South Carolina DB Nick Emmanwori 2025 Draft Profile
Nick Emmanwori, S Height/Weight: 6-3, 220LBs Age: 21 South Carolina YearTacklesPass BreakupsInterceptions202285102023718220248824Career Stats244116Nick Emmanwori South Carolina StatsESPN Athletic Testing: 40-yard dash: 4.38 seconds 10-yard split: 1.49 seconds Vertical: 43 inches Broad: 11-6Bench: 20 reps Pros: Athletic Demeanor Rare to see safeties of his size in modern ball. Built similarly to a stacked LB, expect he has the explosiveness […]
Nick Emmanwori, S
Height/Weight: 6-3, 220LBs
Age: 21
South Carolina
| Year | Tackles | Pass Breakups | Interceptions |
|---|---|---|---|
2022 | 85 | 1 | 0 |
2023 | 71 | 8 | 2 |
2024 | 88 | 2 | 4 |
Career Stats | 244 | 11 | 6 |
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Athletic Testing:
- 40-yard dash: 4.38 seconds
- 10-yard split: 1.49 seconds
- Vertical: 43 inches
- Broad: 11-6
- Bench: 20 reps
Pros:
Athletic Demeanor
Rare to see safeties of his size in modern ball. Built similarly to a stacked LB, expect he has the explosiveness of a defensive back
Tackling
Uses his brawn to his advantage as a willing and able plue one in run fits. Sprints the alley and plays with superb fundamentals including pad level
Versatility
Uncommon duality of range yet enforcing presences. Can play as your post safety in single high coverages due to raw speed alone but can also insert into the box as a run stopper
Cons
Footwork
Stiff pedal with issues in and out of transitions at times
Eye Discipline
If he's relegated to split safety coverages or big nickel packages, it won't be because of a lack of range in single high alignments, rather an inability to stay a step ahead of throwing windows
Player Evaluation:
Emmanwori doesn't have the name recognition of a player like Starks, nor he is as complete a player, but he's pretty close and more than worthy of a safety #1 ranking in most draft classes.
Expected to run a blistering 40 at over 6-3 and close to 230 listed pounds, Emmanwori is built like a modern LB but has the range and versatility of a nickel defender. His frame and athletic profile will intrigue any team looking for an enforcer yet centerfielder at safety, as long as he can clean up some technical deficiencies.
Player Comparison:
Lewis Cine
Big safety who was drafted in the first round thanks to his omnipresent physical traits. Will need to overcome some of the technical flaws that Cine is still working through.
A to Z Rankings:
A to Z Big Board Ranking: 28th
A to Z Draft Grade: 8.54
Draft projection: Late 1st Round
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