 Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 Sounds a lot like Dawson. Smallish LB with unspectacular athleticism who makes up for it with great instincts and football IQ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|BlackJesus| Posted April 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 * He had the fastest 3 Cone Drill (6.73) and 20 yd shuttle (4.00) of all ILB's at the combine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfeet4real Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 Is there a reason Billings is STILL on the board?!?! Did he kill a guy this weekend?Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 Sounds a lot like Dawson. Smallish LB with unspectacular athleticism who makes up for it with great instincts and football IQ.I think he actually has some athleticism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dautcom08 Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 I think he actually has some athleticism.He played RB for them too so he had to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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|BlackJesus| Posted April 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 A LB / RB is an interesting combination. He was the only player in the nation to start both ways (old school). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschooler Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 Cool name. "A" draft so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Alice Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 I love the guys talking about Vigil's "lack of athleticism"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BlackBengal Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 Sounds a lot like Dawson. Smallish LB with unspectacular athleticism who makes up for it with great instincts and football IQ.Off the charts combine numbers and doubled as a running back. Sounds like a terrible athlete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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B.A.B. Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 I like how he plays. Fly him to PBS now and get him in the weight room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jason Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 Paul Dehner tweeted that Guenther says Utah State played the same defensive front we play and that Vigil could play right away.Sounds like a fit pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluhartz Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 He is going to be a nickel LB for us....and that shit is needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey6866 Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 Welcome back caleb miller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooky Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 One word comes to mind while watching his film..... Motor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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